Crushed by the Wheels of Industry
Heaven 17
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Call me in the morning just before the breakfast show We'll watch TV and analyse the weather Before we go to work we'll have planned the day ahead We'll while away the working day together Work all day or work all night it's all the same If you want to play Some are nurses Some steal purses Some are workers Some are not It is time for a party Liberation for the nation now! Crushed by the wheels of industry There's a party going on that's going to change the way we live but how do we know we've even been invited Now the invitation's waiting and the table is reserved So just play it cool and don't get excited Work all day or work all night it's all the same Will we ever change It's vocation or vacation Some are workers some are not It is time for a party Syncopation for the nation now Crushed by the wheels of industry Breaking in the future just before the week is up They can do it but it's going to take some money Have what you desire if and when you see the fact They will lead us to the land of milk and honey Work all day or work all night it's all the same If you want the pay Some drive tankers Some are bankers Some are workers Some are not It is time for a party Liberation for the nation now!
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Written by: GLEN GREGORY, IAN MARSH, MARTYN WARE
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11 facts about this song
Release Information"Crushed by the Wheels of Industry" is a song by the English synthpop band Heaven 17. It was released as a single in 1983.
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Album AppearanceThe song is part of their second album named "The Luxury Gap." It is the seventh track on this LP record.
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Band MembersHeaven 17 composed of trio Martyn Ware, Ian Craig Marsh, and Glenn Gregory. The group formed in Sheffield, England, in 1980.
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Musical StyleThe song presents a fusion of pop music with the electronic and funk genres, typical of the band's style during the 1980s.
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Chart Performance"Crushed by the Wheels of Industry" reached number 17 on the UK Singles Chart and stayed there for six weeks upon its release.
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Music VideoThe music video for the song showcases the band members running a “Pleasure factory” and ironically presenting the concept of work as fun.
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Song MessageThe song is a satirical critique of capitalist business practices and consumer culture.
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RereleaseIn 2006, the song was remixed and rereleased by the band, demonstrating its lasting appeal.
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Cover VersionIn 2000, German techno band U96 covered "Crushed by the Wheels of Industry" for their album "Reboot."
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Live Performances"Crushed by the Wheels of Industry" continues to be a staple of Heaven 17's live shows.
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Cultural ImpactWith its clever lyrics and catchy tune, "Crushed by the Wheels of Industry" remains one of Heaven 17's most potent social commentaries and lasting hits.
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