African and White

China Crisis

About African and White

"African and White" is a song by China Crisis. It was released as the band's debut single in 1981 on Inevitable Records. A remixed version of the song was reissued as a single by Virgin Records in 1982 and became the band's first hit on the UK Singles Chart, peaking at number 45 in August 1982. The song is included on the band's debut album Difficult Shapes & Passive Rhythms, Some People Think It's Fun to Entertain and on several compilation albums.


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Africana, African and white 
You're closer than you really ever know 
And we all run the risk of 
To remain silent 
I don't know 

We need your faith and hostility 
To be certain of a change 
And could you ever recover from 
Forever recover from this prejudice

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China Crisis

China Crisis is an English pop/rock band. They were formed in 1979 in Kirkby, near Liverpool, Merseyside with a core of vocalist/keyboardist Gary Daly and guitarist Eddie Lundon. Their output was pop music similar in style to that of New Wave but with strong similarities to the post-punk movement of the early 1980s, namely inclusion of a broader range of musical influences and occasional flirtation with political commentary.[citation needed] Throughout their career, China Crisis has seen moderate success in the United Kingdom with ten hit singles between August 1982 and January 1987 and six albums, as well as commercial success in Western Europe, Australia and the Americas. more »

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Written by: DAVID THOMAS REILLY, EDDIE LUNDON, GARY DALY

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12 facts about this song

Genre Classification
"African and White" is a song classified under the genre of New Wave and Synth Pop. This genre was extremely popular around the time the song was released in the early 1980s.
First Release
It was initially released in 1981 as the debut single of China Crisis.
Second Release
After signing with Virgin Records, the band re-recorded and re-released "African and White" in 1982.
Chart Performance
The re-released version of the song entered the UK Singles Chart and peaked at number 45.
Band Origin
The band China Crisis is originally from England, specifically Kirkby, a town just outside of Liverpool.
Song Theme
The song "African and White" refers to political and racial tensions in Africa, particularly in countries such as Rhodesia (now known as Zimbabwe) which were undergoing significant political changes and conflicts during the early 1980s.
Album Inclusion
"African and White" was later included on China Crisis' debut album, "Difficult Shapes & Passive Rhythms Some People Think It's Fun to Entertain," which was released in 1982.
Critical Reception
The song was critically well-received and is considered to have established China Crisis' unique blend of new wave and synth pop influenced by world music.
Song Length
The total length of the song "African and White" is approximately 3 minutes and 47 seconds.
Band Members
The band members involved in the creation of "African and White" include Gary Daly and Eddie Lundon, the founders of China Crisis.
Producer
The 1982 re-released version of "African and White" was produced by Peter Walsh, who is known for his work with other New Wave artists such as Simple Minds.
Legacy
Despite not being a major commercial success, "African and White" has proven to be an enduring song in China Crisis' catalog and remains a favorite among fans of the band.

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