100 Great Songs to Publish a Book to, #40: Lightning Seeds, Pure

The 1990s were a lot like the 1970s, only without the talent.  A significant exception was Ian Broudie who, after he left Big in Japan, went on to enjoy huge commercial success as the Lightning Seeds.  In my opinion, this is the best thing he did, and is good enough to forgive him for that atrocious song which so comprehensively gave the kiss of death to England’s Euro 1996 football campaign.

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