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Wikipedia article
"'Lovely Money'" is a single by The Damned, originally released 18 June 1982.
Their first release with new label Bronze, it showcased the band's willingness to experiment, being a seemingly lightweight slice of pop thanks to a disco-style electronic drumbeat, which contrasted with a voiceover provided by former Bonzo Dog Doo-Dah Band frontman Viv Stanshall that criticised the nationalism that had arisen following the Falklands War in 1982. The "Disco Mix" was essentially the same track, with the backing sped up by the mischievous band.
Bronze attempted to boost sales by issuing a picture disc version of the single as well, and also issued the single in France, Germany, the Netherlands, Italy, Australia and New Zealand.
Track listing
All songs by Scabies, Sensible, Vanian, Gray.
# "Lovely Money" - 5:21
# "I Think I'm Wonderful" - 3:06
# "Lovely Money (Disco Mix)"
Production credits
;Producers
* Tony Mansfield
* The Damned
;Musicians
* Dave Vanian vocals
* Captain Sensible guitar, keyboards
* Rat Scabies drums
* Paul Gray bass
* Viv Stanshall spoken word on "Lovely Money"
Category:1982 singles
Category:The Damned (band) songs
Category:Song recordings produced by Tony Mansfield
Category:Songs written by Rat Scabies
Category:Songs written by Captain Sensible
Category:Songs written by David Vanian
Category:Songs written by Paul Gray (English musician)
Category:British rock songs
Category:1982 songs
Category:Bronze Records singles
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