Lyr Req: Dedicated Follower of Thatcher

Subject: LYRIC TO
From: gerard robinson
Date: 16 Jun 98 - 03:58 AM

Does anyone have the lyric to the parody of the (Kinks?) song "Dedicated Follower of Fashion" which is a none to subtle attack on Thacherism?

Part of the chorus is: He stands up when they play the national anthem He's a forelock tugging,..... Rightwing Tory shit He's a dedicated follower of Thatcher.

And does any one know of it's origin. Thanks, Gerard

Subject: RE: LYRIC TO
From: Mountain Dog
Date: 16 Jun 98 - 11:28 AM

Dear Gerard,

Here's a link to the chords and lyrics of the original (c.1966) version by the Kinks. Don't remember hearing this one at the time, but it seems to have been a none-too-subtle slam at Carnaby Streeters at the time of its release. From your description and snippet of lyrics, it sounds as though Ray and the lads reworked it in dishonor of Iron Maggie several decades later. Anyway, hope this helps you some...

http://www.imedia.com.pl/music/main/k/kinks/dedicated_follower_of_fashion.crd

Subject: RE: Lyr Req: Dedicated Follower of Thatcher
From: GUEST,Pete Stone
Date: 04 Mar 12 - 12:52 PM

I remember " .... He really is a nasty little right wing Tory shit, he's a dedicated follower of Thatcher... " being sung during the People's March for Jobs '83. We seemed to feel at the time that there were a lot of candidates for the title but that John Selwyn Gummer tried hardest to earn the title.
I would love the full lyrics too, still so relevant! After all who was the first person that Gordon invited for tea at no 10?
I do wish the old lady an exceptionally long and healthy life... full of pain bewilderment torment loneliness and loss just as she inflicted on others.

Subject: RE: Lyr Req: Dedicated Follower of Thatcher
From: GUEST,grumpy
Date: 04 Mar 12 - 01:07 PM

The song was written by Dave Rogers.

There's one verse quoted here:

http://www.workers.org.uk/features/feat_0405/singing.html.

Subject: RE: Lyr Req: Dedicated Follower of Thatcher
From: GUEST,999
Date: 04 Mar 12 - 02:00 PM

There are a few renditions of the song on YouTube.

Subject: RE: Lyr Req: Dedicated Follower of Thatcher
From: Dave Hanson
Date: 04 Mar 12 - 05:27 PM

A song about bonzo 3 braincells,

Dave H

Subject: RE: Lyr Req: Dedicated Follower of Thatcher
From: GUEST
Date: 10 Jul 14 - 10:50 AM

From memory (which is a little jaded)

They seek him here, they seek him there,
he's on the dole, but they don't care,
he bought himself a bike to be like norman tebbit's dad,
he's a dedicated follower of thatcher.

'oh yes he is, oh yes he is,
he stands up when they play the national anthem,
he's a forelock tucking grovelling little rightwing tory shit,
he's a dedicated follower of thatcher'.

he'd even work, for thirty bob,
to price himself into a job.
They say he must work harder even though there is no pay,
He's a dedicated follower of thatcher.

Subject: RE: Lyr Req: Dedicated Follower of Thatcher
From: Jack Campin
Date: 10 Jul 14 - 12:01 PM

Somehow I missed that one first time round. Good song.

Somebody has gone berserk closing threads about Thatcher. Kindly lay off, whoever you are. And could somebody with a clue please reopen them?

Subject: RE: Lyr Req: Dedicated Follower of Thatcher
From: MGM·Lion
Date: 10 Jul 14 - 01:18 PM

"he's a forelock tucking grovelling little rightwing tory shit"
.,,.

"Good song."
.,,.

Well well. Tastes do vary, don't they?

What is it these boring people keep saying about how 'it's a good thing we're not all the same'?


[signed] --
~a·forelock·tucking·grovelling·little·rightwing·tory·shit~

PS - I think they actually meant "tugging", you know. Stupid little lefty ɷs couldn't even get their own song right...

Subject: RE: Lyr Req: Dedicated Follower of Thatcher
From: GUEST,Fred McCormick
Date: 10 Jul 14 - 03:20 PM

MGtheM. "tucking grovelling little rightwing tory shit".

No. It should read "fucking grovelling little rightwing tory shit".

I think it's about you.

Subject: RE: Lyr Req: Dedicated Follower of Thatcher
From: MGM·Lion
Date: 10 Jul 14 - 04:09 PM

F Macormack

This standard-form reply, held in my word-processor memory, is the only response I propose to make to your recent post:—

It is my principle to make no further answer than this to merely abusive posts addressed to me, as I take your last one to be.

No further correspondence will be entered into.

Subject: RE: Lyr Req: Dedicated Follower of Thatcher
From: Musket
Date: 11 Jul 14 - 03:12 AM

He gives in eventually Fred.

His little list isn't that exclusive cos I'm on it.

Subject: RE: Lyr Req: Dedicated Follower of Thatcher
From: GUEST,Fred McCormick
Date: 11 Jul 14 - 05:36 AM

Dear Mr GehtMM. I realise that the cuckoos don't leave until next month. Even so, your "standard reply" just boggles the mind. What was non-abusive about your reference to "Stupid little lefties".

BTW. My name is spelt McCormick, not Macormack. Please get it right in future. And stop abusing people.

Subject: RE: Lyr Req: Dedicated Follower of Thatcher
From: MGM·Lion
Date: 11 Jul 14 - 07:07 AM

Sincere apologies for getting name wrong. Both accuracy and courtesy matter.

Otherwise, please note from above

"No further correspondence will be entered into."

Subject: RE: Lyr Req: Dedicated Follower of Thatcher
From: GUEST,Fred McCormick
Date: 11 Jul 14 - 07:19 AM

"No further correspondence will be entered into."

Thank God for that.

Subject: RE: Lyr Req: Dedicated Follower of Thatcher
From: bubblyrat
Date: 11 Jul 14 - 08:07 AM

Tuck me gently !!

Subject: RE: Lyr Req: Dedicated Follower of Thatcher
From: MGM·Lion
Date: 11 Jul 14 - 01:18 PM

I don't think it would count as "entering into correspondence" to exclaim to the High Heavens:--

My God, My God, O My Dear Sweet Lord God,

oh oh oh,

that man McCormick's incomparable world·shattering celestial wit!!!!!

How oh how does he do it!!
How can any mere mortal man be so gifted!!!

teeheeheeheeheeheeheeheeheeheeheehee

Subject: RE: Lyr Req: Dedicated Follower of Thatcher
From: GUEST,Fred McCormick
Date: 11 Jul 14 - 01:26 PM

Bubblyrat. And me. He's really gone this time.

"Ah, solving that question
Brings the priest and the doctor   
In their long coats
Running over the fields."

Subject: RE: Lyr Req: Dedicated Follower of Thatcher
From: MGM·Lion
Date: 11 Jul 14 - 01:30 PM

I had a mother-in-law who always had to have the last word.

She's dead

Subject: RE: Lyr Req: Dedicated Follower of Thatcher
From: Betsy
Date: 11 Jul 14 - 07:30 PM

There's been 20 Posts . Hasany oneactually got ALL the words ??

Subject: RE: Lyr Req: Dedicated Follower of Thatcher
From: GUEST,Fred McCormick
Date: 13 Jul 14 - 07:03 AM

Always have to have the last word don't you M. What did you say your mother in law died of?