a 73 year old English geezer here, half drunk, thinking of better days, up and dancing! cheers everyone!!

One of the greatest songs ever written about being British working class. Love to each and everyone of you.

British bands of that time gave the best running social commentary. I miss those days.

„Stop apologising for the things you’ve never done“ Important words. Beautiful song

I am a 68 year old and I absolutely adore this band, the music is timeless, rock on Paul

Pure genius at every level. Feel privileged to have been a young person when bands like the Jam, the Stranglers, Blondie, the Clash, the Pistols [the list is endless] were the mainstream musical staple diet. Oh how things have changed.

''To either cut down beer or the kid's new gear is a big decision in a town called Malice'', what a genius line.

I remember reading they refused to even try to change their sound to appeal to the American market, and were pissed off even at the idea of it. I always respected that. They reached plenty of Americans with their own style, me included.

Weller. You’re a bloody genius. May you live till you’re a hundred and still write great songs!!!

Best lines - ever: *_Stop apologising for the things you've never done_* *_'Cos time is short and life is cruel_* *_But it's up to us to change..._*

The image of Dwight making his Sandwich from TWD is stuck in my head lol

Greatest turn it up loud song of all time !

What a English classic!!!

As a 14 year old boy living in London my mates kind of bully me for listening to older music and liking older things but they don’t understand how good this is they miss out on oasis the stone roses going to football and pubs and listening to older people who give you the best advice

That music had an edge to it, angry youthful, urgent and loud. You just had to take notice. Weller’s voice, the hard British accent, just perfect for the turbulent times. Brilliant.

This meant something to me back in 82 as a teenager.

My dad introducing me to this type of music was probably the best thing he’s ever done... I may only be 18 but thank god for the Mods!

FIFA 04 and still listening 10 years later in 2014 :)

Paul Weller was a brilliant songwriter in the Jam. He's wrote some really good songs since the Jam, but for me when he was in the Jam he made songs that your ordinary person could relate to. Great energy, great melodies and great lyrics.

London born and raised (1967), grew up listening to The Jam, The Clash, Undertones, Squeeze and all the New Wave, Mod Revival, Ska etc. Now getting nostalgic during Covid-19 lockdown evoking memories of going to school on my Vespa 150 Supersport 1969 reg. I could go on but you get the point. A shout out to any teens here listening especially from overseas who may be new to this vintage/genre - Buckle up and enjoy the ride !

The 80s had the BEST music. EVER.

Dedicated to all the people who were unemployed during the Thatcher years all 3.3 million of them.

Just re-watched Billy Elliot and the dance montage with Town Called Malice. Forgot how great this song is and what a great piece of film making that sequence is. The anger and frustration of Billy expressed through dance while listening to the biting lyrics with subtly upbeat music and rhythm of the Jam. That's a lot to get right in one 3 minute section of film and they nailed it.

I remember as a kid living on a council estate, this song going into the charts at number 1, was so relateable to working class life, an absolute classic that takes me back to a time and place.

Quality song. I miss British songs like this being made.

I don't know you....but the fact you are even here...now....makes you a friend of mine....I fucking mean it.....you aren't alone....I swear it....you like these lads, I like you....Don't give up man!....keep fighting...

A real British tune ❤️

The 70s and 80s really were the peak of human musical artistry.

No film or shitty TV programme brought me here. I just came back for the nostalgia of my youth. A pure gem this one.

Seeing the legend Paul tomorrow...can't wait x bucket list 👍

Growing up in Los Angeles California and being a Mod was the funniest time ever. We rode to the Rose parade with 317 scooters for new year's in 1984 it was epic

Paul Weller : the most amazing mod's

even here Paul Weller is awesome. A true talent.

I'm russian, it's 2017 now and i still listening that amazing song. UK music one love

My youth - Memories. Walking into a pub, hearing this and dancing...finger snapping, head moving - those were the days.

this was blaring out on my 1st footy match at qpr 1989 ...been supporting ever since always reminds me of standing in the lower loft

I grew up with music like this....better days than this goddam mess we have today....

without doubt one of the greatest tracks ever written. ...ENGLISH AND PROUD

Crowded UK Pub... Packed to the gills with guys 'n' gals... Pool cue in hand... Strutting around the pool table feelin like you're Immortal ! With *"TOWN CALLED MALICE" BLARING out of the Jukebox...!* Now That's what you call *"HISTORY !"*

Better stop dreaming of the quiet life, 'cause it's the one we'll never know And quit running for the runaway bus 'cause those rosy days are few And stop apologizing for the things you've never done 'Cause time is short and life is cruel but it's up to us to change This town called malice Rows and rows of disused milk floats stand dying in the dairy yard And a hundred lonely housewives clutch empty milk bottles to their hearts Hanging out their old love letters on the line to dry It's enough to make you stop believing when tears come fast and furious In a town called malice, yeah Ba-ba-ba-ba-ba-ba-ba Ba-ba-ba-ba-ba, oh Ba-ba-ba-ba-ba-ba-ba Ba-ba-ba-ba-ba Struggle after struggle, year after year The atmosphere's a fine blend of ice, I'm almost stone cold dead In a town called malice, ooh yeah A whole street's belief in Sunday's roast beef Gets dashed against the Co-op To either cut down on beer or the kid's new gear It's a big decision in a town called malice, ooh yeah The ghost of a steam train, echoes down my track It's at the moment bound for nowhere Just going round and round, oh Playground kids and creaking swings Lost laughter in the breeze I could go on for hours and I probably will But I'd sooner put some joy back In this town called malice, yeah In this town called malice, yeah In this town called malice, ooh yeah

Long live the 80's!

the way he says 'stop apologizing' is cooler than anything i'll ever do

This is still one of my all time favorite songs.

58 year old Mod saw the Jam at the very start of there time and a few more years later top Band 🇬🇧🇬🇧🇬🇧🇬🇧

Quality song. I miss British songs like this being made. LOVE THIS BAND WHY DID THEY SPLIT? LONG LIVE the jam I'm here out of my personality and sheer interest in the 1980's.

“Whole street’s belief in Sunday’s roast beef, get dashed against the Co-op” So British

The soul sound of this song is legandry. 👊 The beat, the bass lines and guitar chops 🤘✌️💛🇦🇺

Stop dreaming of the quiet life, the one you’ll never know……. Genius. Loved this band (and Style Coucil). Would travel to the ends of the earth and space time to hear this again for the first time. Absolute Magic.

The best opening of an episode ever!

OMG ...love this song...21yrs old in Ireland best days of our lives!! just didnt know it :) Simply the greatest band of them all total legends Fifa 2004 ️️

You can't help but want to start dancing when you listen to this song

One of the greatest songs…. Period.

I'm glad Far From Home reminded me about this song. Such a classic!

"Stop Dreamin' Of The Quiet Life 'Cause It's The One We'll Never Know". That's as great as Shakespeare. This one and Costello's Get Happy is the pinnacle of Motown /R&R.

This has got to be one of the most impressive performances by a rhythm section in history. Insane use of groove and crescendo.

Good old days

Legendary

This and Wildwood are the Weller masterpieces. Thank you to Weller, Buckler & the unforgettable Mr. Foxton for those early Thatcher years when, indeed, you saved us.

Why do I cry when I listen to this song? 77....the year "the King died....maybe...the lyrics are so true to life....so true to life...🍂🍂🍂🍂

Hey buddy you're never too old to jam

The year Elvis died The Jam saved us all

if you aren't headbopping to this you aren't human.

You can never get bored from listening to this song. So simple so raw so sophisticated so accomplished

Met Paul Weller and had a drink with him,one of the most laid back guys EVER,

Whenever feeling bored or down The Jam is a perfect way to get back

Absolutely brilliant song. Ironically, it is joyous in sound but lyrically quite dark. Definitely one of the best songs of all time IMHO. Paul Weller is amazingly talented: not only is the Jam stupendous, his solo work and that on the Style Council are amazing, too.

Bought this single when it came out from a little record shop in Purley. Took it into the 5th yr common room at school the next day an day and felt the dogs bollocks. Great band and one of the sound tracks of my youth. I do feel sorry that music seems less important as a part of growing up now.

What a song

One of the best songs in the 80s, peaked number 1 on UK chart

Tear to the eye when this was played on Far From Home. Propa tune

This is probably one of the best pop bands that ever existed!

This was a massive hit when I was young. I couldn't stop playing it

Cannot believe at 49 years old Im just discovering this band. Swear to you, here in the states, not a single soul introduced me to this band. WTH man !!! The clash? yes of course the Smiths? Absolutely the cure? decades ago etc etc etc the list goes on and on of amazing British bands I've indulged in but NO ONE introduced me to this wonderful band? Are you serious?I repeat ... WTH man!!! The only song that sounds somewhat familiar is 'that's entertainment' and yet cannot place where I've heard it. I'm sickened (for missing them) yet elated (for finally discovering them) by this experience. Better late than never I guess. Smh in disbelief.

im 15 and i love the jam and Paul weller

I am 37. I thought I was a student of music of every kind. I found The Jam today.

Bass is way underrated. He's at the top 10

It’s amazing that songs from the past are much more relevant than songs of today. I was turned on to the mod style in high school in the late seventies in Pasadena, California. We got vespas, trench coats, and started ska dancing at Marilyn’s Backstreet in Pasadena, the Seven Seas in Hollywood, and the 321 club in Santa Monica. Those were fun times that I wish I could revisit.

You just don't get quality songs like this anymore.

That opening bass line is still just so good 👍

As good a 3 minutes of music that has ever or will ever be made

Got here from the walking dead. Thank you for introducing me to this awesome era of music. Long live UK

Such an underappreciated band, at least here in the states. Catchy enough to get radio play (on the cool stations) but not formulaic enough (thankfully) to gain widespread appreciation among the heaving masses. A truly great Alt band!!!

I was a punk at the time but secretly loved this band

that's it, that's how i want my hair...

Best lyrics ever written. Eternally love them.

"better stop dreamin' of the quiet life cause its the one we'll never know" The most relevant lyrics to todays generation.

Lyrically speaking….this song is strong because of its substantial depth. Well done mates.

January 1982. I will never forget it!

My dad made my middle name weller because of this band

Classic track ,I'll never get bored listening to it , Paul weller is such a great wordsmith ,

Growing up in Southern California Huntington Beach back in 1983 this is one of the songs would get me pumped up out on the surf

The jam are still favourite group and all ways will I could listen to them all day

Growing up in Toronto... 1982 was an awesome year. Mod and punk everything. In May, L. finally said yes she would and life was perfect.

Brilliant music..inspiring lyrics. How can anyone dislike. To my mind it's perfect. This one never gets old. If they ain't getting through to you, you obviously ain't listening.

Old mod 54 now just experiencing a break up and this is my go to.. Thank you Paul weller, Bruce Foxton and Rick Buckler

No-one can ignore Foxton’s sick, delicious bassline

Wow there’s a lot of great english groups from the 20th century, greetings from Spain

Probably my favorite song from the 80's

absolutely bloody brilliant..so fortunate to be a child of the 70`s

Drummer is superb