(We Don't Need This) Fascist Groove Thang

Heaven 17 song released as the group's debut single in March 1981, and later released as the opening track to their debut album Penthouse and Pavement (Sept. 1981). The song references the rise of right-wing world leaders Ronald Reagan and Margaret Thatcher.

The single was a minor hit in the UK, despite being banned by the BBC. John Peel played the single on its release and into April, and it went on to reach no.29 in the year's Festive Fifty. Peel also included the track in his 1981 Peelenium, broadcast on 07 December 1999.

For release details see: Penthouse and Pavement, Singles section.