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SONG HOME IN-DEPTH COVER VERSIONS YOUR VIEWS "A New England" Kirsty MacColl Kirsty's first hit for Stiff Records which entered the Top Ten the day she gave birth to her first son! It recently came second in a website poll of favourite Billy Bragg songs. Song facts Composer Billy Bragg Genre Pop  Album Galore Year of Release 1985 In cover versions The original acoustic version by the man who wrote it - Mr Billy Bragg. Listen to Billy Bragg's version MORE COVER VERSIONS Billy Bragg 49% Kirsty MacColl 51% VOTE FOR YOUR FAVOURITE... ... you don't have to be a musician ... Billy Bragg  Billy Bragg on songwriting READ MORE COMMENTS... Make a comment Your Name and Town/City: Your Message: Songwriting tips Find out how to write your own songs in the Songwriting Guide. Test your knowledge Have a go at the "New England" quiz! Newsletter sign-up Sign up for updates on new songs, documentaries and live events Like this song? Try these... That's Entertainment The Jam DON'T MISS Doves Special guests on Dermot's show this week What's on Radio 2 Documentaries Find out more about current and forthcoming documentaries on Radio 2.

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