Radio Clash

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About Radio Clash

"This Is Radio Clash" is a song by the English punk rock band the Clash. The 1981 single was issued in 7-inch format and also in 12-inch format and cassette tape with additional tracks. The first public performance of the song was on Tom Snyder's Tomorrow show on 5 June 1981. The song is not featured on any of the Clash's original studio albums, but is included in their compilations: The Singles (1991), The Story of the Clash, Volume 1, Sound System, Singles Box, The Singles (2007) and Clash on Broadway. American critic Eric Schafer said this of the song - "it is a magnificent, daring, challenging record that was years ahead of its time; one of the great rock records of the 1980s, it has never been given its just credit. Twenty-eight years after its debut, were it released today it would still burn up the radio."The song is included on the experimental compilation album called Disco Not Disco 2 (2002) as well as the radio soundtrack in Battlefield Hardline. The song was also briefly featured in season 2 of Stranger Things in episode 4. 


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This is Radio Clash
Stealing all transmissions
Beaming from the mountaintop
Using aural ammunition

With extreme prejudice
On a terminator mission
This is Radio Clash
Consider your position

Step it up, get down low
Breaking news flash
Assassination
The whole country has been shot

Evil will abate
In Revelation
In the Ministry of Whitewash

Wait, wait
Don't switch off the death
Yes, we have the latest score
? Islanders, 101 and Home Yard, 44

This is Radio Clash
And we count your thoughts
When lightning splits the sky in half
Sharper than a sword

And in the thundercloud
You see another cloud
Bones as big as sticks
Even angels were in hell on the morning of the sixth

Like buckets of venom in ?
They've got a master plan
Human wars over there
And we'll come and knock 'em down

And he reaches the other side first
Gets a job in the dirty old town
And he reaches the other side first
Gets a job in the dirty old town

This is not free
This is not free Europe
No, no, no, no, no
Nor an armed force network

This is Radio Clash
Stealing all transmission
Beaming from the mountaintop
Aural ammunition

A riggy diggy dig dang dang
This is Radio Clash
Stealing information
By his will as a ?
Use careful confirmation

Bribery, extortion
Legal legislation
Security is life indeed
Accept no other explanation

This is Radio Clash
On pirate satellite
Orbiting your living room
Everybody hold on tight

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The Clash

The Clash were an English punk rock band that formed in 1976 as part of the original wave of British punk. Along with punk, their music incorporated elements of reggae, ska, dub, funk, rap, dance, and rockabilly. For most of their recording career, the Clash consisted of Joe Strummer (lead vocals, rhythm guitar), Mick Jones (lead guitar, vocals), Paul Simonon (bass guitar, vocals) and Nicky "Topper" Headon (drums, percussion). Headon left the group in 1982, and internal friction led to Jones's departure the following year. The group continued with new members, but finally disbanded in early 1986. more »

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Written by: JOE STRUMMER, MICK JONES, PAUL SIMONON, TOPPER HEADON

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Band Information
"Radio Clash" is a song by the British punk rock band, The Clash. The band was formed in 1976 and comprised of Joe Strummer, Mick Jones, Paul Simonon, and Nicky Headon.
Song Release Details
The song was released as a 7-inch single in 1981. This was during their transitional period between the albums "Sandinista!" (1980) and "Combat Rock" (1982).
Name Classification
The song was also released under the title "This is Radio Clash" in some regions, which sometime leads to confusion in its identification.
Song Theme
The song speaks about revolution or rebellion, which is a recurrent theme in The Clash's music.
Music Style
"Radio Clash" combines elements of punk rock with reggae, highlighting the band's versatility and penchant for diverse styles.
Chart Success
The song went on to make it to number 17 on the UK Singles Chart, showcasing the popularity of The Clash despite their unorthodox approach to music.
Band's Evolution
"Radio Clash" marked a significant moment in The Clash's evolution, as it was one of their first tracks that started incorporating elements of electronic music.
Lyrics
The lyrics are said to be influenced by the lack of diverse music that was played on most radio channels during the time, a form of rebellion against music censorship and control.
Producer
The song was produced by the band members themselves along with renowned punk rock producer, Glyn Johns.
Cover Art
The cover of the "Radio Clash" single depicts the band members dressed as pirates, which emphasizes their rebellion against mainstream music and a nod to the pirate radio stations.
Song Impact
Despite being released only as a stand-alone single and not as part of an album, "Radio Clash" has become one of the band's most recognized and successful songs.

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