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| "Lovely Money" | ||||
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| Single bythe Damned | ||||
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| Released | 18 June 1982 (1982-6-18) | |||
| Recorded | 1982 | |||
| Genre | Rock | |||
| Length | 5:21 | |||
| Label | Bronze BRO 149 | |||
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| The Damned singles chronology | ||||
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"Lovely Money" is a single by Englishrock bandthe Damned, released on 18 June 1982.
Their first release with new labelBronze, it showcased the band's willingness to experiment, being a seemingly lightweight slice ofpop thanks to adisco-style electronic drumbeat, which contrasted with a voiceover provided by formerBonzo Dog Doo-Dah Band frontmanVivian Stanshall that criticised thenationalism that had arisen following theFalklands 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 inFrance,Germany, theNetherlands,Italy,Australia andNew Zealand.
All songs by Scabies, Sensible, Vanian, Gray.
"Lovely Money" spent 4 weeks on theUK Singles Chart, peaking at number 42 in July 1982.[1]
