Biko (song)

"Biko" is a song by British singer Peter Gabriel, about Steve Biko, a South African anti-apartheid campaigner who died in police custody in 1977. The song was included on his 1980 third album.

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Peter Gabriel - Steve Biko - Apartheid - 1977 - 1980 - Third album

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"Biko" was first released as a single in 1980, when it reached #38 in the British charts. A live version from the soundtrack of the movie Cry Freedom was released in 1987, reaching #49.

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Soundtrack - Cry Freedom - 1987

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Simple Minds released a cover version on their 1989 album Street Fighting Years. It was also covered by Joan Baez on her 1987 album Recently.

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Simple Minds - 1989 - Street Fighting Years - Joan Baez - 1987 - Recently

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