Be Stiff
Devo
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Be Stiff
"Be Stiff" is the third single by new wave group Devo, released in 1977. The song was taken from the sessions for Q: Are We Not Men? A: We Are Devo! that were being produced by Brian Eno at the time. Guitarist Bob Lewis wrote the music and came up with the title concept; bassist Jerry Casale penned the verses. It became an anthem for Stiff Records, and a minor success in the UK. It was covered multiple times, including on a Stiff-released EP of their own artists's interpretations. It was performed in 1980 and live recordings appear on DEV-O Live and Devo Live 1980. It was also performed as an encore on the Freedom of Choice shows of Devo's November 2009 tour.