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Walls Come Tumbling Down!
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Wikipedia article
"'Walls Come Tumbling Down!'" is a song by the English band The Style Council which was their ninth single to be released. It was composed by lead singer Paul Weller, and was released in 1985. It is the first single from the band's second album, 'Our Favourite Shop' (1985). 'Our Favourite Shop' was renamed 'Internationalists' for the U.S. market.
The song "Blood Sports", which appeared on the single, is about anti-hunting and anti-animal blood sports. Its writing royalties went to the Bristol Defence Fund for two hunt saboteurs jailed for anti-blood sports activities.
The video was filmed in Warsaw, Poland.
Compilation appearances
As well as the song's single release, it has featured on various compilation albums released by The Style Council. The song was included on 'The Singular Adventures of The Style Council', 'The Complete Adventures of The Style Council', and 'Greatest Hits'.
Track listing
* '12" single (TSCX 8)'
#"Walls Come Tumbling Down!"
#"Spin Drifting"
#"The Whole Point II"
#"Blood Sports"
* '7" single (TSCX 8)'
#"Walls Come Tumbling Down!" - 3:25
#"The Whole Point II" - 2:50
#"Blood Sports" - 3:25
Charts
References
Category:1985 singles
Category:The Style Council songs
Category:Songs written by Paul Weller
Category:1985 songs
Category:Polydor Records singles
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