News of the World (song)

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Template:Short description Template:Use British English Template:Use dmy dates Script error: No such module "Infobox".Template:Template otherScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".Template:Main other "News of the World" is a single by British group the Jam released on 3 March 1978. The single reached No. 27 in the UK Singles Chart.[1] "Aunties and Uncles (Impulsive Youths)" and "Innocent Man" appeared as its B-sides. The title refers to the former British tabloid newspaper, News of the World.

"News of the World" is not included on any of the band's studio albums. It was written and sung by bass guitarist Bruce Foxton rather than the band's usual frontman Paul Weller. It was the only Jam single to be written by Foxton apart from "Funeral Pyre" which was co-written by all three band members.[2]

The video for the single was filmed on the roof of Battersea Power Station in Battersea, London.[3]

The song was used as the theme tune for the British satirical panel game Mock the Week.[4]

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