{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/678bbfca5c9549fc008433b8/69c18b141a160b44dbb57fb3?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"If the Button is Pushed, There's No Running Away","thumbnail_width":200,"thumbnail_height":200,"thumbnail_url":"https://open-images.acast.com/shows/678bbfca5c9549fc008433b8/1774291430891-ae1697ae-8377-4545-863c-427d507ebf86.jpeg?height=200","description":"<p>Welcome to Episode 5 of Season 2.</p><p><br></p><p>In this episode we delve into the world of the cover version.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;There are a million covers out there – and in this episode we discuss 80s (except one) covers of well known nuclear/war/protest songs.</p><p><br></p><p>Last year we discussed Talking Heads’ classic “Life During Wartime”.&nbsp;This time we explore the Staple Singers 80s version, which takes the funk in another direction.&nbsp;We then move on to “I Come and Stand at Every Door” by This Mortal Coil.&nbsp;Originally, a Turkish poem that has been covered many times, this version is haunting and beautiful (oh, and it’s 1991). </p><p><br></p><p>Our next song is “Eve Ov Destruction”, a B-side released by Psychic TV.&nbsp;Whilst we still don’t get the “Ov”, we certainly love this reworked extended version of Barry Maguire’s 60s protest classic that went to number 1 in the UK and USA.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</p><p><br></p><p>“Morning Dew” is a folk melody covered by many, from the Byrds to Robert Plant (via Lulu).&nbsp;We really enjoy this version by DEVO – as it abandons the slow folk guitars in favour of solild 80s synth action.</p><p><br></p><p>“Mushroom” as covered by The Jesus and Mary Chain (Dave’s favourite band) comes next.&nbsp;Originally by German pioneers Can, this version is sparse and cold, and we love it.&nbsp;There are hardly any lyrics, but they do pack a punch.</p><p><br></p><p>Finally, we explore a very curious cover of Wanda Jackson’s 1958 song “Fujiyama Mama”.&nbsp;&nbsp;This version is by Japanese New Wave act The Frank Chickens, and appears only on a John Peel radio session.&nbsp;Again, something new for our listeners to sample.&nbsp;</p><p><br></p><p>But before any of this, following the success of our reggae episode, we have a fabulous voice note from Dr Vicky McMahon and a listener-inspired top 20 reggae nuclear tunes from the 80s that didn’t make our original list.</p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p>We love your contributions and voice notes.&nbsp;Keep them coming.</p><p><br></p><p>As ever, our playlists are updated to accompany our episodes.</p><p><a href=\"https://open.spotify.com/playlist/4aHCNYfoQ2gtko5z6pwS9O?si=81bce0c59ff2470d\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">https://open.spotify.com/playlist/4aHCNYfoQ2gtko5z6pwS9O?si=81bce0c59ff2470d</a></p><p><a href=\"https://music.apple.com/gb/playlist/bang-101-more-songs-about-nuclear-war-from-the-1980s/pl.u-vxy6L76uzVzd8Zl\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">https://music.apple.com/gb/playlist/bang-101-more-songs-about-nuclear-war-from-the-1980s/pl.u-vxy6L76uzVzd8Zl</a></p><p><br></p><p>Keep in touch – and let us know of even more 80s Cold War tunes, contact us via:</p><p><br></p><p>Blue Sky:&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;@bangpodcast.bsky.social</p><p>Facebook:&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Bang Nuclear Podcast</p><p>Reddit:&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;r/bangnuclearpodcast</p><p>Email:&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<a href=\"mailto:bangnuclearpodcast@gmail.com\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">bangnuclearpodcast@gmail.com</a></p><p>Opening and closing music:&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(Waiting for the) Heatwave – Fay Ray, appears courtesy of Fay Ray.&nbsp;Written by John Lovering</p><p>Artwork:&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Rachel Malbon</p><p>Assistant Producer:&nbsp;&nbsp;     Shivam Pathak</p><p>Opening words:&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;    Richie Wheeler</p><p><br></p>","author_name":"Dave Malbon and Pank Pathak"}