Nuclear Waste
| Nuclear Waste | |
|---|---|
 cover of the 1979 reissue | |
| Recorded by Sting | |
| Released: | 1978-05-05 |
| Recorded: | 1978 |
| Length: | 2:32 |
| Album(s): | --- |
| Label(s): | various |
| Writer(s): | Harry Williamson |
| Producer(s): | Simon Heyworth |
| Studio(s): | Virtual Earth Studio |
| Released as single? | YES |
"Nuclear Waste" is a song written by Harry Williamson and recorded by (Fast Breeder And) The Radio Actors (including Sting) in January 1978.
Contents
About the song
This song was recorded in January 1978 in a North London studio. On the first edition of this single (a limited pressing of 500 singles on Virgin Records - NO NUKE 235) the band is called "Fast Breeder And The Radio Actors". This single was released with a lyric sheet and was quickly sold out at antinuclear protests in London in April 1978, the official release would be 1978-05-05. Sting is only singing on the track Nuclear Waste, not on the B-side.
The single was later re-issued on Charly Records and DB Records and in some other countries...
Personnel
- Sting - lead vocals
- Steve Broughton - drums
- Steve Hillage - lead guitar
- Nik Turner - sax & backing vocals
- Mike Howlett - bass
- Harry Williamson - rhythm guitar & backing vocals
- Gilli Smyth - backing vocals
Release History
Singles
CD Singles
A CD single was released in Austria in 1995 in at least 3 different versions, with a normal CD cover and in grey / black tins (with the addition STING IN A TIN on the cover):
| Cover art | Catalog no. | Songs | Release date | Release country |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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VP181CD | "Nuclear Waste" / "Digital Love" / "Spiral Diatribe" / "No-Ozone Blue" / "Nuclear MegaWaste" | 1995 | Austria |
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VP181CD | "Nuclear Waste" / "Digital Love" / "Spiral Diatribe" / "No-Ozone Blue" / "Nuclear MegaWaste" | 1995 | Austria |
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VP181CD | "Nuclear Waste" / "Digital Love" / "Spiral Diatribe" / "No-Ozone Blue" / "Nuclear MegaWaste" | 1995 | Austria |
7" Singles
| Cover art | Catalog no. | A-side song/B-side song | Release date | Release country |
|---|---|---|---|---|
  
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NO NUKE 235 | "Nuclear Waste"/"Digital Love" | 1978-05-05 | UK |
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CYS 1058 | "Nuclear Waste"/"Digital Love" | 1979 | UK |
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CYS 1058 | "Nuclear Waste"/"Digital Love" | 1981 (probably) | Germany |
Lyrics
Nuclear Waste - we don't want that Nuclear Waste - we don't need that Nuclear Waste - we've got to leave this Nuclear age behind in our time A faste breeder breaks all the rules gives us something for nothing - that ain't true and who makes the profit? - not me and you And who takes the risks? - we all do! Nuclear Waste - we don't want that Nuclear Waste - but we can't get rid of that Nuclear Waste - you're hoping we'll get used to it Nuclear Waste - I've had enough of it. Do you find it attractive to be radioactive emitting killing rays? Splitting your atoms with a fission reaction transmitting out of phase? Strontium 90 - Strontium 90 I wanna live to see 1999 There's enough energy in the air and in the sea To give us power to live in peace and harmony Nuclear Waste - we don't get used to your Nuclear Waste - ultimate pollution Nuclear Waste - produces mutation Nuclear Waste - it's not evolution Nuclear Waste - you know the solution New Killer Waste - better active today New Killer Waste - than radioactive tomorrow New Killer Waste- need a cure for cancer? New Killer Waste- need the real answer New Killer Waste- fusion not fission New Killer Waste- let me put my arms around your Nuclear Waste - damaging my lettuces Nuclear Waste - jamming my transmission Nuclear Waste - damaging my vision Nuclear Waste
Ads
- reissue ad in Music Week - December 1, 1979:
Reviews
- NME - May 6, 1978:
- Sounds - May 20, 1978 review by Alan Lewis:
- Melody Maker - May 27, 1978 review by Ian Birch:
- Record Mirror - May 27, 1978 review by Tim Lott:
Quotations and trivia
This section needs more information.
Alternative and cover versions
The CD-single also contains a longer mix of this song called Nuclear MegaWaste.
See also
External links
This section needs more information.
References
sources: CD single liner notes, 1979 ad, personal information, studio info by Jez Rippon (from discussions with band members)
