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| − | '''"Dead End Job"''' is a song written by [[Sting]] and [[Stewart Copeland]] and recorded by [[The Police]] in [[1978]]. | + | '''"Dead End Job"''' is a song written by [[Sting]] and [[Stewart Copeland]] and recorded by [[The Police]] in [[1977]] (unreleased) and again in [[1978]]. |
=About the song= | =About the song= | ||
This is one of the very first songs [[Sting]] (co-)wrote for [[The Police]]. It was already performed live before [[Andy Summers]] joined the band. | This is one of the very first songs [[Sting]] (co-)wrote for [[The Police]]. It was already performed live before [[Andy Summers]] joined the band. | ||
| − | [[The Police]] recorded this song in August 1977 when [[Henry Padovani]] was still a member, but the version which was eventually released as the b-side of [[Can't Stand Losing You]] was a re-recording from early 1978. | + | [[The Police]] recorded this song in August [[1977]] when [[Henry Padovani]] was still a member, but the version which was eventually released as the b-side of [[Can't Stand Losing You]] was a re-recording from early [[1978]]. |
=Personnel= | =Personnel= | ||
| − | [[Sting (person) | Sting]] - bass and vocals | + | [[1977]]: |
| − | [[Stewart Copeland]] - drums | + | * [[Sting (person) | Sting]] - bass and vocals |
| − | [[Andy Summers]] - guitar and vocals | + | * [[Stewart Copeland]] - drums |
| + | * [[Andy Summers]] - guitar | ||
| + | * [[Henry Padovani]] - guitar | ||
| + | |||
| + | [[1978]]: | ||
| + | * [[Sting (person) | Sting]] - bass and vocals | ||
| + | * [[Stewart Copeland]] - drums | ||
| + | * [[Andy Summers]] - guitar and vocals | ||
=Release History= | =Release History= | ||
Revision as of 12:04, 16 February 2010
| "Dead End Job" | |
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| Recorded by The Police | |
| Released: | 1978 |
| Recorded: | 1977 (unreleased) / 1978 |
| Length: | 2:52 (1977 version) / 3:30 (1978 version) |
| Album(s): | Message In A Box: The Complete Recordings |
| Label(s): | A&M |
| Writer(s): | Sting, Stewart Copeland |
| Producer(s): | The Police |
| Studio(s): | Surrey Sound Studios |
| Released as single? | YES, B-SIDE |
"Dead End Job" is a song written by Sting and Stewart Copeland and recorded by The Police in 1977 (unreleased) and again in 1978.
Contents
About the song
This is one of the very first songs Sting (co-)wrote for The Police. It was already performed live before Andy Summers joined the band.
The Police recorded this song in August 1977 when Henry Padovani was still a member, but the version which was eventually released as the b-side of Can't Stand Losing You was a re-recording from early 1978.
Personnel
1977:
- Sting - bass and vocals
- Stewart Copeland - drums
- Andy Summers - guitar
- Henry Padovani - guitar
1978:
- Sting - bass and vocals
- Stewart Copeland - drums
- Andy Summers - guitar and vocals
Release History
Albums
Dead End Job appears on the following album releases:
| Cover art | Album title | Release date | Release country |
|---|---|---|---|
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Message In A Box: The Complete Recordings | 1993-MM-DD | UK |
Singles
CD Singles
| Cover art | Catalog no. | Songs | Release date | Release country |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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Catalog no. | "Song"(s) | YYYY-MM-DD | Country |
7" Singles
| Cover art | Catalog no. | A-side song/B-side song | Release date | Release country |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
AMS 7381 | "Can't Stand Losing You"/"Dead End Job" | 1978-MM-DD | UK |
Video
"SONG TITLE" appears on the following video and dvd releases:
| Cover art | Video title | Release date | Release country |
|---|---|---|---|
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Video or dvd title | YYYY-MM-DD | Country |
Awards, nominations, and certifications
Awards
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| Year | Winner | Award | Category |
|---|---|---|---|
| YYYY | WINNER (album, song, producer, etc.) | AWARD (Grammy, People's Choice, etc.) | CATEGORY |
Nominations
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| Year | Nominee | Award | Category |
|---|---|---|---|
| YYYY | NOMINEE (album, song, producer, etc.) | AWARD (Grammy, People's Choice, etc.) | CATEGORY |
Certifications
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| Country | Certifier | Classification | Certification |
|---|---|---|---|
| COUNTRY | CERTIFIER (RIAA, IFPI...) | CLASSIFICATION (Album, singles, foreign artist...) | CERTIFICATION (Gold, Platinum, Diamond...) |
Lyrics
Lyrics are property and copyright of their owners, and provided here for educational purposes only.
I don't want no dead end job I don't wanna be no number I don't want no dead end job I don't wanna be no number The queue gets longer every day I just ain't got time to stay I ain't gonna run away All I want to do is play Don't wanna be no teacher Don't wanna be no slave Don't wanna work no assembly line Like my uncle Dave The queue gets longer every day I just ain't got time to stay I ain't gonna run away All I wanna do is play I don't want no dead end job I don't want no dead end job I don't want no dead end job I don't want no dead end job I don't want no dead end job I don't wanna be no number I don't want no dead end job I don't wanna be no number The queue gets longer everyday All I wanna do is play I just ain't got time to stay But I ain't gonna run away Don't wanna be no millionaire Don't wanna own no mint I don't wanna be no tax exile And I don't mind being skint
Quotations and trivia
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Alternative and cover versions
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See also
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External links
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References
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