Back in the day, I bought a 7″ of the Jam’s third, or was it fourth, single from the Beggars Banquet record shop in Richmond. It was called News Of The World. In light of these crazy, crazy days, I thought I’d share the deeply appropriate lyrics with you…
“Power, Pop!
Read about the things that happen throughout the world
Don’t be believe in everything you see or hear
The neighbours talk day in day out about the goings on
They tell us what they want – they don’t give an inch
“Look at the pictures taken by the cameras they cannot lie
The truth is in what you see – not what you read
Little men tapping things out – points of view
Remember their views are not the gospel truth
“Don’t believe it all
Find out for yourself
Check before you spread
News of the world
“Never doubt
Never ask
Never moan
Never search
Never find
Never know
“Each morning our key to the world comes through the door
More than often its just a comic, not much more
Don’t take it too serious – not many do
Read between the lines and you’ll find the truth
“Read all about it, read all about it – news of the world.”
Monty Munford has more than 15 years' experience in mobile, digital media, web and journalism. He is the founder of Mob76, a company that helps tech companies raise money and exit. He speaks regularly at global media events with a focus on Africa, writes a weekly column for The Telegraph, is a regular contributor to The Economist, Wired, Mashable and speaks regularly on the BBC World Service.
