Joe Strummer - Burning Lights (I Hired a Contract Killer)

this is the video for the song "burning lights" which appeared on one of the many soundtracks joe strummer did in the 80s/early 90s. this song was written by some members of the pogues. this was in the aki kaurismaki film of the same name,lets watch....

[@novemberspawn1267]

I really wish Joe was here in 2020. We need him now more than ever. 😔🖤

[@kerjanin]

"Some dreams are made for children But most grow old with us" Thanks! I love him!

[@macket]

You can never make a better movie out of that plot , maybe it`s just good luck , fate or whatever but it`s a really great movie despite the band they are not the movie but more famous I consider kaurismäki as the best plot/directors in our times , it can not b make better Love

[@redpaul001]

the reason why i love and starting listening to music. there was only one joe there was only one clash. god bless you joe

[@banzai1312]

Che voce... questo pezzo mi fa piangere.. Grazie Joe.. quando sentii per la prima volta i Clash quand'ero un ragazzino delle medie,la mia vita cambiò...

[@WahlbergBabey]

I love this!! such a hidden treasure 😻🙌🏻

[@arrya5372]

Dam. That chord progression at 1:26 epitomizes Joe Strummer's style: simple, yet magnificent.

[@TanzDerSchatten]

Can anyone write them out for me? I know they're shown right on camera, but I'm a beginner at the guitar.

[@wookiewhat]

@@TanzDerSchatten E, A, E, B, C#m, G#m, F#m, back to E

[@deahunt]

i'd never even heard of this song before, what a treasure. thanks for posting.

[@killer72619]

Love, love this songs. So many hidden gems from Joe. Miss the man greatly, but his music still is very much alive.

[@TomangoSF]

The guy in the skinny black tie who buys the sunglasses is Jean-Pierre Leaud, best known for his role in Francios Truffaut's The 400 Blows when he was 14 years old. The fellow in the brown jacket at the bar is Nicky Tesco, best known as the lead singer of 70's punkish band the Members.

[@TomangoSF]

The gentleman in the skinny black tie who walks in an orders a drink is Jean-Pierre Leaud, best known for his role in Francios Truffaut's The 400 Blows when he was 14 years old. The fellow in the brown jacket at the bar is Nicky Tesco, best known as the lead singer of the members.

[@branchout5]

This song has been greatly appreciated because of this youtube post. I don't know if I would have come into contact with it otherwise. Thanks. I keep coming back, its the only version of the song I know how to get.

[@theMAXILOPEZpsycho]

I think this is his best song. Amazing.

[@fergiewergie]

He's a legend, you are not wasting your life watching hours and hours of youtube clips of Joe or the Clash ;)

[@clapton1958]

It's a great concept, I think I'll have to show my mum this ... she teaches media studies, so she likes to see all these nice ideas that people have. RIP Joe.

[@firecoalman]

Many many thanks for posting this - So long as we all remember Joe through his music he still lives.

[@rancidpunk1990]

8 YEARS TODAY , NEVER FORGOTTEN RIP JOE

[@Underneaththesky29]

Otro gran tema del gran Joe, descansa en paz angelito.

[@matheusm0]

this is one of the best things mankind has ever made.

[@timetunnelpro]

Joe Strummer.. possibly the most inspiring musical figure ever.. rip joe :)

[@andymac1873]

joe strummer LEGEND ! LOVE THIS VIDEO

[@carlapetorutti1808]

Joe siempre en mi corazòn.

[@TheLastFraudster]

Joe Strummer = Legend and hero. RIP Joe

[@TheYounque]

thanks a lot joe for everything you've done. always in our hearts..

[@jondoeinfo]

Ahh...Joe - jeez, miss ya pal :) Never be another....

[@jcdominguez1966]

De vez en cuando la escucho: me hace ver al Joe músico y al Joe persona, aun sin conocerlo. Desprende sinceridad y compromiso. Como dice chilipeppz, simple y perfecto!

[@wtfjunkie]

wow,, Joe has always insapired me even before i knew what music was as a kid i had an mp3 with some few tracks i had 4 tracks from the clash,, Jimmy Jazz, All the young punks,, White Riot and death or glory,, The Clash learned me to injoy lots of world music.

[@ahor65]

@zanyusername I just saw it yesterday on a local film club. amazing film! It has such a great sense of humor. And that line you say "The working class has no fatherland" just made it for me.

[@ChiliPeppz]

So simple and so perfect. Just like Joe.

[@hairymary1962]

great tune sure what else would a great man do ...missed....deeply

[@TheMaio75]

...la musica no es el reflejo del alma, sino el alma misma...gracias joe x haberme acompaniado con tu musica en esta vida ...

[@Lieu3C4]

This is great. It's so rare that you get a song that fits in so perfectly with a film.

[@padger]

lost count of the times ive watched this i love strumer

[@jakkenton]

Strummer + Telecaster + Congas = Greatness

[@SlavicPurpose07]

when ya see things like this it makes ya wonder what happened to music down the years....

[@dabasser4]

I love Joe. I love the Clash. I love the Mescaleros. wooo.

[@punkcat77]

@rancidpunk1990 Can't believe it's 8 years already. Still remember the day...was devastated. RIP Joe.

[@RobMlk]

Excellent, thank you. Viva Strummer.

[@sanchopanzam8]

Beautiful

[@novemberspawn1267]

Miss you so much Joe 🖤

[@fugitive29]

so you're the reason i've spent years trying to get a copy!

[@azzymj]

God Bless Joe Strummer

[@joacoribon]

Maestro Pla ! Mucho gusto..con el legendario Joe !

[@Carl-im9gh]

joe strummer had more to say than most musicians, hes a bob Dylan of our time

[@judeforrester6641]

Carl 123 bob Dylan is still alive

[@ChillkootMarkowee]

except Joe Strummer's voice sounds a lot better

[@EdNortonisMineLol]

Damn, he was gorgeous...

[@almadora]

wow. hot stuff. i'd recognize that telecaster anywhere.

[@itchyearthman]

It's perfect

[@punkcat77]

I hear you, there is no one greater than Joe.

[@OllyHutton]

Thank you for your words Fergiewergie, i needed some help like this!

[@Halrin]

love it! Strummer Lives!

[@italianocarino]

Joe RIP u ll ever the best!

[@ChocoFuck93]

R.I.P Joe

[@jimtherevoltor]

looks like it's filmed at the good mixer boozer in camden town if i'm not mistaken.

[@SlavicPurpose07]

BRILLIANT!!

[@davedylan22]

@darkmermaid00 look for a joe strummer bootleg called 'generations'. it has a high quality version of this song and loads of others!

[@Manolo_Strummer]

¡Espectacular! Amazing!

[@BollocksUtwat]

@torgeirbrownies Pure human soul. When I listen to his music or hear his voice speaking the only thing I can feel is that 'this is my humanity, this is my tribe'.

[@sente12fu]

he IS the man.

[@qwisp]

Miss you Joe.

[@IrishCream386]

Fucking awesome song

[@inkjesus]

It was a cool thing from Strummer to perform in Aki's film.

[@MeanJoeWeeks]

I had not, but now I have. For everyone's benefit, Chris Shiflett from Foo Fighters/ Me First and the Gimme Gimmes / No Use for A Name covers this tune with a country flavor. Just search Chris Shiflett and Burning Lights and it will come up.

[@SlavicPurpose07]

i love this vid!!....thanks for sharin

[@Lexington101]

Roberto Pla! He was the best to get drunk with.

[@italianocarino]

Joe Rip u ever rulezzzzzzzzzzz

[@liambrewer]

VIVA JOE STRUMMER

[@davysaltcoats]

its on a pogues boxset was written buy one of the guys in the band.............

[@hansikuppers8953]

Grossartig!

[@wtfjunkie]

Its weird that you are i'm gonna mis a persoon that i never met Rip Joe Strummer

[@weatherrecords]

Guitar nerds, go watch this movie. It's great. Aki Kaurismäki made another great flick peppered with musicians, Leningrad Cowboys Go America.

[@jimhibs]

wot a fuckin track god bless your soul joe

[@AlienJazzParty2006]

You can see this is the roots for his future sound

[@SlavicPurpose07]

@superstratomaster i completly agree

[@deathacus]

i finally found the song!!!

[@malcolmstirling6825]

strummer at his basic and best,,sadly missed

[@WyattScott]

Truth!!!

[@kathypeters4348]

❤️

[@deathacus]

i cannot find the download of this song anywhere, if you have it please send it to me? love the song.

[@SidVicious1207]

Gee ya think? The signature tele is meant to look like that one.

[@azzymj]

I've been looking for a download and haven't had any luck. would love to know if you find one.

[@jimjimtrains]

joe! :'(

[@MeanJoeWeeks]

Does anyone know where you can buy or download this track? It seems like it was only on the soundtrack for this film, which had a limited release and is basically impossible to find within the price range of a normal person.

[@popolis3]

great man

[@nederbassie]

Is it me or has this some kind of punk vibe to it? Really to me it has some kind of punk rock vibe.

[@johnnymanderson]

I know! too bad its on an album I got. but it sooooo crappy i will not mention the name. The quality is WAY better here. too bad. I'm a long haul driver moving things the cops don't know.. . . love it!!!

[@novabrian]

DO NOT type " The Future Is Unwritten "!! Wait to see it in it's entirety if you love Joe Strummer!!!

[@SlavicPurpose07]

is this song on any CD or movie soundtrack?

[@lapinchiloca]

epic movie. pretty dodgy but still one of my favourites :)

[@jdotglenn]

Was that Dudley Moore?

[@thewashoutpunk]

what cd is this song on?

[@fatcat669]

iM PRETTY SURE I HAVE JOE'S MOTORCYCLE JACKET

[@lapinchiloca]

se parece a mi papa..mismas entradas

[@bluntslide73]

"PUNK-ROCK WARLORD"

[@machetephil1]

@superstratomaster lol. thats funny

[@alisonjohnson8432]

bongo specialities

[@seangraw5124]

sounds kinda like Coma Girl

[@jakkenton]

I ask the same question about the torrent of crap 'indie' songs out there the moment. At least Strummer was a creative individual.

[@honuswagner7466]

Have you heard Chris Shiflett's cover?

[@grlledcheezed]

veverzay

[@VasilisBotoulas]

@MrElplanko yo mama