HILARIOUS!| FIRST TIME HEARING The Clash - I Fought the Law REACTION

HILARIOUS!| FIRST TIME HEARING The Clash - I Fought the Law REACTION
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[@Stoney_Snark]

This was written by a member of Buddy Holly’s band, Sonny Curtis, but was made a hit by Bobby Fuller in the 60s. I went back and saw The Devil Went Down To Georgia today. Jay in front of the brick backdrop, without Amber, and a little nervous. You’ve come so far!! It was kind of funny, but made me wonder if Amber has heard that song. If not, it’s be great for her. You could both react to Jay’s reaction!!

[@joebeaulieu1511]

He also wrote the theme song to the Mary Tyler Moore Show.

[@debibailey2968]

Totally agree there are several of his early reactions that I think Jay should introduce Amber to!!!

[@MrsColumbo823]

@@joebeaulieu1511 Thank you! I did not know that!

[@RichardSmith-ew3xz]

Sonny Curtis was the drummer in the The Crickets. The Crickets released it in the early sixties. Not sure if it was a big hit for them or not. Not sure who the singer was in the Crickets at the time but he does the vocals a wee bit different to Bobby Fuller and the later version by The Clash.

[@craigpoynter7618]

Jerry Ivan Allison was the drummer for the Crickets. Sonny Curtis was the singer/frontman/guitarist after Buddy Holly’s death.

[@surlechapeau]

Jay & Amber, you'll love their "Train In Vain" and "Police On My Back"!!!

[@josephgilbert3632]

Police on My Back is another cover song.

[@surlechapeau]

@@josephgilbert3632 yes by the Equals, the Eddy Grant founded group.

[@seanswinton6242]

The Magnificent Seven!

[@Jillyconjem]

“Should I Stay Or Should I Go?”, “Lost In The Supermarket”, “Radio Clash”, “Train In Vain”, and “Straight To Hell” are a few of my favorites. Mick Jones, the guitar player who sings “Should I Stay Or Should I Go?”, went on to form Big Audio Dynamite and was also part of Gorillaz “Plastic Beach” album and touring band with Paul Simonon (the Clash’s bass player). 💜💜💜

[@CANDOKNOWHOW]

“Lost in The Supermarket” is an incredible tune!

[@Jillyconjem]

@@CANDOKNOWHOW It sure is. Fun stuff.

[@djm0111]

Pretty much anything on the London Calling album is absolute fire and they all sound different. Also, The Magnificent Seven and Straight to Hell are great songs. And I second the motion to take a look at Mick Jones's 90s band Big Audio Dynamite (Rush and The Globe are fantastic).

[@renyauger4560]

@@djm0111 Big Audio Dynamites best are E=MC2 (squared) and The Bottom Line.

[@ThaneOfEurmal]

@@renyauger4560 and Medicine Show, Rush, and The Globe. Some of my favorite music.

[@brianmcmaster5112]

You gotta do Train In Vain,next. It's your typical Clash memorable song. Punk started in the early 70's, but became huge with the emergence of The Sex Pistols in London and The Ramones in New York City in 1975.

[@paulcwalina7910]

Another great song from The Clash is 'Should I Stay or Should I Go?' John Mellencamp has a song with a similar theme to this one called 'The Authority Song.'

[@sjw5797]

" I fight authority, authority always wins..."

[@elebenty5709]

@@sjw5797 "Been doin' since I was a young kid and I come out grinnin'."

[@PUNKinDRUBLIC72]

@Wilt Chamberlain is the GOAT you need to more Clash if that's you're opinion!

[@chrismcdonagh688]

The Clash were my favourite punk band and this is my favourite version of this song. Should I Stay Or Should I Go is a great tune.

[@regopark]

Iconic band, please check out "Radio Clash", "Should I stay or should I go" - among their many hits

[@surlechapeau]

they have done Should I Stay

[@magneto7930]

I'm voting for Train in Vain.

[@stewartreid2528]

One of my personal favorite is, "Straight to Hell."

[@savsmiles3042]

@@magneto7930 I second that vote .

[@timothyknapp8776]

Their song “Clampdown” is very similar to “I Fought the Law.” It’s a little faster but very catchy. The Clash has some reggae in songs like “Guns of Brixton” and “Police and Thieves.” They also touch some funk on the song “The Magnificent Seven.” Hope one day you get to listen to the entire “London Calling” album. It’s a masterpiece.

[@drg3712]

Agree they would like Magnificent Seven… Jordan would dig the rapping lyric delivery

[@CANDOKNOWHOW]

God I love “Clampdown”.. 😎👍 Magnificent 7 is like an early punk rap tune too, came out the same year as Blondie’s “Rapture” but I’d say it more reflects that era in NYC much better.

[@drg3712]

@@CANDOKNOWHOW I already commented to another Magnificent 7 fan… but FYI check out live tv performance they did on the Tom Snyder show in 81 in NYC. Amazing live performance you can find on KZbin (interview too)

[@johncampbell756]

@@CANDOKNOWHOW I believe Rapture was released first, but The Magnificent Seven was recorded first. The crazy thing is that Run-DMC/Aerosmith "Walk This Way" is considered the rock/rap crossover, yet both these songs came out five years earlier, three before Run-DMC's debut album.

[@steppingrazor5520]

As much as I love the Clash version of Police And Thieves, the original by Junior Murvin is even better. His voice was awesome. It was also on the soundtrack of a movie called Rockers. And so was the Peter Tosh song I take my screen name from.

[@22tango79]

I Fought the Law is a 1958 song written by Sonny Curtis and is considered one of the more influential (seminal) songs of rock history. The Clash covered the song in 1979.

[@bradsullivan2495]

The Bobby Fuller Four's 1966 version is definitely the one they need to hear.

[@xzonia1]

@@bradsullivan2495 Yeah, I was thinking The Clash did a great job covering it, but I prefer Bobby Fuller Four's version (probably because it's the one I've always heard over the years). They might prefer The Clash's because they heard this version first, though. Lol :) (PS - The Crickets originally recorded it, and their version is also great.)

[@josephgilbert3632]

@@bradsullivan2495 I heard Buddy Holly's version.

[@laurin4405]

Lotta Reggae bands cover "I Fought The Law" too :}

[@SLam-ve3yp]

@@bradsullivan2495 It is the best version.

[@Shrykespeare]

This is actually a cover. The original version was done in 1960 by Sonny Fuller of The Crickets (yes, Buddy Holly's Crickets, but after Buddy was tragically killed in that plane crash) and it was remade in 1965 by The Bobby Fuller Four. Great song, but The Clash definitely has the most "punk" version! If I were to nominate your next Clash song it would be "Train in Vain".

[@surlechapeau]

The Crickets original was only released in the UK.

[@aiavecchia]

Sonny "Curtis".

[@MrsColumbo823]

Am a bigger fan of Bobby Fuller’s version. Love The Clash, tho!

[@deborah336]

If you haven't heard the Dead Kennedys version of this (I Found the Law and I Won), you might find that to be the most punk version!

[@summersands8105]

The original by Bobby Fuller is my fav rendition of this song. So many great memories. I remember dancing around on the front porch of my grandparents' farm house, with my 2 aunts, just singing our hearts out...lol

[@ngresley1120]

The original was not by Bobby Fuller - check your facts before posting.....

[@jamesdamiano8894]

I said it on your last Clash reaction, you should do "Lost In The Supermarket". A deeper message song.I also agree to get into some more punk music. Some more Iggy Pop, The Ramones, Sex Pistols, and The Cramps. Also since you guys seem to be digging more harder rock, please check out Volbeat. "Lola Montez", "Mary Jane Kelly", and "Die To Live" for starters.

[@dougdougw]

You guys need to discover The Damned, they're the unsung heroes of the UK punk scene. They segued into New Wave and Psychadelia and Goth Pop. And they're still going. Their story is amazing.

[@rbb9753]

And appeared on The Young Ones

[@jaymacgee_A_Bawbag_Blethering]

I disagree totally that they are unsung 👀 what on earth makes you think THAT ? They were forerunners as far as I’m concerned . 👍🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

[@Pushindazees]

I remember the original from the 60s and never knew The Clash covered it. I'm learning new things from your channel too. You should check out the otiginal, though it's not quite as hard rocking instrument heavy.

[@deanmaynard8256]

You really should do some contemporaries of the Clash - who went a different way - The Stranglers - especially their incredible song Golden Brown

[@Dreyno]

“Police On My Back”. Another cover they did and it’s absolutely epic. Originally by the Equals. Both versions are brilliant.

[@brooksboyd1959]

Great song!

[@samanthahadwin]

OMG!! They are the first band I saw live!! Golden Erring opened!!! Their song Should I stay or should I go is Awesome!!! Check it out!! By the Clash wrote!

[@donaldt.lavelle7185]

Wow! Golden Earring and The Clash! What a show!😎

[@jeffreyflint6286]

Golden Earring was great in the seventies too!

[@samanthahadwin]

@Spells I love that toon! I love the band I still have loads of vinyl of back then!!

[@vincenzafoflietta3210]

First band I ever saw also but with Adam Ant opening. Remember him?

[@samanthahadwin]

@@vincenzafoflietta3210 oh Yessss!!! Loved Adam Ant!! Saw him live too!! Have you seen Madness?? They are awesome live!! Tbh I didn’t like them the hubby dragged me into the Marquee!!! By the end of the nite I was converted!!! Check out Madness- House of Fun!😆😆😆😆

[@joesmith8725]

Lol. That's punk. Its noisy, catchy, rebellious, fun. Some of my friends in the past (music snobs/elitists) used to joke around a say that punk rock is like jazz music for criminals. The Clash are one of the OGs of punk rock. Check out more of their stuff. They are very versatile, too and mix up on musical styles and genres.

[@bradmenpes809]

The only band in the world that mattered. Punk is not just a musical style, it is also an attitude. The Clash are a punk band with a breadth of musical talent and musical experimentation unmatched by any other band in the history of music.

[@johnnieangel99]

At one point The Clash were named "The Only Band that Matters." Damn I still love their stuff.

[@rmacdougallaliasdogviticus]

Saw them just once, they were the support act for the Who down in Seattle. Good times. Some other tunes to try are 'Rudie Can't Fail' or 'Brand New Cadillac'. Cheers.

[@TZ61]

Back in the day the college radio station at which I DJ'd called themselves 'The only Station that matters' taken from the tag line of The Clash 'The only Band that matters', which was only a slight exaggeration. Their album 'London Calling' still stands as one of the greatest albums ever made.

[@mrdasbruce]

When The Clash split up, Mick Jones started a new band that had quite a unique sound called Big Audio Dynamite. Check them out. Recommendation: C'mon Every Beatbox

[@hedgewitchherbarium]

In the 80's in Australia, the Clash were big - and another band involving Mick Jones from the Clash was Big Audio Dynamite. Their hit "Rush" is so fun! An Aussie band that was involved in the early years of Punk is Midnight Oil. They were huge in Australia for a long time. I would suggest their songs "Power and the Passion", "Beds are Burning" and "King of the Mountain" - but there's so much more! Luv you guys!

[@suzieredfoxfur6982]

You can never go wrong with The Clash. Ever

[@jeffreyflint6286]

Nice cover. The original was by the Bobby Fuller Four.

[@jimmymac4559]

Mary’s Danish does a nice cover of this cover also

[@Jessica_Roth]

Certainly fits the Clash's ethos, though. For a Clash original on a similar point, try "Guns of Brixton" or "Koka-Kola".

[@22tango79]

The Fuller version is great…but it too is a later version. The song was first recorded in 1959 by The Crickets and is on their 1960 album, here is the link to the earliest version: kzbin.info/www/bejne/nnzVqaRrip2GeLs

[@magneto7930]

I prefer the hit version by the Bobby Fuller Four in the 60s, but this isn't bad. You should check out Train in Vain by The Clash!

[@dess8287]

*Train In Vain* from *The Clash* is a great song!! Might I suggest the song *Train In Vain.* I really think the next song you guys should check out by *The Clash* is their song *Train In Vain.* And an upbeat song, I think you should do the next reaction from them is *Train In Vain* I don't think you'll be disappointed. *Love ❤️ Peace ✌️ and Happiness 😃 Y'all !!!*

[@littleogeechee223]

This song was originally recorded by the Bobby Fuller Four back in the ‘60s.. Worth a listen.

[@RabbiSteve]

Absolutely. This is a great rockin’ cover. But the original, which my older sister used to play a lot on her lo-fi record player, is iconic. Recommend a reaction to that as well.

[@SeminoleRail]

Bobby Fuller's version wasn't the original but is certainly the most well known.

[@RabbiSteve]

@@SeminoleRail Thanks for that info. I didn’t know. I guess I have never heard the original. But the one that is most iconic for me is that one by the Bobby Fuller Four that my sister used to play over and over with that little 45 RPM with that little adapter in it. And also on the radio. Now, I have to try and track down the original!

[@larrycummings7300]

The same guy that wrote this also wrote and sang the theme for The Mary Tyler Moore Show.

[@22tango79]

Fuller cover is great, but written and recorded in the late 50’s, by Sonny Curtis (of the Crickets at the time) and is on the 1960 album “In Style with the Crickets.”)

[@BrandonCuciurean]

With out doubt the greatest punk rock band of all time. There sound was born out of the anger of the urban poor. Those band often said that they wanted there sound to be the opposite of the 60s British Invasion. Not happy and cheerful but angry and discordant. Some of there best sons include “police on my back” “ Janie jones” “straight to hell” “ ghetto defendant “ and “guns of Brixton”There songs often focused on social injustice and the often facist tendency’s of 1970s British government

[@seancolenso6051]

After the clash disbanded, Mick Jones formed, Big Audio Dynamite (BAD). He recruited Don Letts for his reggae & dub sound. Check out Big Audio Dynamite's the bottom line. Great song, great sound from the early 8o's when you get a chance. Keep it up guys, your channel is fun to watch 😊❣

[@savsmiles3042]

Didn’t a member of the band play for English Beat or General Public?

[@seancolenso6051]

@@savsmiles3042 Roger Charlery aka Ranking Roger was vocalist for SKA band The Beat & later moved on to the new wave band General Public, so yes, he was in both bands during his career :)

[@savsmiles3042]

@@seancolenso6051 I love those bands. “Tenderness”is one of my favorite songs of all time:) I think I saw English Beat at a concert a long time ago

[@seancolenso6051]

@@savsmiles3042 there was some really good music back then with new bands forming & experimenting with new sounds. The specials were one of my favorites back then to. :)

[@blueeyedraven396]

That song sure reminds me of being young and free. You never realize how much freedom you had as a teen/young adult.

[@stormy8207]

Have not heard for a long time. You guys are doing such a good service bringing up old memories and promoting good music.

[@Dodge-yp6gh]

So glad you're revisiting punk rock royalty! Truly influential. Without the Clash, we may not have Rage Against The Machine, Operation Ivy, Rancid, etc. I'd love to see you continue down The early British punk rock path. I suggest: The Sex Pistols "Holidays In The Sun" The Damned "Neat Neat Neat" The Buzzcocks "Ever Fallen in Love (With Someone)"

[@combabus]

"Straight to Hell" was famously sampled, and "Rudy Can't Fail" is a movie soundtrack favorite by the Clash. Also don't sleep on Joe Strummer's "Johnny Appleseed" and Big Audio Dynamite had a number of memorable tunes after The Clash broke up. Keep up the goodness!

[@foxandscout]

Love The Mescaleros’s (Joe Strummer ) Johnny Appleseed. I miss Joe so much. Big Audio Dynamite’s E=Mc2 is terrific.

[@CANDOKNOWHOW]

“Straight To Hell” is a punk rock ANTHEM! What a great tune, should bring tears to the eyes of any human with a heart beating in their chest, if they listen and understand what it’s about. The Pogues blasted it over the PA as they took the stage one time and Shane came out drunk as hell cause he heard a bunch of us singing the words, and he came out and sang along with us, giving us high fives up front and stuff. RIP Joe Strummer

[@combabus]

It was the earworm that got me through my Asian deployment.🪖🎶Combat Rock FTW!

[@CANDOKNOWHOW]

@@combabus Was stationed a couple of years in Japan at my first Command and that whole album haunted me in heavy rotation.

[@James-hd6ez]

​@@CANDOKNOWHOW Joe Strummer and Mick Jones both had true socialist values if you listen to their lyrics, and Mick also helped the justice for the 97 Liverpool fc fans who were unlawfully killed by South Yorkshire police in 1989 ,RIP Joe.

[@tom587]

Met Joe Strummer, talked with him about 20 minutes at the Penthouse Pet of the Year party 2 weeks or so before they opened for the Who at Shea Stadium. Very nice friendly guy, I gave him a heads up that while Who fans would love him if they gave them a chance many would not because they just wanted to see the Who. When he showed up for the show he had shaved his head to a mohigan haircut and snarled the songs out, wow. He was very friendly and gracious and was a tremendous loss when he passed. RIP Joe your music will always be with us.

[@Skeezer66]

Punk rock is considered as starting in the 1970's. Most people give credit to The Ramones who you did once and should get back to. With the Clash, you should definitely hear "The Magnificent Seven", which was partially inspired by their stay in New York, hearing rap groups like The Sugarhill Gang and Grandmaster Flash!

[@johnny99late]

This is a cover from the 60s. Check it out.

[@paulboudreau3754]

The Clash had such varied music, especially after their first couple albums that were more straight ahead punk. Can't go wrong. The Call Up or Charlie Don't Surf are two great deep tracks. Guns of Brixton, Spanish Bombs, Armageddeon Time, all great. Or another one with great drums is Tommy Gun.

[@jono.pom-downunder]

The Clash the sound of London during the 70s & 80s for the angry youth of the time, our soundtrack and still holds up against today's sound's. The Guns of Brixton, the Clampdown, Rudy can't fail, Police and thieves (junior Marvin cover) This is England, are all fantastic start points.

[@jacqueline4514]

Jay and Amber; the Clash song that you MUST react to is “MAGNIFICENT SEVEN” it has been sampled SO many times, the beat and groove is that damn smooth😎😎😎

[@kellypedersen6590]

This was one of the main bands (along with The Sex Pistols and The Damned) that made up the trifecta of UK punk. This song was a 1979 single, but was tacked onto their 1977 debut album when it was released in the US 2 years later (as the "hit", for lack of a better word).

[@drg3712]

Agree 100% Kelley. although I always throw in The Jam as number 4

[@lukelocks9083]

For a small country the UK has produced so much musical talent!

[@SSArcher11]

a small country? It has over 66 million people.

[@declanshanahan3888]

@@SSArcher11 Only lately - you get the point he was making.

[@smd2169]

Check these Clash songs: “Brand New Cadillac”, “This Is Radio Clash”, “Clampdown”, “Guns of Brixton”. Very diverse band and a truly great band! They were called “the only band that matters” in their time.

[@Summermute7]

I love The Clash! This was one of my theme songs in law school. Except I won. 😂😉 Two others to check out, “Train in Vain” and “Rudie Can’t Fail”.

[@ronbruno5942]

You will love the Clash's "Train in Vain". It is so un-Clash-like, but a great song!

[@savsmiles3042]

My favorite from them and top ten rock songs. The lyrics are perfection

[@neonknight821]

The Ramones are often cited as the first true punk rock group and they formed before The Clash. The Ramones formed in 1974 and their debut album came out in 1976. The Clash formed in 1976. For The Ramones check out either "I Wanna Be Sedated", "Sheena Is a Punk Rocker", or "Rockaway Beach". For more of The Clash check out either "Career Opportunities" or "Train in Vain"

[@moiraconleyhomes8501]

The Ramones lyrics were so clever. Teenage Lobotomy's "I guess I gotta tell 'em, I got no cerebellum" still makes me laugh.

[@BGNOLA]

they reacted to "Blitzkreig Bop" but it was a later live version; the album version or the live version from England in '77 is the best

[@savsmiles3042]

Yes! They need to react to Ramones. Rock and roll high school and Sheena is a punk rocker are my favorites

[@davidmontgomery4696]

Beat on the Brat is a personal family favorite.

[@laustcawz2089]

There are some amazing Ramones songs that don't get a lot of attention: "I'm Against It" "Loudmouth" "We're A Happy Family" "I Just Want To Have Something To Do" "Glad To See You Go" "Warthog" "Have A Nice Day" There's also a movie about them: 1979's "Rock'N'Roll High School".

[@stevenpowell7435]

Time to hear Train in Vain, their American breakthrough

[@jeffmorse645]

I was in high school when Punk (and post Punk) Rock came along and I loved it. The Clash, Generation X, Sex Pistols, X-Ray Spex, Buzzcocks. Poison Girls, etc... Such a refreshing change from the Disco.

[@dharris8849]

Germs, the Damned, X, FEAR, Stiff Little Fingers, Flesh Eaters….so much GREAT stuff!

[@5Ring]

Fifteen years ago, when I was a young Detective, this song was my ringtone. I'd play it to suspects after a confession. Got played A LOT!

[@stevedahlberg8680]

Punk rock was absolutely a 70s thing and it was pretty much dead by the 1980s, but then at that point, post-punk took over which was also incredibly wonderful; both of those are huge rabbit holes. And then after that we had pop punk and whatnot. But along with the Clash, if you really want to understand punk rock, you have got to listen to bands and performers like, The Sex Pistols, the New York Dolls, Richard Hell & The Voidoids, David Bowie in his Ziggy Stardust phase, The Ramones, Iggy Pop and the Stooges, Social Distortion, Status Quo, The Germs, The Dirtbombs, X, Lou Reed, Jim Carroll, Stiff Little Fingers, so many played very important roles on both sides of the pond. And it's really fun stuff, it really really is.

[@DarkerReactions]

Gotta do Guns of Brixton next!!!! Sick bass playing on that one 🔥

[@pamelawertz498]

The first 3 albums are the best. True British punk of the 70's. At the time, The Ramones and Iggy Pop seemed to define Punk, then the Sex Pistols came from England and shocked everybody everywhere they went. The Clash was the new rebellious form of rock n roll when they appeared with so much energy and a working class grit. The first album has Clash City Rockers, Police and Thieves, and Career Opportunities. The 2nd album has Safe European Home and Stay Free. London Calling has a bunch of great songs, but there was one song, Train in Vain, that was not listed on the album cover, and became their first sort of mainstream hit in the US. I know you will like that one.

[@clash5j]

Besides having a ton of incredible songs that they wrote, they are one of the best bands ever at covering other artists songs - Police and Thieves, Brand New Cadillac, Armagideon Time, Police On My Back...

[@1972mrgray]

I’ve never heard The Clash’s version of this before. It’s banging!

[@Dreyno]

If you like this, check out their version of the Equals song “Police On My Back”. Another great cover they did.

[@KenRoerden]

@@Dreyno Love both versions. Eddie Grant wrote it and Baby Come Back which Bonnie Raitt did a great cover of. Not that many people remember The Equals and that Eddie Grant was in a band before he did Electric Avenue.

[@justinatest9456]

You guys have amazing conversations about rock music. You are clearly very connected to the music, and to the bands. You know all the names, you know all the songs, all the genres. Your lyrical analysis is also the absolute best. No one is as plugged in as you two. Three times a day, everyday. Hats off.

[@selinahann5595]

This was done (originally I think) in 1960 by the Crickets.

[@goldenageofdinosaurs7192]

That is correct. Iirc, Bobby Fuller Four did a cover of it as well.

[@ladyamythyst69]

Y’all should check out The Jam. Contemporaries of The Clash, early punk rock. Town Called Malice, In the City are my two favorite songs of theirs.

[@MaggieValera]

This song has been covered SO many artists/groups. Originally performed by The Crickets, but it's also been covered by everyone from Green Day & The Dead Kennedys to Hank Williams Jr. Amber said GNARLY! Yes! I love you guys! {{{hugs}}}

[@Dodge-yp6gh]

A twist to the Dead Kennedy's version was "I Fought the Law and I Won," referencing the assassination of Harvey Milk, the first openly gay man to hold public office. Look up the Twinkie Defense. The lawyer argued that the gunman had diminished mental capacity do to a high sugar diet.

[@MaggieValera]

Why is it that I can see that someone commented but I can't see the comment?

[@TheOtherBill]

@@MaggieValera Often it's because the telegram spammer comment, or something similar, has been deleted. It seems youtube doesn't change the comment count.

[@joelilley6603]

This was a huge hit for The Bobbie Fuller 4 in the sixties. Wish you had listened to that one first. Bobby Fuller was a rising star who was found murdered, sitting in the car in front of his house, so his career was cut short sadly. They never solved the crime. 😔

[@PaulWilliams-ko5fu]

It is suspected he had a run in with the mafia, who controlled a lot of live venues in the USA at the time.

[@keithcarper8809]

This is a rock n roll classic. covered by dozens of artists. Great song. ☮🤎🎶

[@renyauger4560]

Try punk/ska legends The English Beat’s Mirror in the Bathroom. The two leads split off into General Public with the 1984 classic Tenderness. Two other reveried hits from very early 80’s that are beloved to this day are Modern English’s Melt with You and Ultravox’s Dancing with Tears in My Eyes.

[@quikmart1]

As folks have said, this is a (great) cover. Check out the album, simply called The Clash. Songs like "Remote Control/Complete Control," "Janie Jones," "I'm So Bored With the USA" and "Police and Thieves" (another cover) are genius. I don't even make these kind of comments on other channels. I want to see you two enjoy this stuff.

[@drg3712]

Complete Control. That whole album is amazing - Hammersmith, What’s My Name, Clash City Rockers…. but Complete Control - that stands above

[@quikmart1]

@@drg3712 It does give me goosebumps.

[@jaynahoffacker2557]

So many good Clash songs. Train in Vain a lot of people already mentioned. Also love White Riot, Janie Jones, and Tommy Gun. There's also Bankrobber or In Hammersmith Palais for a bit more of their reggae vibe.

[@octoberguy]

The Clash is one of my top bands of the 80s. Definitely worth digging into! Check out Radio Clash, The Magnificent 7, Hitsville UK, Lost in the Supermarket, Train in Vain, and Straight to Hell (the soundtrack to my college documentary project). Great music... and lyrics to think about.

[@michaelknight2118]

Should I Stay or Should I Go, another classic. Saw these guys in Austin, a lifetime ago. Another band not together long. Thanks for the smile.

[@waltw4537]

Check out the original. Was it Bobby Fuller 4 or something. 1960s song. This is great Clash song of course. Thanks.

[@clashfan2875]

Well this is obviously in my wheelhouse. ;D The Clash did some great covers this song as well as a few reggae covers "Pressure Drop" and "Police On My Back" being my favorites. For original music if you want to hear Topper really go to town on drums check out "Tommy Gun". So many iconic tunes by them but one you should absolutely check out is "Magnificent Seven". It's heavily influenced by the early hip hop of the early 80's that was happening in the NYC music scene. They originally released an anonymous instrumental version only which the NY DJ's played as a summer anthem practically. It was such a different sound for them they were worried it wouldn't be accepted once the song hit they put out the version with lyrics.

[@Roh_Echt]

This one's been covered a good bit. The Crickets in 1959 were first to record it. Sonny Curtis wrote it the year before and recorded it with the Crickets when he joined them after Buddy Holly died. The Clash recorded it twenty years later in 1979.

[@jdw5678]

You *have* to check out the '60s cover version of this song by the Bobby Fuller Four -- it packs a '60s wallop that's a bit different from the Clash, but just as strong. The BF4 were a solid '60s rock & roll band.

[@distillerycats_clt1587]

Not only did they help with the foundation of punk, their mixing of musical genres was groundbreaking as well. Definitely listen to the entire "London Calling" album for a glimpse.

[@stewartreid2528]

The Godfathers of Punk!!! Combat Rock is probably one of the best albums ever.

[@JohnnyUtah15]

The Clash’s Train in Vain, add it to your list

[@paulmargett9360]

As a lot of people have suggested "Should I Stay or Should I Go" should be your next one of theirs. Much love from England 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿

[@stevedahlberg8680]

I just thought of another way to put it: Just like rock & roll and later, rock, was a sea change to decades of music and culture that had come before it, punk was a sea change to the rock and pop music and culture that, while we all loved it, or at least so many of us did, had reached such a zenith of virtuosity and technical production in the 1970s, just as once more, rap and hip hop were a sea change to everything before that. And each one of those had this incredible and lasting impact on so much music and culture that came after each of them; all of those and plus a lot more still influence things in certain ways all the way through today. It amazes me from a musicology and evolutionary anthropology perspective.

[@SebastianSmith-c5t]

Written by Sonny Curtis who was Buddy Holly's friend. The first hit of the version was by The Bobby Fuller Four.

[@dennisflury6942]

The original artist, Bobby Fuller was really 60's rock and the story behind Fuller's suicide (Murder) is unbelievable.

[@richdiddens4059]

Very suspicious and similar to Sam Cooke.

[@jimcoleman598]

One of the best openings to any rock song in history

[@Lazy_Sundae]

Do you prefer the Clash's version or the original?

[@jimcoleman598]

@@Lazy_Sundae I like both, but I prefer the Clash's version

[@marktravis3863]

You need to listen to more Clash! Try “Train In Vain”

[@MS-ro9dm]

Their most well known song is likely "Should I Stay or GO". Supposedly written about Mick Jones and Ellen Foley's relationship. Foley is the singer on the Meatloaf songs but not in the touring band or video. The person in the video is Karla DeVito.

[@randallpetersen9164]

"Robbing people with a six gun" is immediately followed by 6 fast drum beats. :)

[@johnmcfarlan3672]

Yes, awesome part of the song. They missed that

[@johnbelcher2323]

Train In Vain, Spanish Bombs, Lost In The Supermarket, Brand New Cadillac, Police & Thieves

[@hellokimmy68]

After the Clash, Mick Jones went on to form Big Audio Dynamite (BAD) and had some great songs. "Rush" and "The Bottom Line" are two you'd probably enjoy. Also,you might like the Specials. They were around the same time as the Clash and at one point opened for them. "Ghost Town" is a great song. Not as upbeat, but will still get stuck in your head and has a great message.

[@annother3350]

1:57 - Lewisham High Street

[@pamelaesparza1586]

I love this version and John Cougar Mellancamp's version ❤️

[@paulwalker9421]

To add The song "I Fought The Law" was recorded in 1959 written by Sonny Curtis. Curtis joined The Crickets after the loss of Buddy Holly in February 1959 The Buddy Fuller Four made it famous. The song ranked no.175 in The Rolling Stone top 500 2004.. Have not heard a Buddy Holly song in some time" True Love Ways " would be fantastic please. .

[@pamcoyer9582]

This was BIG song in the ‘60’s. We ALL used to sing along which made my parents crazy. They thought we were glamorizing criminals! LOL!

[@markbrooks8144]

Daddy was a bank robber, is another good one from them.

[@NeutronDance]

This is a cover of an old Bobby Fuller song.

[@jeffsherk7056]

Look up the history of CBGB in New York City. CBGB was instrumental in lots of punk bands getting their start. There is a movie about CBGB with Alan Rickman. Well worth viewing.

[@djmichnal]

You guys would really love “Should I stay or should I go” which is perhaps their biggest commercial hit if memory serves.

[@arnaldomontes5616]

They were so much more then punk although they were part of that genre. Check out Junko Partner (Reggae) The Magnificent Seven (Rap) Amazing band!!!!

[@xrentonx]

My favorite band of all time! They are punk and they are also eclectic in their sound. They also mix ska and Reggae and dub into their music.

[@elvwood]

In the UK the heyday of punk was the late 70s. The Clash is jointly my second-favourite punk band alongside Stiff Little Fingers and just behind The Damned. If you want to hear something from them, I suggest SLF's Alternative Ulster and the Damned's Plan 9 Channel 7 (about the actress Vampira who starred in the famously bad movie "Plan 9 from Outerspace").

[@caseyanne967]

Next song from them, check out "'Should I Stay or Should I Go?'". You'll be singing that one, too!

[@tediousmaximus1067]

You want a really good new wave song? Try 'Turning Japanese" by The Vapors. It was a worldwide number one hit in the 1980's. Brilliant song!

[@bellodrade]

There are so many banging songs in the Clash catalog that it's truly difficult to whittle down to a few essential tracks. But I'm going to give you three that are a must: 'White Riot,' 'Complete Control,' and 'The Clampdown.' And you should do them with a lyric video. There is a KZbin video of Joe Strummer at a post-Clash concert doing 'White Riot' that brings the house down. Try to do that one. It'll give you goosebumps.

[@bobschenkel7921]

The only song covered by both The Clash and the Grateful Dead. As well as the original cover by The Bobby Fuller Four in the early 60's. I can't remember who, but it was not written by The Bobby Fuller Four. Someone help me here.

[@breese4425]

Have you reacted to “should I stay or should I go?” Or “London calling” by the clash yet?

[@surlechapeau]

yes, they reacted to both of those

[@myrhino70]

If you want more early punk Clash check out Career Opportunities, White Riot and I'm So Bored with the USA. Also, I saw The Clash a few times. Once they opened for The Who but the other was with a band you guys should listen to called The English Beat - They perform a great cove rof the Motown song - Tears of a Clown. AlsoSave It for Later and Mirror in the Bathroom to name a few.