I listen to it on a Friday to see if I'm on it.. John Cooper Clarke (born 25 January 1949) is an English performance poet who first became famous during the punk rock era of the late 1970s when he became known as a "punk poet". document.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() ); You have entered an incorrect email address! [15] That same year, Clarke featured in rapper Plan B's feature film Ill Manors and subsequently the Ill Manors album. He laughs as he remembers The Vault, a room many pubs had with a dartboard, no carpet and no women - a room where swearing was allowed. I'm annoyed at myself for finishing this book so quickly but I couldn't bloody help it ! [13][14] He described this period of his life: "It was a feral existence. SNAP, CRACKLE & BOP CD. Johns thrilled that people too young to remember punk rock may have discovered him on a compulsory basis when his poems were added to the GCSE syllabus in the 90s. John Hegley Poet. In one particularly grim passage he has to arm himself to try and score in the perilous underworld of late-70s New York. 100 Paintings from the Collections of the National Trust showcases works by some of the most renowned European artists of all time, cared for by the Trust and housed in its properties. I Wrote the Songs I've never been one of those people that writes poetry as a means of self-expression alone. Yes, he's a bit superficial with all his accent on style and clothes, and, sure, rhyming poetry is old hat in a way, and he uses the same meter in most all of his poems, and he's so much better without musical backing (despite the talents of Martin Hannett and Vini Reilly, two musicians I otherwise revere unreservedly), but, damn! Punk poet John Cooper Clarke upset some of his fans with 'transphobic' content at a gig in Sheffield (Photo: Getty) Posting on Twitter, he said: "Walked out of @official_jcc gig. He was the original punk. The same way that somebody who's a good painter back in them days would have been a commercial artist. He was known in his pomp as the punk poet. Especially not in Australia. Instead we get perhaps John Cooper Clarkes hardest hitting poems. A book that I did not want to end, so I tried to eke it out rather than devour it. JCC will be joining Squeeze on their UK tour - tickets available from Gigs and Tours. Could anyone, I ask, with enough time and dedication, learn how to be a poet or is it something youre born with? I Wanna Be Yours, (Macmillan), is a groundbreaking piece of literature. John Cooper Clarke (born 25 January 1949) is an English performance poet who first became famous during the punk rock era of the late 1970s when he became known as a 'punk poet'. After a show at The Boardwalk in Sheffield, Clarke was approached by a young musician called Alex Turner who had studied him at school, and whose band were about to become megastars. His recorded output has mainly relied on musical backing from the Invisible Girls, which featured Martin Hannett, Steve Hopkins, Pete Shelley, Bill Nelson, and Paul Burgess. Best line: "The fucking scene is fucking sad, the fucking news is fucking bad, the fucking weed is fucking turf, the fucking speed is fucking surf" Kung Fu International "In which I get beaten up" says Clarke as introduction to this poem on its live recording. Poem Solutions Limited International House, 24 Holborn Viaduct,London, EC1A 2BN, United Kingdom, Discover and learn about the greatest poetry ever straight to your inbox, Discover and learn about the greatest poetry, straight to your inbox. I always thought, who would like this? People think the internet is as reliable as a newspaper. For all the ludicrous stories of drug-smuggling and evading the police, there are some truly harrowing moments. Anything else would be madness. JCC featured on BBC Radio 4's Chain Reaction in August 2011 being interviewed by none other than New Order's Peter Hook. They have done me so much good those lads. Part of me dies under my overalls. John Cooper Clarke (born 25 January 1949) is an English performance poet who first became famous during the punk rock era of the late 1970s when he became known as a "punk poet". It couldn't be more accessible. he followed with my fat friend fell down the stairs last night..we thought eastenders had finished early.. not bad for a sickly Salford boy punk poet, who regularly appears on 9 out of ten cats enjoy cool countdownjust say graphic reference to hard drugs some will find difficult.. thanks John ever in Aylesbury there is a bed here always as room as kids are off to university my mind of man although many music differences, read it as in his own style has never left any associates out to dry and his will nice on the andy warhol factory goings on..lips willed although offers millions ever when doing at time.. solid.. spoiler.. just as good now freed from chain of addiction.. excellent narrated by himeslf he even second guesses you..as I say no matter where you are born, your dreams are valid.. thanks Johnny boy, your london mate..my life mirrowed yours without the talent and adventures..but now clean and boys working towards phd.. but I get slated I believe anything really worth knowing can never be taught, and if I was educated I would be a fool.. but spell I hear you.. a must listen..love to alo. For many, Arctic Monkeys cover of Clarkes 1982 poem I Wanna Be Yours, the closing track on AM, was the gateway into the bard of Salfords work. Last time he came to Manchester he enjoyed a bit of zhuzhed up marrowbone at The Bull & Bear but dont worry, hes still a man of the people, I'm a fussy eater but I'm not snobbish about it. Poetry with swearing in it.. Even one hes never read. In 1988, he made an appearance in two UK adverts for Sugar Puffs, taking second billing to the Honey Monster. TWAT."". (Play Loud)". John Cooper Clarke rose to fame as a 'people's poet' in the 1970s, and is one of Britains best known spoken word artists (Photo: Paul Wolfgang Webster) By Louise Rhind-Tutt October 13, 2017. the girls are on the shelf. If it's got some kind of lasting value, you say it's poetic. Maybe it's a limitation in me. The soundtrack of your life often reflects the time when you were a teenager, when everything sears into the memory, embeds itself deep in the psyche and remains with you. Simple and timeless, it addresses the realities of raw feelings as Clarke expresses a desire to be the electric heater youll get cold without. To me, it depends on the artist. Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment. The band's Alex Turner has said he is very fond of Clarke's work and takes inspiration for lyrics from his poems. My all-time favourite, Sean Locke was the funniest guy alive. I Wanna Be Yours, (Macmillan), is a groundbreaking piece of literature. "[15] In 1987, he performed live (on crutches owing to a broken ankle) at the Albany Empire in London with Suns of Arqa, recorded two tracks ("Libera Me" and "The Truth Lies Therein") for their album Seven, and featured in the music video for the latter. Oh, those tragic Brit holidays. "With charm you've got to get up close." Login Sign Up. In fact, theres a lesson to be taken from these 36 hours: he may announce lifes many depressing elements, but he also aspires to address them through some commentary and a spot of dark humour. Hes done a great deal and drops a lot of names. is a barrage of questions from the subtle to the absurd, each one laugh inducing and perfectly crafted. There's a bit where I'm in it, reciting Chickentown in an Irish Pub but I wrote this poem especially for it called Pity The Plight of Young Fellows. [28], Clarke has lived for nearly 20 years in Colchester, Essex, with his second wife, Evie, who is French. [27], In November 2019 Clarke was a participant, alongside Phill Jupitus, in BBC's Celebrity Antiques Road Trip. Clarke lost much of the 1980s to a heroin addiction, when he lived in a flat in Brixton with Nico, the late singer and muse of the Velvet Underground; he dislikes any attempt to glamorise that. But little do I care. He was comparatively old - in his late twenties - by the time punk hit, but he looked and sounded every inch the punky malcontent, and he . John Cooper Clarke (born 25 January 1949) is an English performance poet who first became famous during the punk rock era of the late 1970s when he became known as a "punk poet". addiction and then the massive comeback as major poet he enjoys today. British punk poet who set lyrics of rebellion to the music of lesser-known bands. He might not be a pub man but John loves a good restaurant. Salford poet John Cooper Clarke has certainly led a fascinating life and documents it in - a lot of - detail in this memoir. I Wanna Be Yours (2020) Is the autobiography of erstwhile punk poet - now peoples poet Dr John Cooper Clarke - the book title itself taken from one of Clarkes most popular poems of the same name. He released several albums in the late 1970s and early 1980s, and continues to perform regularly. I'm from an industrial city. With a song, you can hold notes on. Wise words from punk poet John Cooper Clarke, Kurt Cobain's sunglasses taught a whole generation of kids how to be cool, Mark three years without David Bowie by listening to his best songs, James McAvoys lowkey watch is a people's champion, Meet the men paying to have their jaws broken in the name of manliness, 10 of the best GQ-approved first watches money can buy. Anywhere else in a pub, the landlord or landlady would say, There's a room for that kind of language. To be honest, [women] wouldn't want to go in The Vault. I do recognise that there's a lot of the hack in the way I write poetry. All mixed up with drug taking anecdotes. So glad Majorca is on the list utter genius and my favourite! was an indian famous poet (May 7, 1861 August 7, 1941) Thomas. I am but I don't like to analyse it too much. I asked him what they were called, and he said The Arctic Monkeys, Clarke remembers. The projected track list included The Beat Goes On by Sonny and Cher, Love is Strange by Mickey and Sylvia, Welcome Home by Peters and Lee, I Just Want to Stay Here by Steve Lawrence and Eydie Gorm, and Thanks for the Memory by Bob Hope and Shirley Ross. So hes still out there wild mane and grungy tailored look intact soon set to embark on his 2019 British tour. He released several albums in the late 1970s and early 1980s, and continues to perform regularly. I grew up with much the same memories: UCP cafes, meat and potato pies, running home on a Friday night to watch Ready Steady Go, and the Twisted Wheel and Jigsaw clubs in Manchester. I think she's great. There is Bill Man Mountain Benny, a local gangster and nightclub owner with his own theme tune. Their common problem is that theyre not someone else. Who would have voted for anybody who said, I'm going to abolish pubs? I don't think that songs are poetry but I think that a good song has something poetic about it. Near the end hes given up drugs, married and has a grown up daughter. Linton Kwesi Johnson Poet. John Cooper Clarke (known as Alice Cooper) has this important message about heroin addiction, saying the best prevention is never starting. Leading line: People mention murder the moment you arrive. 2nd May 2020. We both just love words. Think about it; the North Pole is no place for the higher primates. The often divisive production that Martin Hannett brought to John Cooper Clarke's poetry works to best effect here, complimenting the dark undertones and careful alliteration of 'in an X certificate exercise ex-servicemen excrete'. One of my all time favourite memoirs. The Luckiest Guy Alive is the first new book of poetry from Dr John Cooper Clarke for several decades - and a brilliant, scabrous, hilarious collection from one of our most beloved and influential writers and performers.. Cooper Clarke's status as the 'Emperor of Punk Poetry' is certainly confirmed here, but so is his reputation as a brilliant versifier, a poet of vicious wit and a . In the late 1970s and early 1980s, he released several albums. What it sounds like is the most important part of any poem. When will Manchester City achieve European Champions League glory? Clarke is unashamed to tell it like it was (for him), to drop names, to joke and tease, and even to give some clever and interesting social perspective to the post war years in terms of style and the way his generation and mine (boom and Blank--he's got about 12 years on me) absorbed and carried on our culture through film, TV, music, and then style and books. In a way it kind of cramps my style.. Feargal Kinney gave us his top 10 John Cooper Clarke poems. A relatively simple yet typically colourful condemnation of an unnamed individual; all the best components of Clarkes work are found here. Her run of success on the British TV show Opportunity Knocks led both Clarke and his mother to believe that he could make a living at poetry.[8]. Leading line: Time flies slides down the wall. John Cooper Clarke (born 25 January 1949) is an English performance poet who first became famous during the punk rock era of the late 1970s when he became known as a "punk poet".He released several albums in the late 1970s and early 1980s, and continues to perform regularly. On Sale I Just Wanna Be Yours T-Shirt. I believe that all poetry is meant to be heard.. In 1979, he had his only UK top 40 hit with "Gimmix! As the acclaimed punk poet turns 70 today, weve delved into his lyrical archives and sourced his best works. [citation needed]. I was going to preface this by saying its not really a poem, but it would be better to say it isnt a poem at all. Enter the Dragon, exit Johnny Clarke. A Music War, in which he performed his poem "Health Fanatic". I was surprised that the reviews and descriptions made no mention of Clarke's addictions. This brings us to our shared love of specialised languages like Yiddish, which Inotice John lends from a lot, and Polari. English punk poet John Cooper-Clarke first began performing his verse backed by a local folk group called the Ferrets, but with his rapid-fire verbal delivery and stinging social commentary, he quickly emerged as the poet laureate of the punk movement. I Wanna Be Yours explores the feelings of love and want, cleverly articulated by Clarke wishing to be the everyday things that come into close physical contact with the object of his affection, such as raincoats, vacuum cleaners and coffee pots. I loved what they did with [my poem] I Wanna Be Yours. I've just realised that now after all these years.. John Cooper Clarke (born 25 January 1949) is an English performance poet who became famous during the punk rock era of the late 1970s when he became known as a "punk poet". Authors; . [23] He has appeared as a guest on the comedy panel show Would I Lie To You? The shock and awe of those times would not seem to be particularly fertile ground for a poet to thrive in, but, hidden in the depths of Salford, a young poet was getting ready to do exactly that. If youre wondering how to deal with someone elses problems, the solution is right in this piece of poetry. His set is characterised by lively rapid-fire renditions of his poems, usually performed a cappella. They drive the book, his difficult life and the mean spirit which is probably not his true self. His musical albums include Snap, Crackle & Bop; Zip Style Method; Disguise in Love; and Walking Back to Happiness. When I saw this show listed in the Fringe guide I initially thought "that's funny this guy has the same name as that crazy UK singer. The term I'm looking for here is the common touch. Ive been a fan since my teens and its always nerve-racking meeting your heroes. Nothing ages you more than trying to look like you're 'down with all that'. He might consider himself relegated to the realm of the old fashioned but at 73, John Cooper Clarke is as relevant and influential as ever. He was later blown away when his adopted nephew grew into one of rocks all-time greats. He would approach a song as though it were a poem and then he would decide how to sing it. Meet the men who get turned on hearing about their partners sexual past, Simone Rocha is the incumbent Cool Guy brand, An entirely accurate ranking of the 15 best comedy films ever, Print copies & Digital access for only 1. 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Media City ain't Ordsall any more than The Vatican City is Rome, he says, The modern priestly class of show-business is kept apart from the hoi polloi of Ordsall. Trochaic pentameter is an uncommon form of meter. Like having a cig and a pint at the same time and being able to swear about current events. Leading line: They packed us into the white hotel. Please continue to help us support the fight against dementia with Alzheimer's Research Charity. Not in the smoothest sense, though: Clarke makes a lot of claims concerning death, unemployment and the passage of time. Best line: I pleaded for mercy, I wriggled on the ground. "Ten Years in an Open Necked Shirt", Vintage . It involved people that are much younger than myself in the gangster world of East London. Short and simple, Apart From the Revolution is nonetheless packed with a mixture of pathos and hope. Beasley Street He reckons the parts of Salford he grew up in havent changed and he doesnt think MediaCity counts. What can I say, the 70's and 80's were a weird, weird, gloriously outrageous, wonderfully fun, utterly ridiculous era. Was Jesus Christ a decent bloke?. Show more Download Higher quality (128kbps) Lower. Show more Ratings Friends & Following Its at this point Clarke, then a local favourite in the working mens clubs and casinos of the North West, transforms in an instant into the nationally known poet laureate of punk hes still venerated as today. I didn't get any encouragement. Are You the Business? I can write blank verse, but where's the groove? Wait hang onit IS that crazy singer! I bought this book because I like his poetry. Im relieved. A brief summary of his concerns: political turbulence, tacky holidays, people you cant help but hate, walking down streets of squalor and being a hopeless romantic. They sound like my sort of band. Fact: I Wanna Be Yours is a metaphorical masterpiece. Spooky & spot on even back then. But you might be surprised to learn that hes not a fan of its modern-day iteration. Lets just say its a lot. Are you happier now than you have ever been? Perhaps the reason why people hold this particular poem in such affection is because of the Beasley Streets that we all know, the fully furnished dustbins that lurk in provincial Northern towns or London outskirts. Unfortunately, the latter half is a repetitive and often boring account of all the numerous ways of taking heroin at various times and locations. John Cooper Clarke is a phenomenon: Poet Laureate of Punk, rock star, fashion icon, TV and radio presenter, social and cultural commentator. John Cooper Clarke, poet, shares the eight tracks, book and luxury he would want with him if cast away to a desert island. Evidently Chickentown It's kind of Dickensian. So playing to my strengths, I thought, I'm gonna make a living doing this. I ask John what he thinks of modern poets like Kae Tempest who he says he likes and describes as "a river to [their] people". Ellie-Jo meets Heather Linnitt in Chorlton to check out the modern vintage marvel that is Jonathan Schofield and the epic tale of Manchester architecture, Jonathan Schofield gazes down from an impossible angle at the 'old city', Somewhere between a narrative film, a series of music videos and a documentary, the film features interviews and performances by Clarke and Linton Kwesi Johnson among others. Few artists could draw such vocal and heartfelt appreciation from a set as diverse and rich in talent as Steve Coogan, Alex Turner, Stewart Lee, Pete Shelley, Craig Charles and Wilko Johnson, the list goes on. Leading line: I cant go back to Salford, the cops have got me marked. I was always more of a Baudelaire than a Wordsworth. At first, theyre known as The Mafia, an unquantifiably bad blues covers band, who play their first gig with matching full-on metallic-Christmas-tree-decoration gold hairstyles after buying the wrong shade of dye. (catalogue number NOZE 1), which was a collection of live recordings, demos and rehearsals. 'It will provide some much-needed employment in a depressed area'. He kicked me in the balls and said something profound. The lists of people he knows and has worked with is impressive, from Bernard Manning to Gil Scot-Heron, from The Clash to Nico, from Plan B to Chuck Berry to list a very few. . The frog dies and nobody laughs. I couldn't put it better than the late Baz.. John Cooper Clarke. Yeah, I think you can learn to be a poet to a greater or lesser extent. He currently resides in England, United Kingdom. On Sale Subscribe to Louder Than War and help keep the flame of independent music burning. John Cooper Clarke shot to prominence in the 1970s as the original 'people's poet'. [] challenging as the juggling fiends of fate have seen several must sees on at the same time; i.e. John Cooper Clarke (born 25 January 1949) is an English performance poet, who first became famous as a " punk poet" in the late 1970s. Hes even on the GCSE curriculum these days! The bits of the book Id previously dipped into were superbly written, but hearing the Bargain Basement Baudelaire read his own life story lifts it to another level altogether. A fat book by a thin man that I felt didn't get to the heart of the matter, and I was left not knowing if I like him, knowing he wouldn't give a fuck about what I think. John Cooper Clarke is an English poet who is regarded as a "punk poet." He became famous in the late 1970s and released several albums. His unique poetry was put to music by producer Martin Hannett and a band of Mancunians The Invisible Girls. It's not a place for a first date, is it? fascinating detail about his early life in Manchester leading up to punk superstardom, drug. Get help and learn more about the design. Written in the style of what I did on my holiday, liberally sprinkled with old man type groovy speak, eg natch kinda. I can only think of one instance where a poem has become a song. The poem is also the inspiration behind the single's video, in which clowns brawl. I Married a Monster from Outer Space is a top ten MUST. Of all the artists who appear in the book, The Fall, Clarke says, were the best of the best. It is far from gratuitous, take the swearing out and the poem would cease to function as such. Baudelaire used to write about the modern world as it was in the 1860s in Paris. There's no pubs where I live anymore. Grab one of the last remaining tickets for John Cooper Clarke at The Bridgewater Hall here. The name of a group is important and that one is unforgettable. You can divide I Wanna Be Yours into two distinct sections: before and after the legendary Sex Pistols gig at Manchester Free Trade Hall in 1976. Each day repeats on easy, cheesy, greasy, queasy, beastly Beasley Street. (For adults and teenagers). Rhythm machines at the ready, his cultural performance is about to kick off Theres a real sense of artistic perception when Cooper Clarke is on stage, because he doesnt just stand there and read lines of words. new Brix Smith track from her forthcoming Valley Of The Dolls album, Manic Street Preachers may be a classic band but its a new generation of fans who should be listening, John Robb announces book tour to go with his upcoming book The Art Of Dakness the History Of Goth, Video: Living Body release live session for new single CONSUMER, Everett True plays The Fall : music writer announces solo show playing songs of legendary post punk band, The Velvet Hands: Sucker Punch album review, From Bonham To Buddha And Back: by Clementine Moss book review, Dark Mark Lanegan: Confessions Of The Night Porter Iman Kakai-Lazell book review, Wild Billy Childish & CTMF : Failure Not Success album review, The Slow Readers Club: The Library, Barrow in Furness live review, WATCH THIS : Essential Logic video premiere for new single Sky Rocket, WATCH THIS! In July 2019 Clarke was the guest for BBC Radio 4's Desert Island Discs. They're already selling a range of poisons. In the early 1900s, poetry was taken seriously enough that it was part of the Olympics. A native of Salford, Clarke and his trademark spiky bouffant have performed on the same bill as legendary Manchester bands like the Fall, the Buzzcocks, and Joy Division (as well as many other bands); managed to place Snap, Crackle & Bop, an album of his verses set to music, at #26 on the U.K . What kind of poet is John Cooper Clarke? I love a miserable comedian. I was born one year after JCC and about three miles from where he was born, so it was pretty obvious this was going to resonate with me.
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