Adam Ant
Although it wasn't until after he dumped his band of ants that Adam Ant had a hit in the U.S with Goody Two Shoes, it was songs like Stand and Deliver that scored Adam and the Ants a Best New Artist Grammy nomination. And, as is often the case in the '80s and '90s, the British had caught on to him long before we did. As great as the music was, Adam Ant was also a master in the use of the medium that was to give a face to pop music in the '80s, the music video. He was a staple of early MTV, playing a Prince Charming/Robin Hood character in such frantic, fun to watch videos as the Stand and Deliver clip. You won't see him or his contemporaries any more on MTV, as the channel is more guilty than most of turning its back on its own past. Adam Ant has continued to make music as well as get into legal disputes over the ownership of his songs. His Wonderful album definitely outshines the latest works of other early '80s acts, including Boy George's latest spin on an Iggy Pop song. Adam Ant has also made several stage appearances, as well as an appearance on Northern Exposure.
Car Trouble (released in 1979)
have you ever had a ride in a light blue car?
have you ever stopped to think
who's the slave and who's the master?
have you ever had trouble with your
automobile?
have you ever had to
push push push push?
cartrouble
you might have seen them very busy at the
weekends licking and polishing the beep-
beeps into
shape and then its proudly up the M.1. M.2.
M.3.
and keep your feet off the upholstery Ronnie
cartrouble oh yeah
and remember this:-
you don't need anything after an icecream
I used to sit at home silently and wonder
why all the preference is polishing the
chrome
while all the mothers and the sisters and the
babies
sit and rot at home
cartrouble oh yeah
and remember this
you don't need anything after an icecream
car carcar trouble car carcar trouble ...
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