"Going Underground" was coupled with "Dreams of Children" as a double A-side. The comedy band Amateur Transplants released a two-minute parody titled "London Underground" in 2005 in the light of the December strike. Daryl Denham released a version of the song titled "Go England" in 2002 after Weller gave permission for it to be adapted as a football song. It opens and is intermittently accentuated with a backmasked sample of the band's 1979 song "Thick as Thieves". Key and BPM for Going Underground by The Jam. The iconic song, which was originally released in 1980 and shot to the top of the charts, propelled The Who to new levels of fame. The band show off their powerful and idiosyncratic songwriting complimented so easily with their charged performance. Ade Edmondson's folk punk band The Bad Shepherds covered it in 2013. "Going Underground" is the first British #1 chart single by The Jam, released in March 1980. [3] It was the first of three instant chart-toppers for the group. From this video, however, it’s very easy to see not only The Jam‘s ability to turn a venue into a recreation of a Beatles gig with fans simply losing their shit—but also the career trajectory of Weller rolling out in front of him. The song was ranked at #2 among the "Tracks of the Year" for 1980 by NME. (C) 1980 Polydor Ltd. (UK) #TheJam #GoingUnderground #Vevo Show more Has been played on. We had a good drink that night. The footage, taken from Newcastle City Hall in October 1980, shows just how mesmerising, electric and ferocious Paul Weller and Co. were in their prime. “Everyone gets frustrated and aggressive, and I’d sooner take my aggression out on a guitar than on a person,” the lead singer once said…and that is exactly how he earned his trade. Take a look at this brilliant video below. 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In an interview with Positive Energy of Madness, Jam drummer Rick Buckler said: "It was a shock when we got to #1, otherwise we wouldn't have been in the States.We knew 'Going Underground' would do well. United Kingdom 738. It's the same three live tracks as featured on 1993's Live Jam. The song was covered by Buffalo Tom for the 1999 Jam tribute album Fire and Skill: The Songs of the Jam. 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In what was the first of three chart-topping hits for the group, ‘Going Underground’ signified core elements of who The Jam and Weller were, tackling important social issues with an uncompromising attitude. The Jam were touring the States when this became their first UK #1. This version also was released as part of a double A-side single with Liam Gallagher's and Steve Cradock's version of "Carnation" and reached #6 in the UK singles chart.[7]. "Going Underground" was not released on any of the band's six studio albums, although it has appeared on many compilations and re-releases since then. This single was included as a bonus with the first US release of Sound Affects. There is also a blue injection label version, currently for sale on eBay. The title is inspired by Clive Barker's horror story The Forbidden in which the Candyman kills to preserve his reputation in order to haunt 'the dreams of children'.[8]. It was the first of three instant chart-toppers for the group. "Going Underground" is the first British #1 chart single by The Jam, released in March 1980. It debuted at #1 in the UK Singles Chart,[2] spending three weeks at the top. It became a popular download in the United Kingdom. The Dreams of Children and the catalogue number 561 479-2. [4], The song covered important social issues of the time such as political corruption, voter apathy and Thatcherism. This is part of the Going Underground double pack and should be merged with that release. The Original CD case has a sticker(round) with The Jam 1.Going Underground 2. Appears to be a Mexican pressing, promo in this case, currently listed on eBay. In the US the backwards intro was edited out making the single 10 seconds shorter than the UK Version. Get DJ recommendations for harmonic mixing. Lyrics to 'Going Underground' by Jam: Some people might say my life is in a rut, But I'm quite happy with what I got People might say that I should strive for more, But I'm so happy I can't see the point. The song was released as a double A-side with "Dreams of Children", which originally had been intended to be the sole A-side; following a mix-up at the pressing plant, the single became a double A-side, and DJs tended to choose the more melodic "Going Underground" to play on the radio. This US edit is available on the best-of compilation Snap!. In what was the first of three chart-topping hits for the group, ‘Going Underground’ signified core elements of who The Jam and Weller were, tackling important social issues with an uncompromising attitude. Also see Camelot, duration, release date, label, popularity, energy, danceability, and happiness. Golden Oldies: 25: Scottish Sun 80s: 17: Signal 107: 14: Peak FM: 14: Signal 107: 14: Radio Wave: 14: Swansea Sound: 14: Signal 107: 14: Pulse 2: 14: Music video by The Jam performing Going Underground. Discussing themes of social and political corruption, Thatcherism and more, The Jam were shouting their message from the rooftops for anybody who would listen. The iconic song, which was originally released in 1980 and shot to the top of the charts, propelled The Who to new levels of fame. Manfred Mann's Earth Band covered the song on their 1986 album "Criminal Tango". [6]In March 2005, Q magazine placed "Going Underground" at #73 in its list of the 100 Greatest Guitar Tracks, and in October 2006, placed it at #98 in its list of the 100 Greatest Songs Ever. My copy has "Going Underground" on both sides even though the B side is labelled "Dreams of Children" This version is the closest to the copy I have. It went straight in at #1 in the UK Singles Chart, spending three weeks at the top. Find album reviews, stream songs, credits and award information for Going Underground - Various Artists on AllMusic - 2011 [5]. 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At a time when live music remains somewhat of a distant memory amid the health crisis, we’re making a socially distanced looked back at The Jam and their now-anthemic single ‘Going Underground’, unearthing an absolute gem of a performance from the year of its release in 1980. Weller commands the stage with simple and effective movement, his vocals are succinct and authentic and his guitar playing is like the underground itself, pulsating, electrified and ultimately very dangerous. There must be a date misspress on the actual single, because the Rainbow Theatre run was December 2nd-4th 1979 while the Nov 2nd/3rd dates were at The Marquee under the "John's boys" name. Error, catalogue number is 2059 216 which is already on Discogs.