New Rose

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"New Rose" is the first single by the English punk rock band the Damned. It was released on 22 October 1976 by Stiff Records, and in 1977 in the Netherlands, Germany and France. It is notable as the first ever single released by a British punk band. Written by guitarist Brian James, "New Rose" was also included on the group's full-length debut album, Damned Damned Damned. The deadpan intro by singer Dave Vanian ("Is she really going out with him?") was taken from the 1964 Shangri-Las song "Leader of the Pack". The single's B-side is a cover of the Beatles' hit "Help!", performed about twice as fast as the original. Both songs became staples of the Damned's live shows, and appeared on various compilations. "New Rose" was reissued in Stiff's Damned 4 Pack mail-order set. Original copies had a press-out centre, while reissues had a solid centre. Copies from the four-pack had matrix details: "Bilbo tape" handwritten and "AY 50332" printed. A CD version was issued in the Stiff Singles 1976–1977...

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