"Sunday Papers" | ||||
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Single by Joe Jackson | ||||
from the album Look Sharp! | ||||
B-side | "Look Sharp!" | |||
Released | February 1979 | |||
Recorded | 1978 | |||
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Length | 4:22 | |||
Label | A&M - AMS 7413 | |||
Songwriter(s) | Joe Jackson | |||
Producer(s) | David Kershenbaum | |||
Joe Jackson singles chronology | ||||
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"Sunday Papers" is a song written and performed by British new wave musician Joe Jackson. It was released on his debut album, Look Sharp!. Written as a critique of the British press, "Sunday Papers" features mocking lyrics and reggae-inspired music.
"Sunday Papers" was released as a single in the UK as the follow-up to his single, "Is She Really Going Out with Him?", but did not chart.[1] Despite this, the song has generally received positive critical reception.