Lypswitch - Rattlesnake Skin - The Story Behind the Song

From the new album Lypswitch - World of Sin
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Eonian Records Rattlesnake Skin Press Release:
Lypswitch Releases Rattlesnake Skin Video

Written in 1989 and Recorded in December of 1989.

The song was featured on KNAC 105.5 Radio on December 24, 1989 on Craig Williams' Show.

It would be the first of many appearances of the song on the legendary KNAC radio.

The song tells the story of a young kids dream to move to Hollywood and become a Rock Star.

The Lyrics all relate and describe each member of the band and something they went through after the move to Los Angeles:

David: "He left home when he was seventeen, went to that place to follow his dreams"

Mick: "He slept on benches, and under cars, goin' through hell just be a star"

KA: "He hid his blues, he hid his stress, everyone knows he's better than the rest"

Danny: "He's so cool, well its a crime, the girls all know he's a walking good time"

Rattlesnake Skin

Music and Lyrics by David Love
Written and recorded in 1989

Shooting star, Shot down in flames
He's a shotgun pointed in your face,
He left home when he was seventeen,
Went to that place to follow his dreams,

He slept on benches, and under cars,
Goin through hell just be a star,
From Hollywood blues to the hole in his jeans,
Now he's got his face on every magazine.

The boys so bad livin in sin,
He's so tough like Rattlesnake Skin,
Nobody knows the trouble he's in,
Day after day, again and again
The boys so bad livin in sin,
He's so tough like Rattlesnake Skin,
Nobody knows the trouble he's in

They tried to tell him he was a sight,
He said "Rock 'n Roll ain't pretty and neither am I"
He hid his blues, he hid his stress
Everyone knows he's better than the rest
He's so cool, well its a crime,
The girls all know he's a walking good time,
Well he's a murder, the first degree
He's the man someday I'm gonna be

The boys so bad livin in sin,
He's so tough like Rattlesnake Skin,
Nobody knows the trouble he's in,
Day after day, again and again
The boys so bad livin in sin,
He's so tough like Rattlesnake Skin,
Nobody knows the trouble he's in

The boys so bad livin in sin,
He's so tough like Rattlesnake Skin,
Nobody knows the trouble he's in,
Day after day, again and again
The boys so bad livin in sin,
He's so tough like Rattlesnake Skin,
Nobody knows the trouble he's in

The boy he's so bad, oh he's so fuckin bad,
Nobody knows the trouble he's in.

About the Recording

Produced by Alex Woltman and Elliot Solomon
Recorded all over LA in December 1989
Re-Mastered by Mick O'Brien at Bloodline Studious - Orlando, FL. in 2018

Alex Woltman and Elliot Solomon were a great production team that did the recording on spec back in late 1989. Pre-Production was done at Hot Dog Studios and the actual recordings were done all over. Guitars were done at Alex's home in Woodland Hills and vocals were done after hours (AKA The middle of the night) at a small studio in the Hollywood hills just north of the Coconut Teaszer off of Sunset Blvd.

Already their upbeat, wild rock sound has spread through the airwaves of Southern California via KNAC 105.5, which has been playing Lypswitch's demo tune "Rattlesnake Skin". Wait any longer and you'll need binoculars to see them from your Coliseum luxury box.

Gena Nason - LA Weekly March 1990

Lypswitch have come a long way from their Orlando, Florida roots, arriving in Southern California two years ago, and graduating to headlining status after sharing stages with the likes of Bang Tango, Love/Hate and Funhouse. They have earned themselves a large and entusiastic following on the local scene.

With such killer songs as "This is my Life", "Foot in the Door", "Rattlesnake Skin", and "Kiss in the Dark" these prophets of what they call "Underground punk funk street rock" are headed to the top.

Wendy Weisberg - BAM Magazine August 10, 1990

Hottest New Group: Lypswitch. They have just enough sex and looks to play the strip, just enough grit, reality, and black leather to play the darker scene.

Concrete Jungle - 1989

A sure bet to sell millions of records it's a wonder that Lypswitch still is unsigned. The band has the material, image and looks required by A&R people to sign a band, hopefully it won't be too long before someone realizes this.

H.R. Long - Rock City News March 1990

Lypswitch have very catchy songs, with good hooks and choruses. This music is very marketable.

Judy Jade - LA Rock Review July 1989

Review of the RnR Rebels and the Sunset Strip Box Set
With 36 bands showcasing two songs each over four discs, ROCK N’ ROLL REBELS & THE SUNSET STRIP is a ridiculously bountiful treasure trove of riches from the third wave of the golden era of the Sunset Strip. In addition to the bands already mentioned, Dallas Dollz, Rough Justice, Cold Shot, Spyder Blue, Lypswitch, Scratch, Longgone and Bad Blood are solid gold guaranteed to get feet tapping, heads banging, and long-gone hair lines and waistlines reminisced about.

Shane Pinnegar - 100 Percent Rock Magazine - Australia - April 2015

Review of the RnR Rebels and the Sunset Strip Box Set

“Sexx On The Sun” — Lypswitch: Hard-driving riffs and an anthemic chorus reminiscent of bands such as GN’R and Poison.

“She's So Psychedelic” — Lypswitch: A punk-fueled rhythm section decorated with an infectious gang-shouted chorus.

Kelley Simms - BraveWords - Canada - April 2015

Lypswitch did their fare share of selling out their headlining gig at the Whisky. They also introduced a new groove with "Kiss in the Dark" offering proof David Love is turning into a vampire

Jessica Black - Crash Magazine 1990