History: Sham 69 formed in 1976 (the 12 November issue of NME notes they were rehearsing at this time, although only Pursey would remain from this early line-up 12 months later). Sham 69 lacked the art school background of many British punk bands of the time, and brought in football chant back-up vocals and a sort of inarticulate political populism. The band had a large skinhead following (left wing, right wing and non-political), which helped set the tone for the Oi! movement. Their concerts were notoriously plagued by violence, and the band ceased live performances after one of their gigs at Middlesex Polytechnic in 1978 was broken up by National Front skinheads fighting and rushing the stage. Sham 69 released their first single, "Ulster", on Step Forward Records in August 1977, and its success in the independent charts prompted Polydor to sign the band.
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Sham 69
come on come on hurry up harry come on
come on come on hurry up harry come on
we're going down the pub we're going down the pub
now listen here harry if we're going down the pub
you'd better tell your mum and dad and finish up your grub
i wish you'd listen to me
no, i don't want a cup of tea
come on come on hurry up harry come on
come on come on hurry up harry come on
we're going down the pub we're going down the pub
you're telling me to grow up but harry
don't you see if i tried to act my age i wouldn't be me
we never do anything so now's the time to begin
come on come on hurry up harry come on
come on come on hurry up harry come on
we're going down the pub we're going down the pub
you don't have to tell me that the thing's i do are wrong
but everything i do in life is with us right or wrong
now i think i understand how to have some fun
come on come on hurry up harry come on
come on come on hurry up harry come on
we're going down the pub we're going down the pub