Eton the town is far less famous than the private school that's based there, an upper class breeding ground of famous actors, politicians and pig-fanciers. Not many famous musicians attended Eton... it's not particularly rock n roll, is it? The only famous musical almunus I could find was Frank Turner... which might explain his rather odd political beliefs. No, he's not a Tory... but he's not really the lefty punk rock rebel you might expect either. He's a libertarian anarchist, apparently. He basically thinks we shouldn't have politicians at all... and in the current climate, I think quite a few people may be coming round to his way of thinking.
Anyway, here's a few songs that mention Eton...
The Monochrome Set - The Ruling Class
...which surely has one of the best opening verses ever...
My old man's a ViscountAnd then goes on to add...
And he wears a Viscount's crown
He buys me Cardin trousers
Of a tasteful shade of dark brown
My old man's an Earl nowElbow - Usually Bright
And he wears an ermine gown
He sends me an allowance
To spend in Eton town
The fella next to me up thereMott The Hoople - Pearl 'n' Roy
An Eton educated broker
The happiest man you'll ever meet
Sadly, I’m not even joking
Now I'll tell you somethingIdles - Never Fight A Man With A Perm
It seems like the rich dudes live in the sun
And if Eton be a democracy - well I'm gonna get me some
A heathen from EtonAnd that's it. I can't think of any other Eton songs, can you?
On a bag of Michael Keaton!
What's that?
Oh... this one...?
Sup up your beer and collect your fags
There's a row going on down near slough
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 rugby puts hairs on your chest
What chance have you got against a tie and a crest?
Famously, the pig-fancier's favourite song... a choice presumably made on the basis of the title, not the lyrics. Unless he's really crass...
ReplyDeleteYes, an odd choice considering it's about common lads going off to give Eton lads a kicking. (Although perhaps the fact that the commoners get beaten in the end is what appeals to him.)
DeleteI've just been sick down my shirt
ReplyDeleteSupped up your beer too quick.
DeleteHe also chose The Smiths This Charming Man and Ernie by Benny Hill.
ReplyDeleteNo mention of his apparent love for The Macc Lads
Seems to me there are far more appropriate Smith's songs he could have chosen...
DeleteI Started Something I Couldn't Finish
Miserable Lie
Panic...
I love the ToTP performance of Eton Rifles with the four young lads in their red military uniforms who so chuffed to be able to perform with whom I presume to be their idols. (I don't know if there's a back story to their inclusion? Were they fans, or friends, or just random strangers?)
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