This page will contain news stories about Chumbawamba, as they become available.ChumbawambaChumbawamba performing at Guildford Live 2001Chumbawamba are a band from the UK who use their music to promote anarchist ideas. Band HistoryOriginally called The Mirror Boys, Chumbawamba were formed in 1982 from two other bands based in Yorkshire in the North of England, The Passion Killers and Chimp Eats Banana. Inspired musically by The Fall and the anarchist politics of Crass, Chumbawamba's activities in their early years were based around a communal house in Armley, Leeds. Stalwarts of the cassette culture scene, Chumbawamba were at the forefront of the 1980s anarcho-punk movement, frequently playing benefit gigs in squats and small halls for causes such as animal rights, the anti-war movement, and community groups. Chumbawamba playing live at Luton Library, May 1985Sky and Trees and Agit-Prop RecordsBy the mid-1980s Chumbawamba had progressed to releasing their material using vinyl format on their own Agit-Prop record label, which had evolved from an earlier project, Sky and Trees Records. Their first LP, Pictures Of Starving Children Sell Records (1986) was a scathing and articulate critique of the then current Live Aid concert organised by Bob Geldof, which they argued was primarily a cosmetic spectacle designed to draw attention away from the real political causes of world hunger. One Little Indian RecordsBy the late 1980s and early 1990s, Chumbawamba (now signed to the larger but still independent One Little Indian record label) had begun to absorb influences from techno music and dance culture. Moving away from their original anarcho-punk roots and evolving a pop sensibility, releases such as Slap (1990), the sample-heavy Shhh! (1992) (originally intended to be released as Jesus H Christ!, this album had to be withdrawn and re-recorded because of copyright problems) and Anarchy! (1994) lyrically remained as politically uncompromising as ever, continuing to address issues such as homophobia (see song "Homophobia", the music video of which features The Sisters of Perpetual Indulgence), the Criminal Justice Act and the rise of fascism in the UK following the election of a British National Party candidate in south-east London in 1993. EMI controversyChumbawamba drew criticism from their original following in 1997 when they signed to the major label EMI, particularly as much of their earlier output had explicitly attacked this corporation and they had even been involved with a compilation LP called Fuck EMI in 1989. However, the band argued that this move brought with it the opportunity to communicate their message to a far wider audience and make some money, although ironically their biggest chart hit, "Tubthumping", features what are probably the most apolitical of any of their lyrics. It was also during this period that Chumbawamba gained some notoriety when male vocalist Danbert Nobacon poured a jug of water over the UK Deputy Prime Minister John Prescott at the 1998 Brit Awards. Chumbawamba parted from EMI in 2001. MUTT RecordsIn 2002, Chumbawamba formed their own record label, MUTT, for UK releases. Under MUTT, Chumbawamba released their eleventh official album, Readymades, as well as Sic- Adventures In Anti-capitalism, a paperback book of political and musical writings by friends and acquaintances of the band. General Motors paid Chumbawamba $100,000 to use their song "Pass it Along" for a Pontiac Vibe television advertisement in 2002. Chumbawamba gave the money to the anti-corporate activist groups Indymedia and CorpWatch. In 2004 they released an album of 'world music' influenced songs entitled Un, which addressed such current concerns as eBay and Buy Nothing Day. The nameOver the years, the band has been asked many times what "Chumbawamba" really means. While there are many speculations, the band generally answers that it's a gibberish word, meaning nothing. According to Chumbawamba's official FAQ [1] (http://www.chumba.com/_faquestions2.htm):
LineupThe band membership has varied over the years. The longtime members are:
Partial Discography(Original releases dates and labels given. Some material has been re-issued on other labels in the US.) 1982-1985Cover of History Luddite, an early live Chumbawamba release by Homebrew Tapes
1986-1990
1991-1995
1996-2000
2000-2005
Chumbawamba Songs in FilmA partial list of films featuring songs by the band.
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A partial list of films featuring songs by the band.. In 2001, the French government honored
her memory with her image on a postage stamp. (Original releases dates and labels given. On May 3, 1987 she died as a result of an
overdose of sleeping pills leaving behind a suicide note that said: "Life has become unbearable .. The longtime members are:. She recovered from these tragedies and continued to
perform but by her own accounts, life had little meaning and she spent years searching for personal fulfillment, including
traveling to Nepal to study the Hindu
religion. The band membership has varied over the years. She was living with the flamboyant and less than
reputable, Richard
Chanfray (referred to as the Comte de St Germain)
when he took his own life in July 1983. According to Chumbawamba's official FAQ [1] (http://www.chumba.com/_faquestions2.htm):. A few years later, her still distraught ex-husband died of a self-inflicted gunshot wound. While there are many speculations, the band generally answers that it's a gibberish word, meaning nothing. In 1961 she married her mentor Lucien Morisse, but the marriage lasted only a few months when she left him for the painter Jean Sobieski (later the father of American actress Leelee Sobieski). Over the years, the band has been asked many times what "Chumbawamba" really means. Yet, despite her fame and fortune, her personal life was difficult and filled with much drama and tragedy. In 2004 they released an album of 'world music' influenced songs entitled Un, which addressed such current concerns as eBay and Buy Nothing Day. During her career, Dalida recorded 500 French songs, 200 of which were translated into Italian, and 200 into other languages. She sold more than 80 million records world-wide, winning numerous awards, scoring 55 gold records. Chumbawamba gave the money to the anti-corporate activist groups Indymedia and CorpWatch. She would go on to record in several languages, touring the globe including sold-out performances at Carnegie Hall in New York City. General Motors paid Chumbawamba $100,000 to use their song "Pass it Along" for a Pontiac Vibe television advertisement in 2002. In 1957, she appeared at the Paris Olympia as the opening act for Charles Aznavour and later the same year for Gilbert Bécaud. Under MUTT, Chumbawamba released their eleventh official album, Readymades, as well as Sic- Adventures In Anti-capitalism, a paperback book of political and musical writings by friends and acquaintances of the band. Using the stage name, "Dalida", she recorded songs, her second single titled "Bambino" brought instant fame. In 2002, Chumbawamba formed their own record label, MUTT, for UK releases. Despite her looks, her first films were less than successful, but she began performing in music halls and cabarets, singing in French, Italian and other languages. Chumbawamba parted from EMI in 2001. She developed into a beautiful young lady, and in 1954 she won the Miss Egypt beauty contest and immediately left for Paris, France, to pursue a career in motion pictures. It was also during this period that Chumbawamba gained some notoriety when male vocalist Danbert Nobacon poured a jug of water over the UK Deputy Prime Minister John Prescott at the 1998 Brit Awards. Born Yolande Christina Gigliotti of Italian parents in Shoubra, a district of Cairo, Egypt, she was the child of an opera violinist and was given singing lessons at an early age. However, the band argued that this move brought with it the opportunity to communicate their message to a far wider audience and make some money, although ironically their biggest chart hit, "Tubthumping", features what are probably the most apolitical of any of their lyrics. Dalida (January 17, 1933 - May 3, 1987) was an Egyptian, FrenchItalian singer. Chumbawamba drew criticism from their original following in 1997 when they signed to the major label EMI, particularly as much of their earlier output had explicitly attacked this corporation and they had even been involved with a compilation LP called Fuck EMI in 1989. 2001 Révolution 5° Du Nom (remix album). Moving away from their original anarcho-punk roots and evolving a pop sensibility, releases such as Slap (1990), the sample-heavy Shhh! (1992) (originally intended to be released as Jesus H Christ!, this album had to be withdrawn and re-recorded because of copyright problems) and Anarchy! (1994) lyrically remained as politically uncompromising as ever, continuing to address issues such as homophobia (see song "Homophobia", the music video of which features The Sisters of Perpetual Indulgence), the Criminal Justice Act and the rise of fascism in the UK following the election of a British National Party candidate in south-east London in 1993. 1998 Le Rêve Oriental (remix album). By the late 1980s and early 1990s, Chumbawamba (now signed to the larger but still independent One Little Indian record label) had begun to absorb influences from techno music and dance culture. 1997 L'An 2005 (remix album). Their first LP, Pictures Of Starving Children Sell Records (1986) was a scathing and articulate critique of the then current Live Aid concert organised by Bob Geldof, which they argued was primarily a cosmetic spectacle designed to draw attention away from the real political causes of world hunger. 1997 Olympia 1959 (live inedit). By the mid-1980s Chumbawamba had progressed to releasing their material using vinyl format on their own Agit-Prop record label, which had evolved from an earlier project, Sky and Trees Records. 1996 À Ma Manière (remix album). Stalwarts of the cassette culture scene, Chumbawamba were at the forefront of the 1980s anarcho-punk movement, frequently playing benefit gigs in squats and small halls for causes such as animal rights, the anti-war movement, and community groups. (remix album). Inspired musically by The Fall and the anarchist politics of Crass, Chumbawamba's activities in their early years were based around a communal house in Armley, Leeds. 1995 Comme Si J'Étais Là.. Originally called The Mirror Boys, Chumbawamba were formed in 1982 from two other bands based in Yorkshire in the North of England, The Passion Killers and Chimp Eats Banana. 1987 Tigani Bi Arab (realised in Egypt). Chumbawamba are a band from the UK who use their music to promote anarchist ideas. 1986 Le Visage De L'Amour. Footnote* - Boff Whaley (Pomona Books, 2003) (Boff's autobiographical account of the band's history) ISBN 1904590004. 1984 Dali. Revengers Tragedy (2002) - "Revengers Tragedy: Soundtrack". 1983 Les P'Tits Mots. Joe Somebody (2001) - "Tubthumping". 1982 Mondialement Vôtre. Stigmata (1999) - "Mary Mary (Stigmatic Mix)". 1982 Spécial Dalida. Mystery Alaska (1999) - "Amnesia". 1981 Olympia 81 (live). Soft Fruit (1998) - "Tubthumping". 1980 Le Spectacle Du Palais Des Sports 1980 (live). The James Gang (1998) - "Outsider". 1980 Gigi In Paradisco. Varsity Blues (1998) - "Tubthumping". 1979 Dédié À Toi (Monday Tuesday). Air Bud 2 (1998) - "Tubthumping". 1978 Génération 78 / Voilà Pourquoi Je Chante / Ça Me Fait Rêver. In God's Hands (1997) - "Tubthumping". 1977 Salma Ya Salama. Senseless (1997) - "Tubthumping". 1977 Pour Toujours : Bande Originale (soundtrack). Dirty Work (1997) - "Tubthumping", "Amnesia". 1977 Olympia 77 (live). Home Alone 3 (1997) - "Tubthumping". 1977 Femme Est La Nuit. "On eBay", single, MUTT, 2004. 1976 Coup De Chapeau Au Passé. Un, MUTT, 2004. 1975 J'Attendrai. English Rebel Songs 1381-1984, MUTT, 2003. 1975 Sempre piu' (realised in Italy). "Salt Fare North Sea", single, MUTT, 2003. 1974 Manuel. "Home With Me", single, MUTT, 2003. 1974 Olympia 74 (live). Revengers Tragedy, MUTT, 2003. 1973 Julien. Shhhlap!, double cd of Shhh and Slap!, MUTT, 2003. 1973 Sings In Italian For You (realised in Italy). "Jacob's Ladder (Not In My Name)", Limited Edition anti-war single, MUTT, 2003. 1972 Il Faut Du Temps. Readymades, MUTT, 2002. 1972 Olympia 71 (live). WYSIWYG, Universal, 2000. 1971 Une Vie. The ABCs of Anarchism, Seeland Records, 1999 (Collaboration with Negativland). 1970 Ils Ont Changé Ma Chanson. "Amnesia", single, EMI, 1997. 1969 Ma Mère Me Disait. "Tubthumping", single, EMI, 1997. 1969 Canta In Italiano (realised in Italy). Tubthumper, EMI, 1997. 1968 Le Temps Des Fleurs. Portraits of Anarchists (Book and CD collaboration with photographer Casey Orr), AK Press/One Little Indian 1996. 1968 Un Po' D'Amore (realised in Italy). Swingin' with Raymond, One Little Indian, 1995. 1967 Ciao Amore, Ciao (realised in Italy). Showbusiness, One Little Indian, 1995 (A live album). 1967 Olympia 67 (studio). "Homophobia", single, One Little Indian, 1994. 1966 Pensiamoci Ogni Sera (realised in Italy). Anarchy, One Little Indian, 1994. 1965 Il Silenzio (Bonsoir Mon Amour). Live In Armley, independently produced live album, 1993. 1964 Amore Scusami. "Timebomb", single, One Little Indian, 1993. 1963 Eux. "Enough is Enough", single, One Little Indian, 1993. 1962 Le Petit Gonzalès. First Two, re-releases of Pictures of Starving Children Sell Records and Never Mind the Ballots, Agit Prop, 1990. 1961 Milord (realised in Italy). "Behave", single, Agit Prop, 1992. 1961 Loin De Moi. Shhh, Agit Prop, 1992. 1961 Garde-Moi La Dernière Danse. "I Never Gave Up", Agit Prop, 1990. 1960 Les Enfants Du Pirée. Bootleg copies are in circulation however). 1959 Love In Portofino. Jesus H Christ (unreleased due to legal issues (see above). 1959 Le Disque D'Or De Dalida. "Whoopee, We're All Gonna Die", EP, Rugger Bugger records, 1991 (3 members of Chumbawamba recording under the name 'Passion Killers'). 1958 Les Gitans. Slap!, Agit Prop, 1990. 1958 Gondolier. Sportchestra: 101 Songs About Sport, Agit Prop (Chumbawamba collaborations with various other musicians recording under the name 'Sportchestra'). 1957 Miguel. English Rebel Songs, Agit Prop, 1988; re-recorded 1998. 1957 Son Nom Est Dalida. "Smash Clause 28!Fight the Alton Bill!", single, Agit Prop, 1988. Voilà pourquoi je chante (1978). "Let It Be" single, no label stated apart from Anti-copyright, 1987, (Released under the name 'Scab Aid' following the Zeebrugge Ferry Disaster). Viva la pappa (1965). Never Mind the Ballots, Agit Prop, 1987. Vedrai Vedrai (1979). "Destroy Fascism!", Loony Tunes, 1986 (Collaboration with Dutch band The Ex under the name 'Antidote'). Vado Via (1973). Know Your Enemy, Doomsday Tapes, 1986 (Cassette only release, live material recorded at the Bull and Gate, London). Une femme à quarante ans (1981). Pictures of Starving Children Sell Records, Agit Prop, 1986. Un po d'amore (1968). "We Are The World", single, Agit Prop, 1986 (Joint release with US band A State of Mind). Tu n'as pas très bon caractère (1957). "Revolution", single, Agit Prop, 1985. Tu croiras (1963). The Unfairy Tale, Sky and Trees, 1985 (Danbert Nobacon solo release). Tony (1982). The Unfairy Tale/The War Inside Our Heads, Sky and Trees, 1984 (Cassette only release, Danbert Nobacon solo material, much was re-recorded for release on vinyl the following year). Ti Amo (Je t'aime) (1977). To Thine Own Self Be True, Sky and Trees, 1984 (Cassette only release). Ta femme (1974). "Common Ground", Sky and Trees, 1984 (A benefit 'cassette single' for striking miners). T'aimer follement (1960). History Luddite, Homebrew Tapes, 1984 (Cassette only release, live at Luton Library, May 1985). Soleil / Mediterraneo (1984). Another Year of the Same Old Shit, Sky and Trees, 1984 (Cassette only release). Si j'avais des millions (1968). Let Us Show Them Our Hearts, Sky and Trees, 1984 (Cassette only release, joint with The Passion Killers). Salma Ya Salama (1977). It Could Be So Much More, Acid Rain Products, 1984 (Cassette only release, joint with Flux Of Pink Indians, recorded live at the Conway Hall, London). Romantica (1960). Raising Heck with Chumbawamba, Peaceville records, 1983 (Cassette only release, live material plus songs by Simon Lanzon). Rio do Brasil (1980). Be Happy Despite It All, Sky and Trees, 1983 (Cassette only release, joint with The Passion Killers, featuring hand coloured cover). Reviens-moi (1985). "I'm Thick" - track on "Back on the Streets" compilation EP Secret, 1982 (Chumbawamba recording as 'Skin Disease', a mock skinhead/Oi! band). c'était loin (1977) - with Richard Chanfrey as "St-Germain". "Three Years Later" - track on Bullshit Detector Volume 2 compilation LP, Crass Records, 1982 (Nb, Chumbawamba guitarist Boff Whaley (Boffo) also has a solo track, "Garageland" on this LP). Remember.. Jude Abbot (1996-) - vocals and trumpet. Que sont devenues les fleurs? (1962). Neil Ferguson - bass. Quand s'arrêtent les violons (1977). Mave Dillon (left 1995). Quand on n'a que l'amour (1957/1979). Dunst Bruce - vocals. Quand je n'aime plus je m'en vais (1981). Harry Hamer - drums. l'argent...) (1979). Boff Whalley - vocals and guitar. Problemorama (L'argent.. Danbert Nobacon - vocals and keyboard. Pour te dire je t'aime (1984). Lou Watts - vocals and keyboard. Pour ne pas vivre seul (1972). Alice Nutter - vocals and percussion. Petit homme (1966). Paroles... (1973) - with Alain Delon. Paroles.. Parlez-moi de lui (1966). Parle plus bas (Le Parrain) (1972). Parce que je ne t'aime plus (1986). Ô Sole Mio (1960). Oh! Lady Mary (1969). Nostlagie (1981). Nuits d'Espagne (1961). Ne lui dis pas (1975). Mourir sur scène (1983). Monday, Tuesday... Laissez-moi danser / Let me dance tonight (1979). Milord (1960). Mein Lieber Herr (1975). Marjolaine (1981). Maman, la plus belle du monde (1957). Mama (1967). Ma vie je la chante (1974). Lucas (1983). Love in Portofino (1959). Les p'tits mots (1983). Les grilles de ma maison (1967). Les gitans (1958). Les hommes de ma vie (1986). Les enfants du Pirée (1960). Les choses de l'amour (1971). Les anges noirs (1968). Le Vénitien de Levallois (1985). Le temps des fleurs (1968). Le temps d'aimer (1985). Le sixième jour (1986). Le restaurant italien (1983). Le promesse d'amore (1969). Le petit Gonzalès (1962). Le petit bonheur (1976). Le Lambeth Walk (1978). Le jour où la pluie viendra (1958/1982). Le jour le plus long (1962). Le jour du retour (1963). Le Flamenco (1965). Lady d'Arbanville (1970). La vie en rose (1965/1976). La Sainte Totoche (1965). La leçon de Twist (1962). La Danse de Zorba (Zorba's Dance) / La Danza di Zorba (1965/1986). La colpa e tua (1971). La chanson du Mundial '82 (1982). L'ultimo valzer (1967). L'Innamorata (1984). L'Arlequin de Tolède / Arlecchino (1960). L'An 2005 (1969). L'amour et moi (1981). Kalimba de Luna (1984). Jouez Bouzouki (1982). Je suis toutes les femmes (1980). Je suis malade (1973). Je reviens te chercher (1967). Je pars (1958). Je m'endors dans tes bras (1968). Je l'attends(1962). J'attendrai / Tornerai (1975). J'ai rêvé (1959). Itsi bitsi petit bikini (1960). Ils ont changé ma chanson (1970). Il venait d'avoir 18 ans / 18 Anni / He must have been eighteen (1973). Il Silenzio (Bonsoir mon amour) (1965). Il pleut sur Bruxelles (1981). Il faut danser reggae (1979). Histoire d'un amour (1957). Hene Ma Tov (1965). Helwa Ya Baladi (1979). Hava Naguila (1958). Guitare et tambourin (1958). Gondolier (1958). Gigi in Paradisco (1980). Gigi l'Amoroso (1974). Génération 78 (1978) - with Bruno Guillain. Gamil El Soura (1983). Garde-moi la dernière danse (1961). Fini, la comédie (1981). Femme est la nuit (1977). Femme (1983). Eux (1963). de l'amour (1975) - with Richard Chanfrey as "St-Germain". Et de l'amour.. Darla Dirladada (1970). Danza (1982). Dans le bleu du ciel bleu (1958). Dan Dan Dan (1968). Ça me fait rêver (1978) - with Bruno Guillain. Confidences sur la fréquence (1982). Concerto pour une voix (1970). Comme disait Mistinguett (1979). Come Prima (Tu me donnes) (1958). Ciao, Ciao Bambina (1959). Ciao Amore, Ciao (1967). Chaque instant de chaque jour (1964). Chanteur des années 80 (1980). Captain Sky (1977). C'était mon ami (1984). C'est mieux comme ça (Le Parrain 2) (1975). Buenas Noches mi Amor (1957). Besame Mucho (Embrasse-moi) (1976). Bang Bang (1966). Bambino (1956). Avec le temps (1971). Avant de te connaître (1970). Aranjuez la tua voce (1967). Anima Mia (1974). Amoureuse de la vie (1977). Amore Scusami (1964). Americana (1981). Am tag als der Regen Kam (1959/1982). Aghani Aghani (1982). À qui? (1967). À ma manière (1980). (Manuel Benitez) El Cordobes (1966). Le sixième jour / The Sixth Day - (1986) - Youssef Chahine. Dalida pour toujours - (documentary, 1977). Comme sur des roulettes - (1977). Io to amo - (1968). Ménage à l'Italienne - (1965). L'inconnue de Hong Kong - (1963) with Serge Gainsbourg. Parlez moi d'amour - (1960). Rapt au deuxième bureau - (1958). Brigade des moeurs - (1957). Sigara we Kass /A glass and a cigarette - (1954). The mask of Toutankhamon - (1954). Joseph and his brothers - (1954) with Omar Sharif. |