Killer. I mean shit. This is incredible. But this can't be the same '75 demo that had Sewer on it - the sound is altogether different for one thing. Ace though.
@steveobie1 Yes it does sort of, however I think that it's the peculiarity of the demo that it sounds that way ( I have a later demo that sounds completley different). Also the Version on the album sounds more like Born to be Wild by steppenwolf which is a more likely influence as JJ is a biker.
This version is missing the 2nd verse " why cant you all be like a grainger man" but strangely I like this version better.I love Burnels voice ,so melodic.
like the slide
shaftsbury94 1 month ago
Got anything to say, no. shut up. classic :)
chrisdable 2 months ago
Sounds like Wreckless Eric
merseybeast76 2 months ago
nice
mm007b5547 3 months ago
Killer. I mean shit. This is incredible. But this can't be the same '75 demo that had Sewer on it - the sound is altogether different for one thing. Ace though.
bobbydj01 4 months ago
is this deffo the stranglers? sounds like a cover version by... er... forget it... why don;t you all go get screwed?
narred 5 months ago
super tunes, where did you find these steve, much respect n thanx for sharing, brilliant :)
martmako 5 months ago
@martmako I found them down in the sewer! :o
SteveResin 5 months ago
INCREDIBLE version! cheers 4 posting.
maxinblax777 6 months ago
It's a Sister Ray rip-off...but nothing wrong with that!
steveobie1 7 months ago
@steveobie1 Yes it does sort of, however I think that it's the peculiarity of the demo that it sounds that way ( I have a later demo that sounds completley different). Also the Version on the album sounds more like Born to be Wild by steppenwolf which is a more likely influence as JJ is a biker.
almklit 5 months ago
ive never heard this before and its a brilliant , fresh as fuck take on my fav Stranglers track,cheers for posting mate.
TheGintyboy 7 months ago
I got this one on a portugese boot-leg single, excellent stuff! It`s called on the label - Bitch, other side is "Grip" and " Buddies".....
LabiaLicker1 7 months ago
This version is missing the 2nd verse " why cant you all be like a grainger man" but strangely I like this version better.I love Burnels voice ,so melodic.
Icequeen1962 7 months ago
This sounds like Ian Curtis fronting Warsaw doing "Bitching" - completely different than the final version....
Wavedrumor 8 months ago
why don't you tell me something new
GriefTourist 11 months ago
As a fan this early versions incredible!!
Prublixa 1 year ago
Bar-Bitching...tellin' you the Gospel Truth !
pappabagge 1 year ago
Strangely enough I like this....JJ still has that yobbo voice going...seems to have lost it now...
GANGARENE 2 years ago
Was this before Dave Greenfield was in The Stranglers?
captaincrap1995 2 years ago
Erm, are you listening to the same song as the rest of us?
brassmonkey001 2 years ago
Ah now i hear it. I was asking because as i remember on the album there is a keyboard solo part.
captaincrap1995 2 years ago
No he had joined the band by this point these demos originate from around early 76..
allyplumb 2 years ago
I can't even comment
ukuleleandy 2 years ago
far out, my favourite song...with slide!
thanks man.
wiremu 2 years ago
They were Punk before anyone knew what it was.
almklit 2 years ago 2
Pretty punk sounding for 75.
atomicFlyer 2 years ago