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Robert Calvert - On Line (1986)

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Channel: Doktor Uzo · 2016 · Education

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The prophetic genius that was Bob Calvert. He released this song in 1986......10/12 years or so before anyone would have had any idea about what he was singing about. Just examine the lyrics and think that this was written in 1986!
A true innovator and much under-rated musical genius both with Hawkwind and as a solo act.
Bob had various 'issues' in his life, including manic depression, bi-polar disorder and died at the age of just 43 in 1988.
The madness/genius of Bob Calvert.......

Lyrics to On Line:

This time I showed 'em
I plugged into my modem
I went on line.
Stole all their data
think I'll save it for later
when I'm on line.
An electronic hit man
I'm a million bit man
when I'm on line.
I'm a computer hacker
with a screen full of smackers
when I'm on line.

Me and my micro
it goes everywhere I go
when I'm on line.
I use high level language
and I just grab a sandwich
when I'm on line.
I'm a digital outlaw
with a Space Invader high score
when I'm on line.
I'm a raider of the cables
and it's me who turns the tables
when I'm on line.

on line now...

FX: a knock at the door
HACKER: Who's that?
VOICE: Fünf. I'd like a word with you.
HACKER: Enter.

All you big corporations
I tap your operations
when I'm on line.
I just key in the password
and it's me who gets the last word
when I'm on line.
I'm a silicon jackdaw
I just sneak in the back door
when I'm on line.
I got a mess of information
it's a real education
to be on line.
When I'm on line.
When I'm on line.

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