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The Filthy Youth
The Filthy Youth came together in London toward the end of the 1970s. Their first single, 'Boy Don't Smoke,' had a rough energy that caught on quickly, with...
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City Stop
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Come Flash All Your Ladies
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Orange
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Pirate
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Boy Don't Smoke
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In The City
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City Stop
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Come Flash All Your Ladies
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Orange
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Pirate
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Boy Don't Smoke
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In The City
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Le Soleil
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The Filthy Youth came together in London toward the end of the 1970s. Their first single, 'Boy Don't Smoke,' had a rough energy that caught on quickly, with Charlie Harper's lyrics and delivery setting the tone. The band's lineup included guitarist Jake Edwards, bassist Dave Wilson, and drummer Mick Jones.
They put out three albums in a few years, starting with the self-titled 'Filthy Youth' in 1979. Later records like 'Cynical Bastard' and 'Apocalypse Now' showed them stretching out a bit. Songs such as 'City Stop' and 'In The City' kept that direct, urgent feel they were known for.
Their shows were loud and messy, which fit the music. Harper had a way of holding a crowd's attention, even when things got chaotic. The band didn't last too long into the 1980s, but for a while they made a specific kind of noise that felt tied to that time and place.
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