Think it was written because they were having to go back to London because of the threat of a war at the time of something like that. So you were pretty spot on haha
Some music is just soooo...British, and awesome! I listened to this a lot 40 years ago while in high school. And in one of my favorite cars of all time, a 1980 Triumph Spitfire that was almost new. Wish I still had it, selling it was a mistake...
Well according to one American poster I saw we also named a city after Abraham Lincoln, we also have two New york's and we named Boston after a place over there as well, we must be fans! If anyone takes this seriously, I appologise.
The chemistry of Joe, Mick, Paul & Topper was insane. So genuine & passionate with a mix of styles that is uniquely The Clash. Their sound is timeless & relevant even today.
I agree. The sounds and music this band created is amazing. Joe a lyrical genius. The 4 of them together was simply perfect. Wish they would have carried on longer.
@@andrewbrown1463 Like most punk bands, they fizzled out and fell apart, like a shooting star, they came and went, but man, is was quite the star to see.
"London's Calling", Best Punk tune ever, it meant something back in the day but these guys have given it the edge. Thanks to the Clash for allowing for a great cause, we are all behind you! Hope the madman falls soon on his own sword!
Late 70s. And maybe, by Japanese standards, they might class it as rock. Also, The Clash had moved on from their earlier Punk Rock incarnation from 76 - 78, with the album London Calling in 1979 being an exploration of everything from Ska (Rudy Can't Fail) and Reggae (Guns of Brixton, Revolution Rock) to Rockabilly (Hateful, Brand New Cadillac) and Jazz (Jimmy Jazz)@@ildart8738
The Jam and The Clash was my dads go to music when he drove his Ford Capri. And What a privilege to be brought up on this music. proper British music and musicians.
I saw Joe Strummer by himself in a record shop in San Francisco he was singing and playing his guitar I don't think anyone recognised him but I did. A very special moment almost like a private gig ❤😂
tedGEGI I'm a twelve yr old Girl, everyone listens to modern pop, it is so bad it makes my ears want to bleed. I am so grateful to my dad as he should me real music. I wish I lived in the "golden age" of music. RIP Joe Strummer
At 54 years of age I can honestly say this is one of the most influential bands i've had the pleasure of listening to so far. Can't decide whether this or Bank Robber is my favourite.. RIP Joe Strummer
Said a final farewell to a dear friend today to this absolute classic ! Goodbye John! I know you're having a Pint of Carling and listening to The Clash wherever you are. I'm sure gonna miss you, my friend!
Well, of course! The Clash are the best. Actually, this single was released on December 7th, 1979 and the album was released on December 14th, 1979, just a day before Paul Simonon's (Clash bassist) birthday.
RedZoneCLF how are the U.S going to help exactly? they're too busy going over their own shit atm, there's no reason for the americans to worry about that little island England
Tonight I’m getting on a plane to head to London for a week. It’s been one of my biggest dreams since I was little, and this trip is my graduation gift. I’ll definitely be playing this song all throughout my trip. As a huge music fan, I’m beyond thankful to finally be able to go to one of the most influential places in the world in terms of music as well. Thank you to The Clash for writing this absolute banger and the perfect anthem for the trip of a lifetime. ❤️
@@kaitlinx2366 So exciting! You probably could have asked for anything; but you chose travel and music! I love it. Girl after my own heart. I had "rock and roll" crushes on all the British boys. John Rotten, Joe Strummer, Billy Idol, Adam Ant, Sid Vicious, Ian Curtis etc. All the bad boys. Just thought I'd share.
@@Agent-of-Chaos Yes, traveling the world has been a big dream of mine for years. I can’t wait to see even more of it :) I also happen to have crushes on a lot of British musicians (Simon Le Bon mainly 😂)
You should thank the cultures they stole it from lmmfao (not a dig against the artists, except those that directly ripped off music, like the Beatles and Led Zeppelin) Thank a Jaimaican. Thank African Americans. Fuck England.
I was 17 when this came out, senior year of HS. Who knew I’d still be listening to this very song 40+ years later at full volume. I’m 60 now, and I couldn’t care less how silly I look in my car with my music blasting. Can’t help it.
London Calling is 40 years old this December... I was six years old when this came out and remember being memorized watching this video and hearing it. Back then MTV still wasn't in existence yet. And Cable Television was in its infancy. HBO would play music videos in between movies to keep people tuned in. I'm so very thankful and humbled to have the Clash in my Musical repertoire...
American solider stationed in West Germany before the Berlin Wall fell in 1989. Used to visit punk clubs and jump into mosh pits when this song played. Got sent to Iraq for Desert Storm and got out of the service. I made a career and my teenage daughters wonder why I crank this song up with a terrifying grin on my face in the car. I miss my youth.
I was there. Army, K-Town 1989-91, spinning vinyl on AFN. I'm sure I played this song more than a few times on my show. I didn't go to Iraq, though. (Stayed safe and anxious in Germany.) All respect to you. (And I never went to a single punk club or moshed while I was there. Why?????!!!)
One of the greatest rock bands of all time; and certainly the greatest punk band of all time. Far more musical talent than they were ever given credit for.
A awesome track from the Clash. I loved it when it was first released, and I still do to this day. Some songs you never forget and this is one of them. A classic.
Double negative my man, what you said is that you’ve never heard a song that isn’t better than this one, meaning this is the worst song you’ve ever heard. Which I guarantee is wrong
I remember back in the 80's...When New York was New York. It was gritty, but filled with creativity. The Clash came in to play at Bonds (no longer there). They caused a riot. Now, that was New York. I miss those days.
yeah i could say the same thing about london and all the famous clubs like the 100 club the marquee and others ,now its just not my world anymore ,even the famous carnaby street and kings road all disappeared
One of the scariest songs ever written, and a truly terrifying video to boot. It really doesn't get any better than this. Long live the Clash! RIP Joe.
Andrew Prete growing up in South Langley British Columbia Canada This was all so New to me I couldn't believe my eyes or my ears and I have to I agree with you it was incredibly scary To me it was one of the most powerful songs and videos I've ever seen and I fell in love with this band immediately
Happy Birthday Joe. The situation is getting harder but we're still fighting. Thank you for the wake-up call all those years ago. R.I.P Joe never forget you. 21st August 2021
Paul Simonon's bassline is the perfect opening for this classic. The man learned the bass guitar in order to join The Clash. Good decision for everyone.
I love seeing the diffrent generations of people say where they know this from. I'm 23 and knew it from billy elliot before the boys but the boys sticks in my head more
I know that but still not the only good band... Late 70s early 80s was a period with great bands. The Clash, The Specials, Madness, Bad Manners, The Jam
When I listen to that music I remember when I was young. And the entire energy that it gave to us. Now I'm 51 and still have the heart beating faster when I listen to it. It's timeless and brilliant. Absolutely.
One of the greatest songs of all time. Sounds like the end of the world
sono d'accordo
So gosh darn correct. One of my top ten best albums EVER. Side 3 is perfection.
It did. It does. It will always.
Think it was written because they were having to go back to London because of the threat of a war at the time of something like that. So you were pretty spot on haha
Holy shit miracle of sound comments on music videos!
Will never stop loving the Clash for the electric blend of mod, punk, and rock.
Loved they're gusie as Big Audio Dynamite E=mc2 what a track...
@@JustJeph33WOW! You spoke to my heart❣️ Thank you!!! 😊
@@djsimonrossprice9400I guess I have to agree with you on all that is special! Thank You ☺️
@@doloresgray3668 thank you, dolores. Still got their (faded) bumper sticker on my van.. so people will know what they're dealing with! 😎
Some music is just soooo...British, and awesome! I listened to this a lot 40 years ago while in high school. And in one of my favorite cars of all time, a 1980 Triumph Spitfire that was almost new. Wish I still had it, selling it was a mistake...
I can't believe a city was named after this song, those people there must be huge Clash fans
Am a huge clash fsn from way back n biracial they r just top musicians 🥰
Ikr they even made it a capital city as well!
😂😂😂😂nice one!
Well according to one American poster I saw we also named a city after Abraham Lincoln, we also have two New york's and we named Boston after a place over there as well, we must be fans! If anyone takes this seriously, I appologise.
@@andybricky1927 we are talking about the UK
44 years on and this song is still so alive and sounding as good as it always had.
Absolutely
Hi I Recommend a Song Called 'The Bond Villain' by Robert Nix
pioneer of punk rock culture
Of course, it’s the Clash, I think their music will always be relevant and great ❤
Yes it is
The song that as a poetic anachy and chaos echoing through it, doom and anarchy are the new king and Queen.......
WHO'S THAT THEN
This has been written by smelly Russian orc fingers.
A haunting song that has you exploring the vocals and the band. It's a perfect invitation song to join the club that is The Clash
Why does this sound like a patrick bateman quote?
Hey, it's the guy who helped make my childhood!
My family and I were just at Heathrow and I was thinking of this song. To top it off British Airways lost our luggage!! Lol!!!
holiday in cambodia
@bongwaterbaptist . . Jello is not your friend
“Phony beatlemania has bitten the dust.” Damn. Imagine writing that line not even a decade after the Beatles had broken up
Are you reading this Eminem and MGK you silly kids.
Yeah, talk about hubris.
The Hippie era is over was what he was saying
@@garymarquett7989 The Allman Brothers band bit the dust in 2014. America last great Hippie band Duane Allman might be a hillbilly he was no punk.
@@garymarquett7989 actually he was referring to the punk scene
Happy Birthday London Calling! The music of the Clash never gets old or ever out dated!
London calling still my favorite song The Clash 👍🏴
This song, this band, this video. Literally the epitome of an age. RIP Joe.
I hope you’re well my dude!If you ever need a friend, don’t be afraid to reach out! 🍻
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joe mama
@@thomaselvidge Indeed
Right on. Could not have said it better myself.
DAVIDE STRAMBINO
Kappa FuturFestival
TORINO
Italy
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The chemistry of Joe, Mick, Paul & Topper was insane. So genuine & passionate with a mix of styles that is uniquely The Clash. Their sound is timeless & relevant even today.
I hope you’re well my dude!If you ever need a friend, don’t be afraid to reach out! 🍻
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The only group that mattered…
I agree. The sounds and music this band created is amazing. Joe a lyrical genius. The 4 of them together was simply perfect. Wish they would have carried on longer.
@@andrewbrown1463 Like most punk bands, they fizzled out and fell apart, like a shooting star, they came and went, but man, is was quite the star to see.
لا إلاه إلا الله No God except Allah
"London's Calling", Best Punk tune ever, it meant something back in the day but these guys have given it the edge. Thanks to the Clash for allowing for a great cause, we are all behind you! Hope the madman falls soon on his own sword!
@@TheInfidel_SlavaUA So what... great lyrics, great beat..much appreciated here on the continent
@@TheInfidel_SlavaUA effectivement sa fait,penser à du ska mais le ska est plus rapide do’c sa reste du keupon
Punk?!🤣🤣
@@jakelamotta2387 bah oui c du punk, le punk c’est pas’que des gens avec des crêtes qui gueule dans des micro
Who's the madman?
Still an iconic song in these days
👍🇬🇧
👍🏻👈🏼🇺🇲
Good music never gets old, it just becomes classic.
Fk these days!
2019- The world needs The Clash more than ever.
Ikr
Definetley
Paul Simonon is doing stuff with the Good, the Bad, and the Queen at least.
Sam Malone: Definitely!
@Jackson GORREL Yes! Ramones.
40 years later and we need this song more than ever.
Would be the case if corbyn won
Kent Rail I agree
Very good
@@thatsmetalasfuck2200 lol weren't the Clash leftists...
INDEED!!!
This is a real band
Any proof?
hehuheu pff you liked your own comment, shame on you
+Laurence Carolan same
Landoforpresident you are joking?
noone's joking here Laurance stop messing around please.
I live in London and I always listen to this whenever I’m returning from holidays.
This is the top song on my Coronapocalypse playlist.
yes
Lol, nice
Same
Don't forget to wear your mask LOL
Some of them are busy "working for the clampdown"
The most menacing intro to a song ever recorded.
lol
Typhoonproductions been a Clash fan for over a decade
Ah, to see them live, the Aragon Ballroom floor shook when they opened with this
COPE Hotline what i would've given to have been there :( never got the opportunity to see them live
Try Angel of Death by Slayer
Not only London is calling... the whole world is calling. Thank you lovelies for adding your musical heritage.
I am 18 years old Japanese high school student, and I am crazy about this heavy rock.
私も現役高校生ながら洋ロック沼に嵌っております。
クラッシュはパンクバンドながらもブルースやレゲエのサウンドも取り入れた、音楽性の広さが特徴で正にパンクの一般化に一役買ったと言っても過言じゃないですね。
にしても70、80年代のロックバンドのライブ、生で見てみたかったです(´・ω・｀)
This is not heavy rock, it's punk rock of the late 80-s in US and UK.
Late 70s. And maybe, by Japanese standards, they might class it as rock. Also, The Clash had moved on from their earlier Punk Rock incarnation from 76 - 78, with the album London Calling in 1979 being an exploration of everything from Ska (Rudy Can't Fail) and Reggae (Guns of Brixton, Revolution Rock) to Rockabilly (Hateful, Brand New Cadillac) and Jazz (Jimmy Jazz)@@ildart8738
Late seventies, actually😉@@ildart8738
@@ildart8738 let the guy have his moment
One of the most memorable bass lines of the modern times!
This and Guns of Brixton
Because it's so simple
Paul Simonon is great!
indeed!
Yup, and John McVie - The Chain
One of the best songs ever written
for sure body lovve ya
Could be the best. It's up there with Bridge over Troubled Water and Like a Rolling Stone
@@SN2903 i was agreeing with you until you said Bridge over troubled water.. that song is the pits. It's not even in the same dimension as the other 2
@@SN2903 ,yes i agree,he should have said gimme shelter and also swamp thing by the chameleons uk
The jam also a town called malice
The Jam and The Clash was my dads go to music when he drove his Ford Capri. And What a privilege to be brought up on this music. proper British music and musicians.
I saw Joe Strummer by himself in a record shop in San Francisco he was singing and playing his guitar I don't think anyone recognised him but I did. A very special moment almost like a private gig ❤😂
I'm jealous
That is awesome; thanks for sharing.
Lucky you!
Good on you, abbyward!
Oh wow -- i would have loved to have been there and i definitely would have recognized him -- that's for certain .
REST
IN PEACE ,
JOE
STRUMMER
Thank you Joe, Mick, Paul, and Topper for your amazing work as The Clash.
who's joe
Ed Moore joe peña
tedGEGI I'm a twelve yr old Girl, everyone listens to modern pop, it is so bad it makes my ears want to bleed. I am so grateful to my dad as he should me real music. I wish I lived in the "golden age" of music.
RIP Joe Strummer
@@drunkeneinstein8030 true, but you can totally binge on it.. a whole world of great music open to you, girl.. enjoy! 😎
At 54 years of age I can honestly say this is one of the most influential bands i've had the pleasure of listening to so far. Can't decide whether this or Bank Robber is my favourite.. RIP Joe Strummer
Long live the clash, the only band that mattered, 👊
One of the best groups ever 😊
THANK YOU! totally forgot about Bank robber and Spanish Bombs too for that matter....
1:59 is one of the greatest sounds in musical history.
Nobody
Birds be like:
Yesss
Sounds like a rooster
Man that scream is iconic, never repeated
0:00 - 3:21*
The best punk group ever!!! RIP Joe Strummer.
Such a good bass line it can’t be praised enough
I hope you’re well my dude!If you ever need a friend, don’t be afraid to reach out! 🍻
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During WWII, British shortwave stations signed on with "London Calling". A little trivia from a Ham Radio operator.
William Wetzel smh can’t believe WWII radio operatives copied Clash 😔😔😔
LOL...
Cheers to you.
Your medal's on the way.
Big Moist this is the 70s bud
“Well well we’ll,if it ain’t the invisible c*nt”
John Tenner 😂😂😂
*spits blood to his face*
There you are...
Translucent doesn't even mean invisible it means semi transparent
Simply beautiful
F***ing diabolical
Que grupazo es!!!!
Saludos de Paraguay
I always think about the moment at 0:22 they look so badass swinging their guitars
17 years ago today since he left us.
We miss you every day, Joe.
The bassline is rhythmic anf melodic! I was 18 when this was out. AWESOME MUSIC!
I think so too and I am of the best musician writers around.
Yes pretty good stuff ahe?
You're old af
Said a final farewell to a dear friend today to this absolute classic ! Goodbye John! I know you're having a Pint of Carling and listening to The Clash wherever you are. I'm sure gonna miss you, my friend!
Cheers my friend 🍻
When you are so good a song that awards for the best song of the 80s, you won in 1979.
Yeah Girl/ Boy
Polska xD?
@@xomboid8429 no
Tak
Well, of course! The Clash are the best. Actually, this single was released on December 7th, 1979 and the album was released on December 14th, 1979, just a day before Paul Simonon's (Clash bassist) birthday.
Another song that is considered "Definitive of the 80's", but was actually recorded & released in 1979...
The Buggles -- "Video Killed the Radio Star"
Lol fun fact my aunt went to secondary school with them... And my mom went to school w sid vicious. Small country eh
Proving Demons so what 😀 has this got to do with this song 😀
@@unzie1215 nothing just a fun fact :D
It's true I was the school
@@unzie1215 thats a bit rude; its always fun and cool to hear stuff like this.
What were they like then?
Opened the curtains, and the sun was beaming in and thought of this song. Have a great weekend everyone and enjoy the opening up of life again.
Currently in London from the States. Lifelong dream. This is a classic. 🇬🇧
Lucky ❤
Bravo 2 Zero 🇬🇧💂🇺🇸
Righteous!!!
Nice weather there, eh? Greetings from Fla lol
This song is so badass!
London's not just calling anymore, its screaming.
Super Perfect Cell sad but true :(
London is Biblical and screaming for help. I am US Marine and I will help.
RedZoneCLF London is not biblical.
RedZoneCLF how are the U.S going to help exactly? they're too busy going over their own shit atm, there's no reason for the americans to worry about that little island England
What do you know? England isn't an island.
Tonight I’m getting on a plane to head to London for a week. It’s been one of my biggest dreams since I was little, and this trip is my graduation gift. I’ll definitely be playing this song all throughout my trip. As a huge music fan, I’m beyond thankful to finally be able to go to one of the most influential places in the world in terms of music as well. Thank you to The Clash for writing this absolute banger and the perfect anthem for the trip of a lifetime. ❤️
Hope you're having a good time in London!
Hope youre having a wicked time 😊 it's where I grew up, but too busy for me now. Hope It's what you Dreamed of xx
@@netjakjak8288 Just got back, I had the time of my life there 😊 So happy I got to experience it!
@@kaitlinx2366 So exciting! You probably could have asked for anything; but you chose travel and music! I love it. Girl after my own heart. I had "rock and roll" crushes on all the British boys. John Rotten, Joe Strummer, Billy Idol, Adam Ant, Sid Vicious, Ian Curtis etc. All the bad boys. Just thought I'd share.
@@Agent-of-Chaos Yes, traveling the world has been a big dream of mine for years. I can’t wait to see even more of it :) I also happen to have crushes on a lot of British musicians (Simon Le Bon mainly 😂)
Happy Birthday Joe.
We need you now more than ever .
We miss you Joe.
The Clash Forever!
21st. Aug. 2023
⭐🎶😎🎸📻🎙️
Still have all their vinyl albums, some 45's to
London still calls and I always go back. Great group, great song.
Love the clash.. seen them sing this in concert in Milwaukee.
My good taste in music and old age brought me here. I remember when the Clash first came out.
One of the Best band of the all bands. Allways in heart, mind, ears.
Saw these live in Brighton in 1979, pure class :)
I saw The Clash open for The Who in San Diego, CA. Great show by both bands!
Probably the band I most regret not seeing.
@@SJSUPhil
Saw The Who my first ever concert in Cornwall when I was 13!!
@@chokinonashes61 wow you are lucky!
Good Lock.
Thank you UK for giving us the best music 🇬🇧🖤
You're welcome !
You should thank the cultures they stole it from lmmfao (not a dig against the artists, except those that directly ripped off music, like the Beatles and Led Zeppelin) Thank a Jaimaican. Thank African Americans. Fuck England.
Absolutely 💯
🇬🇧❤
You’re welcome ❤️🇬🇧
I was 17 when this came out, senior year of HS. Who knew I’d still be listening to this very song 40+ years later at full volume. I’m 60 now, and I couldn’t care less how silly I look in my car with my music blasting. Can’t help it.
You don't look silly at all fella, keep rocking out till your bones are clashing in your casket.
i think what you meant is that you absolutely rock, you aren't silly, but rather cool as hell! keep on doing what you do.
Same, however I dont do the cock crowing these days .Throat and lungs just dont have it in them any more lol
I’m 24 it’s upsetting to think you look silly listening to this mastery on full volume keep rocking
yep....
Ladies and Gentleman please stand up for the national anthem of London!
I thought it just me with bad ears
Fk London!
London Calling is 40 years old this December... I was six years old when this came out and remember being memorized watching this video and hearing it. Back then MTV still wasn't in existence yet. And Cable Television was in its infancy. HBO would play music videos in between movies to keep people tuned in. I'm so very thankful and humbled to have the Clash in my Musical repertoire...
American solider stationed in West Germany before the Berlin Wall fell in 1989. Used to visit punk clubs and jump into mosh pits when this song played. Got sent to Iraq for Desert Storm and got out of the service. I made a career and my teenage daughters wonder why I crank this song up with a terrifying grin on my face in the car. I miss my youth.
Syd Aus ....well thanks for your service mate ...hope you travel well in life these days 🖒
@@arnibenett3858 Cheers mate. No regrets. Been to Sydney. Wish I was 20 youngers so I could emigrate.
☻
I was there. Army, K-Town 1989-91, spinning vinyl on AFN. I'm sure I played this song more than a few times on my show. I didn't go to Iraq, though. (Stayed safe and anxious in Germany.) All respect to you. (And I never went to a single punk club or moshed while I was there. Why?????!!!)
@@2mucho806 Awesome. AFN was great. The "Chicken Man" skit never got old. LOL.
One of the greatest songs ever written!
I like your image i'm a fan of trailer park
I hope you’re well my dude!If you ever need a friend, don’t be afraid to reach out! 🍻
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Nah
One of the greatest rock bands of all time; and certainly the greatest punk band of all time. Far more musical talent than they were ever given credit for.
I could never understand why they were called punk....
@@oldpoppymaybe because they started out making punk music
TRUE CLASH...Mick, Joe, Paul and TOPPER!!! AWESOME!!! 'Nuff said.
ガキの頃、かっこいいだけで聴いていた曲。歌詞をしっかり訳してみた。深い、とても深いメッセージが名曲に乗せられていることを知った。この曲に出会って38年も経っていた。London Calling すごい曲だ。
約50年前から氷河期がくる氷河期がくる。
クラッシュ → アナーキー → パーソンズ →
GOD BLESS THE CLASH AND THEIR FAMILIES FOR ETERNITY AND INFINITY FOR THIS SONG IN "THE BOYS".
A awesome track from the Clash. I loved it when it was first released, and I still do to this day. Some songs you never forget and this is one of them. A classic.
>"Looks like we're going to England boys"
>aerial shot of Big Ben and the Thames
>London Calling starts playing
UK acording to holywood
...Won't You Give Me A Smile!!!😊😊😊😊😊😊...
BULLOCKS!
FAIR DINKUM! Oy, sorry, mate.
@Hikikomori 18 hey if it works it works
"....but I have no fear, cuz London is drowning and I LIVE BY THE RIVER!!!"
Absolutely legendary lyrics
London's falling
@@spaceindian3769 No it isn't. It's the greatest city in the world. Hush.
@@TonyEnglandUK all cities of falling
@@TonyEnglandUK indeed shame it’s politicians fail to live up to her glory
@@TonyEnglandUK Rome is the best and most influential City on earth
This song makes me want to fight an invisible man in an electrical hardware store
You my friend are the real hero 😉
Fucking diabolical
i feel the invisible mans skin will react to eletrics
That sounds like a very specific reference
THE BOYS
Bleak, bombastic, glorious. The first, the original, political Rage rock song.
Thank God for The Clash.
Easily one of the greatest songs ever made.
This song could be the anthem of a generation.
Luis Garcia As in My Generation.... *wink wink* *cough The Who cough cough*
Felipe Salvatierra Won't Be Fooled Again
Christian E My bad. At least you knew what I was talking about.
Sadly new generations are fooled over and over again ... by ads and themselves.
Luis Garcia it is
I’ve never heard anything better than this song ❤️ R.I.P. Joe Strummer 🙏
Yeah pretty good stuf ahe?
You got good taste!
Great band.
Double negative my man, what you said is that you’ve never heard a song that isn’t better than this one, meaning this is the worst song you’ve ever heard. Which I guarantee is wrong
big man Chan sorry for misunderstanding,I meant “London Calling” is THE BEST song I have ever heard 👍
Super song by this great group 🤗👍💯❤️❤️❤️👏👏👏👏👏👏
I was almost 14, lonely and pretty desperate, this song gave me so much energy and strenght!! It still powers me up now that I'm 56.
Me,too.
The Clash made music that was relevant, songs that meant something. RIP Joe Strummer.
I remember back in the 80's...When New York was New York. It was gritty, but filled with creativity. The Clash came in to play at Bonds (no longer there). They caused a riot. Now, that was New York. I miss those days.
Great story mama!!!
I lived in New York during the 80s and worked for Arista Records.
This is the good part of the comment section
The Only Band that Matters.
yeah i could say the same thing about london and all the famous clubs like the 100 club the marquee and others ,now its just not my world anymore ,even the famous carnaby street and kings road all disappeared
Joe Strummer! Happy 72nd birthday in heaven! Even though you have departed for heaven, your wonderful music will live on forever! Rest in peace!
Hey, we've got a necromantic here!
one of the best songs of the era, and one of the best videos. Fantastic.
One of the scariest songs ever written, and a truly terrifying video to boot. It really doesn't get any better than this. Long live the Clash! RIP Joe.
Andrew Prete growing up in South Langley British Columbia Canada
This was all so
New to me I couldn't believe my eyes or my ears and I have to I agree with you it was incredibly scary
To me it was one of the most powerful songs and videos I've ever seen and I fell in love with this band immediately
+Marcel Williamson Great song great video I live by the river.Hah!
Happy Birthday Joe.
The situation is getting harder but we're still fighting. Thank you for the wake-up call all those years ago.
R.I.P Joe
never forget you.
21st August 2021
Well said Amy, could not have put it any better myself - Thank you
He was 50 when he died.
I needed to hear this song tonight. It just seems so relevant at the moment. It should be played on loud speakers across the country.
Especially near the mosques around prayer times. 😎
18 years ago today Joe passed away, his songs, his legacy and inspiration will always live on. R.I.P punkrockwarlord.
I'm here cause it's the fxcking Clash.
Yea don't you love these guys?
Lala, are you going to knock me off my feet?
This is one of the few songs that just can't be played loud enough!!!!!!
I hope you’re well my dude!If you ever need a friend, don’t be afraid to reach out! 🍻
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I lost a Good Friend just over a year ago , he was a Clash Fan from the beginning, this was his Favourite.
Godspeed Paul 🙏 🙏
no one:
that one montage in movies when they go to london:
Also Friends in Season 4, Episode 23
comic wanda icon???
@@user-fv3mx1nu3p yusss shes been my fav character since i her on that tv show called avengers assemble when i was like 6
in what a girl wants! hehe thats y im here lol
@@MKT-7777 yeaaah
Jan 1st 2021 started my day with London calling in my head.
Starting the year with one of the best songs ever writtern is not a bad way to start. My best wishes too a fellow Clash fan.
San Salvador today reminds me the London from 45 years ago.
RIP Joe Strummer 22 December (1950- 2002) great "the punk sir of the music'
Only ever heard good of him. Mate of mine met him in a café in London & he chatted happily with them for over an hour - Like you say a true gent!
On No!!! Did not know this…I’m officially heartbroken
72 years old and this song never gets old
Rock on brother
Still a baby i see.....👍🏻👈🏼
I agree 🍻🤘😎🇬🇧
#15 on the 500 greatest songs of all time (Rolling Stone magazine).
kt1pl2 the album is #1 on the best albums of the 80’s
One of the greatest songs of all time legends of all time huge Clash fan
Paul Simonon's bassline is the perfect opening for this classic. The man learned the bass guitar in order to join The Clash. Good decision for everyone.
In theory, Sid was supposed to have done the same.
Mick Jones taught him 🙏🏻
I wish we had music like this now. But at least I can remember what good music was. When I'm in the old folks home, Im going to be blasting this shit.
Od kilku dni nie mogę przestać tego słuchać. Zajebisty utwór, który polecam absolutnie każdemu.
I saw them play when I was 12. There were about 40 people in the audience.One of my best memories.Love the Clash!!
Beautiful.
They were ahead of thier time.
Ahh, honey me too!
Wow. Just wow.
Definitely putting it in my 'end of the world and dystopian' playlist
I love seeing the diffrent generations of people say where they know this from. I'm 23 and knew it from billy elliot before the boys but the boys sticks in my head more
The only band that mattered! The Clash. RIP Joe Strummer.
BIRISHPM why is someone Always dead? !?!?!
because thats what people do
I wouldn´t say that they are the only band that mattered. The Specials, Madness, The Clash, Bad Manners etc they were all great
During the height of their popularity, many called The Clash "The Only Band That Mattered"
I know that but still not the only good band... Late 70s early 80s was a period with great bands. The Clash, The Specials, Madness, Bad Manners, The Jam
Joe Strummer has some of the best screams, they fit their songs perfectly.
I hope you’re well my dude!If you ever need a friend, don’t be afraid to reach out! 🍻
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yea
The bassline is just amazing
yeah it really makes the song great
This was huge Clash!
That was diabolical!
Butcher - July 2019
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@Citizen X that sounds stupid, im not gonna watch that
@@ResponsibleBread don't judge a book by its cover and don't judge a series by its title
@@ResponsibleBread it's worth a watch
RIP Joe Strummer (August 21, 1952 - December 22, 2002), aged 50
You will be remembered as a legend.
When I listen to that music I remember when I was young.
And the entire energy that it gave to us.
Now I'm 51 and still have the heart beating faster when I listen to it.
It's timeless and brilliant.
Absolutely.
I'm 59 and this song still gives me chills like back in the day when it first came out. A timeless masterpiece
@@rocker76m88 the music between yesterday and today there is absolutely no comparison
"The Only Band that Ever Mattered" Imagine being so awesome that someone said that about you