Robert Calvert - On Line (1986)

The prophetic genius that was Bob Calvert. He released this song in 1986......10/12 years or so before anyone would have had any idea about what he was singing about. Just examine the lyrics and think that this was written in 1986! A true innovator and much under-rated musical genius both with Hawkwind and as a solo act. Bob had various 'issues' in his life, including manic depression, bi-polar disorder and died at the age of just 43 in 1988. The madness/genius of Bob Calvert....... Lyrics to On Line: This time I showed 'em I plugged into my modem I went on line. Stole all their data think I'll save it for later when I'm on line. An electronic hit man I'm a million bit man when I'm on line. I'm a computer hacker with a screen full of smackers when I'm on line. Me and my micro it goes everywhere I go when I'm on line. I use high level language and I just grab a sandwich when I'm on line. I'm a digital outlaw with a Space Invader high score when I'm on line. I'm a raider of the cables and it's me who turns the tables when I'm on line. on line now... FX: a knock at the door HACKER: Who's that? VOICE: Fünf. I'd like a word with you. HACKER: Enter. All you big corporations I tap your operations when I'm on line. I just key in the password and it's me who gets the last word when I'm on line. I'm a silicon jackdaw I just sneak in the back door when I'm on line. I got a mess of information it's a real education to be on line. When I'm on line. When I'm on line.