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The First, The Best And The Last
''The First, the Best and the Last'' is a compilation album by punk band Sham 69, released in 1980 (see 1980 in music) right after their disbandment. Track listing #"Borstal Breakout" #"Hey Little Rich Boy" #"Angels with Dirty Faces" #"The Cockney Kids Are Innocent" #"If the Kids Are United" #"Sunday Morning Nightmare" #"Voices (live)" #"Money (live)" #"Hurry Up Harry" #" Questions and Answers" #"Give a Dog a Bone" #"Hersham Boys "Hersham Boys" is a single released by English punk rock band Sham 69 in 1979 from their third studio album '' The Adventures of the Hersham Boys''. It was the band's biggest and most well-known hit, peaking at number six on the UK Singles Char ..." #"Tell the Children" #"Unite and Win" References {{DEFAULTSORT:First The Best And The Last 1980 compilation albums Sham 69 compilation albums Polydor Records compilation albums ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Sham 69
Sham 69 are an English punk rock band that formed in Hersham in Surrey in 1975. They were one of the most successful punk bands in the United Kingdom, achieving five top 20 singles, including "If the Kids Are United" and "Hurry Up Harry". The group's popularity saw them perform on the BBC’s ''Top of the Pops'', and they appeared in the rockumentary film, ''D.O.A.''. The original unit broke up in 1979, with frontman Jimmy Pursey moving on to pursue a solo career. In 1987, Pursey and guitarist David Parsons reformed the band, joined by new personnel. Although subsequently going through a number of line-up changes, Sham 69 remained active and were still playing gigs as of 2022. History Formation Sham 69 formed in Hersham, Surrey in 1975, although originally known (according to some sources) as Jimmy and the Ferrets. 'Sham 69' is said to have derived from a piece of graffiti that co-founder Jimmy Pursey saw on a wall. It originally said ''Walton and Hersham '69'' but had partl ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Polydor Records
Polydor Records Ltd. is a German-British record label that operates as part of Universal Music Group. It has a close relationship with Universal's Interscope Geffen A&M Records label, which distributes Polydor's releases in the United States. In turn, Polydor distributes Interscope releases in the United Kingdom. Polydor Records Ltd. was established in London in 1954 as a British subsidiary of German company Deutsche Grammophon/Schallplatte Grammophon GmbH. It was renamed Polydor Ltd. in 1972. Notable current and past artists signed to the label include ABBA, Cream, The Moody Blues, The Who, Ringo Starr, Bee Gees, The Jam, Bing Crosby, The Shadows, James Brown, Level 42, Ellie Goulding, Juice WRLD, Piri & Tommy, James Last, Eric Clapton, Marie Osmond, Keith O'Conner Murphy, Yngwie Malmsteen, Lana Del Rey, Haim, and Buckingham Nicks. Label history Beginnings Polydor Records was founded on 2 April 1913 by German Polyphon-Musikwerke AG in Leipzig and registered on 25 July 19 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Game (Sham 69 Album)
''The Game'' is an album by Oi! band Sham 69, released in 1980 (see 1980 in music). The album was recorded in the French Alps with overdubbing and mixing completed at Rock City Studios, Shepperton. Track listing All songs by Jimmy Pursey and Dave Parsons unless noted # "The Game" – 3:00 # "Human Zoo" – 2:50 # "Lord of the Flies" (Dave Tregunna) - 3:09 # "Give a Dog a Bone" (Rick Goldstein, Parsons, Pursey, Tregunna) - 3:02 # "In and Out" – 2:59 # " Tell the Children" – 3:39 # "Spray It on the Wall" (Goldstein, Tregunna) - 2:29 # "Dead or Alive" – 2:53 # "Simon" (Parsons) - 2:52 # "Déjà Vu" – 3:25 # "Poor Cow" – 3:23 # "Run Wild Run Free" – 2:47 #:CD reissue bonus tracks # "Jack" – 3:28 # "Unite and Win" – 3:41 # "I'm a Man, I'm a Boy" – 1:54 # " Daytripper" (John Lennon, Paul McCartney) - 3:42 Personnel ;Sham 69 *Jimmy Pursey – vocals, producer, design, cover design, liner notes *Dave Guy Parsons – guitar *Dave Tregunna – bass, liner notes *Ricky Gol ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Live And Loud!! (Sham 69 Album)
''Live and Loud!!'' is the first live album by the punk band Sham 69, recorded in 1979 and released in 1987 (see 1987 in music). Track listing #"Angels with Dirty Faces" #"Tell Us the Truth" #" Questions and Answers #"Joey's on the Street" #"Borstal Breakout" #"Red London" #"Hersham Boys" #"That's Life" #"You're a Better Man than I" #"Money" #"Poor Cow" #"White Riot" #"They Don't Understand" #"If the Kids Are United "If the Kids Are United" is a song by English punk rock band Sham 69. The single, backed by the B-side "Sunday Morning Nightmare", was a success and reached number 9 in the UK Singles Chart in July 1978. The song was also featured on their 198 ..." #"Voices" (bonus track) #"Give a Dog a Bone" (bonus track) #"Lost On Highway 46" (bonus track) #"Day Tripper" (bonus track) #"The Stockholm Kids Are Innocent" (bonus track) References {{Sham 69 Sham 69 live albums 1987 live albums ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Allmusic
AllMusic (previously known as All Music Guide and AMG) is an American online music database. It catalogs more than three million album entries and 30 million tracks, as well as information on musicians and bands. Initiated in 1991, the database was first made available on the Internet in 1994. AllMusic is owned by RhythmOne. History AllMusic was launched as ''All Music Guide'' by Michael Erlewine, a "compulsive archivist, noted astrologer, Buddhist scholar and musician". He became interested in using computers for his astrological work in the mid-1970s and founded a software company, Matrix, in 1977. In the early 1990s, as CDs replaced LPs as the dominant format for recorded music, Erlewine purchased what he thought was a CD of early recordings by Little Richard. After buying it he discovered it was a "flaccid latter-day rehash". Frustrated with the labeling, he researched using metadata to create a music guide. In 1990, in Big Rapids, Michigan, he founded ''All Music Guide' ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
1980 In Music
This is a list of notable events in music that took place in the year 1980. __TOC__ Specific locations *1980 in British music *1980 in Norwegian music Specific genres *1980 in country music * 1980 in heavy metal music *1980 in hip hop music * 1980 in jazz Events January–March *January 1 **Cliff Richard is appointed an MBE by Queen Elizabeth II of the United Kingdom. ** The Zorros audition drummer Greg Pedley. *January 5 – Donna Summer Brings her 3 double album in a 14-month period, to the top of the Billboard Albums charts; when Greatest Hits: On the Radio; Vol 1 & 2; reaches the top spot. *January 7 – At the age of 44, songwriter Larry Williams is found dead in his Los Angeles, California, home of a gunshot wound to the head. Investigators are never able to determine whether his death was a murder or suicide. *January 13 – The Beach Boys, Grateful Dead, and Jefferson Starship perform at a benefit concert at Oakland Coliseum for the people of Kampuchea. *January 1 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Angels With Dirty Faces (Sham 69 Song)
"Angels with Dirty Faces" is a single by English punk rock band Sham 69 from their second studio album ''That's Life (Sham 69 album), That's Life''. The single was backed by B-side hit "Cockney Kids are Innocent". The song was released as a 7" vinyl single in 1978 and 12" single in 1982. It reached number 19 on the UK Singles Chart for 10 weeks. "Angels with Dirty Faces" was written and produced by lead vocalist Jimmy Pursey, guitarist Dave Parsons of Sham 69 and Peter Wilson (record producer), Peter Wilson and it only charted in the UK. The song also features on compilations ''The First, the Best and the Last'' (1980) and ''The Punk Singles Collection 1977-80'' (1998) and appears on live albums including ''Live and Loud!! (Sham 69 album), Live and Loud'' (1987), ''The Complete Sham 69 Live'' (1989) and ''Live at the Roxy Club'' (1990). The band performed the song on the BBC television show ''Top of the Pops''. Track listing ;Side one # "Angels with Dirty Faces" ;Side two # "Cock ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
If The Kids Are United
"If the Kids Are United" is a song by English punk rock band Sham 69. The single, backed by the B-side "Sunday Morning Nightmare", was a success and reached number 9 in the UK Singles Chart in July 1978. The song was also featured on their 1980 compilation album, ''The First, the Best and the Last''. The song was covered by the German punk rock band Die Toten Hosen in 1991 for their cover album ''Learning English, Lesson One''. Released as a single in 1992, it features Jimmy Pursey as a guest musician. Both the B-sides are Sham 69 covers. The CD single is designed to resemble a sawtooth. "If the Kids Are United" also features on many other compilation and live albums, and it has been covered by many artists and bands such as Wat Tyler, Rancid, 7 Seconds, Oi Polloi, DJ Paul, Angelic Upstarts, Red Alert, Bérurier Noir, Sham Pistols, The Kids, Les Ramoneurs de Menhirs, Mama's Boys, Atari Teenage Riot, The Duke Spirit, Jarvis Cocker Jarvis Branson Cocker (born 19 Septemb ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Hurry Up Harry
"Hurry Up Harry" is a song by English band Sham 69 was released in October 1978, which came from their second studio album '' That's Life''. The single was backed by the B-side "No Entry". It reached number 10 on the UK Singles Chart for 8 weeks . The song was on their 1980 compilation album ''The First, the Best and the Last'' and 1989 live album ''The Complete Sham 69 Live''. They appeared on the BBC television show ''Top of the Pops'' and performed "Hurry Up Harry". In 2006, the single " Hurry Up England" was released as an alternative football anthem for England's entry in the 2006 FIFA World Cup The 2006 FIFA World Cup, also branded as Germany 2006, was the 18th FIFA World Cup, the quadrennial international football world championship tournament. It was held from 9 June to 9 July 2006 in Germany, which had won the right to host the ..., featuring samples from the original. Track listing ;Side one # "Hurry Up Harry" ;Side two # "No Entry" Chart performances R ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Questions And Answers (Sham 69 Song)
"Questions and Answers" is a song by Sham 69 released in 1979 from their third studio album ''The Adventures of the Hersham Boys''. It reached number eighteen on the UK Singles Chart. The song also featured with live and compilation albums including ''The First, the Best and the Last'' in 1980, '' Live and Loud!!'' in 1987, ''The Complete Sham 69 Live'' in 1989, ''Live at the Roxy Club'' in 1990, ''The Punk Singles Collection 1977-80'' in 1998. The B-side tracks "Gotta Survive (live)" and The Beatles' cover version "With a Little Help from My Friends" appears on this single. The song "Questions and Answers" was written and produced by frontman Jimmy Pursey and guitarist Dave Parsons of Sham 69, and Peter Wilson. Reception ''Smash Hits'' said, "Ironic that just when Jimmy Pursey and his mates decide to disband they come out with one of their strongest ever records. Good forthright songs that typify Pursey's own character, and the band have seldom sounded fitter." Track listing ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Hersham Boys
"Hersham Boys" is a single released by English punk rock band Sham 69 in 1979 from their third studio album ''The Adventures of the Hersham Boys''. It was the band's biggest and most well-known hit, peaking at number six on the UK Singles Chart and at nine on the Irish Singles Chart. This success was despite the song's poor review in pop magazine Smash Hits; music journalist David Hepworth described the song as "A tired, hollow effort struggling between weary attempts at rabble-rousing and blush-making pseudo-Springsteen 'street' songs that reek of desperation and contract fulfilling. As empty self-satisfied a record as anything they supposedly set out to replace". Hepworth, David (1979) "SHAM 69: Hersham Boys", '' Smash Hits'', EMAP National Publications Ltd, 4–17 October 1979, p.29 The song is included on live and compilation albums. Two live tracks, "I Don't Wanna (live)" and "Tell Us The Truth (live)" appear as b-sides on this single, recorded in 1978. In the music vide ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
