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Love for Sale: No. 19

'He's a Whore' (1977)
--Cheap Trick

Few of our hooker songs are written from the point of view of the paid rather than the payer. Frontman Robin Zander's narrator wants you to want him but only so he can score some coin. He reluctantly turns tricks with a green-toothed woman so ugly her face would "stop a clock." It should be noted that this song could be a metaphor for a band selling out, though 'The Flame' didn't come until a decade later.

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steve-o

This a skinny-tie punkish song...


"And I can't even fake a smile..."

May 15 2010 at 2:19 PM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
Diana Forsea

This song's lyrics have guts, it's not for wimps. As far as the band selling out, that idea got tired in the 80's, think of something original and clever, or keep quiet...the 'Sell Out' thing is old. Plus, you were not there and you don't know what happened. What was the contract with the recording company? What were the legalities/binds? In any case, the band has been without a major label for many years, making their music, their way and getting rave reviews from critics, fellow top musicians and fans...That is the important thing.

August 12 2009 at 7:15 PM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
Lisa

cool guy can fight but not other.

March 22 2008 at 1:22 PM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
Kool

LOL! Wow! I never heard this song before! He really puts it out there!

March 13 2008 at 6:42 PM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
Publixlobos

How can this song had a bad word this, is not right. Not so good.

March 13 2008 at 4:33 PM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply