{"id":8586,"date":"2026-01-31T16:28:00","date_gmt":"2026-02-01T00:28:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/demonlover.com\/StigmataVDP\/?p=8586"},"modified":"2026-01-31T16:28:02","modified_gmt":"2026-02-01T00:28:02","slug":"ian-dury-and-the-blockheads-i-want-to-be-straight","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/demonlover.com\/StigmataVDP\/2026\/01\/31\/ian-dury-and-the-blockheads-i-want-to-be-straight\/","title":{"rendered":"Ian Dury and The Blockheads &#8211;  I Want To Be Straight"},"content":{"rendered":"<!-- VideographyWP Plugin Message: Automatic video embedding prevented by plugin options. -->\n\n<script src=\"https:\/\/epnt.ebay.com\/static\/epn-smart-tools.js\" async><span data-mce-type=\"bookmark\" style=\"display: inline-block; width: 0px; overflow: hidden; line-height: 0;\" class=\"mce_SELRES_start\">\ufeff<\/span><span data-mce-type=\"bookmark\" style=\"display: inline-block; width: 0px; overflow: hidden; line-height: 0;\" class=\"mce_SELRES_start\">\ufeff<\/span><span data-mce-type=\"bookmark\" style=\"display: inline-block; width: 0px; overflow: hidden; line-height: 0;\" class=\"mce_SELRES_start\">\ufeff<\/span><span data-mce-type=\"bookmark\" style=\"display: inline-block; width: 0px; overflow: hidden; line-height: 0;\" class=\"mce_SELRES_start\">\ufeff<\/span><\/script>\n<p>\n<strong>Today\u2019s video of the day is  \n \n Ian Dury and The Blockheads  &#8211; &quot;I Want To Be Straight&quot; released in 1980.<\/strong><\/p> \n<ins class=\"epn-placement\" data-config-id=\"0005c7e28169056b1efe8c9c\"><\/ins>\n\n<p>\u201cI Want To Be Straight\u201d arrived in August 1980 on Stiff Records. Therefore, it marked a sharp new chapter for <a href=\"https:\/\/www.theblockheads.com\/\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>Ian Dury and The Blockheads<\/strong><\/a>. The band formed in 1977 after Dury\u2019s work with Kilburn and the High Roads. Soon after, they became known for sharp wit and groove-heavy rhythms. Moreover, their mix of punk, funk, and pub rock felt uniquely British. By 1980, however, internal changes reshaped the sound. Chaz Jankel departed, and Wilko Johnson stepped in on guitar. As a result, the band gained a harder, more direct edge. Consequently, this single sounds leaner and more aggressive than earlier hits.<\/p>\n<p>The song reached number 22 on the UK Singles Chart. Meanwhile, it climbed to number 18 in Australia. Musically, it opens with a spoken roll call. Then, it locks into a tight punk-funk groove. Lyrically, Dury plays with expectation. However, he made the meaning clear. The song is about lifestyle, not sexuality. Instead, it reflects exhaustion with excess. Therefore, lines about \u201cbeing straight\u201d point to routine and conformity. Moreover, the video reinforces this tension. It balances humor with unease. As always, Dury performs as an observer and participant. Consequently, the message lands with irony, not judgment.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cI Want To Be Straight\u201d did not appear on a studio album at release. Instead, it later featured on the 1981 compilation Juke Box Dury. Therefore, it sits between eras. Earlier albums like New Boots and Panties!! and Do It Yourself felt looser and more playful. Later records leaned sharper and more reflective. This track bridges that gap. Moreover, Wilko Johnson\u2019s presence hinted at a tougher direction. Yet, Dury\u2019s humor stayed intact. As a result, the song fits naturally within the catalog. It captures transition, tension, and character. 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