Tony Blair (song)

"Tony Blair" is a single by Chumbawamba which was made available exclusively to the United Kingdom mailing list as a Christmas present in December 1999.[1]

"Tony Blair"
Single by Chumbawamba
ReleasedDecember 1999
Recorded1999
Woodlands Studio, Castleford, United Kingdom
GenreDoo-wop
Length3:05
Songwriter(s)Chumbawamba
Producer(s)Chumbawamba & Neil Ferguson
Chumbawamba singles chronology
"Top of the World (Ole, Ole, Ole)"
(1998)		 "Tony Blair"
(1999)		 "She's Got All the Friends That Money Can Buy"
(2000)

Composition and lyrics

The song is an attack on then British Prime Minister Tony Blair, performed in a 1950s doo-wop style. The lyrics read like a heartbroken letter to an ex lover, who had broken all his promises.

Single art

The cover art pays tribute to the iconic artwork of Elvis Presley's debut album, which was also referenced by The Clash's London Calling album cover.

Backlash

Rupert Perry, the head of EMI Records UK at the time, was reportedly very displeased with the band for issuing the single, and sent them a letter which included the statement "I actually think Tony is really fab".[2] All copies of the CD in EMI offices were later confiscated.[3] The song can be downloaded in mp3 format from the band's website.[3]

Track listing
No.TitleLength
1."Tony Blair"3:05

References
  1. "Back Catalogue". Chumba.com. Retrieved 2012-01-04.
  2. "Chumbawamba Interview". Atomicduster. Retrieved 2012-01-04.
  3. "Chumbawamba". Chumba.com. Retrieved 2012-01-04.
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