Doesn't the low budget video of this song shows the burning of the books, Nazi censorship in the early 1930s? I've never really thought of this song as being a political song, but it may be about stifling new ideas and freedom of thought.
Doesn't the low budget video of this song shows the burning of the books, Nazi censorship in the early 1930s? I've never really thought of this song as being a political song, but it may be about stifling new ideas and freedom of thought.
I also read somewhere that Foxton and Buckler came up with the tune (like many Jam tunes, but with this one they actually put their foot down for credit!) while Weller wrote the lyrics. The 1983 Snap! album has a slightly different mix (although the difference is minimal), as none of the band were very happy...
I also read somewhere that Foxton and Buckler came up with the tune (like many Jam tunes, but with this one they actually put their foot down for credit!) while Weller wrote the lyrics. The 1983 Snap! album has a slightly different mix (although the difference is minimal), as none of the band were very happy with the original. The bass line and drumming on this song are top rate, but it has not really stood the test of time like many Jam songs. Do you agree?
A nice dose of anti-Thatcherism.
Doesn't the low budget video of this song shows the burning of the books, Nazi censorship in the early 1930s? I've never really thought of this song as being a political song, but it may be about stifling new ideas and freedom of thought.
Doesn't the low budget video of this song shows the burning of the books, Nazi censorship in the early 1930s? I've never really thought of this song as being a political song, but it may be about stifling new ideas and freedom of thought.
I also read somewhere that Foxton and Buckler came up with the tune (like many Jam tunes, but with this one they actually put their foot down for credit!) while Weller wrote the lyrics. The 1983 Snap! album has a slightly different mix (although the difference is minimal), as none of the band were very happy...
I also read somewhere that Foxton and Buckler came up with the tune (like many Jam tunes, but with this one they actually put their foot down for credit!) while Weller wrote the lyrics. The 1983 Snap! album has a slightly different mix (although the difference is minimal), as none of the band were very happy with the original. The bass line and drumming on this song are top rate, but it has not really stood the test of time like many Jam songs. Do you agree?