Chess lovers: what is the missing link between The Damned —– and —– Nirvana and how could there be a chess connection? Any ideas? Tough questions huh? Okay let’s make it easier then.
Nirvana. Truly fantastic trio from Seattle (and surrounding areas). Have a listen to this:
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The Damned. Top notch UK punk outfit. Attention please.
The missing link is this: Killing Joke. Tune in.
The Damned ‘life goes on‘ —– Killing Joke ‘eighties’ —— Nirvana ‘come as you are’. ‘Come as you are’ was borrowed (for want of a better term, perhaps ripped off lifted is better) from the song ‘eighties’, everyone knows this. But what most people don’t know is that the song ‘eighties’ was borrowed (ripped off lifted) from ‘life goes on’ by The Damned.
So where lies the chess connection? The missing link Killing Joke wrote a song which alludes to chess in the chorus and uses chess metaphors. It’s called ‘Chessboards’ and can be found on their album ‘Brighter than a Thousand Suns’. In my opinion, it is a strong contender for being the best song written about chess ever -truly great chorus! Here it is. Please do have a listen.
Best Nirvana song: Lounge Act
Best Killing Joke song: Euphoria
Best The Damned song: New Rose
Are you converted? In case you don’t know, music is much better than chess.
Mark. J. McCready
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