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
15 miles from a service station
I really need a piss, what a complication
Please stop I've really got to go
You're not going fast enough, you're going much too slow
Windowstare, all along the motorway
Windowstare, yes I could be anywhere
Windowstare, all along the motorway
Windowstare, car boot fayre
10 more miles 'till the service station
Yeah any minute now I'll feel salvation
Some might say, it's God's creation
No rest for the wicked, no relaxation
Windowstare, all along the motorway
Windowstare, yes I could be anywhere
Windowstare, all along the motorway
Windowstare, car boot fayre
Cups of coffee in the service station
Yes you've guessed it end of situation
I really got worried, how long could I take it?
I really got worried, I didn't think I'd make it
But life's so funny and full of frustration
And even more ridiculous to see it's implications
I really got worried, how long could I take it
I really got worried, I didn't think I'd make it
Windowstare, all along the motorway
Windowstare, yes I could be anywhere
Windowstare, all along the motorway
Windowstare, car boot fayre