The Clash - Janie Jones (Official Audio)

[@CS_995]

Martin Scorsese recently came out and said this is the greatest british punk song of all time. That’s high praise.

[@mrt445]

That's why I looked it up

[@chuckiec20]

It's not though.

[@curly_wyn]

I agree. Fucking fantastic!

[@daffyduk77]

@@chuckiec20 "Babylon's Burning" & "Love Battery" have to be up there IMO

[@guillermo7298]

Thats why he used it in one of his best films

[@slavyanskybulvar]

If you haven't listened to the Clash and you were born between 1955 and 1980 you were never young.

[@FredMorris-pc8ed]

if you like this you might like my brothers music. His name is Stu Morris, 'murder the ghost' is a good song by him

[@aclark903]

I was 7 in 77. Don’t remember this getting on the radio much.

[@floppyduck1336]

Anyone who still listens to this has an amazing taste in music

[@JorgenSjobom67]

Sure, great music doesn't have an expiration date

[@nigelsutton8957]

The first album, my all time favourite of all time. As an 18 year old it was so influential. As a 63 year old its still my favourite .

[@blueschewy2558]

Mine too at 56.

[@bluefj-wc3vz]

Me too. About to be 56 in couple weeks. 🤘🏻

[@ramonzarate6684]

Sure, bro !

[@anneliamohara2842]

Hear ya brought my first girlfriend to the Clash in Dublin 1978 !

[@electricwave8710]

i m 57 and agree with you :)

[@stephensaunderson237]

Gave me goosebumps the first time I heard it. Still does. This Lp was the Clash at their very best.

[@jaimelannister1797]

Nah London Calling is the Clash at their peak

[@echristian7328]

I don't know a lot about this band but I know I really #LOVE this song!!!!

[@echristian7328]

It's my #lovesong for #Taylorswift!!!

[@thomasandersen6719]

The Clash were at their peak with Combat Rock...straight to hell was the best song they ever wrote

[@keithbate9405]

@@jaimelannister1797 Maybe musically but you can't beat the first album for sheer visceral excitement.

[@elworthbhc]

This album singlehandedly got me into punk rock... And thank god for that.

[@stevehall4130]

Yeah! Remember being a kid in 1985, and hearing it for the first time...was just like Fuck yeah! Logged so many hours listening to it in my room after being peeled by my parents for one thing another! Made it so worthwhile! Was just Sublime!

[@artlover1477]

Rocket To Russia did it for me, but this was a close second.

[@artlover1477]

This LP and The Ramones "Rocket To Russia" saved me from a life of musical mediocrity.

[@tubularbill]

Same here!

[@nirvanaaa1989]

sameee

[@thehand1358]

My uncle got me into The Clash. He left a bunch of cassettes in my grandmother's attic and CD's too. He said take what you want and most of it was music like this, and a ton of Reggae. I kept it ALL !!!!!

[@echristian7328]

🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@86eastbay]

I’m 35. I grew up with Bay Area punk rock, ska, Gilman street- my favorite band is Rancid. They are HEAVILY influenced by The Clash and roots reggae. I never really understood the connection with punk and reggae but I knew songs were covered, this n that. Then, one day I had a reggae song playing on .25x faster, and it was suddenly a ska song and it clicked. I love reggae almost mire than punk now.

[@fray008]

@@86eastbay listen to punky reggae party by bob marley , i got in to reggae as a punk listening to clash and ruts then marley, steel pulse, misty in roots ect back in 70s in the uk

[@86eastbay]

@@fray008 definitely heard it. Listen to all those guys

[@jplew138]

Already 😉

[@mollygeorge5968]

One of my favorite songs by The Clash

[@AvramMoreh]

Ditto.

[@jimmythegentconway8690]

My favorite

[@jayn9856]

Rip Joe. We miss you still. Dec 22nd is always Joe Strummer day.

[@nigelsutton8957]

Another legend who left us way too soon

[@ve9383]

Amen

[@aaronmadrigal4626]

Id rather celebrate his birthday

[@greigmacfadyen3057]

@@nigelsutton8957 pp

[@erikvernarsky2281]

This is more punkrock than punkrock itself

[@41061keef]

Best opening to a debut album ever...

[@davidknudson5166]

I love the energy of the early Clash!!

[@nickmelucci]

Sometimes I think this is the greatest song ever set to vinyl.

[@robloxempire2675]

Sometimes ?

[@robbiebanks9182]

When the. Clash were pure magic .long iive. the. Spirit of 77

[@markelphick7945]

My first girlfriends favourite track - RIP Jesse, she died very young. Bloody cancer...

[@georgeharrison70]

I’m sorry about your loss. May she RIP.

[@xavic.p.2962]

❤️

[@gentillygirl545]

Sorry about your girlfriend bro. She sounds cool.

[@punkrocker843]

R.I.P Jesse

[@ComixCentral]

My condolences

[@jamesbelljr7987]

The raw energy of this song is amazing

[@ceeem5720]

My godmother bought me this tape when I was 10. Jah bless her amazing soul ❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@RareRosebud]

I want to travel back in time just to see the Clash live!😭

[@dominiclloyd6651]

Don't we all?

[@robertschober1650]

@@dominiclloyd6651 got to see them in MKE but was after topper and mick left.

[@RRaquello]

I got to see them in 1979 at the Palladium in New York, at the concert where the cover photo from the London Calling album was shot. They played some of the songs from London Calling, which came out a few months later.

[@RareRosebud]

@@RRaquello I'm so jealous lol. That's an awesome memory to have. What do you remember?🤗

[@RRaquello]

@@RareRosebud It was a long time ago, but what I remember was they played songs from their first two albums, then a few from London Calling, which were completely new and we'd never heard before. The Palladium was like a big movie theater, so it wasn't like a small club, but it wasn't like a big arena, like Madison Square Garden. The opening act was Sam & Dave, a popular R&B team from the 60's (their big hit was the song "Soul Man", so they weren't small time). It was a good show, but it sounded like Joe Strummer was losing his voice by the end of it. He needed to pace himself more, LOL.

[@richbb1479]

Clash, the best british band

[@bengtlindqvist9309]

I was in the UK as a young student when the "LP" containing this song was released_Totally blown away. Still have the "LP" in mint condition. It is difficult for you not beeing around at the time to understand the impact that the Clash had on both music and society. Listen carefully

[@karenschneider2851]

When I bought this as an import in 77 I couldn't stop playing it. I was 14 and I idolized the Clash ever since.

[@CalumMcLeod-zt7lv]

The greatest rock n roll band of all time. I'm a punk but it is all rock n roll

[@raegandalbo9731]

Iron Maiden IMO

[@mumps59]

Billy Joel was right! 🙂

[@antonyward8971]

Yep so much more than a punk band they had it all best British band ever.

[@MadameLilithæ]

I was born in 1978 and I discovered The Clash when I was 15 years old, still to this day, aged 45 zi still appreciate their music 🎶 ❤

[@JorgenSjobom67]

Great music doesn't have an expiration date

[@No1ClashFan]

First album, 'The Clash' released 45 yrs ago today.... I was 17! The best memories of an incredible time. Thank god I was there to see it all... what an incredible youth we had!

[@jeffwood1398]

I love this album. I saw the Clash in 82 at the Hollywood Paladium. That same weekend I saw the Angelic Upstarts at the Whisky. Good times

[@hepworthbackup5966]

Bloody hell mate. That's some class pedigree.

[@RogerMoore-ji8eo]

Aged 11 (1980) and first year in Comp school, there was a massive painting of the Clash in the assembly hall…. can’t think why I became a Punk!!!

[@HonestDepression101]

I was locked up for most of my teenage years but when I got out in like 1998 my mom bought me a cd player and a few cds. The Clash London Calling was one of them. I had read a LOT about punk and the Clash but never heard them besides Rock the Casbah. I wanted to listen to their "good stuff" and waited like 6 years to finally hear their early music. The album blew my mind.

[@joepres86]

PUNK and ROCK N' ROLL my man changes lives. Heres a great cover of Johnny Cash for you. kzbin.info/www/bejne/nX-oYZl7erZjjcU

[@darrylwiggins4799]

I came in late to this song and album by a year but when I did it really changed me.When I hear this I'm eighteen again and I love it.

[@malekbouarroudj9890]

intelligent punk rock evolved by the magnificent band The CLASH

[@rorysortino]

I guess old Martin know his punk rock roots because no -the Clash - no punk rock ❤ya dig🎉

[@kevanbrown7620]

This is a great track, it has all the raw energy that punk was about. I still think Sex Pistols Never Mind The Bollocks is the ultimate punk album. It's a classic. It has all their 4 singles, Anarchy In The UK, Pretty Vacant, God Save The Queen (We Mean It MAAAN) and Holidays In The Sun. Also, Problems, Submission, No Feelings and other great tracks. I love their b-sides I Wanna Be Me is my favourite punk song. No Fun, Did You No Wrong, Satellite.

[@keithbate9405]

Bought this album when it came out . This was my favourite track of a fantastic album. saw them tour it on the White Riot tour in May (77) . This was the first track they played ! a magical/unforgettable evening !

[@Zpendiuz]

i came here because of High Fidelity. There was a conversation between Rob Gordon and his friends. In the middle of the meeting, Rob said something like this: "My top five is Janie Jones, by The Clash". I said "waoo". Then, I was looking for that song. That's the story =)

[@mersiannaelf2126]

Boy Bands! back then!

[@DibyenduMajumder-hi4kl]

Everyone loves Janie Jones and they should!

[@JennyLens]

I knew and photographed the Clash, LA, Oct 1979 and March 1980. BEST shows I ever saw or photographed were in England, June 1980, 16 Tons Tour. THE CLASH WERE AMAZING 1979-80. I wish they toured LA earlier. MAGIC. Their music is way underrated. THEY were the best. Still are. How this group of 4 lads created stunning, lasting, timeless, angry, brilliant, wildly musical songs is a miracle. WOWSA. The Clash Rule! (Most of my Clash are not posted. They are stunning! I wish I had time and money to scan and post more.)

[@icarusramiraz1406]

My boss introduced me to this song, it's sick.

[@conor5510]

Cool boss

[@bentramer682]

I have that mask too, mine has longer hair, it's in some of my videos.

[@gentillygirl545]

Sounds like you were lucky enough to have a cool as fuck boss.

[@Chickenface12345]

..Lucky you!!!!

[@Spectrescup]

Did you tell him exactly how how felt?

[@vinzelrato]

"Bringing out the dead" Best soundtrack ever !

[@しんどろむ]

初めて聴いたクラッシュの曲。 なんだかんだ一番好きかも。 ジワジワ襲ってくる疾走感と最後のミックパートがたまらんのです。 ♪ノーォオ　ノーォオ

[@echristian7328]

#translation ?

[@amadhaun22]

STFU...lol

[@bumpstockowner]

Is this your soundtrack when hunting whales?

[@JorgenSjobom67]

Back in the '77 I heard them for the first time and they really got me hooked, was just 10 years old and didn't have so I didn't have enough money to buy the album until '78 and then I bought this record, I actually bought the two versions of it - the UK version and the US (or was it a Japanese version, don't even know and I didn't really care, I had them both, they were almost the same but a song or two differed - don't t remember what songs it was and I didn't care as I had them both. What a great time in my life and of course I got me they're future albums as well and between '77-'78 I went to the library and listened to them almost every day. And of course with time more bands become what I loved, didn't stop love Clash, I just got more favorites like Sex Pistols and Stiff Little Fingers, oh how I miss those years

[@katana9647]

He's in love with rock n roll!

[@robertstorey7476]

Whoa!

[@havannahwild2817]

The only bad thing about this song is that it's too short

[@jackflemingguitar3876]

When people say they love the clash and they’ve only listened to London calling then screw them. There early stuff is the best. And agreed this song is too short

[@examplejohn5781]

@@jackflemingguitar3876 just practiced this with bass, could go for a 2 hours straight because the vibe hits you like electricity

[@jackflemingguitar3876]

@@examplejohn5781 yeah the bass in this song is so good. its the lead instrument for sure. I'm playing this song on guitar and i hum the bass while I'm playing cause its so important

[@jackflemingguitar3876]

yeah I'm also playing police and thieves and its so much fun especially the solo. but literally there's so much bass in it. and i mean so much!!!!

[@examplejohn5781]

@@jackflemingguitar3876 you got a good taste :)

[@danielfitzgerald2561]

Love the Babyshambles cover too

[@felixjones9198]

The chorus sections are music at its very best.

[@FredMorris-pc8ed]

if you like this you might like my brothers music. His name is Stu Morris, 'murder the ghost' is a good song by him

[@logarcon9046]

Fav song EVER!.😍💕 Long life The Clash!. The Only Band that Matters..❤️

[@kayleen7259]

Lo Garcon no what about linkin park

[@fatherchungus3339]

I have a very physical job at night and always listen to this to get pumped up before work!

[@echristian7328]

So not true...

[@Ds650addicts]

Well green day, rage against the machine, cypress hill, zz top there's a lot

[@ianng5098]

Music used to be so good in the 70's, 80's on things started to go wrong (to my ears), I can't appreciate 80's stuff.

[@donaljoseph1]

Enough energy in this one song to power London for years

[@basketburger]

Great bass

[@HermanVantongerlo]

The only band that maters.

[@refriedboogie]

The only band that matters

[@steverabbits]

Clash? Class!

[@Kelly14UK]

This album is one of the best things i've heard.

[@jaimelannister1797]

@@Kelly14UK my favorite is London Calling

[@markbyrne5481]

Still the best opening track too an album ever

[@artlover4668]

Mark, I so agree!!!

[@veryrancid3128]

I remember getting this album not knowing a thing about the clash and feeling like i have been through a blender afterwards.. Still one of my fav albums of all time

[@keithclews6982]

Through the blender ...Great description

[@robdawson2]

through the blender and all the better for it... I fel wrecked and alive. so fircking alive

[@nathanboatright236]

I watched bringing out the dead last night and it's such a underrated movie

[@letitbeknown8126]

Agreed my friend!!! That movie is a classic!!!

[@garyyost8060]

Dido 😀

[@paulflores1144]

Scorsese loves great music

[@SkeebWilcox]

Absolutely!!!

[@bassage13]

That was the first dvd I ever bought when I switched from VHS.

[@scottwatson1873]

The epitome of rock n roll circa 1977!

[@katana9647]

First song I've heard from the clash holy shit this is sickk

[@sirjellybeans1st19]

I remember that feeling all too well all those years Ago. Welcome to The Clash

[@gilbertoalibrandi8068]

The Clash are the only band that matters

[@ThePogle]

Terry Chimes Excellent Drummer and Good Geezer

[@fukkenhed]

I was 11 yrs old when I discovered this album and I became hooked on the clash , that was 1981

[@ste67]

The greatest Rock n Roll song ever, peroid

[@Sid_Vicious-hu6yn]

He's in love with rock'n'roll woaahh He's in love with gettin' stoned woaahh He's in love with Janie Jones But he don't like his boring job, no... An' he knows what he's got to do So he knows he's gonna have fun with you You lucky lady! An' he knows when the evening comes When his job is done he'll be over in his car for you An' in the in-tray lots of work But the boss at the firm always thinks he shirks But he's just like everyone, he's got a Ford Cortina That just won't run without fuel Fill her up, Jacko! An' the invoice it don't quite fit, There's no payola in his alphabetical file This time he's gonna really tell the boss Gonna really let him know exactly how he feels It's pretty bad! Let them know - how you feel

[@YesOkayButWhy]

When Mick's voice comes in. 🌼⚘🌷🍞🌟

[@nikolajankov6468]

Band Clash is advanced of Punk like some new music in the world. First band who make the Punk, and give us one stairs over. They are example for all another Punk's bands. Thank you Clash for this music.

[@jimthomson7987]

I've been hooked on punk since hearing the thumping drums at the start of this opening track on The Clash's first album back in '77. Thank fuck for that!

[@collectornick4270]

Come on! The city is burning!

[@johhnypissoff]

THIS THING CHANGED IT ALL

[@robertstorey7476]

So lucky to be a teenager when the Clash were turning out their amazing records. I still love them. Its just so exciting and the lyrics are witty.

[@johnnyblade4351]

I missed them I think I had to buy this one twice ..... Hey Joe..............

[@mariolee2776]

The clash will never die

[@BroonParker]

I don't know if you heard but ...

[@coochan24]

When i was a kid The clash made me a big rock fan

[@elolga]

Let them knooow!

[@letitbeknown8126]

The Clash bring it every time!!!👍👍👍

[@brookcrowley4254]

The Clash's very first album, and certainly their finest. My brother likes to call this album "The Clash the Clash"!

[@placebo5466]

First punk album I ever bought in 6th grade. First track on this album made me a Clash fan for life.

[@jesusabrahamvalerio6072]

I’m in love with rock and roll whoa

[@Scottish_Son]

Fuckin Awesome!! The Clash At They're Absolute Best!!!

[@starwarsroo2448]

The city’s on fire

[@russellknowles2360]

I just heard Steve Ignorant on youtube saying this "is the archetypal punk song of all time." So I came here for a listen, great and glad I did, can't but really love this one! Cheers Steve! ;)

[@sidDkid87]

*"fill 'er up, Jacko!!!"* 🎶

[@Ihiggins]

It always comes back to this.......

[@PatrickKLOPP]

It was the first and the BEST.

[@Will-u1p8p]

Great band

[@acovenofmany333]

Us Gen X grew up with the best music.

[@ThugYLife]

Ya Viene la Fuerza..

[@timarnold1634]

When I first heard this it was on tape as I didnt have a record player. The cassette player had a particular 'oily-electric' smell. I can get the smell forty years later listening to this and 'Modern World' by The Jam. Cool.

[@kevind7150]

Still got this vinyl album.

[@mondomondo5916]

Haven't heard this in twenty years or more, great song!

[@gandalfshakur8235]

The entire version of the original uK album was 'da bomb.

[@ezste99]

This song so much described my life at the time , the Clash were fucking awesome

[@Goatchild90]

Such a fucking awesome song

[@bephanie]

Ah teenage memories love the clash forever

[@colintough6031]

Strummer's gone, "The Clash" live, always🎸🎸👍👍

[@CarlosSantos-oj1cb]

Primeira vez q ouvi este som foi em 1979, ai comecei a curti punkrock!

[@jackyoung3046]

The most rocking song they ever did. A feckin jam man !

[@snapfinger1]

Filler up Jacko.

[@ClaudeCourteix-xu4kc]

I love this song !...I love this album !...I love this group !...

[@wilijimenez9193]

Waiting a Janie Jones!

[@ryandrain1139]

Reading comments to make sure its not just me obsessed with the clash

[@robdean704]

So much more than punk as a band, so much better than punk as a band as well. One of the best to ever do it. oh and topper is hugely underrated, check out his work on the live version of the magnificent seven

[@antonyward8971]

Correct they were a rock band not a punk band best ever

[@markko0313]

You lucky lady!