There will never be another band like the clash. They did many kinds of music, and they were not afraid of taking a stand against injustice any place on earth! Miss you guys!
When i saw this 14 yrs old, next day i was out on the streets trying to get in a punk rock band... Been playing ever since!!! Thx Joe & Mick & Paul & Topper :-)
The Clash will always be one of the great rock bands. And like all great rock bands, not everyone in the world likes them, so go listen to music you do like.
I love it. I'm Jamaican, born 1960, and grew up in New York during the 70's and listened to it all, reggae,punk 2nd wave ska, house etc. Fact, many of the Black punks who were part of the movement in NY, were either Caribbean born or 1st generation Carib. We always felt at home whether in Kingston,London,New York or Amsterdam. Great times. Money and the love of it killed youth culture.
One of the greatest nights of my life. The cameraman's assistants were pushing me back to film the shots of the band from the front of the stage, so this is pretty much the view I had of the gig. The atmosphere was electric.....
i was a punk back in the early 80's....we listened to this and we listened to reggae too, we listened to anything which was meaningful to our generation...we came we saw we kicked arse and turned out responsible tax paying adults but we made the music industry sit up and listen....long live the punk rock generation xxxxx
After a few month's of listening to almost only Zeppelin, it's SO nice to come back to a band that doesn't stand for excess. I've missed you Clash, but i'm back now.
This is my favorite Clash performance on film. I like how it's shot and I love how we can see Joe close up..sweat, spit, chipped teeth and all. He's not worried about the slick, "rock star" image. The music and the conveying of a message are the most important things. My favorite covers, such as this one, attempt to do something new with what is already a great song. I love these guys.
The Clash are absolutely top 10 band of all times, They started as a hones working class punk band and they developed and sophisticated their music to perfection during the years
God, I missed this. Fucking hell, I missed this. I grew up on the Clash, but was too young by about 5 years. I remember 'Clash City Rockers' in my parents' basement in 1988, but I was too late. I am so happy to have their recorded music, but I missed them live. I painted my parent's roof to 'London Calling' over a solid 5 days in 1989 and thought I had died.
this is the best cover of the history!, joe, i mean, he´s not dead his in history for ever, there´s no going to be a human in the world that doesn´t know him
Joe Strummer was an underrated hottie! Seriously, I've seen pics of him when he was younger and he was gorgeous. What a great combination, beauty and brains.
I remember watching the bootleg of RUDE BOY--and worshiping this performance--back in the '80s when you couldn't just look stuff up on Google. Had to pay $30 for it at some record shop--you remember those dontcha?--and watched it for every penny's worth. That's how we did.
the movies called rudeboy, the guy the camera focuses on is ray gange, main character of the film, based on his live revolving around the clash, has some really good live footage on it, definatly check it out!!!!!!
Junior Murvin probably did...Reggae and Punk bands toured together at that time and even collaborated at times...i love how genres that seem so different can unite...this is a great remake of Murvin's song which was great already
@toddmlbauer I recognise this from the movie Rude Boy. It's a crap film but has some amazing live perfomences on it that are really worth watching. They were filmed in 1978 and 1979. the film was released in 1980 and follows a guy that works as a roadie on a clash tour.
@AlienBusDriver he's an actor. he's the main character in a film called rudeboy which is a film about a roadie following the clash. this video is taken from that movie :D
Here's the whole story. After the album was done, it was only about half an hour long, they decided to cut a verison of Police and Thieves since it was a favortie of the band. Lee Perry approved of this and later produced The Clash single Complete Control. Side note, at the same time Bob Marley came around to the english punk/ska scene while visiting London. This inspired him to write Punky Reggae Party.
Apparently, after Rude Boy was shot, all of the live footage was of such bad audio quality, that they had to rerecord it in the studio. That is why the audio is so good on this clip. If true, that Clash did a pretty good job of redoing the performances in synch with the video.
@charly9927 and dooglemeister. this has been the most level headed and respectful comment stream i have ever seen. as a fan of both bands (and while they CERTAINLY are different bands) i must agree that the Clash are the better of the two.
This was filmed at a nightclub at a punk club in Birmingham England called Barbarellas just across the road from the Rum Runner where Duran Duran started. It was shit hot back in the day and had nearly all the top up and coming punk bands of the day and it was ownrd by Eddie Fewtrell a legend in Birmingham.
There will never be another band like the clash. They did many kinds of music, and they were not afraid of taking a stand against injustice any place on earth! Miss you guys!
the best live footage ever by the best band ever
faster than our version
I like Mick Jones singing "Oh Yeah" during the verse.
The original by Junior Murvin was fantastic - this is the best cover version.
When i saw this 14 yrs old, next day i was out on the streets trying to get in a punk rock band... Been playing ever since!!! Thx Joe & Mick & Paul & Topper :-)
The Clash will always be one of the great rock bands. And like all great rock bands, not everyone in the world likes them, so go listen to music you do like.
I love it. I'm Jamaican, born 1960, and grew up in New York during the 70's and listened to it all, reggae,punk 2nd wave ska, house etc. Fact, many of the Black punks who were part of the movement in NY, were either Caribbean born or 1st generation Carib. We always felt at home whether in Kingston,London,New York or Amsterdam. Great times. Money and the love of it killed youth culture.
One of the greatest nights of my life. The cameraman's assistants were pushing me back to film the shots of the band from the front of the stage, so this is pretty much the view I had of the gig. The atmosphere was electric.....
lucky you!
Tell us more please!
i was a punk back in the early 80's....we listened to this and we listened to reggae too, we listened to anything which was meaningful to our generation...we came we saw we kicked arse and turned out responsible tax paying adults but we made the music industry sit up and listen....long live the punk rock generation xxxxx
the more I get older I love the clash ..im going back to the 70s
This is my favorite video in the world. Thank you
I'm 57, I was there the first time. This clip put me right back there. Oy mon jimmyjazz, ta very much. Brilliant.
the best band of all time simple as that from punk to reggae hip hop soul done it all and done it well RIP joe .CLASH till we die nuff said
This is the Punky Reggae Party as Bob once said!!
Greetings and Love for One and All!!
One of the best versions of Police and Theives ever !!!!!!!!!!
After a few month's of listening to almost only Zeppelin, it's SO nice to come back to a band that doesn't stand for excess.
I've missed you Clash, but i'm back now.
Love this version! I watch it about once a week to get re-booted. Please keep it up! Thanks!
Completely brilliant.
Raw Clash as it was, and is, and always will be.
Thanks Joe - for everything.
J'adore cette chanson !!! Des années que je l'écoute !! 😍😍
This is my favorite Clash performance on film. I like how it's shot and I love how we can see Joe close up..sweat, spit, chipped teeth and all. He's not worried about the slick, "rock star" image. The music and the conveying of a message are the most important things. My favorite covers, such as this one, attempt to do something new with what is already a great song. I love these guys.
R.I.P. Joe. Punk will never be the same. Thank you for the music you created for us.
Oh Joe, I just you were still here today, Only the good die young RIP brother. ❤️
This is a clip from the Clash Movie "Rude Boy". Awesome moving detailing alot of the background of the most amazing band ever. RIP Joe We all miss you
The totally cool sound of Punk Rock meets Jah reggae...never tire of the Clash
I miss Joe being in this world very much. It's just so hard to appreciate what we have until it's gone. What a rock of a human being.
I can't explain how much I love The Clash
R.I.P. Joe
the best band ever, great frontman, quality lead, wicked bass and brilliant drumming!
Love this really early Clash. Joe moves like he's plugged in to an electrical outlet. Just vibrates with energy!
The Clash are absolutely top 10 band of all times, They started as a hones working class punk band and they developed and sophisticated their music to perfection during the years
God, I missed this. Fucking hell, I missed this. I grew up on the Clash, but was too young by about 5 years. I remember 'Clash City Rockers' in my parents' basement in 1988, but I was too late. I am so happy to have their recorded music, but I missed them live. I painted my parent's roof to 'London Calling' over a solid 5 days in 1989 and thought I had died.
great band! great memories listening and seeing them live back in the day-good times
RIP Joe
This is a classic version from Rude Boy, Brilliant, Joe gave so much in each performance,
The clash were and still are the only band that mattered. RIP Joe. Your legend lives on
I can not stop listen to this song, it's too good.
jr. murvin the original reggae artist to sing this song. this song was done for the ghettos and political warfare going on in Jamaica. BIG UP.
FAVORITE CLASH VIDEO!!!!
also loved Rudf Boy that movie was awesome.
I had never heard reggae when i first heard this . Ive loved reggae ever since.
THE BEST OF "the clash"
JOE STRUMMER is a legend from ROCK PUNK
number 1
the LIVE ROCK
this is the best cover of the history!, joe, i mean, he´s not dead his in history for ever, there´s no going to be a human in the world that doesn´t know him
I have listened to a lot of music and a lot of bands. For pure revolution, power and brotherhood, no-one, but NO-ONE can touch The Clash. End of.
que j'aime ce live! Mike en RAF + red brigade tee-shirt... public en pleine forme! Vive les CLASH!
this video is probably the best video i have ever seen.
ever.
i love this video.
One of my favourite Clash songs ever.
Me encantaaaaaaa!!.
viva el punk...;)... gracias por subir este video.
The Clash moved with the times, that's what made them one of the best, if not the best, punk band to come out of England.
yeh are they one of the most underrated bands ever or what. i agree with you!
Another great song by the best band of our age. Rest in Peace Joe
@joydivision808 definitely one of the better "xx people like..." that i have seen.
Joe Strummer was an underrated hottie! Seriously, I've seen pics of him when he was younger and he was gorgeous. What a great combination, beauty and brains.
God bless the Clash! The only band that mattered.
I remember watching the bootleg of RUDE BOY--and worshiping this performance--back in the '80s when you couldn't just look stuff up on Google. Had to pay $30 for it at some record shop--you remember those dontcha?--and watched it for every penny's worth. That's how we did.
the movies called rudeboy, the guy the camera focuses on is ray gange, main character of the film, based on his live revolving around the clash, has some really good live footage on it, definatly check it out!!!!!!
Pure Class, thanks for posting.
This is prob the best version of Police n' Thieves by the Clash that there is. My opinion of course.
Junior Murvin probably did...Reggae and Punk bands toured together at that time and even collaborated at times...i love how genres that seem so different can unite...this is a great remake of Murvin's song which was great already
The clash are so underrated... best punk band ever for sure
wish i was alive to see the clash live!! cant really see any good bands live nowadays coz there aint any!!
@toddmlbauer I recognise this from the movie Rude Boy. It's a crap film but has some amazing live perfomences on it that are really worth watching. They were filmed in 1978 and 1979. the film was released in 1980 and follows a guy that works as a roadie on a clash tour.
One of the best bands ever!
Will probably watch this video over and over until I die.
esto es mi video preferido en youtube, muchas muchas gracias!
@AlienBusDriver he's an actor. he's the main character in a film called rudeboy which is a film about a roadie following the clash. this video is taken from that movie :D
this remembers me of my youth n its true police n thieves i love this tune amazing well dun guys
That's why I need a woman like you, with good musical taste.
Just learned this on bass...its a blast to play
RIP Joe Strummer. Probably the most influential punk rocker ever.
Love his on-stage moves.
My favorite song from The Clash.
woahhh fabulous tee shirt "BRIGADE ROSSE / RAF"
VIVA LA REVOLUTION !
police and thieves = police and politicians
Brazuca que curte The Clash também, aí eu curti ;D
Buona, mi suò...
The Clash are the best band of all times.
Hence the ONLY BAND THAT MATTERS title.
68 people say they dont like this, thats 68 people who need a rock'n'roll lesson..only band that mattered
The legendary joe strummer...whats not to love?
Here's the whole story.
After the album was done, it was only about half an hour long, they decided to cut a verison of Police and Thieves since it was a favortie of the band. Lee Perry approved of this and later produced The Clash single Complete Control.
Side note, at the same time Bob Marley came around to the english punk/ska scene while visiting London. This inspired him to write Punky Reggae Party.
La maglietta delle Brigade Rosse è stupenda! Hasta siempre!
Joe Strummer is on FIRE!!!!!!! in this video.
Apparently, after Rude Boy was shot, all of the live footage was of such bad audio quality, that they had to rerecord it in the studio. That is why the audio is so good on this clip. If true, that Clash did a pretty good job of redoing the performances in synch with the video.
yes, that's Ray Gange who plays the main part in 'Rude Boy' where this clip's taken off.
my favorite song from this band.
R.I.P. Joe Strummer
the best frontman, in one of the best bands the world has seen
@charly9927 and dooglemeister. this has been the most level headed and respectful comment stream i have ever seen. as a fan of both bands (and while they CERTAINLY are different bands) i must agree that the Clash are the better of the two.
seen them live in paris ,great concert .
Love it! Miss you Joe.
its the rudeboy (ray gange) who is the main character in the film (Rudeboy) which is where this clip comes from
I'm in love with this song ! :)
i love all their songs. x.x
this performance made me love Police & Thieves :D
Great video of the Clash. Joe Strummer was a true rocker. Did talk a lot through his arse though. But still, true to his beliefs.
Not the only song where they mix Rock & Reggae. You should check out the album Black Market Clash.
the greatest band of all TIME!!
One of the best performances by one of the single fucking greatest bands.
RIP Joe
@3:20 - looks right, looks left, everything locked in, "Aww yeah!" - that's rock 'n' roll folks.
its kindof funny when every joe plays guitar and sings at the same time he starts shaking like crazy, RIP Joe
They really were the only band that ever mattered...then and now...Joe you were,are and always will be my only hero.
Amazing 😎🤓 police police .... 👮
I love this song and, man, I have such a crush on Joe...
what a tune! best version!
He's the main character in Rude Boy, which is a movie about The Clash
Honestly, the world needs to The Clash and Joe Strummer.
This was filmed at a nightclub at a punk club in Birmingham England called Barbarellas just across the road from the Rum Runner where Duran Duran started. It was shit hot back in the day and had nearly all the top up and coming punk bands of the day and it was ownrd by Eddie Fewtrell a legend in Birmingham.