![]() It evolved to refer to the clothing industry (even high end), thus, if you were involved in the clothing industry, you were in the "shmatta business". I went back and looked at what I said, which was put on the site, and it says, "(* Susan Kauffmann writes: "The word "shmatta" is Yiddish for "rag", but is specifically used to refer to old, worn clothing. Susan from Roberts Creek, CanadaMy bad.The foundation underlying Jagger's lead vocal on this song is an outstanding piece of mixing and synergy. (I'm a bassist myself.) Most polls rank him in the top 50, but behind bassists like Les Claypool, Jack Bruce, Flea, John Paul Jones, Larry Taylor and Phil Lesh. Not the best in the world, but very, very good in his subtle but rock-solid way. Bill Wyman is possibly the best base player ever. Ray from Bonneville Salt Flats, Ut"Turn the bass way up on this song, it's truly amazing.Susan from Toronto, CanadaMick Jagger said that when he lived in New York City when he wrote this song, the city was particularly a mess because-among other problem-there was a garbage strike, and the city's sidewalks were piled high with uncollected garbage.Reed from New Ulm, MnYet another great stones song! who doesn't love Mick.? i mean really.Dejan from Belgrade, SerbiaThe spot is amazing too.Anybody find the SNL performance on video? ![]() I recall Mick playing the intro lick to this on SNL and screwing it up horribly. but Keith is, as they say, they heart and soul of the Stones. Brian from Walingford, CtYet through it all, it is the opening phasey guitar lick that brings you into the song.The transcription in the lyrics (tab) here at Songfacts are amateur-ish and someone didn't use headphones OR catch the personal pronouns. (sex) The preceeding verse he's talking about himself and 'sex, sex, sex and look at me, I been tattered, I'm a shattered'. The next line he says, 'I can't give it away on 7th avenue'. Anita from WestRegarding the word in the song, 'Shattered', Mick says 'shmackta' NOT 'shmatta'.But after DiBlasio, it is making a strong come back. I reminded me so much of New York City, in the days before Rudy Giuliani. ![]() It is performed live on the recent re release of Tatoo You. Matt from Richmond, VaI recently heard this song.all over Manhattan." Jagger's lyric "My brain's been battered, splattered all over Manhattan" was recorded eight days after this episode originally aired October 2, 1977. Kojak threatens an abusive gangster: "If you come near her again, I'm gonna splatter your brain. I just watched a Kojak re-run "The Queen of Hearts Is Wild." Paulie from Minneapolis, Mn UsaLove this song and it's lyrics hve stuck with me.Lyrics licensed and provided by LyricFind Pile it up, pile it up, pile high on the platter Go ahead, bite the Big Apple, don't mind the maggots, huhįlatter, flatter, flatter, flatter, flatter, flatter, flatter Uh-huh, this town's full of money grabbers Sha oobie, shattered, shattered, what say My brain's been battered, splattered all over Manhattan What a mess this town's in tatters, I've been shattered To live in this town you must be tough, tough, tough, tough, tough! ![]() Pride and joy and dirty dreams and still surviving on the streetĭon't you know the crime rate is going up, up, up, up, up Look at me, I'm a shattered, yeah (shattered) This town's been wearing tatters (shattered, sha ooobie shattered)Īin't you hungry for success, success, success, success Shmatta, shmatta, shmatta, I can't give it away on 7th Avenue Laughter, joy, and loneliness and sex and sex and sex and sexĪll this chitter-chatter, chitter-chatter, chitter-chatter 'bout Fitz and the Tantrums have toured with bands such as Flogging Molly and Maroon 5 and have performed on 'The Tonight Show with Jay Leno' 'Jimmy Kimmel Live!' and 'Last Call with Carson Daly'.Life's just a cocktail party on the street Their first EP, 'Breakin' the Chains of Love', was released in the UK and garnered support from well known DJs such as Jo Whiley, Lauren Laverne and Dermot O'Leary. Many of the members have had success with other artists: Jeremy was previously Macy Grey's pianist and Noelle has sung for the likes of Dilated Peoples and the Black Eyed Peas. The music video for 'Moneygrabber' was directed by Michael Mohan and features overlapping shots of the band performing the song underneath blue and red stage lights.įitz and the Tantrums formed in 2008, with the lineup: Michael Fitzpatrick (lead vocals) Noelle Scaggs (vocals and tambourine) James King (saxophone and flute) Joseph Karnes (bass) Jeremy Ruzumna (keyboards) and John Wicks (drums). It is taken from their upcoming debut album, 'Pickin' up the Pieces', which will be available from August 22nd. Fitz And The Tantrums new single, 'Moneygrabber' will be released on August 15th via 'Dangerbird Records'.
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