There's two ways we can look at this one...
1. Ash are desperate for a bit of radio airplay to remind folk that they're still out there, 30+ years on. (Ash formed in 1992, when Tim Wheeler was just 15.)
2. The members of Ash are now turning 50 and have stopped giving two hoots what anyone thinks of them, they just want to have some fun.
It doesn't really matter. This is great.
But then, so was the original. This isn't a comparison post. It is possible to have two great versions of a song in existence with the universe exploding...
That's alright, isn't it?
ReplyDeleteWell, it brightened up my day.
DeleteI'm thinking, well yes - why not? It tickles my soft spot for Ash rather nicely.
ReplyDeleteThat's not the original. The song was written by the great Calypsonian Lord Kitchener who recorded it first. Several others like Lord Invader and Lord Flea also did versions before Harry nicked it as was his wont.
ReplyDeleteApologies. I should have known that. In fact, I'm sure I've covered this song another time when I might even have mentioned that fact. I'm intrigued by Lord Flea and Lord Invader though. I want them to have a big superhero fight and see who wins.
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