Sex and Drugs and Rotten Johnny

(from the CD Nails and Crosses)

Once upon a time there was
Something wild upon the radio
Now when I turn on MTV
All I see is a fashion show
Got to do the Jambaloolah
Got to do the Jim Jam Jive
Got to do the Limping Lobster
On the video nine to five.

Stereo, video
Where did Rock and roll go?
Stereo, video
Where did rock and roll go?
Sex and drugs and rotten Johnny
Quick, quick slow.

Big bad Billy got a torn tee shirt
On the cover of the Rolling Stone
He's a new tattoo in red and blue
He's got the high cheekbones
Wee Willy's got the new pink car
He's got to get another hit
Big Bad Billy's had ten in a row
He's as happy as a pig in shit.

Can Michael find the other glove?
Can Madonna find true love?
Is Britney Spears good in bed?
Is Kurt Cobain really dead?
Is Ice T really cold as ice?
Is Fifty Cent Jesus Christ?
Will Elvis do the final set?
Has Sir Mick got satisfaction yet?

The only roll that's left is rolling
Down into the grave
The only rock that's rocking now
Is somewhere far away
Once upon a time it used to be
The almost perfect crime
That was long long time ago
That was once upon a time.

Words and Music by John Ewbank
Copyright 1990 Vertical Songs