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Wednesday, May 06, 2009 
"Dr. Feelgood": Motley Crue's Track By Track Guide to 1989 Classic

Nikki Sixx and Vince Neil reveal what inspired the album's songs: lesbians, near-death experiences and Heather Locklear

ANDY GREENE
Rolling Stone
May 05, 2009

This summer Mötley Crüe.. will celebrate the 20th anniversary of Dr. Feelgoodby playing the 1989 album straight through on Crüe Fest 2. Luckily for them,the tour doesn't begin until July 27th, because when Vince Neil and Nikki Sixx took Rolling Stone track by track through the disc, they had forgotten obscure gems like "She Goes Down" and "Slice Of Your Pie." "The next time I do an interview I promise to listen to my own music," says Sixx."When you talked to Vince he probably had no idea too. I'll probably listen to it on the way into rehearsals next month. We're going to brush off the cobwebs then." For now, here are their hazy memories of writing and recording Dr. Feelgood

Also, in just a few short weeks, Motley Crue will release a special 20th Anniversary Edition of this classic hard rock album. This expanded edition contains all 11 original tracks plus 5 bonus live tracks and never before seen photos. Click Here To Pre-Order

"Dr. Feelgood"

Vince Neil: "I knew it was a classic from the time I heard
that very first 'bomp bomp bomp bomp' — that intro just kind of grabs you.
This song has been popular for 20 years. It was funny because I was watching
VH1 and they had the Greatest Hard Rock Songs and 'Feelgood' was 15 or
something. I was like, 'Wow, of all time.' Then you have Led Zeppelin and
Aerosmith and AC/DC and 'Feelgood.' I was like, 'Wow, that's cool.' It's our
signature song in some ways."

Nikki Sixx: "I remember it had a whole other set of lyrics.
I had sort of forgotten that and I found them in a box recently. I was like,
'oh, wow.' It had a whole different theme to it. It was called 'Dr.
Feelgood,' but a whole different thing lyrically. In the end it was inspired
by drug dealers. Is there ever just one? A good drug addict always has more
than one dealer."


"Slice of Your Pie"

Vince Neil: "That's one of those ... shit, I don't know. I
haven't heard that song in a while. I can't really comment on it. I'm going
to be playing it soon, so I better start listening to it.

Nikki Sixx: "I can't even remember. I just remember that
had a good groove to it."


"Rattlesnake Shake"

Vince Neil: "I always enjoyed that one. It's got a good
swing beat to it, and we added a horn section in. It's got a good vibe to
it. It's almost got a little blues to it."

Nikki Sixx: "I can't really remember what the song was
about. There were some really good grooves going on with the music. I think
we touched more back into the feels that were having with Shout at the
Devil
, which had a real sexy Zeppelin backbeat to it."


"Kickstart My Heart"

Vince Neil: "What can you say about 'Kickstart'? It's full
blown in your face. It's about Nikki dying."

Nikki Sixx: "That was a song I had written very quickly and
had brought into rehearsal. I thought it was a throwaway, something that
would belong on Too Fast For Love. It just really took on a life of
its own and fit on the album a lot better than it should."



"Without You"

Vince Neil: "That's a great ballad. I love singing that
song. We've done that a few times at concerts. For me, it's a great song to
sing. It really lets me go and get my voice out there. I remember shooting
the video down in Corpus Christ, Texas. We had a black panther and all kinds
of crap. It was a goofy video, but it's a great song."

Nikki Sixx: "That was a very simple idea for a song, which
I had written a lyric about Heather Locklear and Tommy. They were coming
over to my place all the time. I thought to myself one day, 'Without You'
coming from Tommy's perspective, life would not be the same. It was a good
relationship at that time. It was sort of a romantic moment. I apologize for
that."


"Same Ol' Situation"

Vince Neil: "That's about chicks leaving you for chicks. It
happens. It definitely happens. It's worse than a chick leaving you for a
guy because there's nothing you can do about it."

Nikki Sixx: "That was about a guy leaving a guy for a girl.
The subject plagues men worldwide. I love it because when Elektra heard it
they were like, 'Oh, this is perfect for a single.' In a Mötley fashion, we
were like, 'Wonderful. We'll tell you later that it's about lesbians.' "


"Sticky Sweet"

Vince Neil: "Didn't we do that one already? Oh, no, that
was 'Slice of Your Pie' ... I remember the song — Bryan Adams and Jack
Blades and Steven Tyler are on background vocals on it. We recorded this
album in Vancouver, that's where Bryan lives. It just so happens that we
were recording Feelgood next to Aerosmith in the same studio
recording Pump. Steven would come by and sing background vocals."

Nikki Sixx: "I can't really remember that song. I think it
was another big groove song. It will be cool to play live."


"She Goes Down"

Vince Neil: "There's some sex being done in the background
of that song if you listen real closely. We can't say who's doing it though,
but prostitution is legal in Vancouver."

Nikki Sixx: "I can't remember the lyric much. I think
there's a line in there like, 'She goes down on all my friends/She goes down
..." I think it's about that other age old problem of loyalty, not that we
were necessarily the most loyal of loyals ourselves — but its always easy
when you have the microphone to point the microphone at other people. Robin
Zander is on background vocals. Cheap Trick was always one of our biggest
influences. We love that band."


"Don't Go Away Mad"

Vince Neil: "That's a great song. We've been playing it for
years. I love to play guitar and sing that song. It's kind of a feel-good
song. When that song comes on everybody wants to sing along with you."

Nikki Sixx: "I saw that line in a movie somewhere, I can't
even remember what movie. I thought, 'Great idea for a song.' A little
tongue in check. A little sarcasm there."


"Time For Change"

Vince Neil: "That's a big, big chorus song. I don't think
we've ever done it live. It's almost gospel-y in parts."

Nikki Sixx: "I can't even remember what that song is about.
At the time we had been traveling a lot and had seen a lot of things around
the planet. If I remember correctly, and I probably don't, it had something
to be with that."..

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Twisted69Angel

 
You guys kick ass, I have loved your music since omg forever. Keep up the good work. Have a kick ass week and keep rockin. Love ya all. xoxoxoxo.. 
 
Posted by Twisted69Angel on Wednesday, May 06, 2009 - 4:17 AM
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Blonde

 
ditto
 
Posted by Blonde on Friday, May 08, 2009 - 7:23 PM
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Raylene
Raylene Tilbrook

 
thats one great album , great songs,just wish we could see it live down here in new zealand or we would even go to australia to see the show , it sucks being on the other side of the world .. 
 
Posted by Raylene on Wednesday, May 06, 2009 - 4:18 AM
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AUSSIE MOTLEY FANS

 
Whoah Deep..Some memories and some hazies..HA ..All cool..Wish I could hear em all live you lucky Buggers.. 
 
Posted by AUSSIE MOTLEY FANS on Wednesday, May 06, 2009 - 4:19 AM
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SHAWN
shawn herold

 
I've been rockin wit you mo-fo's since shout at the devil grabbed me by the sack !!! Love ya brothers ... 
 
Posted by SHAWN on Wednesday, May 06, 2009 - 4:30 AM
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Jared Seven ♥
Jared Seven

 
fuck yes!!!! this years crue fest is gonna be better than last years, i can wait to hear that album played live :).. 
 
Posted by Jared Seven ♥ on Wednesday, May 06, 2009 - 5:31 AM
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BIBIANA
Bibiana CarIna Lucas

 
..........MyHotComments.. .... 
 
Posted by BIBIANA on Wednesday, May 06, 2009 - 5:52 AM
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━═☆₵hяïϟłïиα ☆═━
Christina Camacho

 
Hmmm...Nikki, there are so many songs that I wanna ask you what exactly who or what they are about, but I wonder if you'd rememmber?? : / Can't wait to hear the Feelgood album live!!! ;D.. 
 
Posted by ━═☆₵hяïϟłïиα ☆═━ on Wednesday, May 06, 2009 - 5:53 AM
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TIMO DIAMONDS

 
SHE GOES DOWN!!!..Rattlesnake Shake is another one I remember you played live back in..89 in Helsinki Icehall,Finland....havent heard since: possibly at Tampere in june......??!!????:).. 
 
Posted by TIMO DIAMONDS on Wednesday, May 06, 2009 - 6:18 AM
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seidi ★ship
Seidi Beltran

 
LOL, Nikki is so funny he barely remembers anything, and if he does it is diff. from what vince said, lol you guys are funny! but i love the explanations, ILY GUYS (:.. 
 
Posted by seidi ★ship on Wednesday, May 06, 2009 - 6:23 AM
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.vαℓ6ïҳҳ . ★

 
great facts... 
 
Posted by .vαℓ6ïҳҳ . ★ on Wednesday, May 06, 2009 - 7:11 AM
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Damo

 
was great to read this! Time for Change was only played once in sydney 1990, and Sticky Sweet, apparently never has been played live... Cant wait to hear these songs live if they come to Australia!.. 
 
Posted by Damo on Wednesday, May 06, 2009 - 7:17 AM
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Capt. Howdy (G.M.A CA-VICE PRESIDENT)

 
Damn I Love that Album...Brings back lots of memories!.. 
 
Posted by Capt. Howdy (G.M.A CA-VICE PRESIDENT) on Wednesday, May 06, 2009 - 7:20 AM
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thegreatbeast
Dimitri Mithrandill

 
it s one of my favorite LP. It reminds me very much things nice during this time.....if i go on a desert island it s this one i ll take on me..Crue fans are the best........f..k the rest;).. 
 
Posted by thegreatbeast on Wednesday, May 06, 2009 - 7:24 AM
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FANS OF NIKKI SIXX

 
It's going to be kickass hearing you play that live at Crue Fest 2. Looking forward to it!.. 
 
Posted by FANS OF NIKKI SIXX on Wednesday, May 06, 2009 - 8:11 AM
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Hasha2000
Timothy Hasha

 
The date was Sept, 13, 1989 at the Okc Myriad Convention Center. I was with the Mother of my Daughter, along with a couple of other friends. The laser show was awesome. Did I just say AWESOME? Tommy flew over the crowd in his drum set. And warrant was all but booed off stage. 20 years later and you come to Minot, ND... Has to be fate.... .. 
 
Posted by Hasha2000 on Wednesday, May 06, 2009 - 8:41 AM
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tannrr ™

 
c u in chicago!!!!.. 
 
Posted by tannrr ™ on Wednesday, May 06, 2009 - 8:44 AM
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Dan, \m/ Death Unites US \m/
Dan Nordlöf

 
Fuck yeah! Dr. Feelgood really is your best album and i have been thinking of buy it so the 20th Anniversary Edition could be it! Live tracks is much more nice then the demo tracks on the 2003 reissue. :).. 
 
Posted by Dan, \m/ Death Unites US \m/ on Wednesday, May 06, 2009 - 8:45 AM
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Hard Candy
Candy Cane

 
This is quite retarded, with all of its "Derr, I can't remember" crap. How about now you go back and listen to the album and then re-do this little "guide," which has succeeded at guiding NO ONE. This is how you pay homage to what you intend to play all summer long?? Do you people take ANYTHING seriously? (Anything except for money, I mean.)....You've disrespected yourselves and your fans with this, this...I don't even know what to call it... 
 
Posted by Hard Candy on Wednesday, May 06, 2009 - 9:07 AM
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Tara_Indooi
Tara Djoric

 
Wow, that was really fun and informative :) I didn't know Steven Tyler was on Sticky Sweet! Oh, and there's a typo on same ol' situation, when Nikki's part begins..... 
 
Posted by Tara_Indooi on Wednesday, May 06, 2009 - 9:27 AM
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hacko

 
They mention Robin Zander on "she goes down" Doesn't Tom Keifer from Cinderella also sing on that? In the bridge section... 
 
Posted by hacko on Wednesday, May 06, 2009 - 10:43 AM
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jim

 
NIKKIはイギリス人のSERAですか?..彼女は非常にNIKKIの真似がうまい。..お互い騙しあってればいいさ。..なぜNIKKIらしき人は牡牛座ですか?....PS:貧乏人のトレーラー野郎= bdurango1..こいつは何かを知ってるはず。..気味が悪い。.. 
 
Posted by jim on Wednesday, May 06, 2009 - 9:34 AM
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Mars*

 
Im so happy to hear about Dr.feelgood's 20th anniversary!!<br /> <br /> i love all songs,and track by track's interview is interesting to me!!!<br /> <br /> <br /> i am proud of what i love you guys(^∀^)ノ<br /> <br /> <br /> take care everyone。☆<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br />
 
Posted by Mars* on Wednesday, May 06, 2009 - 10:05 AM
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Corinne

 
Thanks for this guys<br />If only we could have this for every album ;)
 
Posted by Corinne on Wednesday, May 06, 2009 - 10:36 AM
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★Dyän K1lldr3n★
Dyan Killdren

 
My wife & I have 2 tix 2 see Cruefest2 @ Pittsburgh in Aug. & we will be in the PIT Section (right in the front stage) & I just cannot wait 2 see ya guys play & perform that album of Dr.Feelgood bc I am a recoverin' heroin addict & 4 some strange reasons, that album has always been an inspiration 2 me, why? I'll never know!..What the fuck am I talkin' about? Every album of Motley Crues' is an inspiration 2 me! lol..I just love ya guys, Motley Crue 4 Life Baby!!!.. 
 
Posted by ★Dyän K1lldr3n★ on Wednesday, May 06, 2009 - 10:54 AM
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Tom

 
dr feelgood is a great album...... you should be proud it does so well and has held up to the test of time...... has it been 20 years????????? wow......... IM GETTIN OLD ER haha........ great job!!!! thanks fo it!!.. 
 
Posted by Tom on Wednesday, May 06, 2009 - 10:56 AM
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Frollein F.
Mieze Katze

 
dr. feelgood must be one of my favourite albums ever... 
 
Posted by Frollein F. on Wednesday, May 06, 2009 - 11:32 AM
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Yo' Beeyotch, Blinky

 
This is one fukkin' awesome album - a classic for sure!.. 
 
Posted by Yo' Beeyotch, Blinky on Wednesday, May 06, 2009 - 12:36 PM
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LuckyGirl2B
Nadira Sarwan

 
Hey Guys!! Thanks for posting this..very interesting. Nikki, you're so funny...what happened yesterday? lol. .. 
 
Posted by LuckyGirl2B on Wednesday, May 06, 2009 - 1:01 PM
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♡ℓindsay

 
This is too cool, thanks :).. 
 
Posted by ♡ℓindsay on Wednesday, May 06, 2009 - 1:08 PM
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tammy
Tammy cannan

 
You guys are awesome.. 
 
Posted by tammy on Wednesday, May 06, 2009 - 1:44 PM
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Martin
Martin Rocks

 
I got laid so many times while playing that disk. Hell I may bone my chick at the show.
 
Posted by Martin on Wednesday, May 06, 2009 - 2:27 PM
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GUITARS N ATTITUDE
Chris Kincaid

 
Interesting! Well I've always loved the other tracks on this album. Like I've said it's my summer album. Just great summer rock! I love Sticky Sweet and She Goes Down. I mean if you can't get laid to those 2 or Slice of Your Pie! :-)....I also like the advanced edition with Get it for Free. But Time for a Change wasn't that done with Skid Row on background vocals? I thought it was.....Chris.. 
 
Posted by GUITARS N ATTITUDE on Wednesday, May 06, 2009 - 2:29 PM
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Sixxcrazy
joy cleek

 
love this,one of my fave songs is S.O.S,Ddidnt know that was what the song was about,but still love it anyway.. 
 
Posted by Sixxcrazy on Wednesday, May 06, 2009 - 2:32 PM
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LINDA

 
SEE?? Half the songs even you guys dont remember! So why on God's green Earth are you doing it?? The only song I liked off it was Slice of your pie. As I recall, you guys admited you were drunk 3/4ths the recording it! Now if you did the whole abum of say, Shout at the Devil or Theatre of Pain, Id pay to see it, but as it stands, this is one die hard Crue fan whose heart broken because I REFUSE to pay to see a concert for an album I never liked! Sorry- just my humble opinion..... 
 
Posted by LINDA on Wednesday, May 06, 2009 - 2:47 PM
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iPod Barbie

 
What about the song "Get It For Free"? This song was singing to & in front of Monsieur Nikki 6. Vince: "Well ... I ... I've got it for free. I ... I ... I, I've got it for free ~~" Femme: "Oh I ... I've got it for free. I ... I ... I, I've got it for free ~~" They always do!!! I've never made them pay!!!.. 
 
Posted by iPod Barbie on Wednesday, May 06, 2009 - 3:04 PM
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~Evil Bitch~

 
Kick Ass!!! I love your music!!! Can't wait to see you guys live in St.Louis,MO... 
 
Posted by ~Evil Bitch~ on Wednesday, May 06, 2009 - 3:08 PM
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The Heroin Diaries Journals
James Michaels Angel

 
Very cool, I love you guys and this album, one of your absolute best.. 
 
Posted by The Heroin Diaries Journals on Wednesday, May 06, 2009 - 3:10 PM
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Valma

 
You rocks ..,,/ I can't wait for the next summer. I will see you guys, especially you sexySixx <3 my little sweet angel Nikki <3 sticky sweet and she goes down are definitely my favourites ;) .. 
 
Posted by Valma on Wednesday, May 06, 2009 - 4:04 PM
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╬♫Vinc£♫╬
Vince Wilbanks

 
Dude you guys rock and wuill definatly be at Crue fest 2.. 
 
Posted by ╬♫Vinc£♫╬ on Wednesday, May 06, 2009 - 4:36 PM
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Koke

 
Classic album!.. 
 
Posted by Koke on Wednesday, May 06, 2009 - 5:10 PM
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NICK
NIckthompson THOMPSON

 
cool... 
 
Posted by NICK on Wednesday, May 06, 2009 - 8:35 PM
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*MuThA FuCkA Of ThE YeAr*
TeRrI RoSe

 
i luv ya guys. i luv ur muzic, luv u guy's. ya'll will be continuing 2 rock out for decades 2 come. i luv dr. feelgood. it's an awesome album. im hoping 2 be able 2 c u on cruefest 2. luv ya guys... 
 
Posted by *MuThA FuCkA Of ThE YeAr* on Wednesday, May 06, 2009 - 9:29 PM
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*MuThA FuCkA Of ThE YeAr*
TeRrI RoSe

 
cruehead 4 life babay. luv ya guys... 
 
Posted by *MuThA FuCkA Of ThE YeAr* on Wednesday, May 06, 2009 - 9:29 PM
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NIKKI SIXX

 
i saw the show in indio.. 
 
Posted by NIKKI SIXX on Wednesday, May 06, 2009 - 11:07 PM
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!~ THE MAIDEN OF METAL !~
Laura Matthews

 
awesome fucking album!20 years already wow...i love you guys.... 
 
Posted by !~ THE MAIDEN OF METAL !~ on Wednesday, May 06, 2009 - 11:17 PM
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Lisafallgirl65

 
My fav album and I'm so fucking excited that you're playing this entire album on tour. Dr. Feelgood my fav Crue song. I always thought of that song as the one you call to make you feelgood. ..She goes down. Honestly I didn't recall hearing that song until a couple years ago. I fucking love it -Shake Shake Shake Rattlesnake Shake. Hell Yeah!!!.. 
 
Posted by Lisafallgirl65 on Wednesday, May 06, 2009 - 11:37 PM
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Daredevil (daddy's girl)

 
cool! the year when i was born (i dont know what i mean about that, i dont think) hehe.. 
 
Posted by Daredevil (daddy's girl) on Thursday, May 07, 2009 - 12:38 AM
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stacey
stacey stacey

 
See ya in Charlotte NC!!!!.. 
 
Posted by stacey on Thursday, May 07, 2009 - 1:28 AM
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Lynne Thompson
Lynne Thompson

 
Fantastic album, i still know all the words to all the songs like it was yesterday!
 
Posted by Lynne Thompson on Thursday, May 07, 2009 - 2:17 PM
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