Stripped down and immediate, this song from Billy Bragg's first album was one of his earliest hits. His songs generally fall into two categories, very political or highly personal and this one falls into the latter, but with a nod to the former. A bold and fearless voice of protest for over 40 years, Bragg showed his talent early on with this gem. But is it "perfect? 

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Billy on The Tube, 1983 

Billy on Later…with Jools Holland, 2023

Billy Live, 2010  

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