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Nick Lowe — Big Kick, Plain Scrap
Album: Basher: The Best of Nick Lowe
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Big kick, plain scrap
You better shut that trap
Or come and get it.
You kick like a mule.
You eat like a pig.
You drink like a fish.
Oh you're a queer one, baby.
Oh, when you hold me, in the night
On drugs.
You're so nice on drugs.

Big kick, plain scrap
You better cut this crap
Or come and get it.
You monkey around
You playin' with a horse
You fish, of course,
You're a cheap one, baby.

Oh when you kiss me, in the night.
On drugs.
You're so big on drugs.

When you clip me, in the night
Yeah, at the Crest Motel
On drugs.
On drugs.
Drugs, drugs.
So nice on drugs.

Big kick, plain scrap
You better cut this crap
Or come and get it.
You monkey around
You playin' with a horse
You fish, of course,
You're a deep one, baby.

Big kick.
Big kick, plain scrap.

Big kick, big kick, big kick, plain scrap.
When you kiss me,
In the night.
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Bill.  I discovered the connection.   Sabre Dance done by Dave Edmunds of the then current "Love Sculpture".   You played Sabre Dance much earlier this afternoon but from 1939.

 
Posted 12 years ago by msymmes    [ Reply ]
Good tune.  My favourite from Nick would be Crawling From the Wreckage.

But I think I might be confusing his version with Dave Edmunds.
 
Posted 12 years ago by msymmes    [ Reply ]
Never heard this one before - fun little tune.
Posted 12 years ago by SinisterDexter    [ Reply ]
these guys were just plain FUN...{#Dancingbanana}
Posted 13 years ago by MiracleDrug    [ Reply ]
Haven't heard this in years.  Thanks, RP.
Posted 13 years ago by PopKombo    [ Reply ]
 bigcat wrote:

I like the sound of breaking glass, but I don't like cats, and this sounds like cats. Do like the Basher, though.

 
Let me make sure I've got this straight—bigcat doesn't like cats. Okay, I can dig that.

Posted 13 years ago by WonderLizard    [ Reply ]
 johkir wrote:
reminds me of Fat Boy Slims 'Weapon of Choice.'  I wonder if Fat Boy sampled this one.
 

Mee,too.
Posted 13 years ago by 2cats    [ Reply ]
Has a funky beat too.
Posted 13 years ago by LowPhreak    [ Reply ]
I saw Nick as a warm up act at a concert in the 80's and I can't even remember the head liner. I was front row center stage and at the time I had no idea who Nick Lowe was. In his band was Paul Carrack of Ace and Squeese playing keyboards, they covered some of Paul's tunes from his previous bands, they rocked the house and played this tune. I can remember Nick and Paul but I still don't remember the band afterwards. Perhaps too much smoke and drink.


Posted 14 years ago by parrothead    [ Reply ]

I like the sound of breaking glass, but I don't like cats, and this sounds like cats. Do like the Basher, though.


Posted 14 years ago by bigcat    [ Reply ]
 OldFrenchie wrote:
Oh my god, PLEASE never play this shit again!
 
OK Captain Negative, why don't you and the crew of the SS Crapmeister head back to the ship where you can commiserate amongst yourselves. . .

{#Snooty}

Posted 14 years ago by vandal    [ Reply ]
 camden_hampden wrote:
I'm really surprised at the negative posts and low rating. I love this song and think that this style that Nick was playing with was way ahead of its time. Perhaps, for those hearing it for the first time now it may be off-putting. I dunno, I still dig its bizarre, frenetic playfulness.
 

{#Yes}
Posted 14 years ago by SweTex    [ Reply ]
Nick Lowe is soo cool.
I'm gonna give this a 10 just to tick off the naysayers. 
Well, maybe an 8.
Posted 14 years ago by Jelani    [ Reply ]
 johkir wrote:
reminds me of Fat Boy Slims 'Weapon of Choice.'  I wonder if Fat Boy sampled this one.
 
Me too! I love both songs.

Posted 14 years ago by Antigone    [ Reply ]
That is a funky beat!  Great drums!
Posted 15 years ago by lawman    [ Reply ]
I'm really surprised at the negative posts and low rating. I love this song and think that this style that Nick was playing with was way ahead of its time. Perhaps, for those hearing it for the first time now it may be off-putting. I dunno, I still dig its bizarre, frenetic playfulness.
Posted 15 years ago by camden_hampden    [ Reply ]
Great guitar sound.
Posted 15 years ago by LowPhreak    [ Reply ]
I'd really dislike this song if I didn't know that it was a Nick Lowe track.    
Posted 15 years ago by bpkengor    [ Reply ]
reminds me of Fat Boy Slims 'Weapon of Choice.'  I wonder if Fat Boy sampled this one.
Posted 15 years ago by johkir    [ Reply ]
Hee hee, I thought from the first few bars that this was Blue Man Group. {#Drummer}{#Drummer}{#Drummer}
Posted 15 years ago by squidish    [ Reply ]
......one word Bill, wow.
Posted 15 years ago by copymonkey    [ Reply ]
Nice to hear this again!
Posted 16 years ago by Leslie    [ Reply ]
 spacemoose wrote:

I dunno man.  I like drugs, and my sphincter is pretty loose (I just had a monster BM), but musically this doesn't do much for me.

 
{#Lol}           {#High-five}
Posted 16 years ago by Pyro    [ Reply ]
Oh my god, PLEASE never play this shit again!
Posted 16 years ago by OldFrenchie    [ Reply ]
If this was the first time I had ever tuned into RP, I would never tune in again.
Posted 16 years ago by voodoolady    [ Reply ]
 maryte wrote:
Way too much fun! How on earth could this be rated below a 6?? Unpucker your backsides, folks!
 
I dunno man.  I like drugs, and my sphincter is pretty loose (I just had a monster BM), but musically this doesn't do much for me.

Posted 16 years ago by spacemoose    [ Reply ]
Your so nice on drugs....oh yea, the 70's...{#Chillpill}
Posted 16 years ago by cathenley    [ Reply ]
MojoJojo wrote:
Big prick, oh snap! Not really, I just wanted to say that.
Posted 16 years ago by AliGator    [ Reply ]
Way too much fun! How on earth could this be rated below a 6?? Unpucker your backsides, folks!
Posted 16 years ago by maryte    [ Reply ]
jhorton wrote:
All these years I've been waiting for the B 52's to cover Fleetwood Macs, " Tusk," and finally my prayers have been answered! Seriously though, hard to believe Nick Lowe could do something this bad.....
Hahahaha, nice!
Posted 16 years ago by bizon    [ Reply ]
Surprised at the low rating here, but this one really is better as part of the album than by itself. Get a copy of Labor of Lust, and give the whole thing (or this side of the LP if its on vinyl) a listen. This one segues nicely into American Squirm, the next cut.
Posted 16 years ago by Cyclehawk    [ Reply ]
All these years I've been waiting for the B 52's to cover Fleetwood Macs, " Tusk," and finally my prayers have been answered! Seriously though, hard to believe Nick Lowe could do something this bad.....
Posted 16 years ago by jhorton    [ Reply ]
Dave_B wrote:
I LOVE Nick Lowe. A massively, massively underated talent.
Ditto that, friend.
Posted 16 years ago by RobK    [ Reply ]
Bad_Art wrote:
On first listen this is pretty good but I bet it would get old fast.
Just like bad art, right?
Posted 16 years ago by Jelani    [ Reply ]
bokey wrote:
And nary a hit to show for it.
(What's So Funny 'Bout) Peace, Love, and Understanding a big enough hit for ya?
Posted 17 years ago by chiggins    [ Reply ]
rosedraws wrote:
most excellent
Posted 17 years ago by Wizzuvvoz    [ Reply ]
Posted 17 years ago by rosedraws    [ Reply ]
Welly wrote:
Heard this in the background and thought it was Tusk by Fleetwood Mac. Who ripped who off?
Both albums were released in 1979...
Posted 17 years ago by ScottFromWyoming    [ Reply ]
Big prick, oh snap! Not really, I just wanted to say that.
Posted 17 years ago by MojoJojo    [ Reply ]
Heard this in the background and thought it was Tusk by Fleetwood Mac. Who ripped who off?
Posted 17 years ago by Welly    [ Reply ]
Yeah, only 30+ years worth. ONLY. Stuff that yawn, bright boy. Jerry_Scott wrote:
I'm not feeling this at all. Hopefully, Nick has some better stuff.
Posted 17 years ago by xkolibuul    [ Reply ]
MiketheKnife wrote:
Nick Lowe has been doing wonderful music way before Beck was able to go PooPoo on his own.
And nary a hit to show for it. Also I don't get the Beck comparisons at all. Not at all.
Posted 17 years ago by bokey    [ Reply ]
froggy wrote:
Hey! I was wondering if anybody but me ever noticed the similarities between this song and Beck's stuff! Now I know. As per the last post.. great segue Bill! Beck- Hell Yes, to Big Kick... neat.
Nick Lowe has been doing wonderful music way before Beck was able to go PooPoo on his own.
Posted 17 years ago by MiketheKnife    [ Reply ]
On first listen this is pretty good but I bet it would get old fast.
Posted 17 years ago by Bad_Art    [ Reply ]
my review changed his overall rating. From 5.8 to 5.7 I feel powerful
Posted 17 years ago by MahlerTheMartyr    [ Reply ]
I LOVE Nick Lowe. A massively, massively underated talent.
Posted 18 years ago by Dave_B    [ Reply ]
The pre-Beck version of Beck.
Posted 18 years ago by mojoman    [ Reply ]
"don't monkey around"..gee this guy must write his own lyrics and everything!
Posted 18 years ago by BeetNik    [ Reply ]
drife wrote:
Big Kick, Plain Crap!
what he said
Posted 18 years ago by ndfan75    [ Reply ]
Big Kick, Plain Crap!
Posted 18 years ago by drife    [ Reply ]
This is workin' better'n a caffeine I.V. drip!
Posted 18 years ago by redeyespy    [ Reply ]
Ah Nick Lowe, one of the under appreciated entrants in the 80's British invasion. Elvis's right hand man.
Posted 18 years ago by bobrk    [ Reply ]
birdiestobehad wrote:
I was taught that if you have nothing good to say, don't say anything at all............ Cold beer is good!
... ... Cold beer is good, and it's 37c. here, so hell, right on and yea, me too, must have good upbringers, say good or say nought, beggar the drought on goodness! ... ... Let Goodness Reign! ...
Posted 18 years ago by Mari    [ Reply ]
I was taught that if you have nothing good to say, don't say anything at all............ Cold beer is good!
Posted 18 years ago by birdiestobehad    [ Reply ]
Seamless sigue from Beck - Hell Yes, Bill
Posted 18 years ago by algrif    [ Reply ]
Sounds like a drummer beating up Dave Matthews.
Posted 18 years ago by SaintAwesome    [ Reply ]
I'm not feeling this at all. Hopefully, Nick has some better stuff.
Posted 19 years ago by Jerry_Scott    [ Reply ]
Hey! I was wondering if anybody but me ever noticed the similarities between this song and Beck's stuff! Now I know. As per the last post.. great segue Bill! Beck- Hell Yes, to Big Kick... neat.
Posted 19 years ago by froggy    [ Reply ]
ScottFromWyoming wrote:
:nodhead: That was a segue!
:nodhead: :nodhead: Love the rhythm, even if there isn't a lot more behind it. Decent anyway.
Posted 19 years ago by Roverfish    [ Reply ]
MrMan wrote:
Not even CLOSE to my favorite Nick Lowe song...but ANY Nick is better than no Nick. Thanks!!!
Amen to that!
Posted 19 years ago by Zarba    [ Reply ]
More Nick please. How about some Rockpile?
Posted 19 years ago by ChardRemains    [ Reply ]
timc wrote:
Great transition from Beck to this!
:nodhead: That was a segue!
Posted 19 years ago by ScottFromWyoming    [ Reply ]
Not even CLOSE to my favorite Nick Lowe song...but ANY Nick is better than no Nick. Thanks!!!
Posted 19 years ago by MrMan    [ Reply ]
Great transition from Beck to this!
Posted 19 years ago by timc    [ Reply ]
Posted 19 years ago by GregK    [ Reply ]
I'd say fire the drummer, but they ain't got anything else going on.
Posted 19 years ago by amcallis    [ Reply ]
Originally Posted by mtas: Always nice to hear Nick L. Would it be possible to hear the song "My Typewriter" sometime?
I don't think so. It's a Mickey Jupp song. If it exists in a Nick version, please let me know. Rockpile did back Jupp on a couple of albums and Nick's version of Switchboard Susan came from those sessions, so it's not impossible, but not simple, either.
Posted 21 years ago by ScottFromWyoming    [ Reply ]
Very cool instrumentation. Amazing what you can do with bass and drums and about 5 guitar notes.
Posted 21 years ago by Dave_Mack    [ Reply ]
(pimp) (pimp)
Posted 21 years ago by orpheus    [ Reply ]
I\'d love to hear some of the stuff they put out under Dave Edmunds\' name. It was a big part of my late 70\'s and early 80\'s. Feel free to play some and then \"repeat when necessary\"...
Posted 21 years ago by AuralSects    [ Reply ]
Always great to hear from Nick...more is always welcome IMO
Posted 21 years ago by tulfan    [ Reply ]
Nick Lowe and Dave Edmunds. Underappreciated and underplayed. Along with Little Feat, they were my favorites of the later 70\'s and early 80\'s.
Posted 22 years ago by stinky    [ Reply ]
You can never have too much Lowe.
Posted 22 years ago by ajl_mo    [ Reply ]