BURNING THE GROUND EXCLUSIVE 1987
“Mony Mony” is a song originally released in 1968 by American pop rock band Tommy James and the Shondells.
British rock artist Billy Idol released a cover version in 1981 (on the Don’t Stop EP). Along with the track “Baby Talk”, Idol’s version of “Mony Mony” went to #7 on the Billboard dance chart. A live recording of the song became a hit for Idol in 1987 as well while promoting his then-forthcoming compilation work Vital Idol. The live version went to No. 1, coincidentally displacing Tiffany’s cover of another Tommy James song, “I Think We’re Alone Now”, from the top spot. It also finished directly behind the Tiffany song at #19 in the 1987 year-end Billboard chart.
Idol’s version gave rise to an interesting custom. When the song was performed live in concert or played at a club or dance, people would shout a certain formulaic (and usually obscene) phrase in the two measures following each line, for example, “Hey! Get laid, get fucked!” This led to the song being banned at high-school dances across North America, although the custom continues at Idol concerts today.
SIDE A:
Mony Mony (“Hung Like A Pony Remix”) 7:00
Remix – Tom Lord-Alge
Mony Mony (“Steel Toe Cat Dub”) 6:35
Remix – Tom Lord-Alge
SIDE B:
Mony Mony (Live) 4:10
Mony Mony (Single Edit) 5:02
VINYL GRADE:
Vinyl: Near Mint
Sleeve: Near Mint
U.S. CHART HISTORY:
| Year | Single | Chart | Position |
|---|---|---|---|
| 19887 | Mony Mony | U.S. Billboard Hot 100 | #1 |
| 19887 | Mony Mony | U.S. Billboard Mainstream Rock Tracks | #27 |
RELEASE INFORMATION:
Label: Chrysalis – 4V9 43159
Format: Vinyl, 12″, 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo
Country: US
Released: 1987
Genre: Rock
Style: Pop Rock
CREDITS:
Mixed By – Tom Lord-Alge
Producer – Keith Forsey
NOTES:
For Promotional Use Only.
Find the 12″ at DISCOGS
VINYL RESTORATION BY:
-DjPaulT
Burningtheground.net
EQUIPMENT USED:
Turntable: Pro-Ject Debut Carbon (DC)
Cartridge: Ortofon 2M
Stylus: Ortofon 2M Bronze
Isolation: Auralex Acoustics ISO-Tone Turntable Isolation Platform
Platter: Pro-Ject Acryl-It platter
Stabilizer: Pro-Ject Record Puck
Phono Pre-amp: Bellari VP130 Tube Phono Preamp
Tube: Tung-Sol 12AX7 TubeGold Pins
Soundcard: Novation Audiohub 2×4 Audio Interface
Record Cleaning: VPI HW 16.5 Record Cleaning Machine
Artwork Scans: Epson Workforce WF-7610 Professional Printer/Scanner
SOFTWARE USED:
Recording/Editing: Adobe Audition 3.0 (Recording)
Down Sampling: iZotope RX Advanced 2, ocenaudio
Artwork Editor: Adobe Photoshop CS5
Click Removal: Manual
FLAC/MP3 Conversion: dBpoweramp
M3U Playlist: Playlist Creator
RESTORATION NOTES:
All vinyl rips are recorded @ 32bit/float
FLAC (Level Eight)
MP3 (320kbps)
Artwork scanned at 600dpi
I grew up in a small town in Nova Scotia, Canada, and at our school dances we’d chant “Hey, Motherfucker! Get Laid! Get Fucked!” In retrospect, I can’t believe the song didn’t get banned at our dances, but I guess parents were none the wiser since most of our dances were held at a community hall and not at school. Ah, to be young and stupid again! 🙂 Thanks for the post and the memories.
Another killer rip!!! Billy Idol is *always* welcome!!!
Thank you!!!
Nice, very nice!
….mony mony…!!
Thanks, Djpaul 😉
You’re welcome Hugo 🙂
Excellent!. Thank you for this post.
You’re welcome Marceloide 🙂
I remember Generation X’s (Billy Idol) first UK TV appearance on the Marc Show (Marc Bolan)in 1977, Billy really made a name for himself when he moved to New York City and became a successful solo artist. Steve Stevens was the perfect guitarist, he’s style reminded me of Warren Cuccurullo. White Wedding, Rebel Yell and Sweet Sixteen being my favourites. Billy did a fantastic cover of Mony Mony originally a 1968 No. 1 UK single by Tommy James and the Shondells. Another Excellent Post, Thank You Paul. I would love to see Soft Cell’s Tainted Love extended dance version with… Read more »
You’re welcome John 🙂
Cheers, Boo!
Fun stuff.
Nice to have.
Thanks RIchard the Big Bunny 🙂
Many thanks for this. Adore this song and Billy. He is sooooo good live! His last album was awesome i’d advise EVERYONE to buy it without delay!
I have his latest album and agree it is worth getting 🙂
Thanks Paul for yet another fantastic mastering.
The artwork is where I have the most difficultly in reproducing in seamless imaging.
You’re welcome DJVeteran. The artwork is like putting together a jigsaw puzzle 🙂
This is turning out to be a fantastic week for me personally as I love these big and bold dance rock records!! I really love this “Hung Like A Pony” remix better than the version off “Vital Idol” as it really is more driving and all. I enjoy the dub too. It’s also great to have the “live” hit single version of the song as well. It’s also cool that the infamous chant is being discussed too. I’ve also heard it as, “Hey, what you say? Get laid, get drunk.” At fraternity parties the guys would exclaim the “Hey!” part… Read more »
Def ‘Get laid, get fucked’ clear as day on any of his live albums / DVD’s / Blu rays!
Realy happy that you are having fun with this weeks posts Jeff. I prefer this mix over the “Downtown Mix” as well 🙂
Technically the chant was “hey, hey! What? Get laid! Get fucked!” 🙂
Thank you so much for this fantastic rip, Paul!
You’re welcome Fred 🙂
Hi Paul,
Thanks for posting this one. We actually added another piece to that chant when I was in college. It went “Hey! Hey what?! Get laid, get fucked!”. Ah, memories…
Take Care,
Doug
You’re welcome, Doug. Very cool love hearing how everyone had alternate chants 🙂
Thanks Paul. My fave by Billy will always be Eyes Without A Face.
Same here! Especially the album version with the longer intro.
Eyes Without A Face reminded/reminds me so much of Cars’ I’m Not The One song back in the day.