The Clash - Clampdown (Official Audio)

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  • @gdbarker9818
    @gdbarker9818 3 роки тому +634

    I was obsessed with the Clash and owned every album released foreign and domestic..My parents thought there was something wrong with me. My headphones were permanently attached to my ears. I'm almost 50 now and I'm listening to the clash while cleaning lol

    • @davidsmith8997
      @davidsmith8997 3 роки тому +50

      There clearly was something wrong with you. You didn't have massive speakers to blast The Clash and had to settle for headphones instead. That's a rough upbringing!

    • @elliotspencer6656
      @elliotspencer6656 3 роки тому +6

      Are your parents o.k? This isn't a norman bates thing , is it?

    • @psionicbrotha8903
      @psionicbrotha8903 3 роки тому +9

      legend

    • @johna8973
      @johna8973 3 роки тому +7

      there WAS something ""Wrong"" with you , Thank Goodness
      😎👍

    • @glennwilson9926
      @glennwilson9926 3 роки тому +6

      52 and will still be Listening til the incinerator has melted my Lugs 😂🎵🎸🎤🎚️❤️

  • @fisher_lfc
    @fisher_lfc 4 роки тому +443

    This entire album is perfection to me. The seamless blending of so many genres with Joe spitting home truths and lyrics about the people. The Clash were truly one of a kind

    • @Pumpmaximum13
      @Pumpmaximum13 3 роки тому +10

      Underrated album & band as a whole.

    • @bazookajoe6760
      @bazookajoe6760 3 роки тому +13

      @@Pumpmaximum13 how is the album underrated when it was voted 8th best album of all time by rolling stone numnuts

    • @elliotspencer6656
      @elliotspencer6656 3 роки тому +3

      @@bazookajoe6760 What album? See.

    • @cardphins68
      @cardphins68 2 роки тому +6

      No doubt a great album. Not only was the Cover iconic there were a bunch of awesome songs. It was so raw and in your face, a basic slap in the face to most of the stuff that preceded it ( pretty much Prog Rock and that stuff). The Clash was like lightning in a bottle. "The Guns of Brixton" is one of my favorites along with "Spanish Bombs".

    • @schmidtcurtis
      @schmidtcurtis 2 роки тому +3

      Indeed One of my Favorite Albums of all time!

  • @mintcake2668
    @mintcake2668 4 роки тому +240

    Somehow The Clash's music gets fresher as time goes by. This song is more inspiring today than it was when it came out.

    • @eatdikz
      @eatdikz 4 роки тому +1

      ok boomer

    • @jameshadfield2658
      @jameshadfield2658 3 роки тому +6

      NO it isn't I was there! what you might've meant was that its still held up. peace

    • @johna8973
      @johna8973 3 роки тому +5

      It gets more meaningful . in these Days of EVIL 👿 presidentes . Not to mention incoherent , power-mad and disgustingly war-mongering

    • @dianecristina3319
      @dianecristina3319 3 роки тому +1

      In the UK a response to Thatcher.In the U.S. now good for our witnessing of our Democracy being destroyed bt Trumpsters/Republicans.

    • @Skynion3
      @Skynion3 2 роки тому +1

      True

  • @arvstephenson1107
    @arvstephenson1107 4 роки тому +211

    One of the greatest albums ever made.

  • @markponn9622
    @markponn9622 Рік тому +68

    Back in the day, my Mom used to let me Crank the Clash until my Dad came home from work. Thanks Mom! RIP. ❤

    • @paulcronin3626
      @paulcronin3626 Рік тому +6

      I got stick for listening to the pistols and the clash,came home early from school one day, me mam was bopping around to Janie Jones (full blast)

    • @kevindonovan6727
      @kevindonovan6727 7 місяців тому +2

      For myself and my sibs, Saturday mom worked and dad was running the day. Half-hour of loud rock and roll while cleaning, then a half hour
      break to watch wrestling, repeat as
      necessary.

    • @dion6146
      @dion6146 6 місяців тому +1

      The ONLY way to listen to the Clash. This music was my escape from the pap disco trash at the time.

    • @JohnWise-k6t
      @JohnWise-k6t 6 місяців тому

      Amen brother.

  • @biffrod
    @biffrod 10 місяців тому +14

    The Clash - the only band that mattered.

    • @jonhadley-zx2iu
      @jonhadley-zx2iu Місяць тому

      Whilst The Jam were the best band in the f^^king world & now its all safe & corporate!

  • @Goatchild90
    @Goatchild90 8 років тому +237

    London Calling is such a legendary album! Also I LOVE this song

  • @mrmustang61j37
    @mrmustang61j37 3 роки тому +77

    No one ever talks about Paul Simonon! Totally underrated bassist

    • @nicolarowland7487
      @nicolarowland7487 3 роки тому +7

      Agreed... the silent assassin !!

    • @johna8973
      @johna8973 3 роки тому +4

      He went from having the Note painted on his FretBoard , to being recognized as a good Bassist by the Jamaican community . 'nuff said ?

    • @georgecarmody8731
      @georgecarmody8731 2 роки тому +3

      @Suzuki Adventure Norman Watt-Roy created the Bassline for magnificent seven.

    • @emeraldhaze
      @emeraldhaze Рік тому +1

      No one mentions him in HAVANA 3:am. 🎶🎸👍

    • @MrSonofabitch00
      @MrSonofabitch00 2 місяці тому

      and he was the prettiest clash by the way

  • @sopwithcamelus
    @sopwithcamelus Рік тому +43

    I'm 55, and this still gets me hopping. The lyrics are pearls of wisdom.

  • @Smartass_Jedi
    @Smartass_Jedi Рік тому +31

    One of the 5 best bands of all time. And one of the few truly perfect albums of the rock era. Every song hit in 1979 and still hits

    • @The_Tin_Knight
      @The_Tin_Knight 10 місяців тому +2

      go on drop the other 4?

    • @gregcherechinsky8686
      @gregcherechinsky8686 7 місяців тому

      Other 4?

    • @jukesy1992
      @jukesy1992 6 місяців тому

      Who would you say are the four other greatest bands? Very curious to know, genuinely as well, no sarcasm here.

    • @gregcherechinsky8686
      @gregcherechinsky8686 6 місяців тому +1

      In my opinion, at this time:
      The WHO
      Wilco/Uncle Tupelo
      Yo La Tengo
      The Pretenders

    • @gregcherechinsky8686
      @gregcherechinsky8686 6 місяців тому

      Currently enjoying
      Viagra Boys
      Amyl and the Sniffers

  • @bobfriedman409
    @bobfriedman409 4 роки тому +94

    Topper is one of the greatest drummers ever !

    • @davebarber3827
      @davebarber3827 3 роки тому +4

      True the best, they tried loads and loads before they found topper .

    • @wwbuirkle
      @wwbuirkle 3 роки тому +3

      I wouldn't go that far but he was solid

    • @electricleg207
      @electricleg207 3 роки тому +1

      Very true ,he could play jazz,funk style drums and played guitar and piano.

    • @johna8973
      @johna8973 3 роки тому

      @@electricleg207 one of the Best and most Tasteful drummers Ever . dont think he ever just showed off cuz he could .

    • @dr.loomis4221
      @dr.loomis4221 3 роки тому +1

      Let's not talk crazy

  • @soulsista1223
    @soulsista1223 4 роки тому +335

    And here we are. Living in the Clampdown.

    • @javierrodriguez6298
      @javierrodriguez6298 4 роки тому +3

      00k

    • @juliebarrett1677
      @juliebarrett1677 4 роки тому +10

      my soundtrack since we first got locked down months ago. And it comes more true by the day .

    • @deletesoon70
      @deletesoon70 4 роки тому +10

      The script has been flipped, we must welcome the New fascists now.

    • @everymandan4176
      @everymandan4176 4 роки тому +7

      @@juliebarrett1677 Infuckingdeed!!! Come on nah, let's fight til we cannot anymore! It's what Joe would want!!!!!

    • @wolfgangschacht6353
      @wolfgangschacht6353 4 роки тому +23

      @@juliebarrett1677 Wait...you're saying wearing a mask equates to fascism? Because you're *really* missing the point of the song if that's what you're getting at....

  • @johnbaker5159
    @johnbaker5159 3 роки тому +27

    Rolling Stone rated this album the 16th greatest of all time.

    • @socalraps7850
      @socalraps7850 2 роки тому +3

      When you look at the really great ones it's just splitting hairs to say one's better than another. Call it 1st, 16th, 52nd, whatever, there still isn't truly a *better* album than this

    • @johnbaker5159
      @johnbaker5159 2 роки тому

      @@socalraps7850 that's fair.

  • @imaginarygirl0
    @imaginarygirl0 Рік тому +23

    "Let fury have the hour, anger can be power. Do you know that you can use it?" One of my favourite songs by one of my all time favourite bands. I wish I was born in their time to see them. All the people who have are so lucky and I 100% envy you.

    • @bradleysick6467
      @bradleysick6467 11 місяців тому +2

      That lyric snippet pretty perfectly describes our times. Somebody was paying attention back then, but didn't get the irony.

  • @Housesider
    @Housesider 8 місяців тому +3

    It speaks volumes to the band's actual talent and wisdom just how prescient and relevant the lyrics managed to be over 4 decades after its initial release. Fantastic album and band.

    • @Luke-y7b
      @Luke-y7b 7 місяців тому

      Well said

  • @luanibaal8007
    @luanibaal8007 4 роки тому +134

    Let fury have the hour, anger can be power

  • @zackzallie8735
    @zackzallie8735 4 роки тому +62

    Every The Clash songs can describe social life in 2020. ''Only band that matters''!

    • @toddbass10
      @toddbass10 4 роки тому +5

      DK's Stars and Stripes of Corruption as well.

    • @zackzallie8735
      @zackzallie8735 4 роки тому +4

      @@toddbass10 DK were awesome till Jello left. What a band.

    • @obsrvdsplash115
      @obsrvdsplash115 4 роки тому

      Wait a minute

  • @pennstatefan
    @pennstatefan 5 місяців тому +11

    This is without question my All Time favorite Clash song!!!! This should definitely be The Clash's signature song!!

  • @stephanienirenberg7426
    @stephanienirenberg7426 4 роки тому +57

    This is so fuckin' good. This album is perfection. Not to mention a perfect cover.

  • @Theire1
    @Theire1 4 роки тому +100

    saw them in concert 39 years ago and I still have the T shirt

    • @TheJimmybeatz
      @TheJimmybeatz 4 роки тому +2

      u lucky man

    • @johngrether6541
      @johngrether6541 4 роки тому +5

      I saw them in '82. They opened for The Who.

    • @DrMan-nh3bg
      @DrMan-nh3bg 4 роки тому

      @StevieEthereal 966 sod off mate

    • @edwardkee1866
      @edwardkee1866 4 роки тому +4

      I bought the album in 1979, I'm a fat old man and I still pogo to Clash

    • @ciaranosullivan9352
      @ciaranosullivan9352 4 роки тому +2

      @@edwardkee1866 Good for you Keep pogoing. UK release was December 79.U.S release was January 80.I was 12 .

  • @ufosrus
    @ufosrus 3 роки тому +33

    My favorite 80s band. No nonsense lyrics.

  • @schmidtcurtis
    @schmidtcurtis 2 роки тому +25

    This album Changed my Life! It really is one of the most unique Punk albums ever. I just discovered Punk In my early thirties and I am awakened.

  • @frankometry
    @frankometry 2 роки тому +11

    Here in 2022 The Clampdown is more pertinent than ever! Have loved this album for 40 frick'n years!

  • @markponn544
    @markponn544 3 роки тому +8

    True. Conformity kills the Soul. 😎

  • @simonbean3774
    @simonbean3774 4 роки тому +64

    Never more relevant. Miss you Joe

    • @heathcornbeef
      @heathcornbeef 4 роки тому

      Miss Joe his death fucked me up his voice has been part of my life since my dad brought THE CLASH 1st album when I was 8 years old 1978 best band ever best front man ever a blood nose for the doubters MY oldest son 13 years old name is STRUMMER CLASH last name Palace. MY FAVOURITE SONG OF ALL TIME IS (COMPLETE CONTROL)

  • @Spyro_Synaes_Symbio_SPYR017
    @Spyro_Synaes_Symbio_SPYR017 5 років тому +80

    I really love that guitar riff at the intro... with that speaking voice! 💜

    • @keithatwork2493
      @keithatwork2493 5 років тому +5

      I never noticed that someone was speaking there until I saw your comment.

    • @andydufresne1947
      @andydufresne1947 5 років тому +1

      Yeaaaah

    • @johna8973
      @johna8973 4 роки тому +11

      "" the City is ransacked ,the jewels all taken Back , as the Chopper decends . . . ""

    • @andydufresne1947
      @andydufresne1947 4 роки тому +1

      John A ?

    • @johna8973
      @johna8973 4 роки тому

      @@andydufresne1947 ❓

  • @Nikaxe
    @Nikaxe 2 місяці тому +1

    the bit that starts at 1:34 is so good i love it

  • @rodneyfritzinger1658
    @rodneyfritzinger1658 3 роки тому +26

    I remember the first time I heard this album back in 1981. It blew me away and is still a revelation to listen to 40 years later!

  • @liamjiam3143
    @liamjiam3143 2 роки тому +43

    Just turned 14 and i cant believe I’ve ben listening to garbage for 11 years of my life. Every song in this album is its own piece of art! Long live the clash!

    • @socalraps7850
      @socalraps7850 2 роки тому +9

      You're on the right track. All that crap on the radio is literally the clampdown. Have you checked out Minutemen? Double Nickels on the Dime is another great album that might take you in new directions if you give them the chance

    • @dj-um7el
      @dj-um7el 2 роки тому +1

      @@socalraps7850 LOL
      IKR!

    • @koko-pu5vn
      @koko-pu5vn Рік тому +1

      Keep exploring classic 1st wave punk!! You won't regret it!!

    • @davidbowman4259
      @davidbowman4259 Рік тому

      @@socalraps7850 LOVE Double Nickels on the Dime!

    • @cinderclawz
      @cinderclawz Рік тому +3

      Garbage is a great band dude.

  • @Semprini537
    @Semprini537 7 місяців тому +4

    My mama bought the double tape for my 14th birthday, i bet my sister told her what the music i like. Still do.

  • @masterthedigitalmaze
    @masterthedigitalmaze 2 роки тому +8

    I saw The Clash in 1982 in Ipswich and it was the most electric gig I have ever been to.

    • @balladofathinman
      @balladofathinman 2 роки тому

      I saw them in my backyard venue a.k.a Red Rocks in the summer of '82 during their Combat Rock tour. The best venue on the this planet.

  • @Metal_Horror
    @Metal_Horror Рік тому +5

    As someone who rarely ever listens to the lyrics the first time (or even the first few; I tend to seek out the bass first), The Clash is a band whose songs get infinitely better once I find out what they're saying. Man they have powerful lyrics.

  • @owenmcdonald7567
    @owenmcdonald7567 2 роки тому +21

    The greatest band this world has ever known. I will stand by that claim until the day I die.

  • @josephpatrick6902
    @josephpatrick6902 3 роки тому +10

    "...Anger can be power...!!!" You would be well-advised to remember that---those of you who foster and perpetuate "the clampdown"
    and/or "the man." God bless the true "punks" of this world. Peace!!!😎

  • @karithatthought2304
    @karithatthought2304 2 роки тому +12

    My favourite Clash song 😎

  • @rodcampbell5766
    @rodcampbell5766 11 місяців тому +4

    I bought this album in 1979 and it is still my favorite album. Not single weak song and still relevant. I played it so much I an on my third vinyl copy plus a CD for the car.

  • @jamesgerrardbrown5169
    @jamesgerrardbrown5169 Рік тому +1

    This is not pop music ~ this is revolutionary tunes ☆ dread big deep dread....avec amour

  • @tacostapardo
    @tacostapardo 7 років тому +66

    i love this bloody song!

  • @noochypops1
    @noochypops1 Рік тому +4

    Saw the Clash at Newcastle Mayfair June 12 1980. I'm now 62, cue nostalgia music....but it still feels like last week! They were fantastic.

  • @stephencoomer5692
    @stephencoomer5692 4 роки тому +78

    CLAMPDOWN LYRICS
    [Verse 1]
    (The kingdom is ransacked
    The jewels all taken back
    And the chopper descends
    They're hidden in the back
    With a message on a half-baked tape
    And the spool goes 'round
    Sayin' I'm back here in this place
    And I could cry
    And there's smoke you could click on)
    [Chorus]
    A'what are we gonna do now?
    Takin' off his turban, they said, "Is this man a Jew?"
    Workin' for the clampdown
    They put up a poster sayin' "We earn more than you!"
    We're workin' for the clampdown
    We will teach our twisted speech
    To the young believers
    We will train our blue-eyed men
    To be young believers
    [Post-Chorus]
    The judge said "Five to ten" but I say "Double that again"
    I'm not (workin' for the clampdown)
    No man born with a livin' soul
    Can be (workin' for the clampdown)
    Kick over the wall, cause government's to fall
    How can you refuse it?
    Let fury have the hour, anger can be power
    D'you know that you can use it?
    [Verse 2]
    The voices in your head are callin'
    Stop wasting your time, there's nothing comin'
    Only a fool would think someone could save you
    The men at the factory are old and cunning
    You don't owe nothin', so boy get running
    It's the best years of your life they want to steal
    [Chorus]
    But, you grow up and you calm down
    And you're (workin' for the clampdown)
    You start wearin' blue and brown
    And (workin' for the clampdown)
    So you got someone to boss around
    It makes ya' feel big now
    You drift until you brutalize
    Make your first kill now
    [Post-Chorus]
    In these days of evil presidentes
    (Workin' for the clampdown)
    But lately one or two has fully paid their due
    For (workin' for the clampdown)
    Ha! Get along! Get along!
    (Workin' for the clampdown)
    Ha! Get along! Get along!
    (Workin' for the clampdown)
    [Bridge]
    Yeah I’m workin' hard in Harrisburg
    Workin' hard in Petersburg
    (Workin' for the clampdown)
    (Workin' for the clampdown)
    Ha! Get along! Get along
    Beggin' to be melted down
    (Get along, get along)
    Work
    Work
    And I give away no secrets - ha!
    Work
    More work
    More work
    Work
    Work
    Work
    Work
    [Outro]
    Who's barmy now ?

    • @pauls5096
      @pauls5096 4 роки тому +6

      I believe it's more like:
      The kingdom was ransacked
      the jewels all taken back
      and the chopper descends
      they hid it in the back
      and they switched it on and off
      but the tape of spool just ends (I gotta get out!)
      he said I'm back in this place
      he hid is face in a crack
      but they said there's a click on the lens
      Google lyrics is definitely wrong. Nothing about a half-baked potato or half-baked tape.

  • @btaxel
    @btaxel 8 місяців тому +1

    My favorite tune of theirs

    • @Luke-y7b
      @Luke-y7b 7 місяців тому +1

      Mine is London calling

  • @balladofathinman
    @balladofathinman 2 роки тому +10

    I saw them in my backyard venue, a.k.a Red Rocks during their Combat Rock tour in ' 82. A lovely view of heaven from the best musical venue in this galaxy, that I'm aware of.

    • @mikew3194
      @mikew3194 Рік тому

      Incredible, I had no idea red rocks as a venue was so old. Not that you're so old, friend ;)

  • @hamid2828
    @hamid2828 11 місяців тому +1

    I bought this double LP in Kensington in about 79 when it came out. I really liked it, but I thought it was kind of a dark album.

  • @mythywmyth
    @mythywmyth 6 років тому +38

    This album has a magick to it

  • @vicaicken3742
    @vicaicken3742 2 роки тому +3

    Turned on in 77 when Peter Townshend mentioned them as his favorite band to go see in and around the London club scene. Bought in Big Time! All the Spinoffs; 101ers Mescaleros, A D.

  • @zevenup
    @zevenup 3 роки тому +35

    I love how Joe so casually adds in
    "And I give away no secrets!"
    Really makes you realize alot of the things our own governments do to us, that we consider so wrong, are in plain sight.

  • @stephenburgess9421
    @stephenburgess9421 8 місяців тому +1

    The Real thing!!

  • @Chasb001
    @Chasb001 Рік тому +4

    Saw them do this at Glasgow Apollo 1981. Highlight of the set.

  • @jciwallcrawler3673
    @jciwallcrawler3673 2 роки тому +6

    The first thing Joe says is so badass. His voice is ridiculously good.

  • @forty_two42
    @forty_two42 2 роки тому +3

    Uh-oh I think this music has warped my fragile mind. Dammit Stummer I'm trying to enjoy my morning and you've inspired me to be an Egalitarian Revolutionary lmao

  • @stephenburgess5918
    @stephenburgess5918 3 роки тому +10

    Rest Easy Brother!! A true word smith,, got us through over seas! Thanks Joe!!

  • @kingozymandias8370
    @kingozymandias8370 Рік тому +1

    No band has ever come close !

  • @joycampi7233
    @joycampi7233 3 місяці тому +1

    Danced my butt off to this song in the club ❤❤❤❤❤

  • @paulr.4968
    @paulr.4968 Рік тому +1

    Groovy.

  • @Zoecat101
    @Zoecat101 26 днів тому

    I love Mick Jones’ voice in his verse here! It sounds so sweet

  • @jamesjohn1850
    @jamesjohn1850 26 днів тому

    I bought this album because I saw it on a cool girls peechee folder in about 1980 no regrets!
    Clampdown still stirrs me at 59’ years

  • @danielbressanim1814
    @danielbressanim1814 4 роки тому +3

    Topper machine.....

    • @Heston68
      @Heston68 4 роки тому

      A metronomic superstar.

  • @marcelomapelman1478
    @marcelomapelman1478 Рік тому +1

    Topper ❤

  • @brianshripka2917
    @brianshripka2917 5 років тому +110

    16 people are workin' for the clampdown

  • @cwbraggjr
    @cwbraggjr 2 місяці тому

    The best live band ever!

  • @Reobobmarley
    @Reobobmarley 20 годин тому

    This is a🔥🔥🔥🔥 song

  • @Rockstardust69
    @Rockstardust69 3 роки тому +5

    The greatest rocknroll album of all time
    Exile on main street a big influence loose genius

  • @danielsennett2657
    @danielsennett2657 4 роки тому +19

    This song is so relevant given what's happening in America

    • @toastedbeans_yem
      @toastedbeans_yem 4 роки тому

      North America

    • @danielsennett2657
      @danielsennett2657 4 роки тому +1

      @@toastedbeans_yem obviously I mean north America. When I say America I'm referring to the USA

    • @matttheamerican3766
      @matttheamerican3766 4 роки тому +1

      This has been relevant! You just werent paying attention!

    • @danielsennett2657
      @danielsennett2657 4 роки тому

      @@matttheamerican3766 listening to this song for years bro. Pretty sure I'm paying attention

    • @matttheamerican3766
      @matttheamerican3766 4 роки тому

      ​@@danielsennett2657 Listening to the Clash doesn't make you a revolutionary. It's ALWAYS been relevant. If you didnt know that, then you weren't paying attention. Things didn't just get bad, they've been that way.

  • @slayintricks4682
    @slayintricks4682 2 роки тому +3

    This is my favorite song ever

  • @gregkillian8216
    @gregkillian8216 9 місяців тому +2

    What are we gonna do now?

  • @FrankJSelkeIV
    @FrankJSelkeIV 3 роки тому +9

    i don't think producer Guy Stephens gets nearly enough credit for this masterwork.

  • @Lara-wm9rm
    @Lara-wm9rm Рік тому +1

    I love the Clash us festival great sequoia live in my cabin with grw fantastic ! ...Lara G.

  • @michelleroberts4293
    @michelleroberts4293 2 роки тому +5

    I forgot how good this band really was! Freaking Awesome ! Love them!

  • @alexisruiz9051
    @alexisruiz9051 4 роки тому +8

    I’m so happy full of emotions I don’t remember the last time I’ve felt this way I’m smiling and laughing out of pure joy

  • @sgiddins4341
    @sgiddins4341 4 роки тому +8

    Reminds me of my childhood. Walking past brothers bedroom and hearing the Clash blasting out.
    Awesome times.

  • @sinnombre2170
    @sinnombre2170 3 роки тому +4

    The kingdom is ransacked, the jewels all taken back and the chopper descends
    They're hidden in the back, with a message on a half-baked tape with the spool going round
    Saying I'm back here in this place and I could cry and there's smoke you could click on
    What are we going to do now?
    Taking off his turban, they said, is this man a Jew?
    'Cause working for the clampdown
    They put up a poster saying we earn more than you
    When we're working for the clampdown
    We will teach our twisted speech
    To the young believers
    We will train our blue-eyed men
    To be young believers
    The judge said five to ten but I say double that again
    I'm not working for the clampdown
    No man born with a living soul
    Can be working for the clampdown
    Kick over the wall 'cause government's to fall
    How can you refuse it?
    Let fury have the hour, anger can be power
    Do you know that you can use it?
    The voices in your head are calling
    Stop wasting your time, there's nothing coming
    Only a fool would think someone could save you
    The men at the factory are old and cunning
    You don't owe nothing, so boy, get running
    It's the best years of your life they want to steal
    But you grow up and you calm down
    And you're working for the clampdown
    You start wearing the blue and brown
    And you're working for the clampdown
    So you got someone to boss around
    It makes you feel big now
    You drift until you brutalize
    Doesn't make you first kill now
    In these days of evil presidentes
    Working for the clampdown
    But lately one or two has fully paid their due
    For working for the clampdown
    Hah, get along, get along
    Working for the clampdown
    Hah, get along, get along
    Working for the clampdown
    Yeah, I'm working hard in Harrisburg
    Working hard in Petersburg
    Working for the clampdown
    Working for the clampdown
    Hah, get along, get along
    Begging to be melted down
    Get along, get along
    Work
    Work
    Work
    And I give away no secrets
    Work
    Work
    More work
    More work
    Work
    Work
    Work
    Work

  • @krazystu1
    @krazystu1 2 роки тому +2

    My favourite album of all time.... Love Penny Smith's photography....

  • @strumm-tb8eo
    @strumm-tb8eo Рік тому +1

    best song for best life

  • @jamesmcnemar4165
    @jamesmcnemar4165 3 місяці тому +1

    Never will be replicated. NEVER!!

  • @gregfulton2539
    @gregfulton2539 Рік тому +2

    One of the greatest protest songs in rock history

  • @caynehampton1878
    @caynehampton1878 6 років тому +53

    Underrated song from The Clash

    • @jovansreckovic9584
      @jovansreckovic9584 5 років тому +6

      agree but liverpool is better

    • @lauranewberry6520
      @lauranewberry6520 5 років тому

      cayne hampton Yes. This is a brilliant song. One of my favourite by the clash
      Amazing beat and rhythm ,, but not well known by non clash fans, unfortunately

    • @ricardorodriguesrr18
      @ricardorodriguesrr18 4 роки тому +1

      That's the best the clash song

    • @johna8973
      @johna8973 4 роки тому +1

      It was hilarious , , this song on Classic Rock Radio , in between Ted Nugent and Pink Floyd ,, amazing

    • @thedude4k
      @thedude4k 4 роки тому

      @@jovansreckovic9584 give us lovren back he was better for us he sucks for you😂

  • @yasusr3118
    @yasusr3118 2 роки тому +3

    これ好きです〜🎵🎵🎵

  • @vanhalenrulz9474
    @vanhalenrulz9474 2 роки тому +3

    I love this song.

  • @ELGROOVER
    @ELGROOVER 4 роки тому +7

    No man born with a living soul
    Can be working for the clampdown
    ;-j

  • @andrewstill6297
    @andrewstill6297 2 роки тому +3

    My favorite Clash tune, saw them live in some college auditorium, it's just a blur !!

  • @andygretz
    @andygretz 2 роки тому +3

    Masterpiece

  • @achaplin19
    @achaplin19 4 роки тому +3

    I went on a cross country drive for 3 weeks, listened to all my clash albums!! Ever since I got home I haven't been able to get the song clampdown out of my head😁

  • @onefatcoconut2617
    @onefatcoconut2617 4 роки тому +18

    I’m 14 and I love The Clash! I wish artists still made music like this.

    • @thedoc1210
      @thedoc1210 4 роки тому +8

      get a guitar and an amp and make it yourself....be the Clash

    • @iggypopisgod9
      @iggypopisgod9 4 роки тому +2

      Natalie Hahnel they still do! Just not on mainstream radio. Go underground!

    • @iggypopisgod9
      @iggypopisgod9 4 роки тому

      The Doc or better yet...be the Sex Pistols!

    • @heathcornbeef
      @heathcornbeef 4 роки тому +1

      @@iggypopisgod9 IGGY POP DEFINITELY IS GOD WITH HIS RIGHT HAND MAN THE FUCKING AMAZING AWESOME MIKE FUCKING WATT ON BASS.. MY English BULLMASTIFF(rip) was called IGGY PUP CAT WAS JOE after JOE STRUMMER AND THE RABBITS NAME WAS TOPPA CAUSE HE WOULD THUMP HIS FEET

    • @heathcornbeef
      @heathcornbeef 4 роки тому +1

      You need an older sibling or someone to take you to gigs at hall's or houses. There are many many great bands out there BUT YOU HAVE TO FIND THEM YOURSELF CAUSE THEY WILL NEVER BE ON THE RADIO OR TV. AND GO YOU YOU'RE THE FUTURE OF OUR PUNK FAMILY!! WICKED PUNK WILL NEVER DIE AS LONG AS YOU YOUNG PEOPLE KEEP THE FAITH!!! UP THE PUNKS

  • @deeder2000
    @deeder2000 2 роки тому +1

    The only band that mattered!

  • @jeffwood1398
    @jeffwood1398 4 роки тому +9

    Saw them in 82 at the Hollywood palladium. They sold out 1 week straight. I miss those punk days.

  • @johnkarag
    @johnkarag 2 роки тому +5

    This song is classic timeless masterpiece!!!!!!!!!!!!

  • @markponn4378
    @markponn4378 3 роки тому +6

    Love this song forever! 🐼🔥

  • @rbarbozagenaro3402
    @rbarbozagenaro3402 3 роки тому +8

    Melhor abertura de uma canção!

  • @lucapasseroni6371
    @lucapasseroni6371 3 роки тому +1

    Best cover !!!!

  • @stephenblunsdon5604
    @stephenblunsdon5604 3 роки тому +4

    Lucky to see The Clash live, back then and a few times, top band live.😎❤💯😎

  • @davidstobie2751
    @davidstobie2751 3 роки тому +4

    Hard to sit down to this

  • @freddy20703
    @freddy20703 2 місяці тому

    The only band that ever mattered!!!!!

  • @SlavMachine
    @SlavMachine 5 років тому +10

    Good song to listen to while skating

  • @jcleaverchamberlinjr
    @jcleaverchamberlinjr 4 роки тому +6

    Personally: best track on the album

  • @reaper4477
    @reaper4477 6 місяців тому

    Love this tune ,watching this town 😎

  • @glennknauer2696
    @glennknauer2696 3 роки тому +5

    What are we gonna do now? Livin in the lockdown!

  • @neptunebeachspurs3732
    @neptunebeachspurs3732 5 місяців тому +1

    The only band that really mattered

  • @TimothyCihal-pn7fm
    @TimothyCihal-pn7fm 4 роки тому

    The only band that matters!

  • @nuriaramirezruiz5413
    @nuriaramirezruiz5413 10 місяців тому

    Te quiero joe. Eres lo mejor. En las letras de las canciones

  • @vaughnbutler6604
    @vaughnbutler6604 4 роки тому +3

    The clash is awsome there my faveret band

    • @heathcornbeef
      @heathcornbeef 4 роки тому

      Me too my eldest boy 13 years old name is STRUMMER CLASH last name Palace RIP JOE YOU LIVE FOREVER THOUGH YOUR MAGIC MUSIC

    • @smudge7057
      @smudge7057 4 роки тому +1

      @@heathcornbeef I sincerely hope that you didn't actually name your child that