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Track: I Found That Essence Rare
Artist: Gang Of Four
Album: Entertainment!

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Name: Gang Of Four
Spotify Genres: post-punk, new wave, proto-punk, funk rock, punk
Followers: 260,984
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English post-punk group from Leeds, formed in 1976. [a842383] left shortly after 'Solid Gold' was released and was replaced by [a218952]. After the third album [a259027] also left and was replaced by programmed drums. In 1984 the band broke up until 1990 when King and Gill started working together again intermittently. After 2011's 'Content' [a147825] remained the sole original member until his death in 2020. In 2021, the band reformed with original members King and Burnham, later member Sara Lee and new guitarist David Pajo, these two replaced in 2024 and 2025 by Gail Greenwood and Ted Leo. Original line-up: Jon King: vocals Andy Gill: guitar Dave Allen: bass, guitar Hugo Burnham: drums Years active: 1977–1983, 1987–1997, 2004–2020, 2021-

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Release: Gang Of Four - The Peel Sessions
Year: 1986
Genres: Rock
Styles: New Wave, Punk

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LYRICS

Aim for the body rare, you'll see it on TV
The worst thing in 1954 was the Bikini
See the girl on the TV dressed in a Bikini
She doesn't think so but she's dressed for the H-Bomb
(For the H-Bomb)
I found that essence rare, it's what I looked for
I knew I'd get what I asked for

Aim for the country fair you read it in the papers
The worst happens any week a scandal on the front page
See the happy pair smiling close like they are monkeys
They wouldn't think so but they're holding themselves down
(Hold themselves down)

I found that essence rare, it's what I looked for
I knew I'd get what I asked for

I found that essence rare, it's what I looked for
I knew I'd get what I asked for

Aim for politicians fair who'll treat your vote hope well
The last thing they'll ever do act in your interest
Look at the world through your polaroid glasses
Things'll look a whole lot better for the working classes
(Working classes)

I found that essence rare, it's what I looked for
I knew I'd get what I asked for

I found that essence rare, it's what I looked for
I knew I'd get what I asked for