Before this band allowed themselves to be parodied as a middle class version of 'working class', this band were easily the best of the Roxy Club support bands (at 16 I was there, usually at the front), often outshining the main headliners, their sets raw, energetic, with much care for the kids on the floor.
Also the Spitfire Boys song British Refugee. 1977 I think. Excellent, haunting song. They were Liverpool's first punk band and I believe Budgie from Siouxsie & the Banshees was their drummer. Armagh by Au Pairs also comes to mind. Crass also addressed the conflict in a lot of their songs. But Ulster is fucking great, one of Sham 69's best. And it was produced by John Cale of the Velvet Underground!
There are many innocent irish people that got caught in the crossfire that wanted nothing to do with the liberation or control of N. Ireland... Stiff Little Fingers repeatedly rejected both sides of the war and weren''t afraid to sing about it. This song is a stark contrast to SLF either that or this song is intentionally tongue-in-cheek...
I think this song was made so British soldiers and loyalist paramilitaries could listen to it while on duty and in average everyday life. I have no idea if it was used as that but if so cool. Also, no true statement comes out of this song, the only real thing that comes out of it is disrespect towards the many British soldiers and loyalist paramilitaries fighting the IRA, who are all “losers” as he says. But he gave us a bloody good song so, no one should be mad nor should I!
It's my country too and theres nothing wrong with the british , sure there may be the odd confrontation between some wee hard lad unionists and republicans but its all custdy now...kinda.
Fascism was the political system in Italy during Mussolini. The Third Reich was national socialist. That's a different ideology. They're both crap but nazism is worse than fascism since it's basically racist. Sham 69 was NEVER a fascist, nazi or racist band.
Excellent tune. Totally underrated. "Tell Us The Truth" is a marvellous album.
Belfast born and proud
First time I heard this was on John Peel session in I think 1978 bought the album as soon as it came out and still got it.
Before this band allowed themselves to be parodied as a middle class version of 'working class', this band were easily the best of the Roxy Club support bands (at 16 I was there, usually at the front), often outshining the main headliners, their sets raw, energetic, with much care for the kids on the floor.
Classic ❤❤
I always love the high hat on this.
hi from Ulster Co NY!!
I think it was a brave attempt at making a comment on the troubles there. not many people did that especially back then.
nigel lacey um, Stiff Little Fingers did and they are from Northern Ireland.
Also the Spitfire Boys song British Refugee. 1977 I think. Excellent, haunting song. They were Liverpool's first punk band and I believe Budgie from Siouxsie & the Banshees was their drummer. Armagh by Au Pairs also comes to mind. Crass also addressed the conflict in a lot of their songs. But Ulster is fucking great, one of Sham 69's best. And it was produced by John Cale of the Velvet Underground!
Großartig, 1. Sham Single...
Ireland 🇮🇪 United !!!
OI! From basque country
Woefully unsophisticated but hey, that was punk rock for you. His heart was in the right place.
wish I was15 again.....
💪👍
There are many innocent irish people that got caught in the crossfire that wanted nothing to do with the liberation or control of N. Ireland... Stiff Little Fingers repeatedly rejected both sides of the war and weren''t afraid to sing about it. This song is a stark contrast to SLF either that or this song is intentionally tongue-in-cheek...
I mean the lyrics says 'everyone loses' so sounds like they were in line with SLF on this.
I think this song was made so British soldiers and loyalist paramilitaries could listen to it while on duty and in average everyday life. I have no idea if it was used as that but if so cool. Also, no true statement comes out of this song, the only real thing that comes out of it is disrespect towards the many British soldiers and loyalist paramilitaries fighting the IRA, who are all “losers” as he says. But he gave us a bloody good song so, no one should be mad nor should I!
Burnley skins. No surrender. 1690 .red hand .boot bois .
@@RENCHANDBASS Ulster 1690 .
Tiocfaidh ár lá
@@tommyc3195 fuck off. No surrender
Maybe you weren't listening. Or were the lyrics too complicated for you?
@@chivauk don't care we are Burnley from the north
if anyone has this single 4 sale i wantit
I have s copy of this if your still after one let me know on here
Never said they were mate.
F*%K yeah! kILLER 7"
I know. Just for the record.
Sham Army
Northern Ireland is in the United Kingdom.. We always will be and proud!
Not for long
Burnley skins on a European tour oi
outdated now .... but loved it and jp at the time... g d is innocent.. as is my autie mary.. lol
Great song but sadly Jimmy was totally confused about what he was writting about / what was actually going on.
It's my country too and theres nothing wrong with the british , sure there may be the odd confrontation between some wee hard lad unionists and republicans but its all custdy now...kinda.
Aaaaaaalsta
UP THE UFF
Fascism was the political system in Italy during Mussolini. The Third Reich was national socialist. That's a different ideology. They're both crap but nazism is worse than fascism since it's basically racist.
Sham 69 was NEVER a fascist, nazi or racist band.
Tiocfaidh ár lá
There were no Tanks in Ulster!
+Bonnie Operation Motorman used tanks.
'Converted Centurions' Yes you are right.I stand corrected.
yes there was you ignorant twat
classic 3 chord trashing
One song Jimmy shows his ignorance with the lyrics.
A nuisance for wanting to remaining British, get real..Northern Ireland is British
wasn't always that way until the mighty british war machine invaded this wonderful land & fucked it all up...................................