One of the first Oi! bands, Cock Sparrer was playing loud, raw, Cockney working-class anthems as early as the first wave of British punk, although record company difficulties prevented them from issuing much material until the early '80s, when the Oi!movement was well underway. The group formed in London's East End in 1975, originally as a hard-edged pub rock combo in the vein of Dr. Feelgood. Four of the members -- vocalist Colin McFaull, guitarist Mick Beaufoy, bassist Steve Burgess, and drummer Steve Bruce -- had been schoolmates since age 11, and had been playing together in cover bands three years prior. They were joined by rhythm guitarist Garrie Lammin (Burgess' cousin), and soon began playing the Bridgehouse Pub in Canning Town on a regular basis.
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Cock Sparrer
Friend of my mine said he rather be dead, with a bullet from a 45 in his head,
Or his wrist slashed to ribbons with a blade instead, than reach 24 thats what he said.
Ooh, ooh, ooh, what they trying to do to my teenage heart
I said Ooh, ooh, ooh, what they trying to do, try to tear it apart, try to tear it apart, My Teenage Heart.
Remember the first time it seems so long, had a new guitar and a handful of songs.
We played in a run-down railroad shack, they said youre too loud, get out and dont you come back.
Ooh, ooh, ooh, what they trying to do with my teenage heart... my teenage heart...
Ooh, ooh, ooh, yeah, what they trying to do, try to tear it apart, try to tear it apart,
My Teenage Heart.
High class pros in soho bars, two time tramps wanna sleep with the stars.
Living fast since the day they were born.
Made it big, and now you gotta conform
Ooh, ooh, ooh, what they trying to do with my teenage heart...my teenage heart...
I said Ooh, ooh, ooh, yeah, what they trying to do, try to tear it apart, try to tear it apart,
My Teenage Heart.