Give the past the slip
Step on a crack
Break your momma's back
When a problem comes along you must whip it
Before the cream sits out too long you must whip it
When something's going wrong you must whip it
Now whip it into shape
Shape it up
Get straight
Go forward
Move ahead
Try to detect it
It's not too late to whip it
Whip it good
When a good time turns around you must whip it
You will never live it down unless you whip it
No one gets their way until they whip it
I say whip it whip it good
I say whip it whip it good
Crack that whip
Give the past the slip
Step on a crack
Break your momma's back
When a problem comes along you must whip it
Before the cream sits out too long you must whip it
When something's going wrong you must whip it
Now whip it into shape
Shape it up
Get straight
Go forward
Move ahead
Try to detect it
It's not too late to whip it into shape
Shape it up
Get straight
Go forward
Move ahead
Try to detect it
It's not too late to whip it
Whip it good

Devo (, originally ), often stylized as DEVO, is an American new wave band from Akron, Ohio, formed in 1973. Their classic line-up consisted of two sets of brothers, the Mothersbaughs (Mark and Bob) and the Casales (Gerald and Bob), along with Alan Myers. The band had a No. 14 Billboard chart hit in 1980 with the single "Whip It", the song that gave the band mainstream popularity.
Devo's music and visual presentation (including stage shows and costumes) mingle kitsch science fiction themes, deadpan surrealist humor and mordantly satirical social commentary. The band's namesake, the tongue-in-cheek social theory of "de-evolution", was an integral concept in their early work, which was marked by experimental and dissonant art punk that merged rock music with electronics. Their output in the 1980s embraced synth-pop and a more mainstream, less conceptual style, though the band's satirical and quirky humor remained intact. Their music has proven influential on subsequent movements, particularly on new wave, industrial, and alternative rock artists. Devo (most enthusiastically Gerald Casale) was also a pioneer of the music video format.
What a time that was...
The report said that he was trying to galvanize support from the "Industrial Mid West" of America.
I tried to visualize where the industrial mid west actually was and immediately Ohio came to mind and then Akron, Ohio and then logically to one of their most famous products - Devo,
And the first record played when I switched on RP this morning was... Devo "Whip it".
Yeah - synchronicity or what?
The joke must just be on you.
At least it's a funny one.
To think one of these guys went on to create a kids show.....Yo Gabba Gabba.
And sometimes did the music for episodes of PeeWee’s Playhouse, when it wasn’t Todd Rundgren or someone else equally unexpected.
Devo had a bunch of other very good songs that never get played... Girl U Want...Gates of Steel... (hint hint Bill!)
fun song and a fun band, you must hear their cover of "can't get no satisfaction" - best cover ever imo, love the video too.
Didn't Devo do this song during their appearance on SNL? Hmm .. the 70's were a long time ago, and many brain cells away.
This, and "Another One Bites the Dust" by Queen were the very first 45s I ever owned as a kid. Darn, now I want to get a turntable.
Did you get a turntable yet? If not, why not? Enjoy life now.