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The original Mescaleros line-up featured alongside Joe; Martin Slattery, Scott Shields, Pablo Cook, Antony Genn and Jed Lynch. After recording most of the first album Rock Art & the X-Ray Style, Jed left to play on a Marianne Faithfull tour. Smiley (aka Steve Barnard), ex Robbie Williams drummer, was brought in. He had been due to team up with The Eurythmics, only to let down by a last minute Lennox/Stewart change of plan. With the Marianne Faithfull tour never materialising, The Mescaleros were left with two drummers - Smiley got the nod and played drums on Forbidden City on the Rock Art album. With the studio work completed, the band undertook a short British tour,with the first ever Mescaleros live performance not at Liverpool Lomax but, a week or so earlie More... (Submit New Joe Strummer & The Mescaleros Lyrics) (Submit New Joe Strummer & The Mescaleros Lyrics) Review about Joe Strummer & The Mescaleros Thanks Joe | Reviewer: Anonymous ------ About the song Johnny Appleseed performed by Joe Strummer & The Mescaleros I loved this song..I only thank the show for making me aware that I already owned it! How sad is that? It was buried deep on my music hard drive! This song was amazingly bittersweet as Joe sang it at the end of Let's Rock Again, a documentary made shortly before his death..check it out! Wonderful. I ended up building a whole cd mix around this tune. Thanks Joe God Bless. not intended as a TV show title | Reviewer: Anonymous ------ About the song Johnny Appleseed performed by Joe Strummer & The Mescaleros John From Cincinnati first aired in 2007, Joe Strummer died in 2002. Joe did not write this song for the show and kept his religious views fairly private. It was chosen as a theme for the show for whatever reason, independently of Joe's intentions. Not that there is anything wrong with that, just don't try and read too much into the lyrics based on the show. Most successful songs by the Clash were a result of a collaboration between Mick Jones (music) and Joe Strummer (lyrics). To give Joe Strummer credit as the driving force behind the band is a disservice to the other members. This is shown to be true by the fact that it took years before Joe Strummer could find musical success with another group (The Mesacleros). To me Johnny Appleseed, like many of Joe's songs, is a song lamenting and celebrating globalization. Global-a-Go Go . If you like this song check out Streetcore - fantastic album! A Legend | Reviewer: Adam ------ About the song Get Down Moses performed by Joe Strummer & The Mescaleros Saw him play with the Mescaleros at the Metro in Chicago. Met him when he got off tour bus, shook his hand and told him the clash were my favorite band, Sadly he died 5 months later. Strummer could spit in a cup and it would still be good music. Peace Out Strummer -Adam "The Clash Fan" i love it | Reviewer: LMK ------ About the song Get Down Moses performed by Joe Strummer & The Mescaleros This song has the biting social critique of the early Clash with the polish of a new recording. Good Stuff. We will miss you, Joe. I did not know about any show. | Reviewer: Anonymous ------ About the song Johnny Appleseed performed by Joe Strummer & The Mescaleros I think this song was released independently of any TV show. It may have been used after the fact. love the song and show | Reviewer: dee ------ About the song Johnny Appleseed performed by Joe Strummer & The Mescaleros I love this show!!! I love the song too. Can't believe they cancelled yet another good show! I DVR'd the repeats so I can watch it whenever. I too think John is Christ in another human form. Although in the final episode when they show Kai surfing he says " Kai mother of God" That was a little confusing. I wish they would rethink and keep this show going! JFC meaning | Reviewer: sven ------ About the song Johnny Appleseed performed by Joe Strummer & The Mescaleros i think the clue to the meaning from john was simple. "participate with your family in life" one of the clues about john's purpose is in john's last name "monad", looking up monad we find: "What is a monad? Monads are non-extended, soul-like, metaphysical simples. Every material that exists, according to Leibniz, is composed entirely of monads. These monads have no causal relationship to one another, or to any other monads, and are moved about (and appear to affect each other) through what Leibniz called pre-established harmony. In other words, without God overseeing and directing every action of every monad, the entire universe would fall apart. Our souls are of a special kind of monad, termed dominant, or rational, monads. These dominant monads give us consciousness, which is a reflection on what happens to us, and which Leibniz terms apperception. All other simple monads have two basic qualities, appetite and perception, while some monads also have memory. Monads are eternal, having existed since God created each one, indestructible, and immutable." Another show of Strummer brilliance | Reviewer: Andrea Thomas ------ About the song Johnny Appleseed performed by Joe Strummer & The Mescaleros I loved the series, loved the song and loved the song as used for JFC. A musical artist that made one think and a series that made one think. I don't know who made the musical decision for JFC, but it was brilliant. OF ALL HIS LYRICS... | Reviewer: Pat ------ About the song Mondo Bongo performed by Joe Strummer & The Mescaleros What does this song mean? I found myself coming out of surgery two weeks ago singing this song. It has a melody that just loops through your head constantly AND THOSE WORDS? My Interpretation | Reviewer: Russ ------ About the song Johnny Appleseed performed by Joe Strummer & The Mescaleros Here's my take on the show John From Cincinnati and the song Johnny Appleseed. I see the title "John From Cincinnati" and the resulting acronym (JFC), or vice versa, as suggesting Jesus Christ. Or as he is affectionately known "Jesus F'n Christ". JFC. Who knows how he would behave if he was here as an individual in this day and age. Why not a semi-retarded guy with special abilities. The many references to "His Father" and "His Father's Words" and his very personalized way of relating to each of the characters are reminiscent of the way Christ related in the scriptures. His overall purpose was obviously to reunite a highly dysfunctional family ravaged by many of the evils this world has to offer. Very Christ-like. I found the characters engrossing and immensely entertaining. I could point out other similarities that have convinced me of the Christ analogy, but I won't. As for the song, it's running through my head all the time now. Very catchy, great beat, interesting lyrics. Sorry to hear the singer (Joe Strummer) had passed away from a congenital heart defect a few years back. Great song. As for the words, well the references to Martin Luther King (amongst other things, he was a Christian mimister), the "He might pass by in the hour of need" line, and "there's a lot of souls", and "angels" don't necessarily denote Chritian references, but they could. Either way, it's a great tune and I choose to take it in a very positive light. God bless Joe, wherever he might be (Cincinnati?) WHAT A TRIBUTE | Reviewer: Jewels ------ About the song Long Shadow performed by Joe Strummer & The Mescaleros I love the quality of Joe Strummer's lyrics, and with this amazing tribute song I was moved. Johnny Cash - Live at San Quentin was my first album and the lates one I purchased was The Clash - The Singles. I miss my two favorites, but I am so thankful for all of the music that was left behind. Great Song and Show | Reviewer: MP ------ About the song Johnny Appleseed performed by Joe Strummer & The Mescaleros John from Cincinnati is my favorite show and this song is awesome. It made me think about the government when I heard it. The bees being the soldiers in Iraq. Dumb Dumb Gerorge and his mindless killings. Good song though. If nothing else it makes you think! Johnny Appleseed from John from Cincinnati | Reviewer: Julia ------ About the song Johnny Appleseed performed by Joe Strummer & The Mescaleros I, too, had never heard this song until this HBO series and I had to look it up, which connected me to Joe Strummer, of whom I read about earlier this year when I read a review of the Sundance documentary, "The Future is Unwritten" and how Joe left this earth too soon. As far as the connection to the series, one thing could be the line, "let the summertime sun fall on the apple" - which I took to refer to the old saying, "the apple doesn't fall too far from the tree," referring to Butchie and Shawn and Mitch (the father/grandfather). The other connection I saw was the search for the soul - after all, I think that John from Cincinnat was sent to help the family find its "soul," since they had drifted apart so far from each other and from the whole sense of family. But, I don't necessarily see a link to Christ or God, since we don't know exactly what John is talking about when he mentions his "father." It could be a reference to many things, but I can see how someone would interpret the religious aspect to it. So, at any rate, I love both the show and the theme song, and am grateful that I have been turned onto some new music and will definitely watch that documentary about Joe Strummer. Peace! Johnny Appleseed | Reviewer: Johhny Appleseed ------ About the song Johnny Appleseed performed by Joe Strummer & The Mescaleros This song is about the diablo and pigs that commit suicide because they cant stand the wrath of Christ. At least thats what it means to me. It is relative after all. JFC | Reviewer: Anonymous ------ About the song Johnny Appleseed performed by Joe Strummer & The Mescaleros What a weird show! Who the hell knows whats this all about -- and I'm like the reviewer above, I can't quit watching it. The opening sequence is as good a video as I've ever seen for surf tho. Another sign of Joe's brilliance & passion for TRUE humanity | Reviewer: Seven30 ------ About the song Johnny Appleseed performed by Joe Strummer & The Mescaleros This song's message is SOOOOO powerful & relevant in any era (hopefully not the future...'cause as Joe says....the future is unwritten). Maybe one day we'll have a hive full of bees & plenty berries on the trees. God knows we lost another one with his passing. Cause like so many "Bees" before him ......HE WAS RIGHT!!!! P.S. - Well put "Beach Boys for Christ".....Couldn't have put it any better. The show...like the song is absolutely brilliant. If you follow "John..." from the first episode, it is much easier to translate what John is saying. The show, like the song has a powerful message & it forces you to think, rather than have everything laid out for you. The cryptic dialogue can be interpreted by paying close attention. Also I believe some of what John is saying cannot yet be deciphered because I believe there is more to be revealed before it makes COMPLETE sense....but even then you can get the point of the message. In the meantime...I'm hanging on every word....because I WANT that message...it seems to be very important....LOL. American icon.... | Reviewer: Dingus McNasty ------ About the song Johnny Appleseed performed by Joe Strummer & The Mescaleros ....yes, Strummer was British. But he did become something of an icon among Clash fans in the US. Some of the confusion about it may stem from the term "Johnny Appleseed" which is an American folk tale. The Clash were NOT an American icon! | Reviewer: Anonymous ------ About the song Johnny Appleseed performed by Joe Strummer & The Mescaleros "The Clash was an American icon, but his later work revealed that he was obviously the driving force behind The Clash." The Clash and Joe Strummer were British, D.F.! Hoping to be happily surprised | Reviewer: KB ------ About the song Johnny Appleseed performed by Joe Strummer & The Mescaleros I was drawn to this song from the opening credits to John from Cincinnati. I am not usually a rock fan, but this song is awesome, one that makes you think. I am hoping the case is the same for John from Cincinnati. I have watched from the beginning, but still have no idea what is going on. After further listening to this song I am very impressed, I hope this is the same for the show. -Beach Boys for Christ | Reviewer: Gary Carter ------ About the song Johnny Appleseed performed by Joe Strummer & The Mescaleros Johnny Appleseed has a rebellious paranoia that refers to the plight of today's average citizen...beset by spiritual crisis on every level, fucked by government and corporate greed...the corporate elite are the modern Pharisees...what would happen if Christ DID return? He'd have to be incredibly cryptic in order to fly below the radar of the establishment or he'd end up in Guantanamo. The puppeteers behind the likes of Bush could not afford anyone uniting people with miracles and truth. Power depends on fear and hatred, divide and conquer. How can the truth stand a chance against the hype and fear perpetrated by corporate media machine? If people ever needed saving, it's us. That's where the brilliance of this show lies. John as a savant Christ is impervious to social and political corruption, all the while bringing grace and confusion to the people around him with the white light of truth. Surfing as metaphor for unified purity and innocence. So the song is perfect...like Christ, rebellious and cryptic in lyric, harmonious and innocent in tune....the chorus is resonant of the Beach Boys, forever linked to both innocent longing and surfing. You could review the artist/band Joe Strummer & The Mescaleros in Biography page You could review Joe Strummer & The Mescaleros album by visiting Albums page and selecting an album You could review Joe Strummer & The Mescaleros song by clicking the song which you like  Download "Joe Strummer & The Mescaleros" Music | |
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