Junior Murvin vs. The Clash - Police And Thieves Comparison (Reaction)

In this video we're comparing Junior Murvin and The Clash, and their renditions of 'Police And Thieves'. We don't know this song, or Junior Murvin, but we know the Clash. We're really interested to hear these. Enjoy!
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[@SPKdesign1]

After hearing the Clash version, Lee Perry contacted them and ended up producing one of their tracks for them.

[@user-bs1db3kn3c]

I love both. But junior is what you listen to before bed. The clash is what you start the day with.

[@davidellis5141]

The Clash were huge aficionados of Reggae & recorded Bankrobber & toured with the late Mikey Dread. Other notable Reggae tracks they did include Armageddon Times , White Man In Hammersmith Palace & Guns Of Brixton. 📻 🇯🇲

[@ylt123]

Both are brilliant tunes..

[@nicensleazy1892]

both are excellent tracks

[@colindonald3161]

I thought the religious bit may have been more sincere and come over stronger in original, maybe that’s why he didn’t like cover. I like both versions a lot though

[@timarmstrong3251]

Two great performances. The Clash nick it with that bass-line.

[@ronaldmilner8932]

Excellent choice comparison! I have to say that when the Clash do a cover of someone else's song, the Clash usually wins. Try "Pressure Drop by The Specials and the Clash and Toots and the Maytals! Triple comparison!

[@lordbyron6293]

I really like the comparison reactions (i just subscribed because of them). At some point you might want to tackle All Along the Watchtower by Dylan and Hendrix... Dylan liked the Hendrix version so much he's played it that way ever since.

[@hansschjlberg172]

that's the thing with the Clash: they made all their cover songs into new songs based on the originial rather than trying to make the same tune. they made many cover songs, including this, Revolution Rock, Brand New Cadillac, I fought the law, etc - and everytime they did not destroy the original but made a totally new song!

[@seamusoblimey7834]

Judging only on attire in the videos it seems Murvin identifies more with the police while The Clash look like the thieves. I heard The Clash first so it's my fave. Same with all their covers.

[@heathcornbeef]

Oh man that Snare is magic

[@SPKdesign1]

There are a few really good Reggae artists with hiiiigh voices. The Congos, whos best known lp was also produced by Lee Perry and Flick Wilson to name two.

[@whiterat1977]

I love watching you both especially when listening to the Punk stuff as this is the music of my youth - However regarding The Clash, I can't believe you haven't reviewed their finest moment 'Complete Control' the song is literally the Bohemian Rhapsody of Punk - I first heard it as a 13 year old in 1977 - I'm 60 this year and it's still for me the greatest record ever - such power, such melody it has everything - please do a review

[@bobbyboko6317]

Got the 12" single by Junior Murvin the original and my favourite . I do like the Clashes version .

[@anfrankogezamartincic1161]

I love the version by RATTUS, band from Finland

[@colrhodes377]

I have a suggestion for " Who did it best " Thin Lizzy and Space Elevator performing, Don't believe a word. This would be a great comparison, firstly because Space Elevator has a female singer ( who slays this cover ) and it's very different

[@heathcornbeef]

Paul's Bass with Topper's snare and kick drum and Joe Strummers VOCAL DELIVERY IS PUNCHY AND GIVING IT TO YA

[@Sandy-dd4le]

Toughest choice so far for me, I probably have to give it to The Clash, much as I love Junior Murvin.

[@Bogart401]

I do not agree with that one is done better musically speaking. Perry made his production in the 1970's with outdated equipment even for the standards back in those days but accomplished to get everything out of it. If you listen to a good quality version of the Junior Murvin song, you will find that its actually been produced very well, with a lot of detail in the song, something thats really missing in the YT version you played.