"Promised Land, or "Britain on Its Knees" - this is a song about a man who walks every road, every street, every by-way of the British Isles. He is gobsmacked, undone and confused by the dis-unity of his country. Rich people are getting richer, the homeless are growing in number every day. Backs were breaking under the weight of Thatcheration - but since I recorded this song in September, she's become the Dull Witch of Dulwich, a back seat driver, hectoring John Major, the son-in-law in front. Still, we must act now. It is our DUTY. There's professor of poli… read more
"Promised Land, or "Britain on Its Knees" - this is a song about a man who walks every road, every street, every by-way of the British… read more
"Promised Land, or "Britain on Its Knees" - this is a song about a man who walks every road, every street, every by-way of the British Isles. He is gobsmacked, undone and … read more
Julian Cope (born Julian David Cope, on 21 October 1957, in Deri, Mid Glamorgan) was raised in Tamworth, Staffordshire. He came to prominence as the singer of the Liverpool pop band The Teardrop Explodes in 1978. Cope has since released many solo albums and is a founding member of the bands Queen Elizabeth and Brain Donor. In addition to his musical career, Cope has written several books of non-fiction and autobiography. Cope grew up in Tamworth, Staffordshire in the English Midlands. He attended the City of Liverpool College of Higher Education . Cope's musical career began a… read more
Julian Cope (born Julian David Cope, on 21 October 1957, in Deri, Mid Glamorgan) was raised in Tamworth, Staffordshire. He came to prominence as the singer of the Liverpool pop band The Te…read more
Julian Cope (born Julian David Cope, on 21 October 1957, in Deri, Mid Glamorgan) was raised in Tamworth, Staffordshire. He came to prominence as the singer of the Liverpool pop band The Teardrop Explodes in 1978. Cope has since releas… read more