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The following tracks are from our album Pulling No Punches These are mp3 tracks which need an MP3 player. You may already have one, such as Windows Media Player. If you don't, you can get Winamp which is free. (Windows users may need to Right Click on the titles and select "Save Target as...") No Going Back (excerpt) 942kb The 1984 miners' strike changed many lives, particularly those of the women who played a vital and active part. This song is about the politicisation of women and how, having joined the struggle, there is no going back. Shared Experience (excerpt) 1.33mb Jennie Vaughan, of Velvet Fist, wrote this - almost the story of her life! In Contempt (excerpt) 1.29mb Written during the McCarthy era of the early 50's, this song says that repressive acts will never surpass freedom of expression. Old and Strong/The Mountain Song 1.58mb An amalgamation of two songs celebrating women's power and strength, popularised at Greenham Common. The World Turned Upside Down (excerpt) 1.61mb The struggle for socialism in this country has a long history. Leon Rosselson writes of the Diggers who, in the 17th century, believed that the land should belong to the people - a common treasury for all. Senzenina (excerpt) 1.47mb A freedom song, often sung at funerals, marches and rallies, which asks the question "What is our crime?" and gives the answer: "Our crime is that we are black". The Dance of Zalonghos 1.42mb A powerful story of the ways war can devastate lives. This tells of women who chose to commit suicide with their children rather than face rape and murder by an attacking force. The conflict in this instance was between Greece and Turkey in the 19th century but it could be happening in any time and place. These Greek women are still commemorated every year. Stand Up Now (excerpt) 924kb This call to people to stand up against the threat of nuclear weapons is as imperative today as it has ever been. We still live in a world dominated by nuclear arms. The Internationale (excerpt) 1.74mb This 19th century anthem, which unites the workers of the world, is brought up-to-date by the words of Billy Bragg.