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Mick Jones had a band called London S.S. with Bernard Rhodes who would become later The Clash's manager. Paul Simonon joined the London S.S. at its last legs. After, they decided to start all over again in a new band. Mick Jones decided to teach Paul Simonon how to play guitar, but as Paul had never played that instrument, it was too difficult for him. So they decided he should play bass, "because it's easier and has only four strings", as Paul said once. They got Keith Levene as another guitarist and Terry Chimes as drummer. Bernard Rhodes was becoming the band's manager. Paul and Mick met Joe Strummer once, and Bernard asked him if he would like to join the band. Joe Strummer had another band (called The 101'ers) and was more musically experienced than the ot More... (Submit New The Clash Lyrics) (Submit New The Clash Lyrics) It stands the test of time. | Reviewer: Mickey ------ About the song Safe European Home performed by The Clash As a native born American, I lost count on how many Europeans unfairly critisize our country. Yes, we were lied to by our once trusted and respected leaders and we were raised for generations to support such decisions. Please remind yourself that is is always easy to slam us from your "Safe European Home". As Bukowski put it, "We are born into this." The Clash forever. The Call-up , it's absolutely timeles | Reviewer: Anonymous ------ About the song The Call Up performed by The Clash The track 'the call-up' has something very special. The way he sings 'who knows the reasons why you have grown up' reminds me of the proud melancholy of Morrissey for example, it carries such a magical atmosphere in it. Many ,many thanks to Joe and the boys.... Whats all this crap about Islam? | Reviewer: Jimbobjo ------ About the song Rock the Casbah performed by The Clash So the US military played this brilliant, innocent, essentially light hearted, song about the power of music, while they shelled arab civilians in the middle east? Find it hard to listen to now. Thanks again, America. Your stupidity knows no bounds. c-o-n control! | Reviewer: 16 Year Old Clash Fan ------ About the song Complete Control performed by The Clash i did, do and always will love the clash this has got to be the BEST punk song of all time. so much energy, power and great vibes. they pretty much bite the system in the ass with this song although, my favourite Clash song will lways be Atom Tan. <33 I love, i even sing it at work, which is fast food >.< <33 Rip Joe Strummer 6 years and still mourning... With Out A Doubt, One Of The Best Rock Songs Ever Written | Reviewer: A Boston Fan ------ About the song London Calling performed by The Clash Here in America this song was never truly appreciated. Most people did not grasp the jist of its meaning It is a testament to the social consciousness of those times. Joe Strummer is absolutely brilliant. It's Okay | Reviewer: Ciaran XD ------ About the album Cut The Crap performed by The Clash It's an okay album. Its much different from the classic albums (The Clash, Give Em' Enough Rope, London Calling). If this is the first Clash album you listen to then you'll probebly now like them but if you listen to The Clash or London Calling first then i garente that you'll like them. This album has a few good songs but i'd say the best is probebly 'This Is England' This is for Coral | Reviewer: rootsrockrebel ------ About the song London Calling performed by The Clash You are on a quest to find out what that ever allusive lyric is: "Error" or "Era"? Hey, Winston Smith, Doesn't anybody have access to vinyls anymore? They came with printed lyric sheets. If you really wanted to know, Sherlock UK, contact your local Clash Enthusiast/Collector. Anyway, you may have been born JUST yesterday, but at-least you were born with an ear for good rock & roll. So YOU GO "British-Ness" GIRL. At-girl I imagine you as a girl. This is for Coral | Reviewer: Anonymous ------ About the song London Calling performed by The Clash You are on a quest to find out what that ever allusive lyric is: "Error" or "Era"? Hey, Winston Smith, Doesn't anybody have access to vinyls anymore? They came with printed lyric sheets. If you really wanted to know, Sherlock UK, contact your local Clash Enthusiast/Collector. Anyway, you may have been born JUST yesterday, but at-least you were born with an ear for good rock & roll. So YOU GO "British-Ness" GIRL. Ian shoul ddhoot himself | Reviewer: ron ------ About the song Lover's Rock performed by The Clash If you can't understand songs like this you should have been aborted. A clasicc example of what is wrong with the world today is Ian's review, too dumb to understand a great song like this. I bet he voted for W as well. Casbah lover | Reviewer: Anonymous ------ About the song Rock the Casbah performed by The Clash I love this song so freaking much. I have to admit, I didn't know all of the lyrics meaning, but even as a kid, I got the idea that it meant liberating people to have fun and rock out. I mean even a kid can get the gist of it witht the shiek and the Jewish man dancing together and whatnot. Great song, and yes I agree, totally innapropiate to be referenced to with the war. datdude01 | Reviewer: Anonymous ------ About the song Rock the Casbah performed by The Clash listen this doesn't really have anything to do algiers, the song was directed at iran's ban of rock music. A casbah is just a reference to a arabic citadel, and with other arabic references such as sharif, bedouin, sheikh, kosher, raga, muezzin, the band is alluding to iran with out actually saying country's name. he's telling the people to dismiss the ban and "rock the casbah" Casbah | Reviewer: Anonymous ------ About the song Rock the Casbah performed by The Clash The casbah is a part of algiers wherein there was a particularly strong rebel following during the wars with France. They're talking about the French political as well as Islamic fundamentalist oppression of the Algerian people, and that no matter who comes to police it, it will always be a stronghold of rebellion. RT Caz | Reviewer: Anonymous ------ About the song Rock the Casbah performed by The Clash Thanks for the Enlightenment. I have had a reverse "ah-ha" moment...a "ha-ah" moment? You see, for years I thought the lyrics were: "SHARIA don't like it...." as in Sharia law. Maybe that would be bad grammar (or just poetic license which many lyricists indulge in). Any rate, for the Clash to take on Sharia law -- I mean, that made the song, for me anyway, even more immediate, and I suppose less attached to the historical moment of a particular individual, implied by the actual lyric, "Sharif don't like it." I guess I just didn't hear the "F"s too well on my tinny car radio. Oh well. Still a great dancing tune. Catchy, catchy. Mo mongos! | Reviewer: Justine ------ About the song Rock the Casbah performed by The Clash what the fuck are you tossers saying about the wars? only strummer himself truly knows what it was about, but does it not seem that it was about an ideology of rebellion and eventually getting the authority to turn against the even higher-archy? "As soon as Sharif was Chauffeured outta there The jet pilots tuned to The cockpit radio blare" !!!!!! urgh, tossers Hello | Reviewer: Anonymous ------ About the song Straight to Hell performed by The Clash Solomon was renowned for his wisdom in accepting all cultures to his Kingdom. This song resonates again in 2008 USa (little case is intentional) as we seek to discriminate against immigrants from that "other America." Yes, it's time for the Dr. Goebbels show!!! | Reviewer: dms ------ About the song Capital Radio (One/Two) performed by The Clash This song reminds me of the old days. I still play the Clash on a constant basis. It really hits home when my 3 yr. old laughs out loud everytime the song ends and says "he's silly!" and I just smile broadly with tears in my eyes and say, "yea, he is silly". Thank you and God bless you Joe. Meaning of life | Reviewer: mgod ------ About the song Straight to Hell performed by The Clash The majority of this song reflects Strummer's thorough understanding of our nation's impact on the vietnamese, from Dien Bien Phu to the time we finally realized our abject failure in 1975. shaken! | Reviewer: richard ------ About the song Safe European Home performed by The Clash I first heard this song on a walkman when I was about 14 it blew me away completely. The energy and sadness of this song is amazing, one of my all time favourites. Love the clip too! So Mama-San says | Reviewer: Anonymous ------ About the song Straight to Hell performed by The Clash Not American, Western. That's "them damned Brits" as well and prejudices against the immigrant work force. Mostly, to me it's about the Amerasian children that were bred and abandoned by GIs in Vietnam. King Solomon never really had much to do with Western civilization. Hidden message on vinyl... | Reviewer: surrender ------ About the song London Calling performed by The Clash I bought this album back in the day. I was twenty-one. Forever changed my life. Been fired from every job (graphic designer/corporate) I ever had. Because my integrity and sense of TRUTH got in the way of their agenda (the clampdown). .Anyone who owns the vinyl "London Calling" album, check the blank space on your vinyls.... There is a hidden message... You could review the artist/band The Clash in Biography page You could review The Clash album by visiting Albums page and selecting an album You could review The Clash song by clicking the song which you like | | ||||||||||
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