Kneeler the prie-dieu prayer desk. Kneelers in churches are a modern development. Kneeling was not part of the Mass in early christianity, and has been part of the Catholic Mass only since the 16th century. Kneeler A kneeler is a cushion (also called a tuffet or hassock) or a piece of furniture used for resting in a kneeling position. In many churches, pews are equipped with kneelers in front of the seating bench so members of the congregation can kneel on them instead of the floor. In a few other situations, such as confessionals and areas in front of an altar,
What a Waste on both "Warts 'n' Audience" and "Straight from the Desk". Dury re-recorded the song with Curve in 1993 for the "Peace Together" album. The recording was also included on Curve's 2004 compilation album "The Way of Curve". Although the original single omits the exclamation mark, "What a Waste" is sometimes written with one, including on "Live! Warts 'n' Audience". Part of the bridge section of "What a Waste" was sampled by A Tribe Called Quest on their 1991 single "Can I Kick It?". What a Waste "What a Waste" is a song and single by Ian Dury and the Blockheads,