Name: The Glamour Boys
Duration: P00H04M37S
Description: This songs was inspired by Chris Bryant’s book ‘The Glamour Boys’, which told the true story of a group of predominantly gay and bisexual MPs who despite threatened with public exposure by Chamberlain, fought against appeasement of the Nazi’s. Some of these MPs died fighting in the subsequent war. The song is sung from the perspective of an MP who witnessed the rise of the Nazis.

The Glamour Boys

from The Light Of Ancient Mistakes by Hats Off Gentlemen It's Adequate

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This songs was inspired by Chris Bryant’s book ‘The Glamour Boys’, which told the true story of a group of predominantly gay and bisexual MPs who despite threatened with public exposure by Chamberlain, fought against appeasement of the Nazi’s. Some of these MPs died fighting in the subsequent war. The song is sung from the perspective of an MP who witnessed the rise of the Nazis.

lyrics

The city has changed
The sparkle faded
The colour drained by red and black
It used to be somewhere where we could
Be ourselves
Could live be without fear

The party’s almost over,
My friends are disappearing
So many gaps
The empty spaces left
Behind the barbed wire fences
It opened my eyes

They call us the glamour boys
The punishment for speaking out
The leaks and smears and telephone taps
The hints the threat the veiled attacks

They call us the glamour boys
To force us into shadows
To warn us off from speaking out
But it’s gone too far

We were taken to a camp
Where everyone I spoke to gave the same reply
Word for word, while avoiding my eyes

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from The Light Of Ancient Mistakes, released September 9, 2023
Performed by Malcolm Galloway, Mark Gatland

Malcolm Galloway - vocals, lead guitar, additional guitars, keyboards/synths, programming, additional percussion/drums

Mark Gatland - bass guitar, additional guitars, keyboards/synths, additional percussion/drums

Music by Malcolm Galloway and Mark Gatland
Lyrics by Malcolm Galloway
Producer - Malcolm Galloway
Co-producer - Mark Gatland
Mixed and mastered by Malcolm Galloway with Mark Gatland
Copyright Malcolm Galloway, Mark Gatland, Hats Off Gentlemen It's Adequate, Glass Castle Recordings 2023

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Hats Off Gentlemen It's Adequate London, UK

London based Hats Off Gentlemen It's Adequate are Malcolm Galloway and Mark Gatland on their own or with Kathryn Thomas.

They combine prog/alt-rock, classical, minimalist, and electronic elements. The often explore scientific, sci-fi, and historical themes.

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The Northcourt Music Venue

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The Camden Club

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