Satisfaction?

Artist: APRIL STEVENS
Album: TEACH ME TIGER! (Imperial, 1965)
Song: TEACH ME TIGER!

FROM THE BOY: Aside from being a stone fox and a sensual solo artist (at least at the time of this recording) April Stevens was also half of the April & Nino duet that released a bunch of lounge-ariffic cuts for Ahmet Ertegun’s Atlantic in the late 50s through the middle 60s. They had top-notch studio bands (Glen Miller on guitar, even) and some classic songs — but not enough rock foundation to withstand the impact of the British Invasion. Can you imagine this song on the charts alongside the Stones’ “Satisfaction?” Seems pretty gimmicky in that context. But let’s revisit that comparison for a second. Insatiable appetites and a forward discussion of gettin’ down are at the center of both songs. The difference is that April surrounds her innuendo with safety-first jazz guitar, while Mick and Keith go straight to the living room floor with the lights on. But check out the last line: “Teach me tiger/or I’ll teach you.” April isn’t just asking for it —she’s going to give as much as she gets. That’s a decidedly 60s attitude wrapped in 50s musical packaging. And check out April’s pinup looks. My guess is that even Mick could appreciate hearing "Teach Me Tiger" sung to him in the right atmosphere. Like from the top of a table in an after-hours bar at five in the morning. Or two in the afternoon.

Incidentally, this song is available on a lot of the mid-90s lounge comps that were so popular in gift sets containing a martini shaker and a book of cocktail recipes. I know that because that’s how I discovered it — I have at least three of those book and stemware sets gathering dust in my liquor cabinet. One of ‘em was even a present from THE GIRL, I think.

FROM THE GIRL: Shania Twain fans, gather round. April Stevens proves that any girl hot enough, with only slightly more talent than William Hung, can make a living recording music. That is, of course, as long as they market themselves with barely enough clothes on to cover their "specialties" and chock their tracks full of well-timed moans and grunts. Stevens was ahead of her time, paving the path for mediocre-talent hotties like Britney and Jessica Simpson.

Unlike Britney, however, I can't find anything catchy or fun about "Teach Me Tiger." Honestly, I had to struggle to listen to it once. My ovaries clenched up after the first minute. I still feel violated. I suggest that if you're hanging around in 1965, looking for some audio pleasure, sit yourself down with some headphones, and throw on some Moody Blues, or Yardbirds. And by all means, drag out the cover of April’s album for eye candy. But dear God, don't, for any reason, put it on the turntable.

No wonder they had to repackage this garbage with a martini shaker – you either need to feel like you got some value for your money, or you damn well better be wasted.

Comments

[Dutch Mafia]

Touch me Tiger, only if it's the kill shot

I don't think it could stand up to a French Invasion, let alone the Stones, Beatles and might WHO!!

This song blows more than bukake.

[the girl]

Granted I didn't come right out and mention "bukake". But the reference was implied in my post, was it not?

[r.piggy]

Nice chair.

[the boy]

I like it, too.
Do you think her wrists are tied to that bar?

[chilly]

This was quite the trip! I just heard "Teach Me Tiger" after watching O Ralo off of AtomFilms.

This movie starts off very "hanky panky" in the beginning, but the tone is completely changed in the middle.

"Teach Me Tiger" really helped set the mood for the beginning of the film. After watching the film, I went to check out the song... and BAM! I found you two.

Anyways, really enjoyed your posts and I had to share my adventure in finding this blog.

[The Boy]

Good stuff, that Atom Films.
And thanks for posting.

[Leo]

Like it or not, this is the song that introduced me to Lounge music. A friend of mine bought the Fuzzy Sampler from Ultra Lounge and played this for me one day. I was hooked ever after.

I can only hope that her hands are tied to that chair...

[The Girl]

Gag her and it's musical perfection.

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