Which song most captures the spirit of the Thatcher era?

[Parvo 13]

I think we should throw this one in too

[mikem8634 10]

many excellent suggestions so far - here are mine...

 

Panic by The Smiths - DJ=PM

 

Up Here in the North of England by The Icicle Works

 

Singing Rule Britannia (While the Walls Close In...) by The Chameleons

 

Get Back to Russia by Easterhouse

 

Heartland by The The

 

Tramp the Dirt Down by Elvis Costello

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[Mr Bloom 10]

Two good links there, Parvo. Thanks for sharing.

 

Not a song, but didn't want to create another thread just for comic links, as there was also some great comedy to come out of those dark times

 

 

Actually, there was a similar one by Smith and Jones, which was even better, I can vaguely remember a part-time job at the Spud U Like in Arbroath, or something like that!

[megalithic 10]

The Specials -

[Cavegirl 10]

I'm going to add 'Spirit of the Falklands' by New Model Army:

 

 

and 'Battle of the Beanfield' by the Levellers:

 

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ToKrmo9H8XY

 

They always remind me of the Thatcher years.

[megalithic 10]

 

and 'Battle of the Beanfield' by the Levellers:

 

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ToKrmo9H8XY

 

Good one.

[Parvo 13]

oh this was one too

 

 

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xmnjL5GDbcg

[tinfoilhat 11]

Going underground by the jam seems appropriate.

[Owethemnowt 10]

For me it would be FYC's 'Blue'.

 

The lyrics hit the spot although the catchy pop electric ryhthms disguise the deeply emotional mood captured.

 

I too am concerned at the moderation of fair and balanced posts expressing a dislike for Thatcher's legacy and time in Office.

 

This should be allowed as should those who would express a positive view of her; hence fair and balanced, without distorted censorship.

 

Finally, there is a gamut of anti-Thatcher songs as there is an over whelming anti-Thatcher response on social media sites right now.

 

SF should reflect this.

[tam1 10]

Moneys too tight to mention, Simply Red

[sand_dollars 10]

How about Adam Ant Stand and deliver

 

 

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mXfg_JzN9ik

[pottedplant 10]

Not very original - but another vote for Ghost Town.