Day 18. The Fall’s cover of The Kinks Psychedelic Jangle Pop hit & tribute to Queen Victoria (& Victoriana generally) adds a sinister, menacing overtone to the tune, befitting such a bloodthirsty & imperialistic monarch.
It was bad, called obscene
And the rich were so mean
Stately homes for the Lords
Golden lawns, village green
Victoria was my queenVictoria, Victoria, Victoria
I was born, lucky me
In the land that I love
Though I’m poor, I am free
When I go I shall fight
For this land I will die
Let her sun never set onVictoria, Victoria, Victoria
Canada to India
Australia to Cornwall
Singapore to Hong Kong
From the West to the East
From the rich to the poor
Victoria loved them allVictoria, Victoria, Victoria
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One reply on “Song of the Day (Covers): The Fall – Victoria”
A great choice, although for me the best cover the Fall ever did was “There’s A Ghost In My House” 🙂
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