The Eton Rifles

There was a bit of a mod revival going on in 1979, which had been boosted very much by this next band, The Jam, who had their first top ten hit with this song, Eton Rifles, which peaked at number three.

Former Prime Minister David Cameron rather upset Paul Weller when he named it as one of his favourite songs.

MUSIC

Suck up your beer and collect your fates There's a row going on down this town Get out your mat and pray to the west I'll get out mine and pray for myself Thought you were smart when you took them on But you didn't take a peep in their artillery room All that run people's heads on your chest What chance have you got to guess a tie and a crest? that went to bed with a charming young play.

Don't be hard on anything about that, they... 'cause they, they did do some, some great singles.

Eaton Rifles, of course, we hadn't, hadn't mentioned and-

Yeah

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Dr. Hook, Better Love Next Time, done and gone by this point, as has that soft rock aesthetic.

Number 11, The Jam, Eaton Rifles.

They've split up in episode 51.5. Paul Weller is now moving very swiftly onto the Style Council.

Track 12, Cool and the Gang, Ladies Night.