THE RUTS – London Punks Released Their Hit Single ‘BABYLON’S BURNING’ 45 Years Ago Today

Top singles from the past

10 June 2024

London punks THE RUTS, led by lead-singer Malcolm Owen who died from a heroin overdose in 1980, had their best moment with their fulminating hit single BABYLON’S BURNING that came out 45 years ago today, on 10 June 1979. It peaked at #7 in the UK.

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Flaming Firecracker – ‘BABYLON’S BURNING’ By RUTS – Released 1979

Top singles from the past…

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Band: Ruts fronted by the late Malcolm Owen
Active: 1977–1983, 2007–present
Single: Babylon’s Burning
B-side: Society
Released: June 1979
Score: #7 in the UK
Album: The Crack

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