Good Morning Britain (song)
| "Good Morning Britain" | ||||
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| Single by Aztec Camera | ||||
| from the album Stray | ||||
| Released | 1990 | |||
| Genre | New wave, pop rock | |||
| Length | 4:02 | |||
| Songwriter(s) | Roddy Frame | |||
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"Good Morning Britain" is a single by the Scottish band Aztec Camera featuring special guest Mick Jones (of Big Audio Dynamite and The Clash). It was released as the second single from their 1990 studio album Stray. The song was written by Aztec Camera frontman Roddy Frame. It reached number 19 in the UK Singles Chart,[1] and number 12 on the U.S. Alternative Songs chart.
Lyrics[]
The song is a protest song, listing in its early verses the way that British authorities have marginalised the Celtic communities of Scotland, Northern Ireland, and Wales. It then continues by implying that it is not the fault of England, and that its citizens are similarly being marginalised, before ending with the hopeful message that standing up to injustice will make the country a better place.
Two contemporary politicians are referenced in the lyrics, with "ten long years and we've still got her" referring to Margaret Thatcher, and the verse about Wales mentioning Neil Kinnock.
Charts[]
| Chart (1990) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| Europe (Eurochart Hot 100)[2] | 60 |
| UK Singles (OCC) | 19 |
| US Alternative Songs (Billboard) | 12 |
References[]
- ^ Roberts, David (2006). British Hit Singles & Albums (19th ed.). London: Guinness World Records Limited. p. 35. ISBN 1-904994-10-5.
- ^ "Eurochart Hot 100 Singles" (PDF). Music & Media. 3 November 1990. Retrieved 20 June 2021.
External links[]
- 1990 singles
- Aztec Camera songs
- Songs written by Roddy Frame
- 1990 songs
- Songs about the United Kingdom
- 1990s single stubs