Judy Is a Punk [Demo]
Ramones · Other Songs - Ramones
Jackie is a punk,
Judy is a runt
They both went down to Berlin,
joined the ice capades.
And oh, I don't know why
Oh, I don't know why
Perhaps they'll die,
Oh yeah
Perhaps they'll die,
Oh yeah
Perhaps they'll die,
Oh yeah
Perhaps they'll die,
Oh yeah
Second verse, same as the first,
Jackie is a punk,
Judy is a runt
They both went down to Berlin,
joined the ice capades.
And oh, I don't know why
Oh, I don't know why
Perhaps they'll die,
Oh yeah
Perhaps they'll die,
Oh yeah
Perhaps they'll die,
Oh yeah
Perhaps they'll die,
Oh yeah
Third verse, different from the first,
Jackie is a punk,
Judy is a runt,
They both went down to Frisco,
Joined the SLA.
And oh, I don't know why,
Oh, I don't know why
Perhaps they'll die,
Oh yeah
Perhaps they'll die,
Oh yeah
Perhaps they'll die,
Oh yeah
Perhaps they'll die,
Oh yeah!
Judy is a runt
They both went down to Berlin,
joined the ice capades.
And oh, I don't know why
Oh, I don't know why
Perhaps they'll die,
Oh yeah
Perhaps they'll die,
Oh yeah
Perhaps they'll die,
Oh yeah
Perhaps they'll die,
Oh yeah
Second verse, same as the first,
Jackie is a punk,
Judy is a runt
They both went down to Berlin,
joined the ice capades.
And oh, I don't know why
Oh, I don't know why
Perhaps they'll die,
Oh yeah
Perhaps they'll die,
Oh yeah
Perhaps they'll die,
Oh yeah
Perhaps they'll die,
Oh yeah
Third verse, different from the first,
Jackie is a punk,
Judy is a runt,
They both went down to Frisco,
Joined the SLA.
And oh, I don't know why,
Oh, I don't know why
Perhaps they'll die,
Oh yeah
Perhaps they'll die,
Oh yeah
Perhaps they'll die,
Oh yeah
Perhaps they'll die,
Oh yeah!
Judy Is a Punk [Demo]
This demo recording by the Ramones captures the band's raw, high-energy punk rock aesthetic before their major studio releases. The track exemplifies the group's signature style, characterized by driving power chords, rapid drumming, and a relentless tempo that defined the New York punk scene of the early 1980s. As a rehearsal or studio experiment, the recording serves as a historical artifact illustrating the band's evolution from their initial garage rock influences to the polished yet aggressive sound that made them global icons. It remains a testament to their commitment to brevity and impact, showcasing the foundational elements of their discography.