In 2022, Costello announced he would stop performing the song live and asked radio stations to stop playing it, stating that the slur "poisons" the song's intent for modern audiences. 💿 Critical Reception Chart Success: Spent 12 weeks on the UK charts.

It highlights that soldiers are often sent to fight for interests that do not benefit them. 🏛️ Historical Context

Costello used the term to describe how the British establishment viewed poor white Irish/mercenary soldiers as disposable.

Produced by Nick Lowe for the album Armed Forces .