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The Vic Vicious Band
Vic Vicious: vocals, guitar
Vinnie Vicious: backup vocals, guitar
Vance Vicious: back up vocals, bass
Vaughn Vicious: guitar
Vermin Vicious: drums
Otto Preminger: feedback guitar
Bob Dorsey: wardrobe designer & consultant
The Vic Vicious Band was known as a non-one hit wonder. They got together two days before a scheduled recording date and practiced this lone track during those two days. They could only afford to put down their tracks in one or two takes.
The band immediately self imploded three minutes after the tracks had been recorded. The original tapes had been misplaced and were recently found among a collection of Howard Cosell's nightclub tapes as a stand up comedian. A disgruntled Vermin Vaughn may have been the one who placed them there, knowing that would be the last place anyone would ever look.
Lyrics:
Pretty Ones
she laid scratches across the face
she said boy, you better know your place
i think she fears desolation streets
ch:
hey, aren't we the pretty ones
hey, we're swimming on a dime
hey, aren't we the pretty ones
every day just seems the same
i don't really care
my pretty blank stare
woman so weary, she cries of her pain
she cries so much, the clothes are stained
she said she was a high school queen
ch:
hey, aren't we the pretty ones
hey, we're swimming on a dime
hey, aren't we the pretty ones
every day just seems the same
i don't really care
my pretty blank stare
i should relate but i don't seem to understand
i should know love but it just got out of hand
i think it's gone, way too far
ch:
hey, aren't we the pretty ones
hey, we're swimming on a dime
hey, aren't we the pretty ones
every day just seems the same
i don't really care
my pretty blank stare
i don't really care
Hardware:
Broken or stolen
Software:
logic pro 8
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Yeah boy! &mdash 05/01/08 - 11:43:25 PM
I think I dated her briefly when I was 17!
Vicious wicked tuneage bro! Has an 80's punkish-feel...Great hook. Cool harmonies. Nice, nice punchy basslines! Yup...I like everything...the whole package ROCKS!
Another classic!
Be well! [ Reply to This ]
HAW! &mdash 05/01/08 - 11:44:01 PM
Mike &mdash 05/02/08 - 12:31:45 AM
did you slip in the back door? didn't see ya get past the bouncer.
um.. maybe we both knew the same girl. [ Reply to This ]
Hah! &mdash 05/02/08 - 02:22:57 AM
That's because I AM the bouncer FOOL!
You just might have dated her too. She said she was leaving me for a young guitarist with a nervous twich... [ Reply to This ]
This is just... &mdash 05/01/08 - 11:58:52 PM
VICIOUS!
Very well done, Vic. You sound completely at home in this piece.
Now could you please explain this one line?...
"i should know love but it just got out of hand..."
Hmmm... LOL. Terrific job. ;)
--- Joe [ Reply to This ]
Thanks Joe &mdash 05/02/08 - 05:20:35 PM
now that you mention it that line seems to take on a different meaning. ha.
Vic Vicious is a drifter and now that I think about it this could be about Amy Winehouse. [ Reply to This ]
awesome &mdash 05/02/08 - 12:10:35 AM
You always make the coolest music Vic. Same goes to Vinnie, Vaughn, Vance and Vermin :) Wonderful job here. I think I saw this group in concert. Yeah almost sure of it...Top notch Vicious Vic. [ Reply to This ]
in concert &mdash 05/02/08 - 05:29:09 PM
The V.V's played only once on Don Kirshners Rock concert, during the commercial break. They were all eventually arrested for all the stolen equipment.
Except Bob, he brought his own clothes for the band. [ Reply to This ]
Psychodelically Furry &mdash 05/02/08 - 12:16:39 AM
furry to Fuzzy &mdash 05/02/08 - 08:39:22 PM
I couldn't decide on all punk or new wave. so I went with a little of both.
[ Reply to This ]
Mars Needs Ducks &mdash 05/02/08 - 12:42:39 AM
WOW ..this is totaly fit the year 81 ..how can you ?
definetly a classic ..incredible my friend YOU RCOK !! [ Reply to This ]
Ducks? &mdash 05/02/08 - 08:42:42 PM
Pretty ducks possibly.
I think that was Rik's song Feter. but that's cool. [ Reply to This ]
So good.... &mdash 05/02/08 - 01:11:44 AM
Thanks, &mdash 05/02/08 - 08:55:27 PM
the V.V. Band had there act together although very briefly. Rumor has it, they all sell shoes in different states. [ Reply to This ]
different states... &mdash 05/03/08 - 04:11:40 AM
Such as... state of bliss? State of confusion? Hehe.
Let me just say it again--very impressive track!! :) [ Reply to This ]
ha ha! &mdash 05/03/08 - 12:51:00 PM
hah &mdash 05/02/08 - 01:35:49 AM
great description. Killer song. I love the production on this. That little pre-chorus break is sweet, and the chorus is a bona fide crowd sing-along. Nice job, Vic Vicious. [ Reply to This ]
the crowd &mdash 05/02/08 - 09:01:10 PM
i was picturing a bunch of pumping fists in the air ala a bunch of Billy Idol's during the chorus. [ Reply to This ]
Vic Vicious Rules OK! &mdash 05/02/08 - 02:16:07 AM
Thanks Peter &mdash 05/03/08 - 12:29:56 PM
Vic Vicious Band knew no rules.... until they got arrested for stealing all the equipment. ironically when the owners got their stuff back they burned it all. [ Reply to This ]
Great! &mdash 05/02/08 - 02:22:04 AM
This is really cool, the guitar work is simply amazing (sad not to hear your great acoustic) but all I can say is thanks for sharing such a Classic. Gorgeous work!
Take Care
- Yeman A. Al-Rawi [ Reply to This ]
Thanks Yeman &mdash 05/03/08 - 12:33:38 PM
acoustic guitars were rarely, if ever used in punk music. Most of it came and went even before you were born. It was a radical movement back in its day. [ Reply to This ]
Vicious Intent &mdash 05/02/08 - 05:35:44 AM
As your personal wardrobe designer & consultant....LOL! Thanks Vic! See if I send you any more t-shirts!
Great song Vic. Man, you sound tough on this one with your vicious "HEY's" and your chunka-chunka guitar parts. The lyrics are outta hand. It must be that safety pin you're wearing. I think it caught some skin.
Killer tune Mr Vicious (as he makes us call him) [ Reply to This ]
Thanks Bob &mdash 05/03/08 - 12:46:22 PM
as your former employer, even though the band never payed you, you were a integral part in keeping the band from being arrest for indecent exposure.
Before, (as you well know) they only had one sock between all of them. And you also know where they wore it. [ Reply to This ]
Those verses &mdash 05/02/08 - 06:00:24 AM
are just so 80s.
Brilliant production and excellent lyrics.
In fact I think the Vicious band might have cheated as this is a bit too good!
Cheers
Dick
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Hey Dick &mdash 05/03/08 - 09:55:59 PM
The V.V. Band practiced hard two days before recording. It's a miracle they held it together for the 3 minutes. Except the singer who sang some of the lyrics wrong and Vermin had to rewrite them after the fact. And Vermin doesn't know how the spell. [ Reply to This ]
Vic Vicious &mdash 05/02/08 - 06:25:18 AM
ALL THE WAY! I LOVED THAT BAND! When they self imploded I turned to my only last musical interest... teeny bopper tunes and I haven't been right since!
Everyone needs some Vic Vicious in their lives!!!
ROCK ON VIC!!! [ Reply to This ]
Thanks Mark! &mdash 05/03/08 - 10:16:13 PM
now a days the band is just a foot note of a foot note in the book " Rock Musics Best Self Help & Imploding Rock Bands" [ Reply to This ]
Lyrics &mdash 05/02/08 - 06:33:10 AM
Get the band back together. Find Vermin, the best drummer west of the Mississippi.
Great tune Vic.
LL [ Reply to This ]
Hey Dave &mdash 05/03/08 - 10:21:00 PM
it might be hard to get them back together. They are all recluses, even though they live in the same house. And Vermin is scheduled to get his back shaved, for the eighth time in one day. [ Reply to This ]
Vandalicious &mdash 05/02/08 - 07:43:00 AM
Thanks Len &mdash 05/03/08 - 10:27:38 PM
Vandalism is what got them here and in trouble all at the same time. If only they knew about monthly payments on equipment they may not of ended in jail and recorded one more song [ Reply to This ]
Love.. &mdash 05/02/08 - 08:28:14 AM
the main guitar riff! Reminds me a little of the "Romantics".
This is great Vic. Nice job!
C. [ Reply to This ]
riff &mdash 05/03/08 - 10:41:08 PM
i went for the simplest guitar solo ever. even though the second guitar is a third, which happened only because the string was way out of tune. [ Reply to This ]
Ah a Vic tune &mdash 05/02/08 - 08:32:00 AM
As always my friend love what you're doing and this really ROCKS.
You are awesome... Bravo
Peace, Love & Respect
----
Kenta [ Reply to This ]
Thanks Kenta &mdash 05/04/08 - 11:46:40 AM
Brilliant &mdash 05/02/08 - 01:09:11 PM
Vance Vicious the bass player thanks you &mdash 05/04/08 - 11:50:35 AM
he never gets much comments on his thumping bass.
A big thanks for the listen! [ Reply to This ]
80s &mdash 05/02/08 - 02:05:51 PM
Love that guitar line and how the vocals fly over it. You really captured an eighties vibe here.
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thanks! &mdash 05/04/08 - 11:55:35 AM
I was thinking of some of the punk bands that still had a bit of a new wave touch to there sound. so this is what came about. [ Reply to This ]
( : &mdash 05/02/08 - 05:04:37 PM
*HEY* ! Love Your vocals & great U got together for this..! awesome
ThankYou Vic Vinnie Vance Vaughn Vermin Otto Bob GREAT TO HEAR YOU : ) lena [ Reply to This ]
Thanks Lena &mdash 05/04/08 - 12:09:04 PM
vicious &mdash 05/02/08 - 05:19:37 PM
Thanks Jack &mdash 05/04/08 - 12:13:55 PM
none of the members could hold a day job back in the day. it just fueled their viciousness. well that's the story on the streets. [ Reply to This ]
Hey Vic &mdash 05/02/08 - 07:51:05 PM
This is a crowd pleaser for sure, a rowdy crowd that is
When we see you live I expect this song to be squished somewhere in your live playlist, perhaps as an encore, Love it! [ Reply to This ]
Thanks Tom &mdash 05/04/08 - 12:21:22 PM
playing live. it would be a short set. my voice would go out after the fourth song then the crowd would get unruly [ Reply to This ]
Very Catchy &mdash 05/02/08 - 07:52:12 PM
The synths sound great in this. Gives it that 80's feel. I love the bass line - very groovy.
Great job Vic
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no synths &mdash 05/04/08 - 12:27:19 PM
it's actually a guitar. I use a volume pedal, distortion, a long stereo delay & reverb. you can really get some cool sounds. [ Reply to This ]
All your tunes &mdash 05/03/08 - 01:12:35 AM
are well crafted, and well produced. You could through in some stinkers just for variation. Another good one. [ Reply to This ]
Thanks Matt &mdash 05/04/08 - 12:34:48 PM
oh I've done more then my fair share of stinking tunes. Still can't get the smell out of my other computer [ Reply to This ]
The Vic Vicious Band &mdash 05/03/08 - 08:02:25 AM
The Vic Vicious Band was known as a non-one hit wonder. They got together two days before a scheduled recording date and practiced this lone track during those two days. They could only afford to put down their tracks in one or two takes.
The band immediately self imploded three minutes after the tracks had been recorded. The original tapes had been misplaced and were recently found among a collection of Howard Cosell's nightclub tapes as a stand up comedian. A disgruntled Vermin Vaughn may have been the one who placed them there, knowing that would be the last place anyone would ever look.
[ Reply to This ]
. &mdash 05/03/08 - 12:01:34 PM
that &mdash 05/04/08 - 11:55:40 PM
So damn pretty! &mdash 05/03/08 - 12:42:13 PM
There is no denying the awesomeness of this song!
Vic, you rock!
Hey would you tell Vermin I really liked his furry mammal like drumming?
Thanks! [ Reply to This ]
Vermin is hairy &mdash 05/04/08 - 11:59:40 PM
and pleased. he is way overdue to have his back shaved. :-)
your punk tune is killer sir pink! [ Reply to This ]
I wanna see the movie with &mdash 05/03/08 - 02:59:11 PM
the big hair and the skinny ties - Phoebe Cates and Molly Rinwald all pretty in pink. Great track Vic - excellent CB demo. [ Reply to This ]
isn't she..... &mdash 05/05/08 - 12:04:30 AM
pretty in pink. Hey Bud. I started thinking of some of the punk bands that also had some new wave style. like generation x and the furs. i think the vocal edged it to the fur side a bit.
this has been a blast [ Reply to This ]
I see... &mdash 05/03/08 - 04:48:04 PM
Hey Mike &mdash 05/05/08 - 12:11:24 AM
Not only is the V.V. Band vicious but the gal in the lyrics is as well. a tough crowd that ran around with each other. [ Reply to This ]
HOly?! &mdash 05/03/08 - 06:59:33 PM
for a moment I thought I was listening to some famous musician who is using MJ's as a hiding place! Excellent downloaded [ Reply to This ]
Hey Tim &mdash 05/05/08 - 12:14:32 AM
not hiding. just a duck and cover scenerio.
it was great of you to plant the idea for this whole thing. [ Reply to This ]
This is killer production &mdash 05/04/08 - 12:38:14 AM
and the music rocks too.
Nice work. I like the lack of rhymes in the lyrics. It gives the whole delivery an out of step feeling, with the music driving like it does.
Nice,
-g [ Reply to This ]
Thanks Greg &mdash 05/05/08 - 12:18:29 AM
I wanted to create some tension during the verses to give it a edgy feel, also to counter the chorus.
thanks for the listen! [ Reply to This ]
this is &mdash 05/04/08 - 08:04:55 AM
way to good to be mere punk, for sure. loved this song start to finish. your music is great. the nice thing about the internet is the way we can all enjoy these tunes together. even now this song has a kind of retro art-rock resonance. even today it is a viable genre. good music holds up in any time. great job, brother!
Allen [ Reply to This ]
Thanks Allen &mdash 05/05/08 - 12:23:56 AM
Surprisingly there were quit a few albums back then that were really well done. and some of the bands also injected a bit of the new wave to them as well. that was my springboard.
I agree this place is cool to "not to be restricted to current trends in music"
great tune you pulled off. I couldn't believe you could pull off the vocals so well for the punk sound! [ Reply to This ]
Love the dark changes &mdash 05/04/08 - 12:36:59 PM
Nice union of punk and new wave. During the transition period from disco I always thought New Wave had a more punk vibe than rock. I was just a wee one then.....so what do I know.
Song has a great hook and excellent textures. The variety of sound of the instrumentation is perfect and suits the harmonic layers perfectly.
Sounds pretty solid for a band that only got together 2 days before the gig. What happened to them?
Anybody wind up in jail?
Join Jim & Tammy Fay Bakers ministry?
Become smooth jazz artists? [ Reply to This ]
Thanks Norman &mdash 05/05/08 - 12:31:48 AM
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Vicious wicked tuneage bro! Has an 80's punkish-feel...Great hook. Cool harmonies. Nice, nice punchy basslines! Yup...I like everything...the whole package ROCKS!
Another classic!
Be well!
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