The genius-studded decade of punk, glam, disco and classic rock. Here are the highlights. Words: Dan Martin, Matthew Horton, Priya Elan, Tim Chester.
Released: May 1979
Inspired by a TV play by Ken Loach, Chris Difford’s lyrics were brilliant street poetry, a kitchen sink drama that zipped along with soap opera like speed via bawdy colloquialisms. The grand keyboard line was just as important as the words in making this a new wave classic.
