JOE STRUMMER - White Man In Hammersmith Palais (2002)

Shepherds Bush Empire, London. 07-11-02

[@alantanswell7807]

Played this at my daughter's funeral, she was 19 years old, she took her life. We used to sing this in the car, I miss her so much.

[@spikenagel1774]

I am so sorry. Keep your daughter's soul and memories alive . She is with you.

[@ssangsingkeo]

We are all in this madness together.

[@nixusminimax4174]

Sending love to you from Austria!

[@jamiegroves5155]

I'm so sorry it's heartbreaking

[@ericwalter574]

Blessings

[@SombraPiloto]

I'm 53 years old and there are very few things left in the world that are sure to choke me up. This video is one of them. Every. Damn. Time.

[@hesa_jigalo]

im gonna cry watching this. It's too good to even comprehend.

[@jahwobble5214]

@@ashleydonnelly3681 you're a dickhead

[@georgematthews5797]

His favorite song being sung by a whole crowd if true fans..... Unfathomable

[@guidomarnix8833]

still love it!

[@KcKirby-t7x]

Who ever you are listening to this I love you.

[@JakeAndrews7]

2:38 The guy singing Mick’s line, “ahhhhohhhh” it’s just perfect 👌🏼

[@SombraPiloto]

Jake Andrews I was reading your comment at that exact moment of the video too... 🤯

[@finnmoore4192]

Haha ikr!

[@Charlietwice]

Me too

[@allstarlord9110]

I don't know why, but i find that comment hilarious

[@savagellama7213]

​@@SombraPilotoweird that exact moment here too.

[@marvelousssssss]

he went from no one being able to understand a word he sang in the early days to the audience drowning him out and singing all of his lines word perfect here...spine tingling

[@MrCSRocker]

There was an interview where they asked Joe why he didn't pronounce the words better. He said that would take "all the piss outta them".

[@tuffgonggbUNCTION]

SOULJAH ROCKER

[@MsBirdDroppings]

Even singing the backup vocals! It moves me so much.

[@nicktaylor684]

Haha... Its my favourite Clash song and wanted to know if he could sing it well live.... I'll have to look elsewhere 😂.... The crowd were brilliant though 👍

[@PoppaStompa]

Fuckin' A

[@CharlieDoesNotSurf]

Charisma ingrained into every ounce of his body and soul. If ever a man fulfilled his destiny, it was Joe Strummer. Born to be a leader, born to perform, and born to change peoples lives. He and The Clash certainly changed mine, and I'm in my fifties now but the passion is as strong as ever. I cried like a baby when I heard about Joe's death, and I'm not ashamed to admit it.

[@ajijoes2006]

and yes sad shame that he did not live long enough to do so !! he surely would have viva la Joe Strummer viva la clash

[@Ck-zk3we]

He was pure integrity

[@stephenwarburton9741]

I agree with everything y.ou say. I cried when he died just as if he was a member of my own family....I felt it so much. He is a true genius and was a massive part of my life for over 50 years.

[@claudiapecoraro5859]

I totally agree with you! When he died, I was too young to realize it, but I'm sure I would have cried as well.

[@waynegagnon474]

Right with ya, Me Too

[@sarahstout7195]

Hearing the audience sing so loud really warms my heart! I wish I was in that crowd that day.

[@jimmygray4072]

Happy Birthday Joe wherever you are, you Legend!

[@officialjbbeverley]

Every time I see this, I get overcome by two emotions.. Sheer joy in seeing Strummer so happy towards the end of his life... and sadness because he's gone. What a soul!

[@liverpool1218]

Same

[@johna8973]

He'll be back . The 🌎 desperately needs Old Souls , more than Ever

[@artlover4668]

Joe cracking a faint smile has the crowd joins in at the beginning!1

[@fjv94]

It gets to my heart that you can barely hear Strummer cos the crowd is singing along

[@shay2166]

i have tears in my eyes because of how amazing this energy there must have been !

[@shanecollier7952]

Great video. My favourite song.. Clash all the way. Punk 4eva.👍

[@Al-pr8bj]

The moment at 1:15 when he realizes everyone singing along is heart-braking. God damn I miss him.

[@MsBirdDroppings]

I love that the crowd is singing the backup vocals, too.

[@guydark2061]

I'm not crying...You're crying. RIP to Joe Strummer. He was the real deal!

[@brunosnickers8131]

My favourite performance of my favourite Clash song - all those folks singing along sending me shivers every time, and Joe's doing a fine job as always. Must have been one of his last concerts though.

[@JohnSmith-eu8fc]

Joe strummer really was The greatest! The king of punk rock!!

[@willdrakes7445]

John Smith “punk rock warlord” but also the king

[@lucacaporale7579]

The warlord of punk

[@Lunatic4Bizcas]

Joe Strummer: Gone waaay too soon.

[@Crackthe40oz]

Bob is number 1 Joe is close 2nd. EVER!!!

[@JakeAndrews7]

Tommy Fomine Bob who?

[@Miist3rDuce1]

@@JakeAndrews7 bob Marley

[@rangersfan4140]

I really wish joe was still here today, miss him so much a true legend, Iggy may have created punk but nobody ever did it the way the clash and joe strummer did it,

[@Duck.1980]

Rangers died

[@jat2319]

@@Duck.1980 ;)

[@jairoesteban3914]

First time I hear this version. Makes me cry the sound of the people, just a great song.

[@MrBollox007]

ha, you think it's funny, turning rebellion into money. Even more true today than it was back when this was written.

[@leob4403]

Died doing what he lived and loved, rip musical genius Joe Strummer

[@CharlieDoesNotSurf]

His greatest song...and to this day, one of the best toons ever written. Goosebumps.

[@chriscaddick1914]

first time ive seen this - and was up the front that night. made me cry....

[@dragonfly3691]

I LOVE this audience!

[@Trainy2]

It would annoy me if I was there. I paid to hear the singer perform, not the crowd.

[@perkydog4294]

sprdvx he requested they sing

[@jakeelston2406]

Trainy I bet your a barrel of laughs

[@terencewinchester2301]

been a fan of Joe since mid 1977 i miss him everyday

[@carbonsiliconnn]

Shit, here come the goosebumps

[@paulgrahamedwardspencer5161]

carbonsiliconnn yep

[@seencapone]

Damn. What a great crowd. I feel like I'm there. (literally crying right now..)

[@johnsmith-wc8gs]

one of the best audience sing alongs I've heard. Joe defines cool

[@GagHal]

So beautiful. And at the same time it makes you want to cry.

[@shamsoni]

Pure Poetry Strummer should have been Prime Minister The Youth today don’t understand this song and all their lyrics should be studied at school As an an Indian 14 yr old punk this was my mantra - 55 still quote the lyrics The Clash SLF Dead Kennedy’s all relevant today

[@CoolFellaProductions]

As a 14 year old today, I assure you not all of today's youth are lost causes

[@danielsennett2657]

I'm 15 and adore this music. My friend's listen to stupid rap music. They mock me for having a bad taste in music by I'm glad I like this. They don't know what they are missing out on. I'm so sad I wasn't old enough to see them live.

[@shamsoni]

This will stay with you for the rest of your life- the way you approach- deal with life issues - listen to stiff little fingers and dead Kennedy’s too

[@CoolFellaProductions]

Sham Soni Joe Strummer day inspired me to make more risks In life. But like, in a good way you know? Like not too crazy but just enough to make life interesting and fun. Sometimes it’s a little rough on my report card though...

[@shamsoni]

Got into the Clash whilst at school - got in trouble the way I dressed it was all down to The Clash - the rebellion the look the philosophy

[@danbo1025]

Can't begin to explain how jealous I am of my mum - she went to one of Joe's last concerts and was stood right opposite him. He even said to her 'it might get a bit rough down there'. What an honour it must have been to watch this man perform. 🎶

[@canelupo59]

I can't get enough of this, great rendition! A former "punk" song turns into a great sing along! We miss you Joe!

[@kal-el982]

you are cool forever JOE!!!

[@gedfitzsimmons6424]

Was lucky to see him at liverpool prior to his passing.what a powerful night..

[@katevielle4263]

When Joe Strummer tells you to sing, you sing your heart out which is what this audience did! can tell it made Joe happy by his faint smile at the beginning 😊

[@rudybolo]

white youuuth ...black..youth....better find another solution....----------words still strong like stone--rip joe

[@erickcarbajaldelllano3338]

Midnight to six man For the first time from Jamaica Dillinger and Leroy Smart Delroy Wilson, your cool operator Ken Boothe for UK pop reggae With backing bands sound systems And if they've got anything to say There's many black ears here to listen But it was Four Tops all night-with encores from stage right Charging from the bass knives to the treble But onstage they ain't got no roots rock rebel Onstage they ain't got no roots rock rebel Dress back jump back-this is a bluebeat attack 'Cos it won't get you anywhere Fooling with your guns The British Army is waiting out there An' it weighs fifteen hundred tons White youth, black youth Better find another solution Why not phone up Robin Hood-and ask him for some wealth distribution? Punk rockers in the UK They won't notice anyway They're all too busy fighting For a cool good place under the lighting The new groups are not concerned With what there is to be learned They got Burton suits Ha, you think it's funny Turning rebellion into money? All over people changing their votes Along with their overcoats If Adolf Hitler flew in today They'd send a limousine anyway I'm the all night drug-prowling wolf Who looks so sick in the sun I'm the white man in the Palais Just, oh, lookin' for fun I'm only looking for fun Oh, please, mister, just leave me alone And I'm only looking for fun

[@haolekoa737]

This just may be the best tribute to Joe's impact & legacy that I've seen on KZbin...

[@katoness]

just like the crowd, i know this word for word. Magical

[@jackfrazer5289]

A true legend I have a tattoo of Joe strummer on my arm.

[@officialjbbeverley]

God damn, do I miss Joe Strummer.

[@ajijoes2006]

have to absolutely agree with Ben Phillips with this version and no surprise it was Joe!! and the clash all the way!! and did great homage to this great clash goodie!! RIP JOE TEARS WELL FROM MY EYES they all turn rebellion into money any the gist of what you meant was , was it really rebellion? nope just money!!

[@frankquintana1328]

One of the best songs ever..... RIP JS.

[@GoCotton]

Amazing, you can tell at 1:20 the crowds singing is taking him aback slightly & he cant hear himself. You were awesome till your last day Joe

[@nimatek667]

goosebumps from the beginning till the end...rock in peace Joe!

[@peterdixon1137]

20 dislikes - from the producers of Burton suits. The second half of the song was my personal moment of liberation, waaay back. Eternal respect to Joe.

[@johnozed]

a tear n' a smile

[@dddave666]

Miss this guy every day.

[@vadermasktruth]

The crowd is absolutely, positively, super-psyched to be there in the presence of the greatest punk rock musician & man who ever lived!!! WOW! So f'n incredible! Bravo!!!

[@CharlieDoesNotSurf]

A force of nature at work. More than 20 years after he wrote the song, it still rouses and inspires that audience, almost like disciples recalling a sacred hymm. What a song. What a man. We wont see his like again for many a long day.

[@martinotoole4097]

I saw him live and he just left my mates and I speachles. Mouthy teenagers walked sweat dripped into the icy night to the bus stop Quiet and never the same again. R.I.P Joe flights of Angels sing thee to thy rest.

[@RB-fg7ey]

Well said, Martin.

[@lamoureaux5920]

The 4 dislikes are probably people thinking, 'the crowd is singing TOO loud. I can't hear it like the recording'. What I wouldn't give to be in a theater singing along with Joe now. Sing your hearts out crowd.

[@gmantramp404]

It must be Green Day fans lol

[@revol148]

little did Strummer know that he had barely weeks left to live - spooky eh?

[@hughs1worldprojectpeace646]

i look at it slightly differently the brain fault could have killed him anytime before the clash and we would never have hed his music and his amazing outlook

[@gmantramp404]

@@hughs1worldprojectpeace646 Thought it was a Heart attack??

[@officialjbbeverley]

And to think I thought it was hard to hear John Prine over his crown when we played together. This is so epic. Miss Joe! R.I.P.

[@jeffmitchell1422]

Best tune ever .joe you are my hero.

[@ondra8638]

6 The Jam's fans disliked. ;-;

[@ramirosarmiento2915]

This song and this version of it is all what’s good in life. Simply beautiful.

[@chelseaboy9177]

I love Joe Strummer so much I really wish he was still here today.

[@playuppompey4633]

Oisín Gill You Do Know Joe Became A Right Winger Later On In Life, he was right wing! He struck up a friendship With boris Johnson.

[@tttoooaaaddd]

damn the crowd never missed a note....awesome :)

[@frankstared]

Without question the best thing out of the 70s. Hope you're raising hell up there, Joe! "The new groups are not concerned with what there is to be learned. They got Burton suits and think it's funny turning rebellion into money." Today they just talk about breakups and money.

[@eduardo0796]

A couple of months before his passing. Such a legacy and what a way to go.

[@dikesripalda6112]

best punkrock vocalist for me r.i.p joe strummer

[@OurFamilyInMotion]

One of the greatest things on KZbin. Pure punk joy.

[@ForeLab]

It's crazy seeing how he's still the same singer from back in 77 all that effort and heart. God save joe strummer

[@hiphopblows9490]

Ya got blood on the streets, ha, ya think it's funny....Turnin rebellion into money......One of the greatest lines ever written...Peace to you Joe Strummer

[@Toto-dd4hj]

seriously, the clash is the only band that matters

[@chrisinfidel]

Very sorry to read this, at least she had cool parents. One of the greatest songs of all time RIP x

[@leftybass5860]

This is glorious.

[@SuperBizzle10]

If Adolph Hitler flew in today theyd send a limousine any way should be our national annthem because sadly its true RIP Joe

[@liammellows-hz3pf]

Joe Srummer reminds me of bad times,when I had scabies,living in a shed,were I had to force open the door with my 11 stone frame to his the world with fuzz on my face,going crazy for a wash,and wishing my cloathes were clean.Never happened I have a house of my own now,with a dog that is my best friend. I'll never forget that song,and their music previously. The Clash were fantastic,and in a strange way yeknow,if I was not homeless,i wouldn't have cared less..Joe Strummer=Boss man

[@Blitzkriegpunk77]

Few if any current artists would be shown this kind of love...

[@darran5732]

Just Brilliant joe an the crowd never miss a beat you can feel the love gave me goosebumps RIP joe you gave me the sound track of my youth thanks mate .

[@growler007]

Genius barely covers this guy, so sadly sadly missed. Saw him live at Bridgwater a couple of weeks before he passed, he lived just out of Bridgwater but I never saw him in sainsbury.

[@415JayTee]

I miss Joe so bad, as well as the Clash....I met him here in SF w/ the Mescaleros in the late 90's...awesome gent. Their music and voices will carry on, spreading the truth....

[@chiefruler71]

Longshot but do ya know the guy who had the guitar outside after Nov SF gig... can't remember his name???

[@misamigos15]

Joe We still hear you!! See you soon...

[@Charlietwice]

Hard to put into words quite what this is. More passion and heart than most of today's musicians added together. The best!

[@garylongden]

A wonderful performance. Joe rediscovered himself with the Mescalero's, some of his best performances come post Clash

[@VintageSG]

The age range at a Mescaleros/Strummer gig was, err, 16 - 60+ from memory. Age mattered not a feck then, still doesn't, just listen to the crowd. Feckin' great stuff.

[@T800System]

Look at the atmosphere there. I am filled with envy!! PUNK! ROCKERS!!! IN THE UK!!!! Thheeey won't notice anywaaay!

[@clementsylvie6283]

Joe Strummer 's still alive.

[@Ryanbrio]

Yeah, he's just hidden underground playing cards with Tupac and Elvis.

[@davidkoester258]

In our hearts

[@UnreliableUsername]

Goosebumps when the lyrics started

[@johnozed]

Wish you were here Joe, but happy you are out there enjoying the universe!

[@bezumsteeltjuh]

My favorite gig ever, didnt even attend it :p

[@snajper4141]

He was still so full of life ... Why did he leave?? Lord why!?

[@iangoulden4772]

I love the way half way through the song Joe signals the sound man to turn up his vocals coz he can't hear them because of the crowd joining in.

[@fiercewolves8874]

I nearly burst into tears watching this,the definition of 'poignant' in the OED needs a serious rethink....saw the Clash 3 times & they were a bit of a shambles to be honest - give a sh*t ! - real art exists in the moment & what moments for a young fella (or lady!)....

[@J86-z1v]

私は日本人。ジョー・ストラマーは私にとって13の時より師みたいな存在だ。今は58。 以上

[@mikebarton]

私も同じ気持ちです。 👏👏👏👏👏

[@endra1817]

Respect from Indonesia....

[@liverpool1218]

Ha I'm watching a the middle

[@adrianADV]

Joe Strummer corazon rebelde!!

[@meliachild]

Pure Magic.

[@alexart63]

Firsty punk band I ever saw at Brighton top rank in 1978. Never saw a better gig to this day. Much missed, but I'm glad they never reformed.

[@thefog3361]

This was Joe's favorite Clash song.

[@TheGwimWeaper]

Midnight to six man For the first time from Jamaica Dillinger and Leroy Smart Delroy Wilson, your cool operator Ken Boothe for UK pop reggae With backing bands sound systems And if they've got anything to say There's many black ears here to listen But it was Four Tops all night with encores from stage right Charging from the bass knives to the treble But onstage they ain't got no roots rock rebel Onstage they ain't got no roots rock rebel Dress back jump back, this is a bluebeat attack 'Cause it won't get you anywhere Fooling with the guns The British Army is waiting out there An' it weighs fifteen hundred tons White youth, black youth Better find another solution Why not phone up Robin Hood And ask him for some wealth distribution Punk rockers in the UK They won't notice anyway They're all too busy fighting For a good place under the lighting The new groups are not concerned With what there is to be learned They got Burton suits, ha, you think it's funny Turning rebellion into money All over people changing their votes Along with their overcoats If Adolf Hitler flew in today They'd send a limousine anyway I'm the all night drug-prowling wolf Who looks so sick in the sun I'm the white man in the Palais Just lookin' for fun I'm only Looking for fun I'm only Looking for fun

[@parkerwayneenforcersofjust4006]

In my honest opinion I think Joe became a much better performer as he got older. The Clash live we’re absolutely amazing but I always dream about how great they’d all sound if they stuck together longer. RIP The Punk Rock Warlord Joe Strummer

[@noahbrook9781]

18 years ago today. RIP Joe. Stay Free

[@gforce1930]

I was traveling home from my grandmother's funeral. My transfer flight got canceled and I spent the night in the (Dallas?) airport since I didn't have hotel fare. First thing in the morning I went to the newsstand and got the paper - and saw Joe Strummer died. So I will always remember where I was (except I don't, exactly) when I found out.

[@nollaigocleirigh6100]

RIP Joe Strummer. Integrity personified. Love this version. Thanks for sharing.

[@jonny10care]

This is a very powerful performance. Crowns like this drive the performer to push harder. Most awesome!

[@sombra1111]

Joe and The Clash are some of humanity's most precious treasures. This was only a few months before he died and he was k!lling it still. Beautiful 'till the very end

[@bent2]

Joe gave it all until the end!