The Glorious Land
PJ Harvey
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How is our glorious country plowed? Not by iron plows How is our glorious country plowed? Not by iron plows Our lands is plows by tanks and feet, Feet Marching Our lands is plows by tanks and feet, Feet Marching Oh, America Oh, England Oh, America Oh, England How is our glorious country sown? Not with wheat and corn. How is our glorious country sown? Not with wheat and corn. How is our glorious land bestowed? How is our glorious land bestowed? Oh, America Oh, England Oh, America Oh, England Oh, America Oh, England Oh, America Oh, England What is the glorious fruit of our land? Its fruit is deformed children. What is the glorious fruit of our land? Its fruit is orphaned children. What is the glorious fruit of our land? Its fruit is deformed children. What is the glorious fruit of our land? Its fruit is deformed children.
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Written by: GORDON SUMNER, POLLY HARVEY
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12 facts about this song
Artist"The Glorious Land" is a song by British musician Polly Jean Harvey, known professionally as PJ Harvey. The song was released on Harvey's eighth studio album in 2011.
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Critically AcclaimedPJ Harvey is a critically acclaimed musician, winning two Mercury Prizes and receiving several Grammy nominations, including one for "The Glorious Land".
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AlbumThe song is part of the album "Let England Shake," which was released in February 2011. The album was inspired by Harvey's deep feelings about England's historical involvement in warfare.
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Inspiration"The Glorious Land" is one of the songs where PJ Harvey expresses her feelings about war and its impact on England.
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Musical StyleLike many songs on "Let England Shake," "The Glorious Land" mixes traditional folk and modern alternative rock. Harvey uses a unique instrument, an autoharp, in this album, which adds an ethereal sound.
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CollaborationThe album "Let England Shake," including the song "The Glorious Land," was produced by PJ Harvey, John Parish, Mick Harvey, and Flood. All of these musicians have been longtime collaborators of PJ Harvey.
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LyricsThe lyrics of "The Glorious Land" discuss the military traditions of England and how they have impacted the nation. The song includes sounds of bugle calls as a symbolism for war.
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Recording LocationPJ Harvey and her team recorded "The Glorious Land" at a 19th-century church in Dorset, England. This location added an authentic touch to the song and the album.
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Recognition"Let England Shake," the album bearing "The Glorious Land," won the 2011 Mercury Prize. It was hailed by critics as one of the best albums of the year.
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Music VideoA music video was made for every song on "Let England Shake," including "The Glorious Land." The videos were directed by the British photographer Seamus Murphy. They contain a mix of Murphy's photography from his travels and footage of PJ Harvey recording the song.
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Live PerformancesPJ Harvey has performed "The Glorious Land" live at several music festivals and concerts, lending it a different sound and energy each time.
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Album Theme"The Glorious Land" and the entire album "Let England Shake" are seen as a departure from the personal, introspective lyrics of Harvey's previous work, moving into a more political and social sphere.
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