Freakers Ball
Dr. Hook · Dr. Hook & the Medicine Show Revisited [1976]
Tonight at the freakers hall
And you know, you're invited one and all
Come on babies grease your lips
Grab your hats and swing your hips
Don't forget to bring your whips
We're going to the freakers ball
Blow your whistle and bang your gong
Roll up something to take along
It feels so good it must be wrong
We're freakin at the freakers ball
Where all the fags and the dykes they're boogyin' together
The leather freaks are dressed in all kinds of leather
The greatest of the sadists and the masochists too
Screaming "Please hit me, and I'll hit you"
The FBI are dancing with the junkies
All the straights, are swinging with the funkies
Across the floor and up the wall
We're freakin at the freakers ball
Yall, we're freakin at the freakers ball
Everybody's kissing each other
Brother with sister, son with mother
Smear my body up with butter
Take me to the freakers ball
Pass that roach please and pour the wine
I'll kiss yours if you'll kiss mine
I'm gonna boogie till i go blind
We're freakin at the freakers ball
White ones, black ones, yellow ones, red ones
Necrophiliacs looking for dead ones
The greatest of the sadist and the masochists too
Screaming "Please hit me, and I'll hit you"
Everybody's ballin' in batches
Pyromaniacs striking matches
I'm gonna itch me where it scratches
Freaking at the freakers ball
Freakers Ball
Dr. Hook established a unique niche in American rock during the 1970s, blending witty storytelling with melodic soft rock. Known for their clever wordplay and harmonious vocal arrangements, the band produced a consistent stream of radio-friendly hits throughout the decade. Freakers Ball appears on their 1976 compilation, Dr. Hook & the Medicine Show Revisited, which gathers significant tracks from their early career. The recording reflects the group's signature style, combining upbeat instrumentation with the narrative flair that defined their most popular work. While the band achieved substantial commercial success with singles like Sylvia's Mother, this track contributes to their broader discography of character-driven songs. The album serves as a snapshot of their creative output during a prolific period, showcasing the enduring appeal of their polished, accessible sound within the rock genre.