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Wag: When I first read 'Boys of the Empire' this was the poem/lyric that for me, stood head and shoulders above the rest. I took a bit of time rearranging the words to fit the melody, but on completion, I knew I'd created a classic. Garry described it as a song Billy Bragg would die for. Its sparse arrangement left no room for drums or bass, it simply didn't need them. We all considered that it was a bit like the feeling you get when listening to Bowie's 'Rock n Roll Suicide' without gong into the overdrive that Bowie did so well. A fitting end to the side that may leave you cold, but Never mind the boolocks, there is always the other side.....

Garry: At the time I was thinking 'The London Boys' by David Bowie and I agree with Wag, this does remind me of Ziggy's 'Rock n Roll Suicide' A brilliant tune.

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They say that girls and boys like Joey Teen,
are never to be heard and, seldom seen,
sign on every other week,
be thankful for the food you get to eat,
welcome to the world of Joey Teen.

Uncle Jack and dear old Auntie Jean,
The parents of one precious Joey Teen,
raised their kid just as was planned,
but now have learned to understand,
what it’s like to be a Joey Teen.

Joey Teen, Joey Teen,
What sort of life is this for Joey Teen?
put your best foot forward
and stand up for the queen,
cos we know what is right for Joey Teen.

The best that he can do is, sit and wait,
or beg for work outside the factory gate,
‘cos now your country is at war,
no job for life like our fathers had before,
the future’s looking grim for Joey Teen.

Chorus.

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from Never Mind the Boolocks, released March 28, 2020
Music © 2015 Paul D Waghorn
Words by Garry Johnson

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Insane Society Royal Tunbridge Wells, UK

Insane Society have been around for about 18 years. The first three albums had Sheldon Hannaford on lead vocals. Steve and Wag are almost ever present and Chris is the 4th bassist following Stefan (died) Gavin (retired due to fatherhood) and JJ Kaos who is still playing bass for The Last Resort. Sheldon took a free transfer to Vicious Rumours in 2011 before being dropped. ... more

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