News of the World

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About News of the World

"News of the World" was a single by British group The Jam released on 3 March 1978. The single reached No. 27 in the UK Singles Chart. "Aunties and Uncles (Impulsive Youths)" and "Innocent Man" appeared as its B-sides. The title refers to the disgraced British tabloid newspaper, News of the World. "News of the World" is not included on any of the band's studio albums and featured the band's bass player Bruce Foxton on lead vocals. It was also the only Jam single to be written by Foxton apart from "Funeral Pyre" (which was co-written by all three Jam members; Weller/Foxton/Buckler). The video for the single was filmed on the roof of Battersea Power Station in Battersea, London. The song is used as the theme tune for the British satirical panel game Mock the Week. 


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2002
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Pop, pop! (pop, pop, pop, pop)
Power, pop! (power, power, pop, pop)

Read about the things that happen throughout the world
Don't believe in everything you see or hear
The neighbors talk day in day out about the goings on
They tell us what they want, they don't give an inch

Look at the pictures taken by the cameras they cannot lie
The truth is in what you see, not what you read
Little men tapping things out, points of view
Remember their views are not the gospel truth

Don't believe it all
Find out for yourself
Check before you spread
News of the world

Never doubt
Never ask
Never moan
Never search
Never find
Never know

News of the world
News of the world

Each morning our key to the world comes through the door
More than often it's just a comic, not much more
Don't take it too serious, not many do
Read between the lines and you'll find the truth

Read all about it, read all about it
News of the world, news of the world
Read all about it, read all about it
News of the world, news of the world

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The Jam

The Jam were an English punk rock/New Wave/mod revival band active during the late 1970s and early 1980s. They were formed in Woking, Surrey. While they shared the "angry young men" outlook and fast tempos of their punk rock contemporaries, The Jam wore smartly tailored suits rather than ripped clothes, and they incorporated a number of mainstream 1960s rock and R&B influences rather than rejecting them, placing The Jam at the forefront of the mod revival movement. more »

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Written by: Bruce Douglas Foxton

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10 facts about this song

Song Origin
"News of the World" is a song by the English punk rock/mod revival band The Jam. It was written by the band's frontman, Paul Weller.
Release Details
The song was released as a standalone single in March 1978, it wasn't part of any of The Jam's studio albums.
Chart Performance
Upon release, "News of the World" reached number 27 in the UK Singles Chart, making it a moderate hit for the band.
Inspiration
The title of the song "News of the World" is supposedly inspired by the British tabloid newspaper of the same name. The lyrics are a commentary on tabloid journalism and the sensationalism it often promotes.
Production Info
The song's production was part of a controversial phase in The Jam's career. It was produced by victor Van Vugt, which was a departure from previous records that were mostly self-produced by the band.
Music Video
The "News of the World" music video features the band dealing with the pressures of fame, reflecting the lyrics of the song itself.
Meaning
It’s noted for its acerbic social commentary, with Weller voicing his disgust at the tabloid culture of his native Britain.
Artwork
The cover artwork for "News Of The World" was a spoof of the newspaper's masthead, further highlighting the band's disdain for tabloid press.
Musical Direction
The sound of "News Of The World" is an example of The Jam's shift away from their initial punk rock roots and towards a more Mod-inspired, melodic power pop and new wave style that the band would become known for.
In Popular Culture
Despite not being their biggest chart success, "News of the World" remains a fan favorite and it is still regularly played at indie and mod club nights across the UK.

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