Rachel Sweet - Be Stiff (1978) video free download
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Duration: 02:34
Uploaded: 2009/04/03
In 1978, Stiff Records had many of their acts record this song. An EP of the different versions was the result. Besides Rachel, it was sung by Lene Lovich, Mickey Jupp, Wreckless Eric, Jona Lewie and the Be Stiff Ensemble. Toni Basil also recorded the song in 1982. It became a theme song for the label. Rachel chose to perform it in a rocking country style. Written by Devo, and originally released by them as a single in 1977 (although they had performed it earlier).
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12 years ago
simwrangler
@JohnnyLovely2 She was an opening act for Bill Cosby at 12, when she began recording country music. That was 1974. She switched to rock 'n' roll and released her first album, "Fool Around," in 1978. Today she is a writer-producer for the TVLand show 'Hot in Cleveland' She was a writer-producer on "Sports Night," "Dharma & Greg," "George Lopez" and other half-hour comedies.12 years ago
elgrandwazir1
This is the only released track by Rachel Sweet and The Records, recorded on the Stiff mobile truck in Northern Ireland in November 1978. Rachel wrote the song with Huw Gower.12 years ago
Dancing Spiderman
In my Mind's Eye, Chuck (M.) Barris is stoned out of his mind, boppin' around on stage , along with JP Morgone and Rip Taylor, as this girl is singing this Countried-Out DEVO cover12 years ago
Dancing Spiderman
Hahaha, just wow12 years ago
Tom Smith
@JohnnyLovely2 Oh yes, her first recordings were country (and very obscure), and she had a few country songs on her first and second albums. I love her country records.12 years ago
Tom Smith
@JohnnyLovely2 Oh yes, her first recordings were country (and very obscure), and she had a few country songs on her first and second albums. I love her country records.12 years ago
JohnnyLovelyOfficial
uh... what the? Lol. I really like Rachel Sweet's album "Protect The Innocent", and I really like Devo... but ... maybe i'll find myself loving this song in a few weeks/months. i did not know she sang country too?12 years ago
Bruce Young
It's an acquired taste, this version. I like to line up this song in what I call "Three women – one song: Rachel Sweet, Lena Lovich, and Toni Basil" -- in that order -- followed by the full-on, live 1980 Spudboy version. Suddenly it all makes sense, or, it's more palatable.13 years ago
wagsouza
TRASH !!!13 years ago
Hutt Wigley
"Breathe hard in metal suits, live right make lots loot and... BE STIFF!"13 years ago
Jazzy9964
DEVO's Gerald Casale must get paid alot off this song...He co-wrote it with Bob Lewis for the now De-funked "Stiff Records" as a Staple all artist, along under the label recorded the song.. including DEVO, Mickey Jupp, Wreckless Erick, Jona Lewie and Lene Lovich along with Rachael Sweet.13 years ago
wheresthejam
@jannyrcobs Well,that's me for sure.Always had a bit of a thing for Rachel.14 years ago
soepil
The chorus is from the DEVO-song of the same name .. but .. the rest of it ? Bizarre, but cool.14 years ago
VealParmigiana
not me, I like the song though.14 years ago
jannyrcobs
If I'm not mistaken, this the remixed/remastered version--with the "1,2,3..." count chopped off the beginning. I often wonder just how many men and boys (and lesbians) Rachel has made 'stiff' over the years....Related Videos
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