Ramones - Gimme Gimme Shock Treatment Lyrics

Frequently Asked Questions

1. Who wrote the song 'Gimme Gimme Shock Treatment'?

   'Gimme Gimme Shock Treatment' was written by Douglas Colvin, Jeff Hyman, John Cummings, and Thomas Erdelyi, all of whom were members of the Ramones (better known respectively as Dee Dee Ramone, Joey Ramone, Johnny Ramone, and Tommy Ramone).

2. On which album was 'Gimme Gimme Shock Treatment' released?

   'Gimme Gimme Shock Treatment' was released on the Ramones' second studio album, 'Leave Home.' The album was released on January 10, 1977, through Sire Records.

3. How long is the track 'Gimme Gimme Shock Treatment'?

   The track 'Gimme Gimme Shock Treatment' runs for a fast-paced 1 minute and 38 seconds.

4. Where was 'Gimme Gimme Shock Treatment' written?

   According to Joey Ramone, 'Gimme Gimme Shock Treatment' was written at Arturo Vega's loft, who was the band's artistic director. The Ramones had another loft where they rehearsed and where Tommy lived at the time.

5. What type of sound does the song 'Gimme Gimme Shock Treatment' have?

   'Gimme Gimme Shock Treatment' has a loud, fast-paced punk rock sound characterized by distorted guitars and quick tempos. Like most Ramones songs, it was written to be fun and provide relief from the dominant disco music of the era.

6. Who took the front cover photo for the 'Leave Home' album, which includes 'Gimme Gimme Shock Treatment'?

   The front cover photo for the 'Leave Home' album was taken by Moshe Brakha. The back cover, featuring what would become the band's iconic logo, was designed by Arturo Vega.