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For most people, True was how they first encountered Spandau Ballet, and that’s the impression that most people have of them. True is a great song, but well before then they had a slightly different sound.

Chant No. 1 (I Don’t Need This Pressure On) is a really well executed piece of pure funk. It’s one of those songs that makes you want to free your ass and your mind at the same time. I love the opening with the guitar quickly followed by the congas, and the trumpet solo in the bridge really just makes this song so much fun.

Here’s a link to the video

And of course the lyrics:

I checked the time, it was almost time
A curious smell,an intangible crime
I’m washing my clothes,but the stain still grows
cover your eyes,the stain still shows

I don’t need this pressure on
You go down,down
Pass the talk of town
You go down Greek street
Then it’s underground
Well it’s Soho life
For this mobile knife
It’s the place to shoot
Friday night Beat Route