Strange Town
The Jam
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Found myself in a strange town Though I've only been here for three weeks now I've got blisters on my feet Trying to find a friend in Oxford Street I bought an A to Z guide book Trying to find the clubs and YMCAs But when you ask in a strange town They say don't know, don't care and I've got to go, mate They worry themselves about feeling low They worry themselves about the dreadful snow They all ignore me 'cause they don't know I'm really a spaceman from those UFOs You've got to move in a straight line You've got to walk and talk in four-four time You can't be weird in a strange town You'll be betrayed by your accent and manners You've got to wear the right clothes Be careful not to pick or scratch your nose You can't be nice in a strange town 'Cause we don't know, don't care and we got to go, man Rush my money to the record shops I stop off in a back street buy myself a snort We got our own manifesto, be kind to queers And I'm so glad the revolution's here It's nice and warm now! I've finished with clubs where the music's loud 'Cause I don't see a face in a single crowd There's no one there I look in the mirror, but I can't be seen Just a thin, clean layer of mister sheen looking back at me Oh, oh Found myself in a strange town Though I've only been here for three weeks now I've got blisters on my feet Trying to find a friend in Oxford Street I bought an A to Z guide book Trying to find the clubs and YMCAs When you ask in a strange town They say don't know, don't care and I've got to go, mate Worry themselves about feeling low They worry themselves about the dreadful snow They all ignore me 'cause they don't know I'm really a spaceman from those UFOs Strange town, strange town Break it up, break it up Break it up, break it up Break it up, break it up Break it up, break it up Break it up, break it up Burn it down, shake it up Break it up, break it up
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Written by: Paul John Weller
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10 facts about this song
Genre Classification"Strange Town" is classified under the genre British Punk/Rock. The Jam was one of the most popular punk rock bands in the 1970s British music scene.
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Release YearThe song was released in March 1979. It served as a non-album single between the band's albums "All Mod Cons" and "Setting Sons".
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Chart Performance"Strange Town" reached the number 15 spot on the UK Singles Chart. It was quite a successful song for the band during their heyday.
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Written ByThe song was written by Paul Weller, who was the primary songwriter, lead vocalist, and guitarist for The Jam. Weller's sharp, socially-conscious lyrics were a distinctive feature of the band's music.
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Cover ArtInterestingly, the cover art of the "Strange Town" single featured a picture of fans of the band, not the band members themselves. This broke the usual trend of featuring the artists on the album or single covers.
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ThemeThe lyrics of the song describe the paradoxical feelings of alienation and excitement a person can feel when visiting a new city or "strange town".
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B-sideThe B-side of "Strange Town" is "The Butterfly Collector," another popular song from The Jam's discography.
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Live Performances"Strange Town" was regularly performed live by The Jam during their active years. It remains a favorite among fans in Paul Weller's solo concerts.
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Critical ReceptionCritics have often noted "Strange Town" to be one of the best singles by The Jam owing to its melodious harmony and socially-relevant lyrics.
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Music VideoA music video was filmed for "Strange Town", directed by Stuart Orme. The video featured the band members playing in a stylized urban setting, reflecting the song's lyrics.
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