The lyrics of this song are based on the poem "Déjeuner du matin" by Jacques Prévert, translated by The Raincoats themselves. Lyrics: He put sugar in his coffee He stirred coffee with a teaspoon He poured milk into sweetened coffee He lifted the cup up to his lips He drank coffee 'til was empty He put cup back onto saucer Without looking at me He took cigarette from his packet He lit cigarette with his matches He blew smoke rings with the smoke Without looking at me Without talking to me He put his hat onto his head He put raincoat 'cos it was raining Oh he did … read more
The lyrics of this song are based on the poem "Déjeuner du matin" by Jacques Prévert, translated by The Raincoats themselves. Lyrics: He p… read more
The lyrics of this song are based on the poem "Déjeuner du matin" by Jacques Prévert, translated by The Raincoats themselves. Lyrics: He put sugar in his coffee He stirred cof… read more
The Raincoats were formed in 1977 by Ana da Silva (vocals, guitar) and Gina Birch (vocals, bass) while they were students at Hornsey College of Art, London, England. The first line-up included Ross Crighton on guitar and Nick Turner on drums for the band’s first gig in November 1977. Kate Korus, from The Slits and later The Mo-dettes, joined briefly and was replaced by Jeremie Frank. Nick Turner left to form The Barracudas and Richard Dudanski (ex The 101'ers and later PIL) sat in on drums and film maker Patrick Keiller replaced Jeremie Frank on guitar. Late in 1978, The Rainco… read more
The Raincoats were formed in 1977 by Ana da Silva (vocals, guitar) and Gina Birch (vocals, bass) while they were students at Hornsey College of Art, London, England. The first line-up inclu… read more
The Raincoats were formed in 1977 by Ana da Silva (vocals, guitar) and Gina Birch (vocals, bass) while they were students at Hornsey College of Art, London, England. The first line-up included Ross Crighton on guitar and Nick Turner on… read more