Though the band were from Coventry Jerry Dammers has said that the song was actually inspired by seeing the state of decay of other cities like Liverpool when they were in tour. Whatever, it perfectly catches the decay and neglect of Britain's inner cities in Thatcher's Britain that would see them errupt into riot just as the song was released.
Though the band were from Coventry Jerry Dammers has said that the song was actually inspired by seeing the state of decay of other cities like Liverpool when they were in tour. Whatever, it perfectly catches the decay and neglect of Britain's inner cities in Thatcher's Britain that would see them errupt into riot just as the song was released.
Yes. All the unrest and urban decay and resulting riots WAS all Maggie's fault.
Yes. All the unrest and urban decay and resulting riots WAS all Maggie's fault.
Also Reagan's fault. Oh yes - Bush too. I'm so glad I'm not conservative.
Also Reagan's fault. Oh yes - Bush too. I'm so glad I'm not conservative.