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Headknocker by Foreigner

TRACK

Foreigner

Headknocker

Release date: 8th March 1977

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About This Track

"Headknocker" is a track by Foreigner, from the album Foreigner (Deluxe Version), released 8th March 1977. Full lyrics are available below.

About the Artist

Foreigner

Foreigner

Lyrics

Headknocker

[Verse]

He drives a '57 coupe

Walks with a stoop

Swears James Dean isn't dead

He's a dedicated rocker

A real headknocker

Don't look at his lady again

Because if he catches you messin'

He's going to teach you a lesson

Don't make me say it again

Headknocker, headknocker

You're coming on strong, a real showstopper

Headknocker

He might like to fight, oh but boy does he love to play

Ooh, headknocker, headknocker

Ooh, headknocker

He's got an old fender strat

Plays behind his back

While he sings out Louie, Louie

He's a backseat mauler

A barroom brawler

I think he's going to blacken your eye

If that don't teach you a lesson

Might show you his Smith & Wesson

Don't let me say it again

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Track details

From Foreigner (Deluxe Version)

1977
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Foreigner (Deluxe Version)
Foreigner (Deluxe Version)
Foreigner
8th March 1977
Release year
1977
  1. —Juke Box Hero (Live at SWR1)
  2. —Fool for You Anyway
  3. —Long, Long Way from Home
  4. —At War with the World
  5. —Headknocker
  6. —Starrider
  7. —Woman Oh Woman (Demo)
  8. —Take Me to Your Leader (Stereo Demo)
  9. —I Need You
  10. —Woman Oh Woman
  11. —The Damage Is Done

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Credits

Production & Engineering

Writer
Lou Gramm, Mick Jones (Foreigner)
Producer
Gary Lyons, John Sinclair (Producer)
Drums
Dennis Elliott
Guitar
Ian McDonald
Keyboards
Al Greenwood
Bass Guitar
Ed Gagliardi
Lead Guitar
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Lead Vocals
Lou Gramm
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