The Wurzels, best known for their 1976 number one hit 'Combine Harvester', have released a new single protesting against wind turbines. Titled 'The Mendip Windfarm Song', it is the band's first single in three years.
The song was inspired by developers' proposals to erect a 220ft turbine near the band's base in Norton St Philip, Somerset. Lyrics include: 'They're noisy, they're ugly and no one wants them here'.
A spokesman for the group, formed by the late Adge Cutler in 1966, said the protest song highlights the proliferation of turbines across the countryside. The single is also a tribute to Cutler, who died 40 years ago this year.
Band spokesman Sil Willcox said: 'Renewable energy has to be considered as an important part of the make-up of our energy solutions. However imposing these cost inefficient turbines on communities after they have been opposed by local parishes and refused by planners seems very unfair and undemocratic.'
'The Mendip Windfarm Song' is available to download on iTunes from May 11.
