Oi Polloi's first studio recording was a demo entitled Destroi the System, which is believed to have been released in 1984 or 1985. After the now defunct music weekly Sounds gave their previous home-recorded demo a favourable review, demand increased for gigs further afield. A second studio demo, Green Anarchoi followed before the release of the first vinyl offering, Resist the Atomic Menace. The line-up of the group has starred an impressive fifty members since their formation, making up the countless incarnations of the band. The band is currently based in Scotland.
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Hands Off Nicaragua Lyrics

Oi Polloi

Nicaragua once suffered under a fascist regime,
but the people brought it down 'cos they had a dream
A dream that they could live in freedom from fear
But then the U.S.-Government had to interfere!

Americans out, Americans out!
Hear the people scream, hear the people shout
Americans out, Americans out!
We've got to fight the US interference with Nicaragua

U.S.-backed contras, right wing murdering scum
Fight to stop the country falling under their thumb!
They've tortured civilians, even murdered nuns
And they do it with American money and guns

Americans out, Americans out!
Hear the people scream, hear the people shout
Americans out, Americans out!
We've got to fight the US interference with Nicaragua

CIA murderers maim and kill
I think Reagan must be mentally ill
A dangerous nutter crazed with power
He's dragging us all nearer to our final hour

Americans out, Americans out!
Hear the people scream, hear the people shout
Americans out, Americans out!
We've got to fight the US interference with Nicaragua