The Torch song "Meddle with the world" was deemed too depressing by the Olympic council and also didn't come accross as very complimentary about the Chinese hosts.

Lines such as "Where's the freedom of speech, for a Chinese Heptathlete?" and "I can't see the Javelin throw, as the pollution clouds my vision so." were deemed too pointed and not in keeping with the party atmosphere the organisers wanted to create.

The band refused to comment on the news, but the Chinese authorities were pleased to announce that Russ Abbot had now been chosen, and would be re-recording his biggest hit.