New England
Kirsty MacColl
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10 facts about this song
Composition and Release"New England" was originally released in 1983 by Kirsty MacColl.
- Despite being written and performed by Billy Bragg, the English singer and songwriter in 1983, the song is arguably most renowned for MacColl's 1985 version.
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Lyrics and ThemeThe song's lyrics are set in the context of the changing political and social landscape of England in the early 1980s.
- Billy Bragg wrote two extra verses without choruses for Kirsty MacColl to include in her version of the song.
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Chart SuccessKirsty MacColl's rendition of "New England" remains her biggest UK solo hit to date.
- The song peaked at number 7 in the UK Singles Chart, making it a commercial success.
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Music VideoThe music video for MacColl's version features several famous landmarks in London, including the Angel, Islington, and Highbury corners.
- The music video provides a slice of life in UK suburbia, epitomizing the song's real-life representation theme.
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Legacy and ImpactBilly Bragg continued to perform "New England” after Kirsty MacColl's death and dedicated it to her memory.
- MacColl's version won a silver award in the 1984 International Film and Television Festival of New York.
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Posthumous HonorsFollowing Kirsty MacColl's tragic death in 2000, her performance of "New England" is frequently cited as one of her best and most memorable songs.
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Cover VersionsThe song has also been covered by numerous other artists, including a Capella group The Flying Pickets and Kate Nash, who released her version to celebrate Kirsty MacColl Birthday.
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Live PerformancesOne of the most poignant performances of "New England" occurred during MacColl's set at the 1985 Glastonbury Festival, where she also performed many of her other popular songs.
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In Popular CultureThe song also features in the 2001 Kirsty MacColl tribute concert that was documented in the film "A Concert For Kirsty MacColl".
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LegacyDespite her untimely passing, Kirsty MacColl's work continues to be celebrated, with "New England" as one of her standout hits that continues to hold a place in the heart of many music lovers around the world.
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