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
They say "It's the time of year"
But we're living in a land of fear
And they say, "Why don't you act your age"
But we're giving back what they gave
What does the future give you to, to beleive in
They say they've no more left deceivin', can you see them
A new nation, of satisfaction
UNITE AND WIN!
Keep good moral (keep the light on?), for tomorrow
UNITE AND WIN!
Don't beg or borrow, no more sorrow
UNITE AND WIN!
They say, "We get our kids ready"
Follow me here, you see all you're rock steady
And they say that we're not in danger
But here I stand, the lonely stranger
What's going to happen to our youth, of tomorrow
If we don't change, then they won't know
We won't be there
A new nation, of satisfaction
UNITE AND WIN!
Keep good moral (keep the light on?) , for tomorrow
UNITE AND WIN!
Don't beg or borrow, no more sorrow
UNITE AND WIN!
How long for freedom as they swore
As long as you give them
????
To die for my country
A new nation, of satisfaction
UNITE AND WIN!
Keep good moral (keep the light on?) , for tomorrow
UNITE AND WIN!
Don't beg or borrow, no more sorrow
UNITE AND WIN! (repeat till end)