I was 17 and i 'm still a punk : lol today i'm 54 and alive .

post punk, goth, punk, hardcore, new wave - whatever it is this song blows my mind!

Siouxsie Sioux is so gosh darn adorable when she dances

R.I.P Robert my brother, he died Friday, he loved the Banshees, this is the song he used to play in the 80's in his bedroom

The Hong Kong garden is now called the noble house, it’s located in chislehurst kent (my local takeaway), opposite was a clothes shop called spellbound and just up the road is a cafe called mirage. A lot of the late 70’s punk bands were from around here, back then they were dubbed the Bromley Contingent. This is My most favourite song ever and it is 40 years old today....

If you think the title sounds like the name of a Chinese restaurant, you're right. Said Siouxsie: "I'll never forget, there was a Chinese restaurant in Chislehurst called 'The Hong Kong Garden.' Me and my friend were really upset that we used to go there and like, occasionally when the skinheads would turn up it would really turn really ugly. These gits were just go in on mass and just terrorize these Chinese people who were working there. We'd try and say 'Leave them alone,' you know. It was a kind of tribute." (from , August 6, 2001.

The undisputed Queen of Punk. Everything about her was just right. The look, voice, psychedelic or gothic fashion, and the repertoire. 👍

All the current plastic "megastars", couldn't hold a candle to Siouxsie.

I always had a thing for Siouxsie, she's beautiful.

At 2:25 she drops the microphone and keeps going as if it didn't happen. What a pro.

I’m 15 and pretty new to all of this. My dad’s girlfriend was a goth in the 80s so recommended me a few bands but I found Siouxie a few months ago after I developed an interest in goth and punk (I also really like riot grrrl) and they’ve quickly become my favourite band to listen to. Helps me get out of bed in the morning and get dressed.

At minute 2:26 the microphone drops but Siouxsie laughs and continues dancing! I love her so much ! a true ICON !!! legendary !

Lyrics: Harmful elements in the air Symbols clashing everywhere Reaps the fields of rice and reeds While the population feeds Junk floats on polluted water An old custom to sell your daughter Would you like number twenty three? Leave your yens on the counter please Ho-oh, ho-oh-oh-oh Hong Kong Garden Ho-oh, ho-oh-oh-oh Hong Kong Garden Oh oh, oh oh Tourists swarm to see your face Confucius has a puzzling grace Disoriented you enter in Unleashing scent of wild jasmine Slanted eyes meet a new sunrise A race of bodies small in size Chicken Chow Mein and Chop Suey Hong Kong Garden takeaway La la la, la la la la la Ho-oh, ho-oh-oh-oh Hong Kong Garden Ho-oh, ho-oh-oh-oh

I'm 67 and a Londoner. I contributed to a gig at my college in early 1978. A great gig and they were nice people. They then went on to create great music beyond my expectations. Great band !

I kissed Siouxsie once in a pub at London Bridge and got her autograph when I was 21. She is still a sort now abs I am 53!

I used to eat in the 'Hong Kong Garden' chineese take away, in Chislehurst, Kent, UK. Word on the street was , it's what inspired this song.

My mum had this Lp vinyl from over 40 yrs ago , R.i.p mum x

Ain't she fab! Thanks Siouxsie for all the music.

Anyone in lockdown listening to this. Nearly 60 and loving every second of this song x

Thank the Lord for Siouxsie, Poly Styrene, Ari Up, Viv Albertine, Debbie Harry, Pauline Black, Chrissie Hynde, Pauline Murray, Fay Fife, Suzi Quattro ...etc..etc.. and all the other fabulous women who contributed to music in the 70s and 80s. Too many to mention and who don't get mentioned enough. For those about to punk or rock...we salute you!

One of the best bands in history. Period.

My first love.....Stephen Owen introduced me to this in 1978........I was 12 he was 15...........He saw them at Reading festival.........I loved it then, I love it now.........and still love him!!!

Still sounds fresh. A tremendous debut single. Love it!

She taught Morrissey to dance!!! Epic👍

Doesn't get old, one of music's immortals.....still watching in 2023.

Saw them live in 77 supporting the clash amazing gig .

The guitar riff is amazing and Siouxsie is fantastic with her captivating voice and crazy dancing that is very entertaining. They reached top 10 in uk with this song as their 1st single!

Whoever decided to put all their music videos up - thank you so much!

This is an all time classic from when music shaped you

She was so beautiful in this era. Still is and will always be, but this look was one of my favorites for sure. Incredible woman!

How good? Never get tired of saying it, the music from 77-82 was unbeatable.

Such a classic...havent heard this in while

Ooof, gives me an adrenaline rush when I hear it. It still sounds AMAZING!!!

64 and still in awe

Siouxsie British icon and amazing singer. A true British treasure.

Loved this at 16, still great at 61 !

Norwich Woolworths 1978, I worked on the record counter, got told off by the manager for playing this too loud and too often :)

I was 15 when I bought this single and literally played it to death, what a tune !

Man, that is such a killer tune, Ive always loved this song, and seeing her dancing with that arrogant cool demeanour and, brimming with pure raw talent. I remember Souxsie in bleached blonde hair posing and sniggering amongst a Punk mob in a TV studio during an infamous Sex Pistols interview. I was even thinking to myself at the age of like 12- that hard-faced girl will never turn out to be anything useful. Boy was I wrong about this talented beauty!

Great song! My older sister played this over and over in 1978 and i still love it!!

The guitar on this is just fantastic!

This should have been number 1 for a decade one of the best songs of this or any other era

I've noticed many of her songs are actually cultural statements, or her critiquing certain countries and their cultures. Very fascinating!

She has me Spellbound. Everything, the music, the look, the person, the icon.

Soo glad I grew up at a time when there was so much varied talent.Loved every second.

I was about nine years old when i first heard this , and this was the only punk band i ever liked and i'm 52 now i still listen to this.

Just the best music , absolutely love Siouxsie and the Banshees, thank God for punk !!

This is a punkish song at its best. Love the catchy lyrics. The good old days when music had some taste !

Here in Spain we are in lockdown since last week, songs like this keeping me sane!!!! Great music from my youth..........thank God for KZfaq!!!

I was 14 and a punk, now 57 and still loving it,, enjoy lol. It should come back.

Great song, She had class Fabulous bass too

Wow god I miss quality music.. Sioux is a so good I'm so privaledged to have experienced this era.

Saw her in Eric's when i was about 14. Late 70s think they were opening act for the Clash or something. First time you see her and hear that voice you know she's something special. An Icon of that era, shes a one off.

Cool song! Watching "This Town" series and it popped up. 😎🇦🇺

I used to go see the great lady back in the 70’s and early 80’s, what a privilege it was! 🧷🧷🧷🇬🇧

I have always admired this song and many more

I know she and I will die without ever meeting each other but she has had a big impact on my life.

Sixteen years old, 1979, the second punk song I ever heard. Hooked, still

A curious, edgy, captivating amalgam of punk immediacy and pop smarts, this song was truly something special in the post-punk world in which it arrived, and remains fresh and raw to this day. Steeped in the best type of pop song catchiness, its awareness and intoxicating riff grab you from the very start, coupled with a brash, upfront vocal that teems with confidence (maybe arrogance) that is arresting. When I heard this for the first time (like all songs that do something to you), this stopped me in my tracks right away. The video does the song great service also, expressing much visually from what would seem on the surface to be very little. Siouxsie's dancing and 'matter of fact' delivery say more in a few minutes about indie attitude and punk aesthetics than most bands could deliver in a lifetime. Some kind of greatness in barely three minutes, it's cool yet controlled, chaotic at the edges yet unbelievably hip.......this will never fade, despite some lyric analyst naysayers' comments. I cannot tire of hearing this; I'll love it forever. Thank you, Siouxsie and the band. For me, your 'city' will never 'lie in dust'!!

Thank God I'm old!!!! I was there during the best ever era for inventive music. Can't beat it with a stick.

I was only introduced to punk, rock and metal a few years ago, this is one of the first songs I heard and is hands down still one of the best!!

This and spellbound were my favourite punk tracks at the time.

Met my late husband in 1978 and we used to go to 2 or 3 punk concerts a week, buzzcocks, clash, stranglers, iggy amongst which siouxsie and the banshees. Absolutely fabulous times sadly missed but hearing this takes me right back there!!

Absolutely love this song!!

Superb! Loved this since it came out in 1978! The louder the better! 👍 👍

Catchy tune by Siouxsie And the Banshees and one of their best songs!

Gotta be one of my favourite songs of all time!, the memories….

Fantastic single brings back so many good memories

Remember buying this playing it over and over love it

ED, From Bromley, Lived in Chislehurst, this is about the Chinese Takeaway near my house, Years later my Dad was best mates with Mr Choi who owned the expensive Chinese restaurant near the pond. All the same people. A lifetime away. Still missed. Love Siouxsie and Bromley Forever!

Best years of my growing up listening to her and all the rest.pure class

I´m so glad to being alive and wacht this, it´s totally subreal. Thank you, Siouxie.

Happy 😃 62nd birthday 🎁 to Susan

Loved this song, it takes me back to my teens and my punk days...so exciting!

This was one of my favorite songs in the late 70's... what great memories

this is so vibrant vocal attitude and that guitar

This so song brings back so many memories of adolescent parties along with Eton rifles by the jam

Fabulous dance moves emulated by Goth girls in every alternative club...unforgettable times..unforgettable music

The lyrics to this are nothing short of brilliant as is the irresistable bass line

I will cherish this song forever!

Fab tune. Powerful vocals from a beautiful gal. Good on ya siouxsie. ❤️❤️🎶🎶😎😎

FANTASTIC SONG

First time heard this song was when my other half played it when reminiscing about great old bands/singers and got stuck in my head for days

great song! thank you for listing this

This is one of those songs that has to be played super loud or not at all 😆

This guitar part is very badass!

Absolutely bloody brilliant,the song,the band and that video 👌👌👌👌

I love her ❤ cool af

Siouxsie was a true originator.

Absolutely brilliant!

love this song .

The 70's the perfection of rock n roll!

The official name of this song is now Special Administrative Area of the People's Republic of China Garden.

Love this band. Love this song.

A.timeless classic 42 years on!

Timeless classic.....

Magnificent guitar play! Eat your heart out, Edge!

I was 16 when the punk hit my life loved every single of 10 years I felt completely comfortable within my self,and I think once a punk always a punk

Total, absolute classic

My other half introduced me to this song and had it in my head for days hence another Susie fan