A new building was constructed on the site, and in September 2013 opened as a luxury student hall of residence, advertised as being on the site of the Hammersmith Palais. In popular culture Michael Monroe's 1993–1994 band Demolition 23 recorded a track called "Hammersmith Palais" on their 1994 self-titled album. The song, a nostalgic description of the 1980s club scene in London, was written by Monroe, Jude Wilder and Little Steven (Steven Van Zandt). The venue provides inspiration for the Dan Wilde track "Hammersmith Palais", from his 2016 album "Rhythm on the City Wall". The venue is named in several songs, including: The Emerson, Lake & Palmer song "Benny the Bouncer", from their 1973 album Brain Salad Surgery. The Clash song "(White Man) In Hammersmith Palais", inspired by Joe Strummer and Don Letts attending a reggae all-nighter at the venue; Strummer also managed to get thrown out one Thursday afternoon for gaining entry without permission. The Ian Dury and the Blockheads song "Reasons to be Cheerful, Part 3". The Elvis Costello and the Attractions song "London's Brilliant Parade", from their 1994 album Brutal Youth; Costello would frequently visit the Palais as a youth, watching from the balcony his father Ross MacManus perform with the Joe Loss Orchestra. Notes References Works cited Further reading Haslam, Dave (2015). Life After Dark: A History of British Nightclubs and Music Venues. New York City: Simon & Schuster. . Other media Dixon, Terence (1973). May I Have the Pleasure?: A Profile of Hammersmith Palais (TV documentary miniseries). Thames Television. Weller, Richard (2007). Last Man in Hammersmith Palais (TV documentary). BBC Four. External links Articles Haslam, Dave (29 August 2015). "Boogie Wonderlands: Five of the Most Influential Nightclubs of the Last 100 Years". The Guardian. Videos The Fall Last Night At The Palais Live 2007 (concert film, part 1/6). YouTube. Images Hammersmith and Fulham London Borough Council (10 March 2008). Photographic record of the Hammersmith Palais. London Borough of Hammersmith and Fulham. GES019 (June 2010). "GES019 – Hammersmith Palais Theatre" (photo gallery). Guerrilla Exploring. De-Keyzer, Amy; WLON (26 February 2015). "History of Hammersmith Palais" (photo gallery). MyLondon. 1919 establishments in England 2007 disestablishments in England Former music venues in London Hammersmith Nightclubs in London Buildings and structures demolished in 2012 Demolished buildings and structures in London