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
I know this bloke called Dave
He took us to meet his mother
She lived in a beautiful house
A cup of tea kind of mother
Smash smash they smashed the window
Fast food and Blackpool bingo
Smash smash they smashed the window
Fast food and Blackpool bingo
I knew a girl so rude
She wanted me to be her lover
I remember that day so well
I remember it like no other
Smash smash they smashed the window
Fast food and Blackpool bingo
Smash smash they smashed the window
Fast food and Blackpool bingo
Junkie you only think about your habit
You little shit you only know the bottom line
Junkie you only think about your habit
You little shit you only know the bottom line
Junkie you only think about your habit
You little shit you only know the bottom line
Junkie you only think about your habit
You little shit you only know the bottom line
The lift in the tower block stinks
The dragon lies asleep
The dealer gives a Kings Cross kiss
And those urban dogs are still taking the piss
Smash smash they smashed the window
Fast food and Blackpool bingo
Smash smash they smashed the window
Fast food and Blackpool bingo
Junkie you only think about your habit
You little shit you never know the bottom line
Junkie you only think about your habit
You little shit you never know the bottom line
Junkie you only think about your habit
You little shit you never know the bottom line
Junkie you only think about your habit
You little shit you never know the bottom line
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