Rachel Sweet - Be Stiff (1978)

In 1978, Stiff Records had many of their acts record this song. An EP of the different versions was the result. Besides Rachel, it was sung by Lene Lovich, Mickey Jupp, Wreckless Eric, Jona Lewie and the Be Stiff Ensemble. Toni Basil also recorded the song in 1982. It became a theme song for the label. Rachel chose to perform it in a rocking country style. Written by Devo, and originally released by them as a single in 1977 (although they had performed it earlier).