We’ve updated our Terms of Use to reflect our new entity name and address. You can review the changes here.
We’ve updated our Terms of Use. You can review the changes here.

Straight Blue Arrow

from Welcome to the 5005's 'Tune Happy' by The 5005's

/

  • Streaming + Download

    Includes unlimited streaming via the free Bandcamp app, plus high-quality download in MP3, FLAC and more.
    Purchasable with gift card

      £1 GBP  or more

     

  • Buy the Full Digital Album

  • Compact Disc (CD) + Digital Album

    Welcome to the 5005's 'Tune Happy'

    A 5005 is the model name of a classic Hofner 4 string semi acoustic bass guitar made famous by early Beatle Stu Sutcliffe, The 5005 was used on many early 60's records and was a very popular guitar in it's day
    A 1959 model was used extensively on this project

    Brimmed with hopping original beat instrumentals with wild names such as Carlos Castaneda and 'The Muncher' about a strange barking company in deepest Ross-shire

    All originals on the Barbaraville label and only avail via Daintee’s Bandcamp and mail list
    Go to: daintees.bandcamp.com

    Get your copy now whilst they're hot
    Initially available as a pre-order but turn around should be pretty swift on this baby

    Best
    Mxxx

    Includes unlimited streaming of Welcome to the 5005's 'Tune Happy' via the free Bandcamp app, plus high-quality download in MP3, FLAC and more.     ... more
    ships out within 28 days
    Purchasable with gift card

      £10 GBP or more 

     

  • Poster/Print + Digital Album

    The all new 5005's poster designed by ace artist The Big Fitz (Kieran Fitzpatrick
    Only 50 copies made, signed on request

    Includes unlimited streaming of Welcome to the 5005's 'Tune Happy' via the free Bandcamp app, plus high-quality download in MP3, FLAC and more.
    ships out within 3 days
    Purchasable with gift card

      £10 GBP or more 

     

  • T-Shirt/Shirt + Digital Album

    Our artist in residence Mr Kieran Fitzpatrick, who has worked on more album sleeves than the two of them can remember, Kieran was trained by Mathew Casey of East Orange who did all the early Kitchenware Records art and created the vibe, so his connection is deep, Kieran has been with Martin since 2000

    Includes unlimited streaming of Killer Bees via the free Bandcamp app, plus high-quality download in MP3, FLAC and more.
    ships out within 21 days
    Purchasable with gift card

      £20 GBP or more 

     

about

This is the only song form on the album, about a young barrow boy Mod on Carnaby Street in 1964, just got his new suit, makes him a straight blue arrow...

lyrics

Straight Blue Arrow

Walking through the street like a straight blue arrow
Now I am a face not a boy with a barrow
Pair if Dessy boots and my white socks peeping
Spring in my step with my new suit gleaming
Thinking of the dancehall dreaming of a girl
Sharpen up my moves, yeah take another whirl
Soaking up the street in the sharp and narrow

Parked up my twin seat LI150
Polish and chrome she sure looks nifty
79 is a resurrection
Hanging with the rude boys sweet connection
Will I buy a shirt, will I buy a tie
Mess with my hair through my sweet pork pie

credits

from Welcome to the 5005's 'Tune Happy', released October 10, 2023
Martin Stephenson: All guitars lead and rhythm
Allan Leckie: Keyboards
Gilly Scott: Bass
Drums: Alice Harrison

license

all rights reserved

tags

about

Martin Stephenson image

Martin Stephenson Invergordon, UK

Born Durham 27th July 1961

shows

contact / help

Contact Martin Stephenson

Streaming and
Download help

Redeem code

Report this track or account

If you like Martin Stephenson, you may also like:

Bandcamp Daily  your guide to the world of Bandcamp

On Bandcamp Radio

Seafood Sam joins the show to discuss his newest album, " Standing On Giant Shoulders".
listen now