Sham 69: If The Kids Are United…
Caroline Coon, Sounds, 3 June 1978
JIMMY PURSEY'S very baggy grey flannels are held up by a brand new pair of white braces. His striped shirt is as clean as five consecutive nights on the road will allow. Which isn't clean enough for Jimmy.
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