Common People - Pulp

This is an interesting little song, with really great lyrics. I think this song is really hard to place, and although this band formed in the late 70's and this song has a very electronic 80's feel to it, it was actually released in 1995. Named after the film of the same name, this English band is fronted by Jarvis Cocker who takes a weird look at those people that for some reason find glamour in poverty, but as he states will never experience it for they are just to well off and not meant for that lifestyle. A great example of just how hard it can be to walk in someone else's shoes when you have the ability to just give up on and return to your normal life; you will never truly experience the hardships associated with it. Surprisingly, I enjoy the cover version far better, which is in fact done by none other then William Shatner. Produced and composed by Ben Folds, it incorporates Shatners speaking style while also having some actual vocals done by Joe Jackson. I just find this version to much more rocking then Pulps' and much more enjoyable to throw on, but their original is unique in it's own way. Be sure to check out both versions.