No One Is Innocent
Ronnie Biggs, Sex Pistols, The Sex Pistols
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God save the sex pistols they're a bunch of wholesome blokes They just like wearing filthy clothes and swapping filthy jokes God save television keep the programms pure God save William Grundy from falling in manure Ronnie Biggs was doing time until he done a bunk Now he says he's seen the light and he sold his soul to punk God save Martin Boorman and nazis on the run They wasn't being wicked God that was their idea of fun God save Myra Hindley God save Ian Brady Even though he's horrible and she ain't what you call a lady Ronnie Biggs was doing time until he done a bunk Now he says he's seen the light and he sold his soul to punk Ronnie Biggs was doing time until he done a bunk Now he says he's seen the light and he sold his soul to punk God save politicians God save our friends the pigs God save Idi Amin and god save Ronald Biggs God save all us sinners God save your blackest sheep God save the good samaritan and god save the worthless creep Ronnie Biggs was doing time until he done a bunk Now he says he's seen the light and he sold his soul to punk Ronnie Biggs was doing time until he done a bunk Now he says he's seen the light and he sold his soul to punk Sold his soul Sold his soul Sold his soul to punk
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Written by: Paul Cook, Ronald Briggs, Steve Jones
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group
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13 facts about this song
Band Origin"No One Is Innocent" is a song by the Sex Pistols, a famous punk rock band from London, England.
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Band MembersThe song was recorded and performed by members of the band including Johnny Rotten, Steve Jones, Paul Cook, and Sid Vicious.
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CollaborationThis song was recorded with Ronnie Biggs, a British criminal who was involved in the Great Train Robbery of 1963.
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Song's Release"No One Is Innocent" was released as a single on June 30, 1978, by Virgin Records.
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Chart PerformanceThe song managed to attain a top spot on the UK Singles Chart, peaking at number 7.
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Controversial LyricsThe song is well-known for its controversial lyrics which openly criticizes the British government, the Queen, and other institutions.
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Song's ContextThe song spoke about the sense of disillusionment and dissatisfaction many young people were feeling in England in the late 1970s.
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Music VideoThe music video for the song features footage from the band's movie "The Great Rock 'n' Roll Swindle," and also includes clips of Ronnie Biggs.
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Movie Association"No One Is Innocent" was prominently featured in Julien Temple’s 1980 film, "The Great Rock 'n' Roll Swindle".
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LegacyDespite being released over 40 years ago, the song remains one of the Sex Pistols' most memorable and controversial tracks.
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Cover ArtThe cover art of the "No One Is Innocent" single features a controversial image of Sid Vicious in police handcuffs.
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Sid Vicious ControversyDespite being credited on the song, Sex Pistols bassist Sid Vicious didn't actually play on "No One is Innocent". At the time of its recording, he was in jail awaiting trial for the murder of his girlfriend, Nancy Spungen.
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Live PerformancesThe song has never been performed live by the original members of the Sex Pistols.
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