African and White
China Crisis
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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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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.
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First ReleaseIt was initially released in 1981 as the debut single of China Crisis.
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Second ReleaseAfter signing with Virgin Records, the band re-recorded and re-released "African and White" in 1982.
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Chart PerformanceThe re-released version of the song entered the UK Singles Chart and peaked at number 45.
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Band OriginThe band China Crisis is originally from England, specifically Kirkby, a town just outside of Liverpool.
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Song ThemeThe 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.
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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.
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Critical ReceptionThe 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.
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Song LengthThe total length of the song "African and White" is approximately 3 minutes and 47 seconds.
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Band MembersThe band members involved in the creation of "African and White" include Gary Daly and Eddie Lundon, the founders of China Crisis.
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ProducerThe 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.
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LegacyDespite 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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