The Clash Reaction - White Man in Hammersmith Palais Song Reaction!

[@throwabrick]

"If Adolf Hitler flew in today, they'd send a limousine anyway." - Best line in punk rock

[@ReactionsToTheClassics]

It is fantastic!

[@chad9017]

I prefer. Now selling is what selling sells. But only saints on the seven avenues... CAN Sell the Seven HELLS!!!!!! But I liked that one a lot too.

[@vivwindsor4055]

As true today as it was then.

[@heathcornbeef]

@@vivwindsor4055 sadly it is when is the human race going to grow up?

[@cjones586]

Best lyric ever. Muted by 6Music recently for some bizarre reason

[@WessexMan]

My all time favourite band. I've been listening to this song for forty years, you learn something new every day! Great vid. P.S. The Jam were also incredible.

[@ReactionsToTheClassics]

Thanks Box! We actually have some album reactions for The Jam!

[@charlesmcwilliam5785]

I wish the Clash were recording in uk today, I would love their take on tory govt and our rascist times. Did they hope things be better 40 yrs later. Back tae the song, it is fantastic.

[@heathcornbeef]

​@@charlesmcwilliam5785 i wish our Joe Strummer was still here with us 😢 kicking out some Jams 😭

[@stevenmitchell5319]

Me too mate

[@stevenmitchell5319]

I miss that bloke@@heathcornbeef

[@christopherstephens4016]

One of the best records ever made - simply life changing

[@ReactionsToTheClassics]

Iconic for sure. Thanks for watching Christopher!

[@warwickrhoade5068]

Saw the Clash 7 times from 1977,in my opinion their best song.

[@ReactionsToTheClassics]

Thanks for the insight and for watching!

[@warwickrhoade5068]

@@ReactionsToTheClassics If you're looking for a bit of irony what about reviewing " I'm so bored with the USA.", great song and relevant for today.

[@scottfrench4139]

Saw them six times. starting with their L.A. debut at the Santa Monica Civic and closing with their Long Beach Arena show on the Cut the Crap tour. The highlight: Seeing them at the Fair Deal Brixton in London in summer 1982.

[@PUNKinDRUBLIC72]

You lucky bastard! I was five in 77 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿

[@heathcornbeef]

​@@PUNKinDRUBLIC72I'm with you on that one LUCKY BASTARD YOU LUCKY LUCKY BASTARD they only turned me up the right way yesterday! I hang here dreaming of being spat at! Favrotism jailer's pet you LUCKY LUCKY BASTARD (life of Brian) my favourite movie ever

[@backbeat44]

The Clash are definitely one of my favourite bands - the combination of Strummer, Jones, Simonon and Headon was magical and packed with energy. The lyrics of Stummer and writing of Jones with the reggae influence of Simonon and the drumming of Headon produced some remarkable albums. I love all their albums, and i know it's often not a favourite, but i have a real soft spot for Sandinista - just jam packed with great songs, amazing diversity and for a 3 record album it was really cheap as i recall. i also love a lot of Strummer's solo work with the Mescaleros - anyway, great choice and great, great song.

[@ReactionsToTheClassics]

Thanks BMac. They are a group we need to explore more in 2021. Stay safe!

[@dryfesands1367]

For me the greatest record ever cut. This song just works on every level. Lyrically, musically, politically, artistically and emotionally.

[@ReactionsToTheClassics]

High praise. Thanks for sharing and watching!

[@martinotoole9959]

You are so right. But I have a soft spot for Clampdown. I bet you were a Clash city rocker back in the day!

[@dryfesands1367]

@@martinotoole9959 believe it or not I wasn't. Born far too late, I came to the clash through reading George Orwell. It was an odd journey

[@martinotoole9959]

@@dryfesands1367 Saw the clash when Mick Jones left and I was lucky to see that but it didn't seem the same. With strange irony I saw Mick in his new band and took a piss next to him in the toilets, after the stare ahead, the shake and the zip we said hallo and he was a pleasant guy. Joe Strummer is a legend and I don't think you would have found him on Wigan Pier.

[@billobrien2599]

Greatest song ever written.

[@OldWolflad]

This song is a classic but a real grower, I remember it taking me about 7-8 times before I started to love it.

[@ReactionsToTheClassics]

I can see that for sure. Thanks!

[@gjb7755]

I now that music is subjective but the Clash were/are Obviously the greatest group in the history of mankind.

[@ReactionsToTheClassics]

haha Thanks!

[@srodgers66]

One of the greatest songs ever written, and Strummer said it was his favourite Clash song. And unusually for many reaction videos I've seen, your analysis is spot on. Well done boys.

[@ReactionsToTheClassics]

Thanks really appreciate that!

[@heathcornbeef]

They are a great team and it's inspiring for me to see Farther and Son obviously enjoying each other's company while on their musical adventure with us all 👏👏👏👍✌️

[@heathcornbeef]

@@oldmacdreadapexriddims1460 🥱😴😴

[@simonedwards5564]

THE PRISONER( B_Side of white man in HAMMERSMITH PALLAE) ANOTHER GEM!!!!!!

[@ReactionsToTheClassics]

Thanks will check it out!

[@fatherandsonreactions]

My favorite band!! I agree with some of the comments, Guns of Brixton is a great next choice! Cheers y’all!! 🙌🔥🔥

[@ReactionsToTheClassics]

Thanks! Will check that out. You guys keep rocking!

[@joshconn17]

Guns of Brixton great song

[@seanie002]

Been singing this song for 42 years but never analysed the lyrics like you just did. Thanks for that.

[@ReactionsToTheClassics]

Thanks really appreciate that. Will have a whole Combat Rock Album Reaction up in January! Stay safe!

[@kevinm3428]

The Only Band That Mattered. React to more of their catalog.

[@ReactionsToTheClassics]

More on the way. Thanks Kevin!

[@kevinadamson5768]

Turning rebellion into money is my favourite Clash lyric and means a lot of bands sold out after finding fame, the Clash never did.

[@ReactionsToTheClassics]

It is a great one! Thanks Kevin!

[@karmannghiaman1041]

I have to admit, I thought they did with Combat Rock!

[@petrichor649]

It was an important song for me as a 17 year old starting a musical life.

[@ReactionsToTheClassics]

Thanks for watching GEOFF H!

[@scottsears4996]

Capturing a time , a place and an atmosphere of absolute turmoil in London at the time .

[@ReactionsToTheClassics]

Great point Scott!

[@heathcornbeef]

I'm with Peter Complete control is my favorite song of all time nothing will surpass this song for me EVER!!!

[@ReactionsToTheClassics]

Knew you would love this one!

[@duncangerrard6828]

Quite simply the Greatest song ever written by still "the only band that matters"

[@ReactionsToTheClassics]

haha many are with you Duncan!

[@tonyhemphill5366]

the burton suit line is a jab at THE JAM

[@ReactionsToTheClassics]

Yep!

[@TraciWCanada]

My all-time favourite song from The Clash.

[@ReactionsToTheClassics]

It is a great one. Thanks Traci!

[@ranbirgill4718]

My favourite clash song

[@ReactionsToTheClassics]

High praise but have seen many who feel the same way!

[@andypandytangerine3044]

Hey man! Palais is pronounced “Pa-lay” the s at the end is silent. I saw the Clash few times absolutely class live.

[@ReactionsToTheClassics]

Thanks for the assistance, bet they were great!

[@andypandytangerine3044]

@@ReactionsToTheClassics , they were , never forget the gigs, you should listen to “Garageland” off the first album

[@thomwilliamson8425]

Penetration-Don't Dictate, 999-Homicide, The Jam-To Be Someone, Stiff Little Fingers-Wasted Life, X-Ray Spex-Day world turn Dayglow, Rezillos-Flying Saucer Attack

[@ReactionsToTheClassics]

Really appreciate the suggestions!

[@davidwarwick3599]

Had my 18th birthday there. Unfortunately flats or office’s there now. Check out primal scream playing jail guitar doors at the closing party. Paul also took a hatchet to the stage and took a piece home with him

[@ReactionsToTheClassics]

haha they always have tear all the good stuff down! Thanks David!

[@stuartharrison165]

Great great song . I drank beer with The Clash (provided by The Clash ) after their 81 gig in Adelaide along with about 20 other mods . Joe was as lovely as all the UK mags had told us he was . Great gig , not sure what he thought about a bunch of mods loving them but after punk you either became a mod or a skinhead in Adelaide .

[@ReactionsToTheClassics]

Haha great life story!!!!

[@jburma]

Thank you for doing a Clash song that is not "Should I Stay or Should I Go" or "Rock the Casbah". They had so many great songs, musically and lyrically. Those other songs I mentioned are fine, just command too much attention IMHO. The Clash were one of the top Punk bands and extremely influential to the next generations. Keep 'em coming!!

[@ReactionsToTheClassics]

They are so good and on a level of their own! Thanks!

[@davidyoung2770]

Greatest group of all time could sing any type of music awesome I'm 60 year old and still listen everyday picks me up when I'm a bit down police n theves best ever song

[@ReactionsToTheClassics]

That is the beauty of music, transports us to a different time and place and gives us feelings nothing else can. Thanks David!

[@cjhere2224]

Garage Land was always one of my favorites.

[@ReactionsToTheClassics]

Thanks for watching C&J Here!

[@Jamthecoolerator]

This song is immortal. I love how the song ends, too--no matter what kind of crap is going in the world, the search for a good time remains. Joe even spells it out: F-U-N.

[@ReactionsToTheClassics]

It is a great one! Thanks Brad!

[@scottfrench4139]

This, for me, is top three Clash, along with "Rudie Can't Fail" and -- their greatest recording -- "Up in Heaven (Not Only Here)."

[@ReactionsToTheClassics]

High praise. Thanks Scott!

[@vnnxyz1473]

Really Thanks for The Clash Reactions ; not to many people know or cean to react to them ; thanks! (Suggestion: More Clash Songs...I can't pick one lol )!

[@ReactionsToTheClassics]

haha thanks!

[@CoolFellaProductions]

The Clash are the greatest!! Just discovered your channel because of this video!! You should definitely listen to Straight to Hell or Death is a Star. Those are their prettiest songs imo...

[@ReactionsToTheClassics]

Welcome and we will check those out! Thanks!

[@kenbailey7987]

I saw them in 78. Thanks. Ken England x

[@ReactionsToTheClassics]

Oh man Ken in their prime. That had to be awesome!

[@OlivierHaussaire-xw1db]

The better punk band of the world 👍🎶🎻🎤🎤🎤🙏🏻🙏🏻🤣🤣😂👻👻👻☀️☀️☀️ from France 👻🖐️paris...🇫🇷

[@ReactionsToTheClassics]

Thanks for Watching!

[@heathcornbeef]

Your friend Peter has impeccable taste in music 🎶

[@ReactionsToTheClassics]

Yes he does!

[@heathcornbeef]

Topper's Drum's are Amazing Paul's Bass Mic and Joe THIS IS MUSICAL MAGIC

[@ReactionsToTheClassics]

It is great and had zero doubt you would feel that way HP!

[@heathcornbeef]

@@ReactionsToTheClassics kia ora hello my friends hay have you ever listened to COMA GIRL by JOE STRUMMER AND THE MESCALEROS?. THIS IS A TRACK THAT BRINGS TEARS FOR ME EVERYTIME I HEAR IT. IT'S NOT JUST THE SONG IT'S THAT JOE WAS BACK!!! AFTER ALL THOSE YEAR'S LOST IN THE MUSICAL WILDERNESS AND BANG GONE 🤬😢😥😪😭 NOT FAIR ON JOE HIS FAMILY (BLOOD) AND US HIS MUSICAL FAMILY

[@georgewhyte6110]

This song just builds and builds . Love it.

[@ReactionsToTheClassics]

It is great!

[@gouvyrock]

without reggae punk will be boring-great song-great lyrics 🥰😍😇

[@ReactionsToTheClassics]

Thanks Pk!

[@simonedwards5564]

This is joe srummers FAVOURITE EVER song of all times,,,,on on side b IS my FAVOURITE ever,,,,THE PRISONER!!!!!!!!!

[@ReactionsToTheClassics]

Well that holds a lot of weight!

[@spaceoddity8821]

Such clever lyrics. Joe is the best.

[@ReactionsToTheClassics]

Thanks for Watching!

[@mazza4190]

Way back when you needed to go to Blues. Illegal clubs in Black communities and usually in the basement of a house spilling in to the yard. M.C.'s brought the music, imports from Jamaica, they played all night 'til dawn. To avoid being busted for selling drinks you bought raffle tickets at the door and handed them over as currency to cover the cost of a drink. Red Stripe usually. Every ticket a winner. Many British reggae artists would go through Blues in the U.K. and on to bigger things. Aswad in Babylon show the scene and how it worked, Well worth a watch.

[@ReactionsToTheClassics]

oh wow that had to be awesome!

[@mattjohn4731]

In the palais! Lookin' for fun

[@ReactionsToTheClassics]

It is a great one Matt!

[@jeffmallord1640]

My all time favourite

[@ReactionsToTheClassics]

High praise! It is a great one, thanks for watching Jeff!

[@justink4826]

Greatest Song Ever!

[@ReactionsToTheClassics]

High Praise! Thanks for watching!

[@stevewolstenholme4397]

Greatest song ever. Three Days (Janes) a very close 2nd.

[@ReactionsToTheClassics]

Thanks for Watching!

[@themadcow71]

The Clash have lots of amazing reggae. Only the first two albums were really punk.

[@ReactionsToTheClassics]

We need to dive into them. Thanks Dan!

[@leggi001]

Even the first album had Police and Thieves which is a reggae song

[@heathcornbeef]

My 15 year old son is called Strummer clash Palace in honour of Joe Strummer and the Clash And complete control is my favourite song of all time

[@ReactionsToTheClassics]

Wow that is cool Heath!

[@heathcornbeef]

@@ReactionsToTheClassics Chur chur brothers (dad/son) please stay safe and live long happy lives

[@ReactionsToTheClassics]

Thanks you as well!

[@wearmouth3770]

No words!!!

[@ReactionsToTheClassics]

haha greatness!

[@craig7248]

Still in 2024, the only band that matters

[@ReactionsToTheClassics]

Thanks for Watching!

[@bartstarr100]

Stay Free is a gem that I never see requested

[@ReactionsToTheClassics]

Will check it out. Thanks!

[@runningsuperska]

Brilliant lyrics.

[@ReactionsToTheClassics]

Thanks for Watching!

[@PUNKinDRUBLIC72]

Good reaction, pronounced Pal-A! 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿

[@ReactionsToTheClassics]

Thanks!

[@F1lmtwit]

Burton Suits - it's a dig on the Jam who were notoriously Liberal (almost conservative party) and not leftist like the Clash was. They once toured together and really hated each other.

[@ReactionsToTheClassics]

Yes we shared that and have been doing some Jam stuff recently. However, Joe and Paul were friends for many years until Joe passed,

[@WessexMan]

Paul Weller was a member of Red Wedge, doesn't seem very liberal to me. Strummer and Weller were also good mates.

[@F1lmtwit]

@@WessexMan - His politics jumped around a bit in the 70's to the 80's: "But the U.K.’s artistic sorts despised the Tories and despised Thatcher. In 1977, trying to sound rebellious, Paul Weller (then of The Jam) told an interviewer he’d be “voting Conservative at the next election,” but by 1978 he was walking it back, and by 1985 he’d joined Red Wedge, a collective of bands opposed to Thatcher. (You never could have had this in America: a mainstream political tour named in tribute to Communist iconography.) Hating Thatcher-really hating her-was a fashionable pursuit engaged in by musicians who still sell out small arenas."

[@JohnnyFriendly]

@@WessexMan Yes, this is correct - Weller and the clash were always good friends, never hated each other. But the OP is also correct about Weller's politics, not so much jumping around , but evolving from an ill-informed pro-Tory stance (although that was an off-the-cuff comment) to a more thoughtful left-wing outlook. Also remember Weller was only 19 in 1977 - I'm sure we all said stupid stuff at that age too.

[@KevinKaffy]

You should check out “Magnificent 7” Tom Snyder live version. Awesome band with many great tunes 👏

[@ReactionsToTheClassics]

Will do! Thanks Kevin!

[@hansnorrman8175]

Incredible tune. Super!!!

[@ReactionsToTheClassics]

Thanks for Watching!

[@burmajones803]

Nice to see the Replacements on the wall behind you! Looks like they're keeping good company up there.

[@ReactionsToTheClassics]

haha they are, love them!

[@leggi001]

Love this song, This song is very much a swipe at Margaret Thatchers Britain, her right wing politics lead to the line referencing sending a Limo for himHitler. Unemployment was at record levels, there were riots in various parts of Britain, initially in areas heavily populated by but not restricted to coloured people, like Mossside, Manchester, in Toxteth , Liverpool, in Bristol & Newcastle.

[@ReactionsToTheClassics]

Appreciate the insight Ian! Stay safe!

[@leggi001]

@@ReactionsToTheClassics ‘stay free from my favourite album ‘give em enough rope’ safe European home is like stay free worth a review. In addition you have two wonderful singles from it too

[@WessexMan]

Song released in 1978, Thatcher elected in 1979. Nothing to do with Margaret Thatcher. At the time Callaghan's Labour Government were in charge and ruining the UK economy. Please do not make stuff up.

[@seanie002]

@@WessexMan cheers mate. Ian is my best mate and his health problems are confusing his memory. You are of course correct but trust me, he’s not maliciously making anything up. Peace ✌️

[@WessexMan]

@@seanie002 No worries, now I feel like a pillock! Hope Ian is well and improves and thank you for your response. Unfortunately I tend to "shoot from the hip" on youtube after a few glasses of wine. I will raise a glass to Ian whilst I cue up the next Clash track. Take care!

[@ericlclash7421]

As a younger punk rocker this song has a different meaning for me. At least the last few lyrics. I feel like Strummer predicted the future with the punk scene and counter culture in general. Many people including the far-right are saying things like “conservatism is the new punk rock.” Which is not true. The majority of the punk lyricists advocate against war and for social justice. Bands like Anti-Flag, Bad Religion, and NOFX advocate for plenty of these progressive causes that fall under left politics. But because some of the social justice trends are starting to be talked about in the mainstream some right wing show hosts want to advertise themselves as the new punk rockers or counter culture just because they say stuff that is offensive or unacceptable and they don’t agree with “social justice movements in the mainstream.” Also I will add that punk rock is a known as a left wing genre. Therefore there is still many things that aren’t being shown in the media that makes punk culture still relevant and because of the fight alone in today’s society for who is the counter culture newer bands like Bad religion and anti-flag are still relevant. So I feel like Strummer was warning us about the future of punk rock culture and the politics that go with it.

[@ReactionsToTheClassics]

Interesting perspective, thanks

[@lennon1482]

I always thought what did joe (mellor) strummers dad think about white riot- basically imploring white people to riot, given he was a british diplomat , I bet that went down well at christmas!

[@ReactionsToTheClassics]

haha i didnt know that, ya might have been a little uncomfortable around the dinner table!

[@charlesmcwilliam5785]

the best Clash song

[@ReactionsToTheClassics]

Thanks Charles!

[@JamesJones-bb4bx]

Ye man...back in the day

[@ReactionsToTheClassics]

Thanks for Watching!

[@annepascoe3029]

Brilliant

[@ReactionsToTheClassics]

Thanks for Watching!

[@thomasdubay1496]

Great song. Try This Is England. Take care

[@ReactionsToTheClassics]

Really appreciate the suggestion and thanks for watching @thomasdubay1496!

[@poetgb]

I never heard this song. I agree with you guys on the instrumentation. Interesting lyrics, and it sounds like a fun song. I agree Trey the Clash is a pioneer Punk Rock band. Shawn, your research is always fun to hear. Trey, your rating of 7.75 is high and Shawn, your rating of 7.5 is solid. I'll rate this a 7.0

[@ReactionsToTheClassics]

Thanks Poet!

[@joshconn17]

Should check out Spanish bombs, off the London calling album

[@ReactionsToTheClassics]

We will give it a listen. Thanks!

[@electricleg207]

That's the best song EVER.

[@rik6696]

The only band that matters.

[@ReactionsToTheClassics]

Thanks for Watching!

[@dwyntsch]

10/10

[@ReactionsToTheClassics]

Thanks for Watching!

[@nathanhowarth5760]

You should do Washington bullets

[@ReactionsToTheClassics]

Will check it out. Thanks Nathan!

[@marklewis4779]

If you've never seen The Clash, I'm sorry you haven't heard The Clash. They were a live band and were at their best on stage. None of their albums will ever stand up against seeing them live. People who have seen them will know what I'm talking about.

[@ReactionsToTheClassics]

Well I am sure you are right Mark, unfortunately this is the best we can do as obviously we can't see them live. Thanks

[@WessexMan]

Well done you. So not having seen them live I obviously don't like their music and they actually are not my favourite band. Obviously I "haven't seen" The Sex Pistols, The Ramones, The Stooges, The New York Dolls, The MC5, The Velvet Underground etc etc live because I was not there and therefore their music is not for my ears. Neither have I "seen" Leadbelly, Howling Wolf, The Three Kings, Buddy Guy, Muddy Waters etc etc. So I don't understand blues. I've also never "seen" Aretha, Marvin Gaye, Otis Redding, Sam Cooke, Etta James etc etc so I have no idea about Soul music. Utter music snobbery and so against the punk ethos it beggars belief.

[@daniellawler105]

It's a solid 10 from me...

[@ReactionsToTheClassics]

Thanks for Watching!

[@johnclark677]

Takes me back to being at school and buying it from Virgin.

[@ReactionsToTheClassics]

Those were the days, old school record stores!

[@martinotoole9959]

The Burton suit line was a dig at the Jam.

[@ReactionsToTheClassics]

Yep and they later reconciled. Thanks

[@thomwilliamson8425]

I saw the clash about 20 times...still not enough :)

[@ReactionsToTheClassics]

I bet it was greatness!

[@padraigsisk4057]

Try Wonderland by Big country

[@ReactionsToTheClassics]

Really appreciate the suggestion and thanks for watching padraig sisk!

[@andrewfairburn4220]

Awesome! 👍

[@ReactionsToTheClassics]

Thanks for Watching!

[@scottsears4996]

Pal -Lay = Palais 😂😂😂

[@ReactionsToTheClassics]

Get a subscriber and then I may take your commentary seriously

[@nunsincrocs7727]

Great video The part about burton suits was interesting Basically strummer is attacking the band the jam, during the time the song was made the jam including Paul Weller took photos in burton suits (burton is a major suit brand) in a British magazine, basically as a pr stunt to make them look unique from the rest of the punk bands!

[@ReactionsToTheClassics]

Appreciate the insight and you watching!

[@electricleg207]

It was a poke at The Jam , although Joe admired Paul Weller for doing great stuff at a young age.

[@johnc5914]

Harmonica? gates of the west another Clash song with a harmonica.

[@ReactionsToTheClassics]

Will check it out. Thanks!

[@johnc5914]

Correction (the song is Groovy Times with the harmonica not gates of the west

[@tonyhemphill5366]

the clash were best band to come out of the punk scene but by 78 punk was a joke as a new generation of bands started to appear

[@ReactionsToTheClassics]

Thanks Tony!

[@leggi001]

You to these are truly horrid times

[@ReactionsToTheClassics]

Thanks for Watching!

[@davidblack6290]

not the best but well up there Jenie JONES

[@ReactionsToTheClassics]

Thanks David!

[@Englishmenmaddogs]

it's more like a review and history lesson than a reaction - react to crass bloody revolutions - i'll wait

[@ReactionsToTheClassics]

Sorry we actually put time into research and really getting to know the song. We put a ton of work into it and this channel, sounds like you will be more happy with the over the top fake reaction channels that have no idea what is going on. So move along, i'll wait

[@speez71]

No offense. What's with all these clash reactions? Back in the day, the reaction was getting high and getting more high once you understood joe Strummer

[@ReactionsToTheClassics]

Zero idea what you are saying or asking here?

[@Nimno74]

The only band that matters.

[@ReactionsToTheClassics]

Many feel that way!