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The Way They Were: Punk and the New Wave 1976-1978

  • TV Special
  • 1986
  • 1h 17m
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The Way They Were: Punk and the New Wave 1976-1978 (1986)
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A compilation of performances by bands taken from his previous TV shows in the late 70's, such as "So It Goes", hosted by Tony Wilson.A compilation of performances by bands taken from his previous TV shows in the late 70's, such as "So It Goes", hosted by Tony Wilson.A compilation of performances by bands taken from his previous TV shows in the late 70's, such as "So It Goes", hosted by Tony Wilson.

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    • Tony Wilson
    • Sex Pistols
    • Iggy Pop
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    • Stars
      • Tony Wilson
      • Sex Pistols
      • Iggy Pop
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    Tony Wilson
    • Self
    • (archive footage)
    Sex Pistols
    Sex Pistols
    • Themselves
    • (archive footage)
    Iggy Pop
    Iggy Pop
    • Self
    • (archive footage)
    John Cooper Clarke
    • Self
    • (archive footage)
    Joy Division
    Joy Division
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    • (archive footage)
    Tom Robinson Band
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    Blondie
    Blondie
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    Buzzcocks
    Buzzcocks
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    • (archive footage)
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    The Clash
    The Clash
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    • (archive footage)
    Elvis Costello
    Elvis Costello
    • Self
    • (archive footage)
    Devo
    Devo
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    • (archive footage)
    Ian Dury
    Ian Dury
    • Self
    • (archive footage)
    The Fall
    The Fall
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    • (archive footage)
    Eric Goulden
    • Self
    • (archive footage)
    • (as Wreckless Eric)
    Debbie Harry
    Debbie Harry
    • Self
    • (archive footage)
    The Jam
    The Jam
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    Jordan
    Jordan
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    • (archive footage)
    Nick Lowe
    Nick Lowe
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    • Trivia
      "So It Goes" was a British TV music show presented by Tony Wilson on Granada Television between 1976 and 1977. It is most famous for showcasing the then burgeoning punk rock movement. It was named partially in reference to Kurt Vonnegut's novel "Slaughterhouse-Five".
    • Connections
      Edited from So It Goes (1976)
    • Soundtracks
      Anarchy in the UK
      Performed by Sex Pistols

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    • Release date
      • 1986 (United Kingdom)
    • Country of origin
      • United Kingdom
    • Language
      • English
    • Production company
      • Granada Television
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      • 1h 17m(77 min)
    • Color
      • Color

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