After the Watershed (Early Learning the Hard Way)
| "After the Watershed (Early Learning the Hard Way)" | ||||
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| Single by Carter the Unstoppable Sex Machine | ||||
| from the album Straw Donkey... The Singles | ||||
| Released | 5 October 1991 | |||
| Recorded | 1990 | |||
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| Length | 4:00 | |||
| Label | Chrysalis | |||
| Songwriter(s) | Morrison, Carter, Richards and Jagger | |||
| Carter the Unstoppable Sex Machine singles chronology | ||||
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"After the Watershed" is a 1991 single by Carter the Unstoppable Sex Machine. Although never featured on any original album by the band, it is included on several later compilations.
The Rolling Stones took a dim view of the unauthorised use of their lyrics, - the refrain "Goodbye, Ruby Tuesday" - in the song's chorus, and took out an injunction which forced the song from the radio.
The song is memorable as being performed at the Smash Hits Poll Winners Party of 1991, when Fruitbat rugby tackled Phillip Schofield on live TV after his reference to Carter's instrument-smashing performance lacking originality.