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It's a Rotten Job (but someone's got to do it)
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What a wonderful thing it is to have a job. Thanks to chf for adding his organ ;) Dick sings.
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A musical pot-pourri
AmokOpera is a project originally conceived by ex Tricks Upon Travellers singer Graeme Hobbs to bring rock operas into the contemporary arena. Ex-TUT guitarist Dick Langford arranged, orchestrated and produced the music. A number of other musicians have also been involved and are listed under the various songs. The initial plan was a single project but over the years has developed into an umbrella title for a number of ideas. At time of writing (November 2024) three operas have been completed. The first of these "operas" is "The Lottery of Life" and is the story of life as seen through the eyes of a number of characters. It's also about how having a dream come true may not end how you think. From conception to death this musical play with its collection of songs, music and sharp dialogue draw a picture of working class Britain in the second half of the 20th century and into the 21st. It explores the cult of celebrity, the desire for money and the emptiness of modern life. Just what we want, mind-numbing souvenirs of the daily grind. The songs are, in order : Overture A beginning I had to Marry You. It's a Rotten Job (but someone's gotta do it) Well Fair State Stick Vote for Me The Seduction of Corruption Lottery of Life Flesh is Weak As She Is The Real United Nations Nobody Loves You When You're Old Brown Bread The second of the musical plays is "Celebrity Torture" and deals with the search for fame and its consequences. The songs are ... The Alternative Ending From the Safety of My Sofa Midnight Train Death Goes Shopping Hello Magazine When Obscurity Beckhams Life Made Easy Superstar Shangri-La The Sausage Factory of Fame Dimwitted House of Straw The Fairytale of Rock Rebellion/Swansong Lullaby The third opera is called A Distant England. This is a view of England seen from Graeme's home in Spain where he has been since 2000. Distant England The Likes of Us The Time of Morris Men Again Spend it, Spend it, Spend it Children's Favourites? Charlie and the Butcher'sBill Jolly England Britain in Bloom As Harrison Said
Song Info
Genre
Pop • Alt-Pop
Charts
Peak #16
Peak in subgenre #1
Author
Hobbs/Langford
Rights
Hobbs/Langford
Uploaded
September 22, 2011
Track Files
MP3
MP3 3.0 MB • 128 kbps • 3:15
Character
Energy
relaxed, cool
high-energy
Danceable
coffee-place
dancefloor
Positivity
dark, sad, angry
happy
Appeal
unique
radio-friendly
Lyrics
Up in the morning when the birds are singing the body's weak and the spirit's not willing Wish it was a Friday night, wish it was a Friday night Don't wanna get up I'd rather have a cuddle Need a cup of tea cos me head's still in a muddle Wish it was a Friday night, wish it was a Friday night It's a rotten job, working for a living It's a rotten job, you're not bloody kidding But someone has to do it or it wouldn't get done Covered in shit but mustn't grumble, steak pie, chips and an apple crumble Wish it was Friday night, everything would be all right Working all day and I'm getting in a lather Can't wait to get home and have a bit of how's yer father Wish it was Friday night, everything would be all right It's a rotten job, working for a living It's a rotten job, you're not bloody kidding But someone has to do it or it wouldn't get done Another night in and there's bollox on the telly, burger in me hand and a beer can on me belly Wish it was Friday night, everything would be all right Work's just shit got a tosser for a boss I'd jack it in tomorrow if I didn't need the dosh Wish it was Friday night, everything would be all right It's a rotten job, working for a living It's a rotten job, you're not bloody kidding But someone has to do it or it wouldn't get done
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Edgar Acevedo
Feb 05, 2008
Cool tune! I like the hook "I wish it was a Friday Night" I love the string sounds! I have to get myself an Apple Mac with Garage Band. I like what I am hearing.