''Between the Wars'' is an
extended play released by
Billy Bragg
Stephen William Bragg (born 20 December 1957) is an English singer-songwriter and left-wing activist. His music blends elements of folk music, punk rock and protest songs, with lyrics that mostly span political or romantic themes. His music is ...
in 1985. It reached number 15 on the
UK Singles Chart.
The title track was inspired by the
UK miners' strike (1984–1985). The choice of other songs on the record was also relevant to the dispute - "Which Side Are You On?" is an updated version of the American pro-
trade union song
of the same title from the 1930s, whilst "It Says Here" is critical of the
political bias of British newspapers, most of which opposed the strike.
The proceeds from sales of the record were donated to the striking miners' fund.
Family Detective: Billy Bragg
'' The Daily Telegraph'', 31 March 2007
All four tracks are available on the Billy Bragg compilation album, '' Back to Basics'', and the 2006 reissue of '' Brewing Up with Billy Bragg''.
Track listing
All tracks composed by Billy Bragg; except where indicated
# "Between the Wars"
# " Which Side Are You On?" (music by Florence Reece; new lyrics by Billy Bragg)
# "World Turned Upside Down" ( Leon Rosselson)
# "It Says Here"
References
1985 EPs
Billy Bragg albums
Protest songs
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