"The Modern World" is a single released by the British group

The Jam The Jam were an English mod revival/ punk rock band formed in 1972 at Sheerwater Secondary School in Woking, Surrey. They released 18 consecutive Top 40 singles in the United Kingdom, from their debut in 1977 to their break-up in December 1 ...

on 28 October 1977. It was later included on the band's second album, ''

This Is the Modern World ''This Is the Modern World'' is the second studio album by British band The Jam, released in November 1977. The album was released less than six months after their debut album '' In the City'', and reached No. 22 on the UK Albums Chart. Altho ...

''. The single's A-side was backed by the tracks " Sweet Soul Music", and "Back in My Arms Again", recorded live at London's 100 Club on 11 September 1977. The song reached No. 36 in the

UK Singles Chart The UK Singles Chart (currently titled Official Singles Chart, with the upper section more commonly known as the Official UK Top 40) is compiled by the Official Charts Company (OCC), on behalf of the British record industry, listing the top-s ...

, although the single version had slightly changed lyrics; replacing the words "I don't give two fucks about your review" with "I don't give a damn about your review".''Paul Weller: My Ever Changing Moods''

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1977 singles The Jam songs Songs written by Paul Weller Polydor Records singles 1977 songs {{1970s-single-stub