TOO DRUNK TO FUCK

"'Too Drunk to Fuck'" was the fourth single by the Dead Kennedys. The record was released in May 1981 on Cherry Red Records with "The Prey" as the b-side. Both songs from this single are available on the rarities album ''Give Me Convenience or Give Me Death'' (1987).
The single reached Number 36 in the UK Singles Chart, although it was not stocked in some record shops because of its provocative title. It was the first UK Top 40 single to include the word "fuck" in its title. Not surprisingly, it was banned from Radio 1 airplay and ''Top of the Pops'' by the BBC. When it reached the Top 40, presenter Tony Blackburn referred to it simply as "a record by the Dead Kennedys".
The song features a heavy surf-rock riff from guitarist East Bay Ray and satirical lyrics from Biafra that paint a trenchant picture of an outrageous, moronic frat-party; it was used in the 2003 ''Angel'' episode "Destiny" as driving music for punk vampire (and definite non-teetotaller) Spike.

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Licensing controversy

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Licensing controversy

In 2006, after the rest of the band were , they licensed Too Drunk to Fuck for use in the film ''Grindhouse''. Almost immediately Biafra criticized his former bandmates, specifically citing the song (a cover by Nouvelle Vague) being used in a rape scene in the movie, saying "Some people will do anything for money."
^[1] The rest of the band responded in kind, challenging him to donate his share of the money to charity.^[2]

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References

★ "Biography of Jello Biafra" (2001). ''Alternative Tentacles''. Retrieved Feb 19, 2005.
1. Jello Biafra condemns Dead Kennedys for licensing song to "Grindhouse"
2. Dead Kennedys respond to Jello Biafra regarding Grindhouse