Stop going on about drummers vs guitarists -- you yanks dont get it - this is a band bar none - we dont do this in the UK - we dont turn up to a gig and compare artists - we celebrate a band.
pistolpedro007 I don't fret about much. Played drums for 40 years - so I recognize his talent. Just saying in my opinion he doesn't get the credit he deserves.
Performed for 'Concerts for the People of Kampuchea'. I remember flipping out over this version of Armagideon Time - Joe's passion, his howling, his earnestness, and the snarly "Use a Calculator!!' towards the end in response to the statement 'A lot of people won't get no supper tonight....'. The Clash ranking among the top 3 greatest influences in my life. Loved that I got to see them in concert twice. RIP Joe
Got it on Video off the telly 'Rock for Kampuchea' rang a bell... really need to get out more...I actually play a good live version with my band Suicyanide ... love it ! X
Spoke to Joe and a month later he was gone. My only regret is not knowing at the time. But what else would you say anyway. Ya know? RIP Joe. Peace to all in the chat. What are we gonna do now?
I saw this on telly back in 1981........it was the first time I happened to see the clash on screen........I already had the first two records but not london calling.......not yet....
A peak moment in Clash history. I love their dramatic version of this tune, which pointed me towards the equally brilliant original by Willie Williams. What a riddim!
@@Neearmlook up "Real rock riddim" lots of different cuts ,I'm a big reggae DJ and I love the clash version of Willie Williams cut Armageddon time on the Studio 1 label 👍
I loved their reggae stuff like One More Time more than their other stuff, Armagideon Time was my favourite Clash Song. The riddim is used in a lot of reggae songs. It’s called The Real Rock riddim. First version is Real Rock by Sound Dimension in 1968. The producer was the legendary Coxsone Dodd. Still owe The Clash, cause they made me listen to dub and reggae. ❤
back when I was just a drummer I would do soundchecks of Topper's AT beat, it's as fresh today as it was in the late 70's-early 80's. his talent and contribution to that band is immeasurable.
Seen them in 1980 in Cardiff they were amazing, I was a mere 14 and prayed to JJ Burnel (he was God then) that I would get in to the gig. I did and never to be forgotten. This is one my fave Clash songs I used to play it over and over on parents 'record player'. It was B side to London Calling but far superior in my view.
The Clash. I've seen them all. Really. But nothng ever compared to the sheer magnificence of a Clash gig. Utterly life affirming. And has there ever been a better, cooler looking band? Not for me. Amazing. RIP Joe, always missed.
Wish I had seen them. They toured a lot late 70´s, I could possibly had a chance. Too young and lazy back then. If I should mention one band I wanted to have seen it is The Clash!
Great choice of the song to yours Dear Friends . Its sad Story about people whom are struggling for numerous of reason . Fantastic present to the Friends whom are working to hard to help to these whom are in need . Greetings to you Dear Dreamer & to your Friends in Ukraine ...You are working honest and human job , I wish you Success & Happiness . PS Take care Dear Dreamer ...Dear Angel protest you & your Friends as well ...Love , Peace and Roses to you . Lara .
Hearing Strummer mangle the lyrics in the first verse reminds me of how on our way to see the Clash play we used to love speculating what songs they would choose and what lyrics Joe Strummer would get badly wrong. I know I am biased when I say this but they really did live up to their reputation as one of the best ever live bands.
Everything is perfect here, Joe pathos, Topper drumming like a God, Paul reggae soul, Mick's melody line, Gallagher'sorgan I could have this for hours...
Initially my favourite Punk band to probably my favourite band to what they evolved to. I bought this 12 inch B side to London Calling the day it was released in Small Wonder records in Hoe Street Walthamstow. For me this song is about injustice, drawing a short straw in whatever way. Be optimistic, be positive, keep on keeping on.
The Clash invented the future of rock music, I cannot believe the utter genius of these guys when Topper was on board. Strummer was the greatest lyricist since Pete Townshend or Roger Waters...or Lennon.
Earl. I just want to point out two things. (1) This is a straight up reggae song with no discernible rock and roll in it. (2) Specifically, the Clash are performing their cover of the original Armageddon Time reggae song that was first recorded by Willie William. This song was written by Wilbert Keith Williams, Jackie Mittoo and Clement "Sir Coxsone" Dodd. Dodd is the founder of the famous Studio One in Kingston, Jamaica, where the Wailers with Bob Marley, first auditioned.
I had the rock for Kampuchea record .everything about this recording is mesmerising ,all held together by what seems like perfect drumming . Tried to play along with it so many times with my les Paul copy .this performance does not age or lose it’s magic . So much better than a watermelon sugar high Harry .
I remember when this album came out. Next door neighbor who was older than me had it. I borrowed it and went nuts over this song. Ian Dury tracks too. Brings back so many memories. Clash meant so much to me.
Always loved the way the original's lyric of "remember to praise Jah-hov-iah" was replaced by Joe to "remember to kick it over" in The Clash's cover of the song.
For the poor, the hungry kids, the hungry, the party gals and the ravers. The Clash are class! Played this in my whip, people going BESERK! West London ravers. UK 🇬🇧
Sick.. never seen that and it is amazing.. Topper on point, Mick on point, Paul sitting below perfectly and Joe squeezing out the last drop of soul. Very nice.
Classic Clash His mother, Anna Mackenzie (1915-1986), was the daughter of a crofter and was born and raised in Bonar Bridge; she later became a nurse. Close to Bonar Bridge you have ClashMore , ClashBan, ClashCoig and ClashNessie so Joe must of created The Clash close to his Mother Life very good
Westway West London my old Manor. The Clash stood up for the poor, the dispossessed and the Rastas! Shepherds Bush. For the poor womens and kids caught up in war. We will prevail! UK 🇬🇧
This is one of examples a Cover version turned into an original classic in it's own right! Joe's second one, Redemption Song is the other best cover song.
Prodigieux, c'est le mot qui vient à l'esprit. Topper avait aussi une culture de musique classique et de concert classique, écouter Tommy Gun et le comparer avec le Boléro de Ravel, les structures sont les mêmes et le jeu est orchestrale. Déjà, à Mont de Marsan en France en 1977, dans des enregistrements de mauvaise qualité, on distingue chez lui une grammaire, un sens de la ponctuation et un vocabulaire. Efficace, c'est probablement pour cela qu'il fût choisi. Tout est hors catégorie chez Topper Headon. Ce qu'il a produit, de diversité, est inoui. Un vrai putain de dragon
On est tous d'accord, Topper est é p o u s t o u f l a n t ! Son jeu est hors toutes catégories. Comme Strumer avait dit ou bien cité, "a band is always as good as the drummer is" Là, c'est la quatrième dimension !
Stop going on about drummers vs guitarists -- you yanks dont get it - this is a band bar none - we dont do this in the UK - we dont turn up to a gig and compare artists - we celebrate a band.
We sure do
Agree
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Topper is just some piece of work, they wouldn't have been half the band they were without him
Yeah, Joe said that himself. The Clash went downhill after Topper was given the boot.
I wonder if the base player was just as important.
Go listen to this with the other drummer. Doesn’t swing half as much
To be fair, half the band would have been enough
By far the best musician in The Clash as Joe once said . He could play jazz ,funk etc ,and could play both guitar and piano.
Topper, very underrated drummer.
underrated by who? he is widely acknowledged as one of the greatest drummers
Topper could play any style, most with any knowledge would realise this, so don't fret he isn't underated
pistolpedro007 I don't fret about much. Played drums for 40 years - so I recognize his talent. Just saying in my opinion he doesn't get the credit he deserves.
LedFingers Like your yin yang dude. Was not trying to be antagonistic, just that anyone that knows music would not underrate Topper Headon. Peace :)
I am a drummer and a huge Clash fan and I totally agree!
Performed for 'Concerts for the People of Kampuchea'. I remember flipping out over this version of Armagideon Time - Joe's passion, his howling, his earnestness, and the snarly "Use a Calculator!!' towards the end in response to the statement 'A lot of people won't get no supper tonight....'. The Clash ranking among the top 3 greatest influences in my life. Loved that I got to see them in concert twice. RIP Joe
I envy you brother! RESPECT !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Got it on Video off the telly 'Rock for Kampuchea' rang a bell... really need to get out more...I actually play a good live version with my band Suicyanide ... love it ! X
I wonder if te whole concert was filmed... Probably. Where the hell are the rushes !?
Spoke to Joe and a month later he was gone. My only regret is not knowing at the time. But what else would you say anyway. Ya know? RIP Joe. Peace to all in the chat. What are we gonna do now?
I saw this on telly back in 1981........it was the first time I happened to see the clash on screen........I already had the first two records but not london calling.......not yet....
This is the most haunting, and, frankly best recorded version. I thought this when the record came out, and still do.
Somehow RUclips knows this is my favorite Clash song. First time I've seen this version! ❤️
A peak moment in Clash history. I love their dramatic version of this tune, which pointed me towards the equally brilliant original by Willie Williams. What a riddim!
Real rock 🍀🇬🇧🇮🇪👍
Thanks. Wasn't aware it was a cover!
@@Neearmlook up "Real rock riddim" lots of different cuts ,I'm a big reggae DJ and I love the clash version of Willie Williams cut Armageddon time on the Studio 1 label 👍
I loved their reggae stuff like One More Time more than their other stuff, Armagideon Time was my favourite Clash Song. The riddim is used in a lot of reggae songs. It’s called The Real Rock riddim. First version is Real Rock by Sound Dimension in 1968. The producer was the legendary Coxsone Dodd. Still owe The Clash, cause they made me listen to dub and reggae. ❤
The greatest band of all time. I saw them in Blackburn in 1980 when they played this song awesome. RIP Joe
I was there too..Also from Bburn..🤣
Was there from Clitheroe.. saw them twice at KGH .. Arthur Scargils Xmas party in Brixton also
back when I was just a drummer I would do soundchecks of Topper's AT beat, it's as fresh today as it was in the late 70's-early 80's. his talent and contribution to that band is immeasurable.
... Paul Simonon: the best punk-ska bassist ever!!!
he does a good bass line :-) better than I ever could
Sorry to break your illusion, but Paul NEVER was even less than mediocre bass player..
@@Clash_CT_Rocker69 Okay little kid. If you don't like the music then perhaps you shouldn't be listening to your parents' music.
Before Paul most bass players were the boring bloke who stood at the back ,not him - hence The Clash had THREE frontmen .
Classic Clash, so musically gifted and politically aware.
Seen them in 1980 in Cardiff they were amazing, I was a mere 14 and prayed to JJ Burnel (he was God then) that I would get in to the gig. I did and never to be forgotten. This is one my fave Clash songs I used to play it over and over on parents 'record player'. It was B side to London Calling but far superior in my view.
The Paul's bass is fucking brilliant!
They will always be the Only Band That Matters....period!!!!
The Clash. I've seen them all. Really. But nothng ever compared to the sheer magnificence of a Clash gig. Utterly life affirming. And has there ever been a better, cooler looking band? Not for me. Amazing. RIP Joe, always missed.
Wish I had seen them. They toured a lot late 70´s, I could possibly had a chance. Too young and lazy back then. If I should mention one band I wanted to have seen it is The Clash!
I saw them live 11 times before I was even 17 years old. 🙂
@@ClubViking63 I saw them live 11 times before I was even 17.
the best performancce of any band ever
Utter perfection when strummer says those first lines it sends a shiver down my spine
Big Up The Clash!!! The sounds of my youth. 21 August, Joe Strummer woulda been 62. *RIP*
We are 4 years later and he would have been 66 today. Damn how the world needs his music more than ever... Still miss him every day....
For my dear friends from Slaviansk (Ukraine)! Hang on!
Great choice of the song to yours Dear Friends . Its sad Story about people whom are struggling for numerous of reason . Fantastic present to the Friends whom are working to hard to help to these whom are in need .
Greetings to you Dear Dreamer & to your Friends in Ukraine ...You are working honest and human job , I wish you Success & Happiness . PS Take care Dear Dreamer ...Dear Angel protest you & your Friends as well ...Love , Peace and Roses to you .
Lara .
I like the reggae feel to this one.
Hearing Strummer mangle the lyrics in the first verse reminds me of how on our way to see the Clash play we used to love speculating what songs they would choose and what lyrics Joe Strummer would get badly wrong.
I know I am biased when I say this but they really did live up to their reputation as one of the best ever live bands.
Clash Live Matters
A haunting version of a brilliant song ,so lucky to have seen The Clash live, best live band bar none. God bless you Joe.
They should have done whatever it took to get Topper straightened out, they were never the same band again after his departure.
Everything is perfect here, Joe pathos, Topper drumming like a God, Paul reggae soul, Mick's melody line, Gallagher'sorgan I could have this for hours...
Topper is everything.
You know it
Spot on mate, never the same band again without him.
Initially my favourite Punk band to probably my favourite band to what they evolved to. I bought this 12 inch B side to London Calling the day it was released in Small Wonder records in Hoe Street Walthamstow. For me this song is about injustice, drawing a short straw in whatever way. Be optimistic, be positive, keep on keeping on.
3:28 A lot of people... USE A CALCULATOR !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!The best !!!!!!
hahaha
The Clash invented the future of rock music, I cannot believe the utter genius of these guys when Topper was on board. Strummer was the greatest lyricist since Pete Townshend or Roger Waters...or Lennon.
Earl. I just want to point out two things. (1) This is a straight up reggae song with no discernible rock and roll in it. (2) Specifically, the Clash are performing their cover of the original Armageddon Time reggae song that was first recorded by Willie William. This song was written by Wilbert Keith Williams, Jackie Mittoo and Clement "Sir Coxsone" Dodd. Dodd is the founder of the famous Studio One in Kingston, Jamaica, where the Wailers with Bob Marley, first auditioned.
magnificent performance. Too bad they chose not show jones & simonon. In this very moment the clash were at their mightiest. Topper's top class.
Joe was pretty fckn excellent too and one of his finest performances to be fair? 🤣👊✊👏
agree
I'm glad we have a bit of Topper Headon drumming.
I AM SO IN LOVE WITH THIS SONG
ITS UNREAL HOW IN LOVE I AM
check out the original Willie Williams
Sometimes it just feels good to be in love, especially if you haven't been in love for awhile...💔💘💖
@@garyhosty9874 Yuck.. Willie Williams *Sucks* 👎
@@garyhosty9874 I am listening it rignt now: a very good reggae; goodsbreaks. Not elecrifyng as the clash one.
i love the punk rock Clash stuff, but it's really great when they slow down and do their reggae/dub stuff.
I agree, they got a great deep groove pocket on their reggae stuff
On there day the best live band ever,like watching electricity on stage
Amazing artistry. I did manage to have supper tonight. So many more won’t. Blessins.
Topper here shows what he's got
When I saw this performance in Concerts for the people of Kampuchea it opened doors to music that would later change my life
Saw it on TV around 1980 as a kid.. big stuff then and still something now 👍🏼 Joe RIP🙏🏽
Topper up there with Can drummer Jaki...total respect
Concerts For Kampuchea LP.
That snare sound...crisp and tasty like a fine pickle!
One of the greatest bands of all time....
Best performance ever.
Beautiful song & performance, the presence is electrifying.
This live performance shows why Topper was such a brilliant drummer .
Don't push us when we're HOT!
Gone. Never Forgotten.
This tune is still my time machine back to my youth ❤
Damn in this sht sounds good live!
It’s the organ tho
What an incredible performance of the song
Blimey - never seen this before.
It's magnificent!
Fantastic performance!! Especially Topper Headon.
Soo long ago ... was it in a dream?
Was it just a dream?
I know, yes I know,
Seemed so very real,
it seemed so real to me
This is one of the best things ive found on youtube ever! Ace quality for 1979. Its 100% full on with the clash from the minute they step on stage
Few white people have such understanding of reggae as these white English boys had. They just GOT it.
Punk rock é multi verso....😅😅😅
This is the one of the best performnaces ever!
Thanks for posting it!
... Joe Strummer was born today, back in 1952...
Armagideon Time World Tour 1979 - 2017.
Joe was great...but Topper...in this song...amazing...
Boom
The Clash were on a different level from other bands...
Best band ever at the height of their career
They never got better than the period 79-80
Free Julian Assange !
Wow.
I was lucky enough to see them live..I miss Strummer like crazy.
Saw CLASH on farewell tour @ SFX hall Dublin 1984 😎 ..... "Armeddion time" classic 😎 .... Joe Strummer gone but not forgotten 👃➕.
is there full show?
I Also Like The "Super Black Market" Long Version ("Don't Push Us When We're Hot!")
Saw them on this tour
I had the rock for Kampuchea record .everything about this recording is mesmerising ,all held together by what seems like perfect drumming . Tried to play along with it so many times with my les Paul copy .this performance does not age or lose it’s magic . So much better than a watermelon sugar high Harry .
I remember when this album came out. Next door neighbor who was older than me had it. I borrowed it and went nuts over this song. Ian Dury tracks too. Brings back so many memories. Clash meant so much to me.
Always loved the way the original's lyric of "remember to praise Jah-hov-iah" was replaced by Joe to "remember to kick it over" in The Clash's cover of the song.
Blasting this tonight! :)
For the poor, the hungry kids, the hungry, the party gals and the ravers. The Clash are class! Played this in my whip, people going BESERK! West London ravers. UK 🇬🇧
Sick.. never seen that and it is amazing.. Topper on point, Mick on point, Paul sitting below perfectly and Joe squeezing out the last drop of soul. Very nice.
One of the best video versions I've seen. I love it.
Clash dubs and reggae were critical!
Classic Clash
His mother, Anna Mackenzie (1915-1986), was the daughter of a crofter and was born and raised in Bonar Bridge; she later became a nurse.
Close to Bonar Bridge you have ClashMore , ClashBan, ClashCoig and ClashNessie so Joe must of created The Clash close to his Mother Life very good
brilliant version - the original by Willie Williams is a gem too
Westway West London my old Manor. The Clash stood up for the poor, the dispossessed and the Rastas! Shepherds Bush.
For the poor womens and kids caught up in war. We will prevail! UK 🇬🇧
Black Market, the best album! With. Give them enough rope! Or like I spell it. Give them all a rope! With the version of Daddy's was bank robber!
Toppers love of Jazz before he was a member of the clash put him in good stead. He could play absolutely anything. The man’s a master on the sticks.
Unbelievably good, we miss you Joe. I wonder what you’d think of today’s society I bet you’d be so angry.
Yeah, Topper sounding machine gun-like on "Tommy gun" still great
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All, of theirs was so great, before they go to Babylon, and made this non album combat rock for a public who don't even know where they from?
This is one of examples a Cover version turned into an original classic in it's own right! Joe's second one, Redemption Song is the other best cover song.
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Too think this was the b side of London calling.For any other group now or even then it would have been a major success
I asked Joe what jumping and a hiding vibe was ...he just said " stevie I thought you'd know " ...
Prodigieux, c'est le mot qui vient à l'esprit.
Topper avait aussi une culture de musique classique et de concert classique, écouter Tommy Gun et le comparer avec le Boléro de Ravel, les structures sont les mêmes et le jeu est orchestrale.
Déjà, à Mont de Marsan en France en 1977, dans des enregistrements de mauvaise qualité, on distingue chez lui une grammaire, un sens de la ponctuation et un vocabulaire. Efficace, c'est probablement pour cela qu'il fût choisi.
Tout est hors catégorie chez Topper Headon. Ce qu'il a produit, de diversité, est inoui.
Un vrai putain de dragon
The second grade teacher watching this video: “Use a calculator??!? I hate this song!!”
I have heard people say the clash was crap " live " if this video doesn't debunk that theory nothing will! Only band that mattered
TiME.
I saw them 12 times we used follow them all over the country.
no question he his blazing on speed of some sort. I like my rock stars to use heavy drugs.
Intense.
Remember watching this at the time on TV I'm sure it was around Xmas..
On est tous d'accord, Topper est é p o u s t o u f l a n t ! Son jeu est hors toutes catégories.
Comme Strumer avait dit ou bien cité, "a band is always as good as the drummer is"
Là, c'est la quatrième dimension !
the clash were never better than this moment - ave it
What can i say ive listened to The Clash since 1978 & it just doesn't get better than this.........fucking awesome!
Here’s the 1968 riddim.
m.ruclips.net/video/mpvXG71hHys/видео.html&feature=emb_logo
🔥☀️🔥 from 1979 to 2018 still ina Armagedeon Time