Ball and Chain
XTC
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Save us from the ball and chain, Save us from the ball and chain, Save us from the ball and chain, Oh yeah, The diggers and the tower cranes Save us from the ball and chain, Save us from the ball and chain, Save us from the ball and chain, Oh yeah, The diggers and the tower cranes, The diggers and the tower cranes Don't want demolition, Don't want your compensation, It's not just bricks and mortar, We are lambs to slaughter Save us from the ball and chain, Save us from the ball and chain, Save us from the ball and chain, Oh yeah, The diggers and the tower cranes, The diggers and the tower cranes Must we live in fear, From those who shed no tears? Our one and only shelter, Your games, your helter skelter Motorways and office blocks, They're standing on the spot Where stood a home, They're crushing on the memories of people, Who have since turned to stone (Ahh) They've turned to stone, (Ahh) They've turned to stone Save us from the ball and chain, Save us from the ball and chain, Save us from the ball and chain, Oh yeah, The diggers and the tower cranes Save us from the ball and chain, Save us from the ball and chain, Save us from the ball and chain, Oh yeah, The diggers and the tower cranes The diggers and the tower cranes The diggers and the tower
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10 facts about this song
Song Origin"Ball and Chain" is a song by XTC, a British new wave band widely known during the late '70s and '80s for their catchy, intelligent pop rock.
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Album InformationThe song appears on their critically acclaimed 1982 album, "English Settlement", which was the band's first double album.
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Chart Performance"Ball and Chain" achieved wide recognition by reaching No. 58 on the UK Singles Chart.
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Unique SoundThe song is renowned for its fusion of new wave, pop, and ska elements which was a significant departure from their earlier, more punk-driven sound.
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Lyrics CommodificationThe song features lyrics addressing the issue of urban development and gentrification.
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Music VideoA music video was produced for the song in 1982 and made available on the band's "Look Look" home video.
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InstrumentationThe track showcases the band’s unconventional use of rhythm and instrumentation, notably Colin Moulding’s quirky basslines and Dave Gregory’s 12-string guitar.
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Song WritingColin Moulding, the bassist of XTC, wrote this song along with many other popular tracks of the band.
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Band’s Musical Evolution"Ball and Chain" represents the band's musical evolution with more complex song structures and social consciousness lyrics, which were evident in their subsequent releases.
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Live PerformancesDespite its popularity, the song was rarely performed live due to the band's decision to stop touring in 1982, the same year the song was released.
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