
In 2014, Pursey made it apparent on social media that he was reforming the 1977 lineup of the band. “ Hurry Up England – The People’s Anthem ”, released on June 12 th 2006 gave the group their first top ten hit in 26 years. It was also used at the Labour Party Conference during UK Prime Minister Tony Blair’s arrival. Across this time, it saw the band have their tune “If the Kids Are United” used in a McDonald’ s advertising campaign. TELL US THE TRUTH The return of Last year was quite a year for 70s punk legends SHAM 69 who saw both the departure of frontman Jimmy Pursey (who has.

Over the next ten years, the group would undergo a similar routine of touring the last record, going into the studio tour, release it and to write a new one. Marmalade 1997: A Files CD 2001: Direct Action: Day 21. 1978: Tell Us the Truth 1978: That’s Life 1979: The Adventures of Hersham Boys 1980: The Game 1988: Volunteer 1991: Information Libre 1993: Kings & Queens 1993: BBC1 Live in Concert 1995: Soapy Water & Mr. Tell us the truth lyrics: Through the corners of our eyes We can see them pass us by Looking at us but not talking to us Now we see them talking about us. Unfortunately, nearing the end of 1979, following the group’s fourth record, “ The Game”, the group disbanded for a decade.įront man Jimmy Pursey, released an album entitled “Volunteer” it featured the singles “Rip And Tear” and “Outside the Warehouse”, and made a comeback with a brand new line up. Sham 69 is a punk rock band from England.The band was formed in Hersham in 1975. Despite mixed reviews, it became their highest charting album to date, reaching number 8 in the united kingdom. Sham 69- Tell Us The Truth The band gets onstage, and a riot commences on the audience floor. secured the Athenian League title in 1969. It originally said Walton and Hersham '69 but had partly faded away, and made reference to when Walton & Hersham F.C. Sham 69 took a different direction moving gradually from punk rock, and releasing an album called “The Adventure of the Hersham Boys. Sham 69' is said to have derived from a piece of graffiti that co-founder Jimmy Pursey saw on a wall. Their following album s Life” which was released in 1978. Sham 69 Track 2 on Tell Us the Truth Produced by Peter Wilson (Producer) & Jimmy Pursey Release Date FebruView All Credits 1 Rip Off Lyrics Youre right. Their debut album “Tell Us The Truth” which was launched on February 18th 1978, charted in the united kingdom reaching number 25. They earned the accolade of the only punk rock band to released five singles that had five singles make it to the Top 20 chart in the united kingdom. “If The Kids Are United”, was their largest single of the year, reaching number 9 in July 1978. Label: Captain Oi AHOY PD 611 Format: Vinyl, LP, Album, Picture Disc, Reissue Country: UK Released: 2009 Genre: Rock Style: Punk, Oi Tracklist A1 We G.

Sham 69 are a punk rock band that came together in 1976 to make music.
