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1. oldtimemusic.com › w3 › the-meaning-behind-the-songThe Meaning Behind The Song: Spasticus (Autisticus) by Ian Dury

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   Jun 27, 2024 · Spasticus (Autisticus) by Ian Dury is a song that carries a powerful meaning and serves as a protest against the International Year of Disabled Persons in 1981. Inspired by his own experience with childhood polio, which left him crippled for life, Dury boldly tackles the topic of disability in this audaciously offensive track.

   • Album: Lord Upminster (1981)
   • Title: Spasticus (Autisticus)

   • Artist: Ian Dury
   • Writer/Composer: Ian Dury & Chaz Jankel

2. www.reddit.com › comments › 1dsl7ciIan Dury : r/LetsTalkMusic - Reddit

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   I saw that Baxter Dury played Glastonbury today and that reminded me of my love of his father's work and how I haven't listened to him in years. So I went down the Ian rabbit hole on YouTube and it filled my heart with joy. I marvel at the skill of his band. Such great musicianship. And Ian was such a character, a one-off.

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     Ian Dury and The Blockheads - What A Waste (Official HD Video)

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     Ian Dury and The Blockheads - I Want To Be Straight [Official Video]

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4. oldtimemusic.com › w3 › the-meaning-behind-the-songThe Meaning Behind The Song: Reasons to Be Cheerful, Pt. 3 by ...

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   Jun 26, 2024 · When it comes to uplifting songs, one that always seems to bring a smile to my face is “Reasons to Be Cheerful, Pt. 3” by Ian Dury and the Blockheads. Released in 1979, this song is an infectious blend of rock, pop, and hip-hop elements that has stood the test of time.

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5. oldtimemusic.com › w3 › the-meaning-behind-the-songThe Meaning Behind The Song: I’m Partial to Your Abracadabra ...

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   Jun 9, 2024 · Sometimes, a song speaks to us in ways that we can’t fully explain. One such song is “I’m Partial to Your Abracadabra” by Ian Dury. With its catchy melody and intriguing lyrics, it has captured the hearts of many listeners.

   • Author: Kristen Wiley
   • Artist: Ian Dury

   • Album: New Boots and Panties!! (1977)
   • Title: I’m Partial to Your Abracadabra

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   5 days ago · Ian Dury was not alone as a white man playing a bit of reggae in a pub rock band in mid-70s London; you’d find the likes of Lee Kosmin Band and Brinsley Schwarz knocking out a one-drop or two...

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8. www.roundflat.com › shop › compact-discsIan Dury and The Blockheads - Live! Warts 'N' Audience ...

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   Jun 15, 2024 · The live recordings on the album capture the unique chemistry between Ian Dury’s charismatic and witty vocals and The Blockheads’ tight and groovy instrumentation. The band’s infectious energy and the enthusiastic response from the audience create a lively and engaging listening experience.

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   Who is Ian Dury?

   • After a topsy turvy youth and addled early adulthood, Baxter found an unlikely avenue into a musical career on the back of a performance at his old man’s funeral. That old man was no other than new-wave punk icon Ian Dury. Though Baxter never aspired to be a chip off the old block (head).

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   How old was Ian Dury when he died?

   • Ian Dury dies at 57. What a waste Ian Dury, 57, died yesterday, exactly two years and two months after his doctors warned him that he had six months to live.

   Ian Dury dies at 57. What a waste - The Independent

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   How did Ian Dury become famous?

   • This first musical outing was a good pub band, as well as being a bunch of misfits and freaks who attracted attention for their look as well as their music. But it was with his second band, the Blockheads, signed in 1977, that Ian Dury became a major British pop star.

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   What is Spasticus (Autisticus) by Ian Dury about?

   • Spasticus (Autisticus) by Ian Dury is a song that carries a powerful meaning and serves as a protest against the International Year of Disabled Persons in 1981. Inspired by his own experience with childhood polio, which left him crippled for life, Dury boldly tackles the topic of disability in this audaciously offensive track.

   The Meaning Behind The Song: Spasticus (Autisticus) by Ian

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10. www.bbc.co.uk › programmes › p0j4z1pxRobert Elms from the archives: Dury, Winehouse & Geldof... - BBC

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    Jun 18, 2024 · Celebrating 30 years of Robert Elms on BBC Radio London. From the earliest archives featuring Ian Dury, Amy Winehouse, Sir Bernard Ingham, Sir Bob Geldof and more recently Gilbert & George.