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On this day, 8 March 2001, Welsh rockers Manic Street Preachers played Cardiff Coal Exchange as part of their Know Your Enemy tour.
Incensed by Anne Robinson's attack on the Welsh on BBC's Room 101 the week before, Nicky Wire used the opportunity to shout: 'Who does Anne Robinson think she is? She's a f**king dog!' The crowd screamed their approval; and a chorus of 'F*ck Anne Robinson' rang through the Coal Exchange.
The gig featured a new song 'Let Robeson Sing', a eulogy to Paul Robeson, the celebrated American singer, civil rights activist and political outcast with the group chiming, 'Sing it loud / Sing it proud / I will be heard / I will be found' over a recording of Robeson's wonderful soulful baritone.
Setlist
Found That Soul
Motorcycle Emptiness
So Why So Sad
Kevin Carter
Ocean Spray
The Masses Against the Classes
If You Tolerate This Your Children Will Be Next
Let Robeson Sing
You Stole the Sun From My Heart
The Year of Purification
Baby Elian
(Acoustic)
Miss Europa Disco Dancer
Wattsville Blues
Motown Junk
Freedom of Speech Won't Feed My Children
Australia
You Love Us
A Design for Life
