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206:. Upon its release, the song attained modest chart success in the United Kingdom, where it became their fourth chart entry, spending one week in the top 100. It was generally well-received by critics, who praised its humorous lyrics and composition. 29: 891: 541: 513: 485: 1045: 997: 947: 884: 668: 253:, praising "the interjection of 'In an English Country Garden' that gets trampled by buzzing punk guitar and beats." Music critic 940: 877: 573: 225:, music critic Alex Ogg summarized the song as "a sideswipe at the non-taste of the celebrities featured in Hello magazine." 820: 326: 954: 217:
is often thought to be about suburban neighbourhoods, but is actually about the homes of certain rich celebrities. In
192:" is a song by Chumbawamba. Released in 1995, it served as the lead single from the group's seventh studio album, 852: 870: 155: 535: 507: 479: 898: 703: 1040: 926: 366: 777: 566: 710: 696: 173: 49: 393: 1014: 838: 420: 752: 745: 675: 340: 1035: 845: 620: 502:(United Kingdom cassette single liner notes). Chumbawamba. One Little Indian. 1995. 139TP7C. 559: 445: 8: 682: 474:(United Kingdom CD single liner notes). Chumbawamba. One Little Indian. 1995. 139TP 7CD. 979: 731: 972: 905: 269:
on the chart dated 21 October 1995, becoming the group's fourth entry on that chart.
202: 106: 530:(United Kingdom vinyl liner notes). Chumbawamba. One Little Indian. 1995. 139 TP 7. 266: 254: 759: 724: 129: 933: 802: 200:. The song criticizes the homes featured in celebrity gossip magazines such as 36: 1029: 795: 613: 594: 101: 919: 582: 142: 135: 121: 73: 40: 738: 717: 115: 606: 78: 218: 28: 265:
The song was a modest hit in the UK, reaching number 84 on their
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AllMusic's Chris Nickson regarded the song as a highlight of
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The song was first included on the group's 1996 album
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Index


Single
Chumbawamba
Swingin' with Raymond
Genre
Punk rock
Label
One Little Indian
Songwriter(s)
Chumbawamba
Producer(s)
Chumbawamba
Chumbawamba
Homophobia
Just Look at Me Now
Hello
AllMusic
Robert Christgau
Singles Chart
Uneasy Listening
"Review: Uneasy Listening"
"Song overview"
""Swingin' with Raymond" review"
"Chumbawamba: Consumer Guide Reviews"
"Chumbawamba Chart History"
cite AV media notes
link
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