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Oliver's Army was Costello's most successful single, spending 3 weeks at #2 on the UK Charts in March 1978.
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The song is a new wave track that was lyrically inspired by the Troubles in Northern Ireland and includes lyrics critical of the socioeconomic components of war. Costello had traveled to Northern Ireland and was influenced by sights of British soldiers patrolling Belfast.
"Oliver's Army" has since been recognized by writers as one of the highlights of Armed Forces and has received critical acclaim for its melody, production, and lyrics. The song has appeared on numerous rankings of Costello's greatest songs, as well as on multiple compilation albums. It has been covered by multiple artists, including Blur and Frank Skinner. Follow me on
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First transmitted: 09/03/78 and introduced by DJ Kid Jenson.
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Oliver's Army was Costello's most successful single, spending 3 weeks at #2 on the UK Charts in March 1978.
I'd be grateful if you could give the video a 👍 and subscribe to the channel.
The song is a new wave track that was lyrically inspired by the Troubles in Northern Ireland and includes lyrics critical of the socioeconomic components of war. Costello had traveled to Northern Ireland and was influenced by sights of British soldiers patrolling Belfast.
"Oliver's Army" has since been recognized by writers as one of the highlights of Armed Forces and has received critical acclaim for its melody, production, and lyrics. The song has appeared on numerous rankings of Costello's greatest songs, as well as on multiple compilation albums. It has been covered by multiple artists, including Blur and Frank Skinner. Follow me on
Social
🔹flickr.com/photos/75482294@N05/albums
🔹Instagram - instagram.com/paulflight_/?hl=en
First transmitted: 09/03/78 and introduced by DJ Kid Jenson.
♫
Disclaimer
This is a non political not for profits channel and any views and opinions expressed in the media or comments of the contents are those of the speakers or authors and do not necessarily reflect the views and opinions held by this channel.
This channel may make use of copyrighted material the use which has not always been specifically authorized by the copyright owner on the basis of 'fair use guidelines' and is for Historical, Study, Research and Education.
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