Family Entertainment
Undertones · Anthology [2008]
but i've seen you two together, fooling about,
don't get me wrong now, i've seen what you are,
mummy wouldn't like it, it's gone too far,
Got to - keep it in the family
Learn to - keep it in the family
Have to - keep it in the family
Want to - keep it in the family
Playing with each other, its your favourite game,
You never try to hide it, there's no shame,
You'll soon be discovered, what will you do then,
Family entertainment, will come to an end,
Got to - keep it in the family
Learn to - keep it in the family
Have to - keep it in the family
Want to - keep it in the family
Family Entertainment
Released on the 2008 Anthology compilation, "Family Entertainment" by The Undertones stands as a quintessential example of their early New Wave and punk-influenced sound. Recorded during the height of their popularity in the late 1970s, the track features the band's signature melodic structure and vocal delivery, characteristic of their work on albums like *The Untamed* and *The Original Soundings*. The song captures the energetic, slightly chaotic spirit of the era, blending garage rock roots with polished pop sensibilities that defined the Manchester scene. It remains a staple of their discography, often cited alongside hits like "Tearproof" and "She Can Only Say No" as a key representation of their contribution to the post-punk movement.