Pilsen

PILSEN
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During 1993 & 94, Steve journeyed to Buenos Aires, Argentina, to work with South American punk band Pilsen. The liaison resulted in Steve's input on two CDs, Bajo Otra Bandera on which he played, & Bestiario which he both produced and played on. Although Steve subsequently described his work with Pilsen as 'a nightmare', citing a particular problem with a drummer who could not drum, the CDs were never released outside of South America, & therefore remain amongst the most sought after Steve recordings. Steve also performed six songs with the band during a live appearance on 3rd June 1994 at the New Order Club, Buenos Aires: Pretty Vacant / No Feelings / EMI / God Save The Queen / Bodies / Anarchy In The UK. Steve played drums during Bodies! Bajo Otra Bandera also featured Ronnie Biggs, who co-wrote and sang two songs Pilsen & Dearest Madonna. How do these compare with 'No One Is Innocent'? Ronnie's lyrics are reprinted below!
1993 Epic/Sony Music 2-470212 Bajo Otra Bandera Steve plays on "Cucarachas Para El Desayuno" & "Bajo Otra Bandera". Album also features Ronnie Biggs as singer & co-writer on 2 tracks, "Pilsen" & "Dearest Madonna". Full track listing: Pogo En El Ascensor / Pilsen / Caramba, Carajo Ein Whisky (En Rio De Janeiro) / Cucarachas Para El Desayuno / Marcados A Fuego / Seis Novelas / Bajo Otra Bandera / Dearest Madonna / Va Por Mi, Vi Por Vos / Ella Salto Por La Ventana / Otra Cerveza / Loco De Placer / Pilsen

Above: Steve with Pilsen, 1993.

Above: Ronnie Biggs (3rd from left), with Pilsen & friends, 1993
Pilsen (Biggs / Tucan) They are known as Pilsen They're full of wind and piss They're so bloody awful That they can hardly miss They're not what you call musicians Not one of them can sing Except for their old mate Ronald Biggs Who sounds too much like Bing We have no special talent Except for sex and drink We never mess with drugs What would the neighbours think They like to lie around all day Doing sweet FA They're completely useless But somehow make it pay We rarely wash or clean our teeth For we've got horrible breath But punk chicks seem to like it For them the kiss of death You may have heard of the Pistols Toten Hosen and the rest But remember we are Pilsen And we're the fucking best So if you're ever in Argentina Or better still B.A. Come and see a Pilsen show We are giving one today	Dearest Madonna (Biggs / Tucan / Masrie) Dearest Madonna you're a punk You like to mix with guys and chicks And at the risk of sounding corny You leave us feeling horny We all need to be dominated We looked at your pictures and contemplated You will find you're suitably mated Extreme ectasy... X-rated Oh Oh Oh, so won't you come Madonna Oh Oh Oh, and join us here in Rio We could make a great sextett Or, for sure, a swinging trio Just buy a ticket and make the trip Bring your lace, your mask and whip We are Pilsen from Argentina And we're famous for our meat You should see us when we're pulsing To a South American beat
	1994 Epic/Sony Music 2-470425 Bestiario Album produced by Steve. Steve plays on "Ivan Fue Un Comunista (version lenta)", "Donde Habias Estado", "Juventud Rebelion", "Mundo Mentiroso", & "Ivan Fue Un Comunista (version rapida)". Full track listing: Momentos Del Mundo / Ivan Fue Un Comunista / Inmortal / Zoociedad / Donde Habias Estado / Sabotaje / Juventud Rebelion / Milagros / Mundo Mentiroso / Boomalwnder / Escape / Fracasado / Corriendo A La Deriva / Fulsa / Ivan Fue Un Comunista
Pictured right is the rear sleeve for Bestiario, which shows Steve relaxing with the band (3rd from right).
Feature/ text by Phil Singleton. Gig ticket supplied by German Perez. $A:\$ Return Home All material 2002© Phil Singleton / www.cookandjones.co.uk