The B-side to "Ocean Spray," "Let Robeson Sing" is a powerful protest song that ultimately became a live favorite. It stands as a testament to the band's enduring commitment to political engagement in their music.
- The song samples Nina Simone's rendition of "Strange Fruit," a harrowing anti-lynching protest song.
- The release was dedicated to the victims of the September 11th attacks.
- The song was not included on the original release of the album "Know Your Enemy."
Manic Street Preachers are a band from Wales, known for their political lyrics and anthemic rock sound. In 2001, they were riding high on the success of their politically charged 1998 album "This Is My Truth Tell Me Yours" and their 2001 album "Know Your Enemy".
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