Joe Strummer told a story once about how a lot of the early fans didn't take well to the new sound of London Calling and the experimentation therein, where he said one particularly upset young man from Denmark wrote him saying "My grandma likes Wrong 'Em Boyo - what have you done?"
Topper Headon is the The Clash's not so secret weapon. His drumming allows them to go through the different styles and always adds that little bit extra to the song. Stagger Lee was a real person and there are loads of different songs telling variants of the story.
I thought they were breaking into the Lloyd Price 1950s hit "Stagger Lee" - the breakdown was fun and unexpected. I've known The Clash to always have an eclectic and spontaneous style.
When this album came out it introduced me to so many styles of music. In addition the movie Rude Boy with them playing punk band opened me to the punk days. Big change from the Southern Rock that dominated the Atlanta air waves in the late 70s, early 80s.
One of the best hardest driving songs ever ! Love the whole album . Could t stop playing it when it came out . This album and squeezing out sparks by Graham Parker I played non stop ( 1979- 1980 )
Stagger Lee/ Stacker Lee is a standard old school murder song protagonist - check out Nick Cave's version - stagger Lee, apparently it dates back to the 1890s early blues about a game of cards gone wrong.
Another reminder that "London Calling" is a true gateway album. A gateway into punk for the uninitiated and a gateway OUT of punk into R&B, pub rock, ska, new wave, etc. Phenomenal!
I saw the clash in January 1980 touring this album it was called the sixteen tons tour I think, notsensibles supported them and we had to walk back from the gig hiding from people that wanted to beat up punks, what a time. The I had the programme signed by all the band, simpler times, my dad even liked this album which disappointed me because he hated punk but I still love this album however the first clash album (uk version) is the best. I have the US version too but that has some singles on it that weren’t on the uk version I believe that they changed style a little to get to a wider audience and it worked.
A fun track. Always loved the way the drums are done, two different sets, one on each side, and sometimes disappearing completely. The bouncier side of ska you'd more likely associate with Madness, all coupled with a dark story. The song was originally by a Jamaican Rocksteady (a precursor to reggae) band, The Rulers. Stagger Lee was a real criminal living in 19th century St Louis, and his name has been used in popular culture and song frequently since.
These guys pretty much saved me from Disco. I don't recall this song, but they had an edge that this song doesn't really represent. Try again. You won't regret it.
I just got into punk recently and ive been listening to loads of the clash and i binged through all your reactions of this album thus far the other week. This album is pretty varied and eclectic for a punk album, their debut is much more classic sloppy sounding punkrock. Loads of their best tracks, make sure to listen to the original and not the US tracklisting. Its only 35 minutes long so id recommend it for long song saturday maybe^^
As an added attraction for your listening pleasure: Don De Lion - Don Drummond King of the trombone - Busty Brown The Rulers - Wrong'em Boyo en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Stagger_Lee
Let me see While this was on the strreeet where was i ? Ah yeah in my dreams with Judie Tzuke's debut My long lost mate had this but I couldn't dig it Coz I feel my upbringing couldn't relate Was it my sheltered Tony banksian tendencies that held me back or My Dave Lee Roth Steven Tylerisms? The Clash are Fine. Fine is fine wiv me. Diolch.
The Clash lost me half way through Give 'em Enough Rope. They were a convincing punk band who were always into reggae (their version of Police and Thieves somehow worked while this didn't - Madness did this sort of thing better) and decided that that, rockabilly and sometimes even funky jazz were the directions in which to head. They were lionised at the time (especially by the NME) but very little I've heard post 1978 justifies that. Their fans remain fiercely loyal and argued strongly against my opinion on previous JP videos but I stand by it.
Joe Strummer told a story once about how a lot of the early fans didn't take well to the new sound of London Calling and the experimentation therein, where he said one particularly upset young man from Denmark wrote him saying "My grandma likes Wrong 'Em Boyo - what have you done?"
One of the best double albums of all time.
Topper Headon is the The Clash's not so secret weapon. His drumming allows them to go through the different styles and always adds that little bit extra to the song.
Stagger Lee was a real person and there are loads of different songs telling variants of the story.
Yes! Topper was so good. Awesome drummer.
One of the most versatile, adventurous bands ever. Working class, creative wild men.
I thought they were breaking into the Lloyd Price 1950s hit "Stagger Lee" - the breakdown was fun and unexpected. I've known The Clash to always have an eclectic and spontaneous style.
This is a great, great album ... please feel free to continue with the rest of the album 😉 Can't wait for Death or Glory and The Card Cheat.
Don't worry. He's doing the whole album.
@@thebrysmith3Yeah over like a 10 year period. 🤣
J/K of course Justin, you're the man, a reaction MACHINE.
@@thebrysmith3 I know .. I was kidding 😉
@@masterofparsnips5327 He is taking his own sweet time. That's what happens when JP likes All The Things 😀
When this album came out it introduced me to so many styles of music. In addition the movie Rude Boy with them playing punk band opened me to the punk days. Big change from the Southern Rock that dominated the Atlanta air waves in the late 70s, early 80s.
The best band ever, this is the best Album ever, the only band that matters
u need to listen to more bands.
It's refreshing to read intelligent and ultra subjective comments Mr Burke!
This is one of my favourite tracks on the album and it was so enjoyable to watch your facial expressions as it unfolded.
One of the best hardest driving songs ever ! Love the whole album . Could t stop playing it when it came out . This album and squeezing out sparks by Graham Parker I played non stop ( 1979- 1980 )
Stagger Lee/ Stacker Lee is a standard old school murder song protagonist - check out Nick Cave's version - stagger Lee, apparently it dates back to the 1890s early blues about a game of cards gone wrong.
While Shane Macgowan was recovering from various problems Joe Strummer took over his role in The Pogues for a period.
Another reminder that "London Calling" is a true gateway album.
A gateway into punk for the uninitiated and a gateway OUT of punk into R&B, pub rock, ska, new wave, etc.
Phenomenal!
I saw the clash in January 1980 touring this album it was called the sixteen tons tour I think, notsensibles supported them and we had to walk back from the gig hiding from people that wanted to beat up punks, what a time. The I had the programme signed by all the band, simpler times, my dad even liked this album which disappointed me because he hated punk but I still love this album however the first clash album (uk version) is the best. I have the US version too but that has some singles on it that weren’t on the uk version I believe that they changed style a little to get to a wider audience and it worked.
A fun track. Always loved the way the drums are done, two different sets, one on each side, and sometimes disappearing completely. The bouncier side of ska you'd more likely associate with Madness, all coupled with a dark story. The song was originally by a Jamaican Rocksteady (a precursor to reggae) band, The Rulers. Stagger Lee was a real criminal living in 19th century St Louis, and his name has been used in popular culture and song frequently since.
Nick Cave's "Stagger Lee" is one wild wild west of a listen.
Such an awesome Jam. RIP Joe.
Maaaan, those headphones look so comfy, light frame 'n'stuff.
A nearly perfect album. Which is even more impressive being a double album.
This is the best pop/punk album of all time! It's almost not even pop or punk...it's just everything!
My oldest son is called STRUMMER CLASH Palace
Listening to this album from the first track to the last is just a joyous experience.
Every song on this album
Excellent cover, originally done by Jamaican rocksteady group The Rulers in 1967.
These guys pretty much saved me from Disco. I don't recall this song, but they had an edge that this song doesn't really represent. Try again. You won't regret it.
He will. He's reacting to all of London Calling.
Like the t-shirt. Carry on.
Great song. Great reaction. Time to hear Stagger Lee, by Nick Cave. And you'll understand better this tracks's context.
Stagger Lee into some nice ska, love it.
I just got into punk recently and ive been listening to loads of the clash and i binged through all your reactions of this album thus far the other week. This album is pretty varied and eclectic for a punk album, their debut is much more classic sloppy sounding punkrock. Loads of their best tracks, make sure to listen to the original and not the US tracklisting. Its only 35 minutes long so id recommend it for long song saturday maybe^^
As an added attraction for your listening pleasure:
Don De Lion - Don Drummond
King of the trombone - Busty Brown
The Rulers - Wrong'em Boyo
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Stagger_Lee
Awesome cover track check out The Rulers original reggae version❤
After the false beginning, what ..? Then, a great, fun song. Bouncy bass, horns...
Let me see
While this was on the strreeet where was i
?
Ah yeah in my dreams with Judie Tzuke's debut
My long lost mate had this but I couldn't dig it Coz I feel my upbringing couldn't relate
Was it my sheltered Tony banksian tendencies that held me back or
My Dave Lee Roth Steven Tylerisms?
The Clash are Fine. Fine is fine wiv me. Diolch.
2 for 1 yummy!
Rip off of sea cruise.
The Clash lost me half way through Give 'em Enough Rope. They were a convincing punk band who were always into reggae (their version of Police and Thieves somehow worked while this didn't - Madness did this sort of thing better) and decided that that, rockabilly and sometimes even funky jazz were the directions in which to head. They were lionised at the time (especially by the NME) but very little I've heard post 1978 justifies that. Their fans remain fiercely loyal and argued strongly against my opinion on previous JP videos but I stand by it.