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(WE DON'T NEED THIS) FASCIST GROOVE THANG

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I'm Your Money


  • 7"
    • (We Don't Need This) Fascist Groove Thang (4:06)
    • Decline Of The West (7:00) (by B.E.F.)

    UK Virgin VS400 06Mar1981
    UK Virgin VS400 white label promo

  • 12"
    • (We Don't Need This) Fascist Groove Thang (4:53)
    • Decline Of The West (7:00) (by B.E.F.)

    UK Virgin VS400-12 6Mar1981

 

Heaven 17 are: Glenn Gregory - vocals, Ian Craig Marsh - synthesizers and saxophone, Martyn Ware - synthesizers and backing vocals
Guest artist: John Wilson - bass and rhythm guitar
Arranged and produced by Ian Craig Marsh and Martyn Ware for The British Electric Foundation

Cover photo taken from the film called "The Battle Of Britain" (scene where Hitler addresses his staff).

The single was banned by the BBC because of a comparison between Ronald Reagan and Fascists.
aRumors about a re-recording with less offending lyrics are not confirmed.

Fascist Groove Thang - Front

Fascist Groove Thang - Back


  • SCD (3" CD)
    • (We Don't Need This) Fascist Groove Thang (Full Length 12" Mix) (4:53)
    • I'm Your Money (Specially Fortified Dance Mix) (5:42)
    • Height Of The Fighting (He-La-Hu) (Full Length 12" Mix) (2:55)

    Virgin CDT21 Oct1988

[SCD Fascist Groove Thang]