I’m sure that not even the 10 people who have ever heard the song will give a shit.
10 people? Might want to multiply that by several million.
It’s one of his best. Brilliant lyrics, and rocks like mad. I understand Elvis’s mindset, though.
“Oliver’s Army” is here to stay. Give it a listen.
That’s not music; it’s noise.
The song was a Top 5 hit in the UK and really is Anglo-centric so it probably has no audience beyond the UK.
As much of his early work, "Oliver's Army" is satire about a right-wing paramilitary group. Oddly enough, the person quoted in the song is angry about non-whites immigrating to Britain and slowly taking over. (Hmm, guess they were right).
But Elvis then dismisses their rough talk:
But there's no danger. It's a professional career.
Though it can be arranged with just a word in Mr. Churchill's ear
If you're out of luck or out of work
We can send you to Johannesburg.
It's a clever little send-up but I can understand not wanting to get tagged by the cancel culture.
I just hope the feminists don't go after "Pump It Up".
I looked up the song, and it doesn’t ring a bell. I’m with you.