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    The Damned did a cover version of the classic song "White Rabbit" but who did the original version?The Damned Covers

      Jefferson Airplane. "White Rabbit" never appeared on a studio album but appeared as an extra track on the CD issue of "Machine Gun Etiquette".

    The Damned recorded a cover version of The Sweet's "Ballroom Blitz" with another well known group. Who were they?The Damned Covers

      Motorhead. The session where this track was recorded was to have been a concept known as "The Motordamn Single" however, due to the amount of alcohol etc. consumed, the single never came to fruition, although the Motorhead track "Over The Top" was also recorded.

    "Eloise" is one of The Damned's biggest hits. Which brothers had the original hit?The Damned Covers

      Paul and Barry Ryan. "Eloise" reached number 3 in the UK charts in 1986.

    The song "Looking At You" was covered by The Damned around 1979. Which group had the original version?The Damned Covers

      MC5. Brian James later appeared in the supergroup Mad For The Racket with MC5 guitarist Wayne Kramer.

    Which Doors' song was popular in The Damned's set during the 'Anything' album tour?The Damned Covers

      L.A. Woman. Dave Vanian is particularly influenced by the style of Jim Morrison. Also included in their set around this time was a great version of "Riders On The Storm".

    The Damned toured as support band to Marc Bolan in 1977. On which song did they join him on stage?The Damned Covers

      Get It On. Marc Bolan asked The Damned to go on tour with him after he saw Captain Sensible wearing a T Shirt with his name on it. Following this tour Bolan crashed his car into a tree and was killed whilst his partner and son walked away unscathed.

    "Smash It Up" was used on the score of the "Batman Forever" film, but which group covered it?The Damned Covers

      The Offspring. The Damned later signed to the record label owned by Dexter Holland, the lead singer from The Offspring.

    Elvis Costello did a cover version of a very early Damned song. Which song was it?The Damned Covers

      Neat Neat Neat. Elvis Costello and The Damned were signed to the same record label at the beginning of their careers, i.e. "Stiff Records".

    What song belongs to the lyric: 'There's a turkey in your house, get him out'?Lookin' for The Damned song titles!

      'Turkey Song'. 'Turkey Song' was B-side from single 'I Just Can't Be Happy Today'. Song was relased in November 1979.

    'Who's the sucker now, la la la, tell me, tell me' is heard in what The Damned song?Lookin' for The Damned song titles!

      'Edward the Bear'. 'Edward the Bear' was B-side from single 'Grimly Fiendish'. Song was released in March 1985.

    Which song contains the lyric 'We're just having some fun, messing 'round with a gun'?Lookin' for The Damned song titles!

      'Thrill Kill'. 'Thrill Kill' is the third song in 'Grave Disorder' album.

    'Who needs this filthy room at night, who says give up without a fight' is heard in what The Damned song?Lookin' for The Damned song titles!

      'Therapy'. 'Therapy' is an 11 position from the 'Black Album'.

    What song belongs to the lyric: 'No crime if there ain't no law, no cops left to mess you around'?Lookin' for The Damned song titles!

      'Neat Neat Neat'. 'Neat Neat Neat' was the second single by The Damned, released simultaneously with their debut album 'Damned Damned Damned' (1977).

    'But when I get you on the phone, my heart is so alone' is heard in what The Damned song?Lookin' for The Damned song titles!

      'I Need a Life'. 'I Need a Life' first track from 'I'm Alright Jack and the Beanstalk' (1996).

    Which song contains the lyric 'But always remember, this is the happiest day of your life'?Lookin' for The Damned song titles!

      'Life Goes On'. 'Life Goes On' is the eight track in 'Strawberries'.

    What song is this from: 'There's more important things, than ink and decibels'?Lookin' for The Damned song titles!

      'History Of The World Part 1'. 'History Of The World Part 1' was a single released in 1980.

    What song belongs to the lyric: 'Go away, not interested'?Lookin' for The Damned song titles!

      'Don't Bother Me'. 'Don't Bother Me' - last track from 'Strawberries' released in 1982.

    'And if I could ever sleep again, I know till the end of time I'd hear, their screams of pain' is heard in what The Damned song?Lookin' for The Damned song titles!

      'In Dulce Decorum'. 'In Dulce Decorum' single released in 1987 was originally recorded for the 'Anything' album. It was also included in the 'Miami Vice II' original soundtrack.

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