{"product_id":"ian-dury-the-blockheads-laughter","title":"Ian Dury \u0026 The Blockheads- Laughter","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLabel: Fuel 2000\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eReleased 2006\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDemon Records are delighted to welcome back the one of the richest and most diverse catalogues in the British rock cannon from the iconic, much-missed Ian Dury. Kicking off what promises to be an exciting and comprehensive reappraisal of the artist's repertoire come the first three of Ian's gold-plated studio albums, available again on vinyl - the debut 'New Boots And Panties!!' (1977), 1979's classic 'Do It Yourself' and 'Laughter' (1980). After two platinum - selling solo albums on the bounce, Ian Dury found himself at a creative crossroads with 'Laughter'. His songwriting partner Chas Jankel had exited The Blockheads afer a gruelling promotional tour and was replaced with Dr. Feelgood legend Wilko Johnson on guitar duties. Meanwhile Blockheads keyboard player Mick Gallagher returned to the band following a US tour with The Clash. The ironically titled 'Laughter' (\"I called it 'Laughter' to cheer myself up\") saw Dury genius for lyrics turn towards his personal and historical demons on an angry and harrowing set of songs, such as 'Delusions Of Grandeur', 'Manic Depression (Jimi)' and 'Fucking Ada', while 'Hey, Hey, Take Me Away' recalled the time he'd attended a special school stricken with polio. 'Laughter' also carried one of the all-time classic singles 'Sueperman's Big Sister'.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTrack Listing:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSueperman's Big Sister\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePardon\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDelusions Of Grandeur\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eYes And No (Paula)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Dance Of The Crackpots\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOver The Points\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1(Take Your Elbow Out Of The Soup You're Sitting On The Chicken)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUncoolohol\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHey, Hey Take Me Away\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eManic Depression (Jimi)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOh Mr Peanut\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFucking Ada\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eI Want To Be Straight\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThat's Not All\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eYou'll See Glimpses\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDuff 'Em Up And Do 'Em Over (Boogie Woogie)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eYou Are Here\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCome In No. 9\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eChicken [Take Your Elbow Out Of The Soup]\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCC's Rock\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eI Know Your Name\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePublic Party [Dance Of The Crackpots]\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBlack And White [Yes And No (Paula)]\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eManic Depression\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMore Turns For Everyone\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBlue Light [That's Not All]\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBack To Y-Front\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFatback\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOn The Spot (Do The Block)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDuff 'Em Up And Do 'Em Over Boogie Woogie [Oh Mr. Peanut]\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePeter Gunn\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e","brand":"Waiting Room Records","offers":[{"title":"CD","offer_id":44242550587507,"sku":null,"price":10.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0082\/4315\/0908\/files\/R-8372812-1637599561-9866.jpg?v=1769032630","url":"https:\/\/waitingroomrecords.com\/products\/ian-dury-the-blockheads-laughter","provider":"Waiting Room Records","version":"1.0","type":"link"}