That's Entertainment
The Jam
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A police car and a screaming siren A pneumatic drill and ripped up concrete A baby wailing and stray dog howling The screech of brakes and lamp light blinking That's entertainment, that's entertainment A smash of glass and a rumble of boots An electric train and a ripped up 'phone booth Paint splattered walls and the cry of a tomcat Lights going out and a kick in the balls That's entertainment, that's entertainment Days of speed and slow time Mondays Pissing down with rain on a boring Wednesday Watching the news and not eating your tea A freezing cold flat and damp on the walls That's entertainment, that's entertainment Waking up at six am on a cool warm morning Opening the windows and breathing in petrol An amateur band rehearsing in a nearby yard Watching the tele and thinking about your holidays That's entertainment, that's entertainment Waking up from bad dreams and smoking cigarettes Cuddling a warm girl and smelling stale perfume A hot summer's day and sticky black tarmac Feeding ducks in the park and wishing you were far away That's entertainment, that's entertainment Two lovers kissing amongst the scream of midnight Two lovers missing the tranquillity of solitude Getting a cab and travelling on buses Reading the graffiti about slashed seat affairs That's entertainment, that's entertainment
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Written by: Paul John Weller
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5 facts about this song
Song Information1. "That's Entertainment" is one of The Jam's most popular songs. It was released in 1981 as part of their album "Sound Affects."
2. It was not initially planned to be a single but was eventually released due to its high demand.
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Chart Performance3. Despite being a simple demo recording with minimalist instrumental accompaniment, the song reached number 21 on the UK Singles Chart.
4. The song re-charted in, first in 1983, then in 1991 reaching number 60 and 55 on the UK Singles Chart, respectively.
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Song Composition5. Paul Weller, the frontman of the band, wrote the song.
6. The song is considered folk music, deviating from The Jam's typical punk rock style.
7. It's known for its acoustic guitar instrumentation and thought-provoking lyrics.
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Impact and Legacy8. The song describes typical British life. The cynical yet real view of the mundanity of everyday life has made it an anthem for many.
9. NME named "That's Entertainment" as the best single of 1980.
10. In 2005, it was voted number 306 in the 500 greatest songs of all time by Rolling Stone magazine.
11. It has also been covered by several artists, including Morrissey and Billy Bragg.
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Miscellaneous12. The song was supposedly written by Weller in 10 minutes on a drunken night.
13. The track was recorded in one take, a rarity for any song.
14. In the original demo, Weller can be heard giggling, which was kept in the final version.
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