Funtime
Funtime or Fun Time may refer to:
Funtime (Iggy Pop song)
"Funtime" is a song written by David Bowie and Iggy Pop, first released by Iggy Pop on his 1977 album entitled The Idiot. It reflects Iggy and Bowie's growing fascination with the German music scene, and bears marked similarities to "Lila Engel" by Neu!. It has since been covered by multiple artists including Blondie, Boy George, Bebe Buell, R.E.M. and The Cars.
Composition
Iggy had the idea for the song after hearing the Sex Pistols cover the song "No Fun" by his band The Stooges, lyrically the song's ironic take on fun is similar to the song in question. David Bowie wrote the music as well as plays guitar, synthesizers, piano and sings the main chorus on the track. Most notably one of the riffs he plays is a parody of the main riff of The Rolling Stones' "(I Can't Get No) Satisfaction"
Details
Following its studio appearance on The Idiot, a live version of "Funtime" was included on Pop's TV Eye Live 1977. Pop also performed the song on The Dinah Shore Show in 1977 with Bowie accompanying on keyboards and backing vocal.
Funtime (manufacturer)
Funtime is an amusement ride manufacturer based in Bundall on the Gold Coast, Australia. The company manufactures rides such as the Sling Shot, Star Flyer and Vomatron.
History
In 1998, Funtime was established in the suburb of Bundall on the Gold Coast, Australia. Shortly after, the company opened a small amusement park in Surfers Paradise, a nearby Gold Coast suburb. At the time, the amusement park was known as Adrenalin Park and featured the company's Sling Shot and Vomatron rides.
In 2010, Funtime threatened legal action against Dutch amusement ride manufacturer, Mondial, after that company unveiled the WindSeeker which bears similarities to Funtime's patented Star Flyer ride. Mondial responded to the threat by stating that "there is no merit to Funtime's claim". The matter did not progress.
Products
Podcasts:
Funtime
ALBUMS
- VinylHits released: 1995
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by Boy George
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by Cars
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by Culture Club
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by The Cars
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by Iggy Pop
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by Blanks 77
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by R.E.M.
Funtime
by: Boy GeorgeBaby baby we like your lips
Baby baby we like your pants
All aboard for funtime
Baby baby we want in
We want some, we want some
All Aboard for funtime
Last night I was down in the lab
Talking to Dracula and his crew
All aboard for funtime
Oh I feel lucky tonight
Want to get some and run around