(0 rates)
January 30, 2013 9:17 AM CST
UntitledEverybody hates the daily grind. Some people hate it enough to sing about it. Mojo Nixon for instance has "Ain't Got No Boss," The Pleasurelegience," and a host of songs about drinking and recreational drug use. What are your favorite songs about shirking responsibility, and just basically takin' 'er easy like The Dude would do?
May 19, 2013 10:29 PM CDT
UntitledBonniwell Music Machine - Take Time Out For a Daydream. A rare Pop - oriented song by the late , great Sean Bonniwell , but , an effective one.
May 1, 2013 10:19 AM CDT
UntitledI just found this one. "Let's Stay in Bed All Day" by Daphne Lee Martin and Raise the Rent.
http://www.reverbnation.com/daphneleemartinraisetherent/song/10414613-lets-stay-in-bed-all-day
March 8, 2013 12:19 PM CST
UntitledLIGHTHOUSE - SUMMER DAYS , Hardly my favorite , but it gets the laziness vibe down pat.
Troggs - Summertime (Not "When the gIrls wear the dresses so low....wish you were here , The Miller Beer Ads. ) , I'LL BUY YOU AN ISLAND , and yes , SUMMERTIME (YOU CAN SEE THE SUN ON THEIR T-T-T-T-T-T-TANNED SKIN.....).
Mungo Jerry - In The Summertime (Of course. Back when singing about drinking and driving and taking advantage of rich and poor girls aliKE could land you an international top ten).
Hanoi Rocks - Malibu Beach Nightmare (No too takin' er easy , but , the perfect summer song.).
March 8, 2013 8:52 AM CST
UntitledMelissa, this is a good one. I just found a good version of this by King Django.
melissa scott said:
Well, if you're going the Clash route:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jZOrkPIZ1JU
I mean, it's a laundry list of jobs no one wants... :D One of the best songs about being unemployed/unemploy-able ever.
February 20, 2013 1:08 PM CST
UntitledHere's a daily grind tune we just posted!
Free download here, "Between Cycles"
February 20, 2013 12:18 PM CST
Untitled
February 18, 2013 2:52 AM CST
UntitledThe Pandoras had "I Live My Life" , obviously based on"Too Many People" by The Leaves ,but from a woman's point of view "I don't have to prove nuthin' to you. I don't have to talk or act like you ....Or wear a knee long skirt , to keep from getting hurt , or groom my shaggy hair , I don't see what you care. I live my life".
February 13, 2013 9:48 AM CST
UntitledWell, if you're going the Clash route:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jZOrkPIZ1JU
I mean, it's a laundry list of jobs no one wants... :D One of the best songs about being unemployed/unemploy-able ever.
February 13, 2013 9:39 AM CST
UntitledThis is an awesome Take 'Er Easy tune. Thanks for sharing it.
El Negro Magnifico said:
Off the top of my head, Big Sugar's "Sleep In Late" is one song that comes to mind. It fits my current mindset.
February 8, 2013 12:42 AM CST
UntitledThe Anthem for 70's Slackers was BTO's hit , "Taking Care of Business" , tho' it's actually about WORKING in an INDUSTRY "The Music Scene" , but , beating the 9 to 5.
The Clash tried to explain that , yes , they're in the BUSINESS , but not above having a beer and playing pool at the pub in "Cheapskates" and "All The Young Punks".
February 7, 2013 11:43 PM CST
UntitledWell, the anthem for slackers and people who don't wanna work was "Longview," by Green Day.
"I sit around and watch the phone, but no one's calling
Call me pathetic, call me what you will
My mother says to get a job
But she don't like the one she's got"...
February 7, 2013 11:32 PM CST
Untitled"16 Tons" Tennessee Ernie Ford. The ultimate working man's ballad. But , the only comeuppance is death.
February 7, 2013 9:45 PM CST
UntitledOff the top of my head, Big Sugar's "Sleep In Late" is one song that comes to mind. It fits my current mindset.
February 7, 2013 1:16 AM CST
Untitled"Take This Job and Shove it"- I prefer David Allan Coe's version , not Johnny Paycheck or The DKs. He did write it , after all.
Sorry . I like "Bang on The Drum All DAY " by Todd Rundgren.
John Entwistle - "Who In The Hell Do You Think You Are?"
JAMES BROWN- I DON'T WANT NOBODY TO GIVE ME NOTHING (OPEN UP THE DOOR , I'LL GET IT , MYSELF.") . Brown was , inexplicably, called an "Uncle Tom" and a "Sellout" in his day , because he promoted Black Business , SOMETHING THAT NEEDED TO BE DONE. But slander did'nt affect him.He wanted others to have some of the breaks he had. "I'm not selling us out , I'm selling us IN". The Bad JB.
"'WE WANT TO WORK FOR OURSELVES , NOT FOR SOMEONE ELSE...... I FOR ONE , AND MY SONS FOR ANOTHER , ARE'NT GONNA TAKE IT .....WHEN MAN HAS BURNED HIS FELLOW MAN. WE HAVE TO BE FAIR IN OUR BUSINESS DEALINGS. WE DON'T BURN ANYONE , AND NOBODY'S GONNA BURN US , SWEETIES." JIM BAKER (FATHER YOD) YA HO WA.
February 6, 2013 9:32 AM CST
UntitledAlison, I also checked out "How They Want Me To Be" by Best Coast. That one reminds me of "What Am I Gonna Do?" by Thee Sgt. Major III
Alison said:
Best Coast's first album is filled with "lazy" reverb laden love songs involving getting high and wishing your cat could talk.
February 6, 2013 9:14 AM CST
UntitledToo Many People is a great Take 'Er Easy tune.
John Battles said:
Too Many People - The Leaves (Deadmoon did a great version , too).
"And the last thing I'll ever do , to prove that I'm a man like you is work from 9 to 5 , tryin' to keep myself alive , and worry just because that's what everybody else does , and concentrate my time tryin' to make myself a dime , and wear a suit and tie when I'd rather sit and die."
Lazy - Deep Purple. Self - explanatory.
Teacher's Pet - "Then I got myself a real job. But , still I was a fucking slob. Killed my boss , he told me to get a haircut !" .........Then .....well , it gets better .
February 6, 2013 9:13 AM CST
UntitledCan't say it any plainer than that.
Andy Climax said:
Jello do say it best!
February 3, 2013 9:33 AM CST
UntitledThe Easybeats.....Friday On My Mind
The Vogues....5 O'Clock World
Elvis Costello....Welcome To The Working Week
Those 3 tunes often go through me head during the work week.....
February 2, 2013 4:46 PM CST
UntitledOH , "Teacher's Pet" was by GG Allin. I forgot to make a note of that.
"Then some asshole comes up to me , tried to tell me , "Whatcha doin' , fag?!" , well , I said "I don't care , you're a fucking drag ! You think you're so fucking cool ! You ain't SHIT , you can suck my tool ! ".......While most "Relevant" bands were talking about politics they did'nt even understand.....From the left AND the right.
John Battles said:
Too Many People - The Leaves (Deadmoon did a great version , too).
"And the last thing I'll ever do , to prove that I'm a man like you is work from 9 to 5 , tryin' to keep myself alive , and worry just because that's what everybody else does , and concentrate my time tryin' to make myself a dime , and wear a suit and tie when I'd rather sit and die."
Lazy - Deep Purple. Self - explanatory.
Teacher's Pet - "Then I got myself a real job. But , still I was a fucking slob. Killed my boss , he told me to get a haircut !" .........Then .....well , it gets better .
February 2, 2013 3:20 PM CST
UntitledSweet, nice Girl-Group sound to it, also...
Alison said:
Best Coast's first album is filled with "lazy" reverb laden love songs involving getting high and wishing your cat could talk.
February 2, 2013 11:19 AM CST
UntitledJello do say it best!
February 2, 2013 10:47 AM CST
UntitledBest Coast's first album is filled with "lazy" reverb laden love songs involving getting high and wishing your cat could talk.
February 1, 2013 2:50 PM CST
UntitledToo Many People - The Leaves (Deadmoon did a great version , too).
"And the last thing I'll ever do , to prove that I'm a man like you is work from 9 to 5 , tryin' to keep myself alive , and worry just because that's what everybody else does , and concentrate my time tryin' to make myself a dime , and wear a suit and tie when I'd rather sit and die."
Lazy - Deep Purple. Self - explanatory.
Teacher's Pet - "Then I got myself a real job. But , still I was a fucking slob. Killed my boss , he told me to get a haircut !" .........Then .....well , it gets better .
January 30, 2013 7:46 PM CST
Untitled5 to 9 by FIDLAR. Because nobody in the band has a 9 to 5. It's not exactly taking it "easy", but it is about shirking responsibility, drinking and recreational drug use.
