Clash City Rockers
The Clash
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An' I want to move the town to the Clash city rockers You need a little jump of electrical shockers You better leave town if you only want to knock us Nothing stands the pressure of the Clash city rockers You see the rate they come down the escalator Now listen to the tube train accelerator Then you realize that you got to have a purpose Or this place is gonna knock you out sooner or later So don't complain about your useless employment Jack it in forever tonight Or shut your mouth and pretend you enjoy it Think of all the money you've got An' I want to liquefy everybody gone dry Or plug into the aerials that poke up in the sky Or burn down the suburbs with the half-closed eyes You won't succeed unless you try You owe me a move say the bells of St. Groove Come on and show me say the bells of Old Bowie When I am fitter say the bells of Gary Glitter No one but you and I say the bells of Prince Far-I No one but you and I say the bells of Prince Far-I An' I want to move the town to the Clash city rockers You need a little jump of electrical shockers You better leave town if you only want to knock us Nothing stands the pressure of the Clash city rockers Rock rock Clash city rockers
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Written by: JOE STRUMMER, MICK JONES, PAUL SIMONON, TOPPER HEADON
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15 facts about this song
Band Origin"The Clash" is a quintessential British punk rock band that originated in London in 1976.
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Song Release"Clash City Rockers" was released as a single on 17th February 1978.
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LyricsThe song's lyrics are a reference to Clash City, a nickname they adopted for London, reflecting the band's often political and rebellish themes.
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Single B-SideThe B-side to the 'Clash City Rockers' single was 'Jail Guitar Doors', another politically charged song by the band.
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Album InclusionThe song was later included in their U.S. version of the self-titled debut album "The Clash".
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Musical Style"Clash City Rockers" is noted for its driven guitar riffs, reflective of the band's punk and rock & roll fusion style.
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Song TitleThe song's title is sometimes believed to be a homage to the rock band 'City Rockers'.
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InfluencesThe song is said to be influenced by The Who’s earlier hit 'I Can’t Explain'.
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ProducersThe single was produced by Mickey Foote, The Clash's regular producer in their early years.
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Chart PerformanceDespite its punk charm, "Clash City Rockers" did not enter the UK Singles Chart.
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Re-issuesThe song was re-issued twice, once in 1982 and again in 1991, with a live version of "White Riot" as the B-side on the second re-issue.
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Song MeaningThe lyrics are often interpreted as a call to rebel against the conformity and mundane routines of city life.
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Iconic Band LineupThe recording of "Clash City Rockers" features the band's famous lineup: Joe Strummer, Mick Jones, Paul Simonon, and Topper Headon.
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ControversyThere was a controversy that arose due to the changing of some lyrics which were considered as an insult to fans. The lyrics were "You owe me a move say the bells of St Groove. Come on and show me say the bells of old Bowie.."
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Album ArtThe artwork of the 'Clash City Rockers' single was designed by Polish artist Rosław Szaybo.
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