"He's Just No Good for You" is a song by Australian pop rock band Mental As Anything, released in July 1987.Australian Charts - Mental As Anything - He's Just No Good For You It was released as the second single from the band's sixth studio album, Mouth to Mouth. The song was written by Mental As Anything guitarist Greedy Smith and peaked at number 15 on the Australian charts.Mental As Anything - He's Just No Good For You at Australian Music Database
Video A promotional video was released of the band miming the song as they walked along Scarborough St in Monterey, New South Wales. Jane Gazzo described it as "brilliant and memorable. Walking along the footpath, passing iconic brick and fibro houses from the 40s, 50s and 60s, while Greedy, resplendent in a distinctive brown, smartly fitted suit, sings with gusto."
Smith later noted, "Denis Handlin, the then CEO of Sony, said, 'It will never be a hit because of Greedy's brown suit.'" Smith said he, "came up with the idea watching David Lynch's Blue Velvet. I saw the opening of the film and wanted to do something similar with Australian houses."
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Personnel
Martin Plaza – lead vocals, guitar Wayne de Lisle – drums Reg – guitar, vocals Greedy Smith – lead vocals, keyboards, harmonica Peter O'Doherty – bass guitar, vocals
Charts Weekly charts Chart (1987)PeakpositionAustralia (Australian Music Report)15 UK (OCC)Official Charts - Mental As Anything - He's Just No Good For You88
Year-end charts Chart (1987)PositionAustralia (Australian Music Report)91
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