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Lovely Money

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Released
  
18 June 1982

Recorded
  
1982

Length
  
05:21

Format
  
7" single

Genre
  
Rock

B-side
  
"I Think I'm Wonderful" "Lovely Money" (Disco mix)

"Lovely Money" is a single by The Damned, originally released in 1982.

Contents

Their first release with new label Bronze, it showcased the band's willingness to experiment, being a seemingly lightweight slice of pop thanks to a disco-style electronic drum beat, which contrasted with a voice-over provided by former Bonzo Dog Doo-Dah Band frontman Viv Stanshall that criticised the nationalism that had arisen following the Falklands War in 1982. The "Disco Mix" was essentially the same track, with the backing sped up by the mischievous band.

[Bronze attempted to boost sales by issuing a picture disc version of the single as well, and also issued the single in France, Germany, the Netherlands, Italy, Australia and New Zealand.

Track listing

All songs by Scabies, Sensible, Vanian, Gray.

  1. "Lovely Money" - 5:21
  2. "I Think I'm Wonderful" - 3:06
  3. "Lovely Money (Disco Mix)"

Production credits

Producers
  • Tony Mansfield
  • The Damned
  • Musicians
  • Dave Vanian: Vocals
  • Captain Sensible: Guitar
  • Rat Scabies: Drums
  • Paul Gray: Bass
  • Viv Stanshall: Spoken word on "Lovely Money"
  • References

    Lovely Money Wikipedia