The Clash - Clampdown (Live at the Lewisham Odeon)

[@charlesncharge]

I really love when Mick, Joe & Paul all run up to their microphones at the same time and sing "WHAT ARE WE GONNA DO NOW?".

[@NathanWind99]

ICONIC

[@robertbodle2354]

so good! exactly my thought watching this. so unified in their expression and purpose.

[@michaelcottle6270]

goosebumps...

[@stevenherrell6668]

Working for the clampdown!!

[@johnholmes629]

Yeah it's called ' showmanship '

[@lefthand84]

This is my favourite live footage of any band playing any song ever.

[@DristusFalchion]

Agreed.

[@mikemclean676]

it's pretty good but you ain't seen shit

[@sicks6six]

i was there

[@donmurray8632]

Have you seen Zeppelin or Hendrix live?

[@derin111]

I was lucky enough to see them live eleven times between 1977 and 1980 in London aged 14 to 17. Great times.

[@joaomarceloperdigao5386]

what a dream

[@mikeking8206]

You sir, are a lucky man

[@backbay2242]

Wow!

[@hanskloss1331]

1977 ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

[@Wanderglobe]

Wow. That's amazing. Closest I got was seeing Strumner front The Pogues and the covered 5 or 6 Clash tunes. In Celtic fashion.

[@Birdwatching754]

Music history was made here. They were masters of punk and their influence will live on forever. I am 73, a rocker at heart, and still working for the clampdown.

[@johngould-cd1oj]

I love the CLASH too. I first heard their "London Calling" album the year it came out (1979). My world was never the same after that. I think "London Calling" was the 20th century's great ever album. "Clampdown" is one of my favour CLASH songs, I can listen to it over and over and over again. Take Care, Bob ! Keep on Rockin', dude !!

[@wdrauch]

Man, this really showcases what a phenomenal drummer Topper was

[@ExperimentLife]

He still is. He isn't dead.

[@BrianAchterberg928]

wdrauch Topper is the Engine Room!

[@cicranelnaz]

Topper is THE definition of a drum machine

[@duncefunce1513]

Agreed. Outstanding

[@christopherbomford1391]

That one guy in the back that nobody ackknoledges drummers need more attention

[@peterowen9183]

And that, boys and girls, is a rock'n'roll band. Look on it and marvel.

[@Crokodilian]

0:50 the way they all run up to the mics is so awesome. They do it in the London calling video as well

[@leeving2999]

Amazing isn't it . I love this song , have loved The Clash for 35 years and can not imagine what life would have been like with out them . Their music been my life's soundtrack .

[@renatopatta]

a Funny, this is exactly the reason why I wanted to see the vid again. Last gang in town.

[@jcs3339]

mine as well!

[@douglasrobertson4401]

That is totally Clash and who's cooler?

[@jamesha175]

@@douglasrobertson4401 johnny cash is infinitely cooler than everybody including the clash - ask the clash and they will be the first to admit it.

[@Fabulist]

40 years ago the Clash debuted. The greatest punk band ever, still relevant af this week.

[@jclm4188]

Trike punk was just one of there dimensions...

[@Murderbot2000]

Trike more relevant in these times I’d say. We need a new year zero.

[@joeyrb4509]

Well I'd say the Sex Pistols were the creme de le creme when it came to punk, guitar riffs that are capable of giving you goosebumps, legendary songs such as "God save the Queen" and "Anarchy in the UK". The Clash and the Sex pistols must've found something in common seeing as they went on tour with each other.

[@brianperston7942]

Clash were born in the punk era. Grew to much much more than a one trick pony

[@brianperston7942]

Make yer first kill now

[@gregc1331]

One of the great rock songs, ever. No fancy harmonies, just throwing it all down. Few punkers could mix up basic rock, ska and Chuck Berry in one hot f’ing mess. I saw these guys 5 times. I’m old but I can die happy.

[@gmartinz01]

I cannot adequately express how good my soul feels having been on this Earth to have seen The Clash live

[@sicks6six]

grow up, they were a pop band, changed nothing for anyone, and made a lot of money in the process, strummer the son of a foreign office diplomat pretended to be working class, he was educated privately and lived in Embassies and consoles around the world, jones is a bread head, topper a junky, only Simminon is anything near their image,

[@Mark-no3qt]

AMEN

[@simpleman-13]

The Clash for eternity!

[@skylab20]

The way they all approach the mics at the beginning singing "what are we gonna do now," is so powerful. They were an absolute army!

[@thelegendaryblackbeastofar39]

Topper, one of the greatest drummers of all time!

[@rowski8872]

The way Mick's guitar just roars on the intro is what keeps me coming back to watch this again and again.

[@dryter]

The only band that matters matters more than ever.

[@kristinludlowUX]

Now that Beto is quoting them in a debate with Cruz, your year ago comment matters more than ever. #goBeto

[@TheMichaelseymour]

nah....my band is the state of play NOW kzbin.info/www/bejne/oISniZJ_nMybm6s

[@SomberRune]

@@TheMichaelseymour clash will always be the best,but damn yours is catchy

[@welshlad6427]

Would love a time machine to go and see these.

[@kirby711]

True dat Derek

[@Artaud1957]

I saw them live only once, on their first US tour. Just thinking about that night still gives me chills.

[@jorgejohnson451]

I saw them at the Aragon (Brawl)room in Chicago. They booed us for not being rowdy enough. Ha! Ha! Kick ass!

[@paulsandor3522]

Same- saw them at the Santa Monica civic in LA and they roared out of the gates with I’m so Bored with the USA! Chills indeed

[@Artaud1957]

@@paulsandor3522 The venue where I saw them was the old Agora in Cleveland. I don't remember what the first song was, but I do remember that they had the longest guitar cords I had ever seen. They were constantly, constantly, in motion, playing incredibly fast and incredibly loud. I was up front, on the right.

[@EddieC3336]

Caught them thier 1st time in USA at Orpheum Theatre Boston "79" I believe, the balcony was bouncing.

[@zzi622]

​@@Artaud1957Cleveland 1979 is always cited as an essential clash bootleg. It's awesome show!

[@justiceforall3973]

So unbelievably great! Can’t imagine what it must have been to have witnessed this live in their prime.

[@yargingnb9950]

The entire rhytm section of the Clash were a beast on their own.

[@JimMalmPHOTO]

What a band. Topper generated the energy that drove 'em.

[@electricleg207]

Topper was a very good musician he could play rock,funk,jazz etc.

[@electricleg207]

Adding to below comment he said this was his fave Clash song.

[@888strummer]

Topper was a great drummer but without Joe as the front man and his pounding rhythm guitar, there never would have been The Clash.

[@electricleg207]

@@888strummer True but you could also say that they would have been nothing without Joneses excellent arrangements of the songs .Strum once said of Jones that he was `the brains behind the group`. But Strummer was the main frontman of the group with three frontmen !

[@888strummer]

@@electricleg207 I agree with you cause they were all great. I liked Joe the best and Paul, but all 4 were amazing

[@oreyish]

Gosh, this song's beginning... I can't get enough of it, I wish that intro had like ten minutes.

[@michaelreidperry3256]

Strummer probably had a heart of gold.

[@mattzobian]

Great artist, but could be a bit of a lefty pill. Jones tired of it. Supported Marxism until late in life.

[@melindahajdin]

^ this guy has no idea what punk is about

[@alaincoissat2351]

LONDON CALLING my favourite album of all times

[@rockytransaman8288]

I've been saying for the last 30 years. and still say so.

[@wolfman205]

Your not kidding , #8 on rolling stone top 500.

[@swampdrainer6336]

One of the greatest bands ever

[@mathiasjonsson8222]

Bought London Calling on release...still play the Lp on occasions. Never gets old.

[@mrborsie3732]

Topper phenomenal.

[@seant666]

My first Clash gig this one. Best live band ever.

[@adrianwinchester6689]

Lewisham Odeon would have had seats, but it looks like they may have been taken out downstairs. Can you remember if that's the case?

[@pomkin355]

Listening to The Clash & I am forever 18, even though I did not get to see them live.

[@johns3106]

Right there with you, brother!

[@brianna5366]

This intro gets into my head over & over again! So powerful & nostalgic, The Clash

[@thekingsservant1793]

One of the greatest rock songs of all time... lyrics are the truth

[@robertshields8750]

Topper’s drumming in this performance is absolutely world class.

[@starman2928]

Brilliant, I just managed to connect my laptop to my 50" plasma and it's fantastic to see this on the big screen, not bragging about TV, just the fact it's connected now

[@charliebay9441]

The Clash opening for the Who is one of my best concert memories. Fantastic show,

[@donmurray8632]

WOW!!! 2 iconic bands one night!!!

[@tonkaGuy888]

"You start wearing blue and brown...." I worked in an office when this song (album) was released. Cracked me up.

[@James-bu6yz]

Best Clash song. These guys meant everything they said

[@edlatourette7958]

Jesus Christ; it's been 40+ years since the first time I saw these guys, and this shit can still get me all choked up. It's difficult to explain. I have said it a thousand times before, and I will say it again; The Only Band That Matters.

[@mikemclean676]

take it easy

[@jimmyjazz95]

Amazing! I only wish there was more great footage like this of The Clash.

[@kevinhyland3888]

Miss my StrummerMan so very much..spent 9 yrs with these chaps...amazing times..changed my life.

[@icaltrin]

This video says so about the Clash. As a dedicated Clash fan since I was 13 this goes from a calm intro, to explosion Absolute real Clash Thank you who posted it :)

[@cmangs520]

I was the same age. They wrote my everything then. I still bear it with me as a treassure

[@wimbledan]

I love watching this. Shows how great a band The Clash are. Wish I was old enough to have them live.

[@bfmusic]

Probably my favorite Clash song.

[@martinzaehringer1697]

Wow. Never my favorite Clash song, but boy, they sure do it right live.

[@normanbaratelli4651]

i saw this tour when they reached San Francisco and they did not disappoint! of course, seeing them in a theater rather than a stadium helped!

[@teardreams]

even after 42 years deep in our souls

[@SombraPiloto]

Hands down my favorite Clash song.

[@baran6187]

"The only band that matters" is an even more fitting statement today, considering all the escapism around us.

[@zombywoof7309]

But they're not nor were they ever. What they were was safe.

[@baran6187]

@@zombywoof7309The moniker "the only band that matters" should be viewed in the context of social/political unpheavals and musical trends of the era. In the late 70s and early 80s, Britain was in the throes of massive economic inequality. The U.S, on the other hand, was mired in abject consumerism and recreational drug use by members of all classes. The music of the era, therefore, while fun and exciting, cultivated pure escapism. The Clash emerged in the midst of all these developments, and so their first album was filled with indignation about social injustice and inequality. But then the group evolved, and while maintaining their sociopolitical zeal, they integrated different musical styles into a cohesive sound, something that had never been done before. (Sandanista! is almost like a encylopedia of music.) The band members also eschewed the trap of wealth accumulation-- with the exception of the last phase of the group's existence--early in their career secretly ushering in moneyless fans into the venues and then releasing their third album practically for free. In line with these commitments, in 1983, they forced the US Festival organizers to donate $500000 to struggling bands, and, as they were on the verge of stardom, they decided to break up the group. Years later, the former members rejected an offer for millions of dollars by MTV to play a series of live shows. One other thing: The Clash inspired many aspiring musicians and song writers to write about issues other than love. The list is long. I don't think what I just described paints a picture of a "safe" band.

[@barrygreenstein8383]

The greatest band in the history of the universe!

[@butcho7492]

All time great-no one today can touch The Clash!

[@jossyDread]

Anger can be power You know that you can use it !!

[@liveitdown]

One of my favorite Clash songs. This performance is spectacular.

[@therealsoulproduct]

Now THIS is Rock and Roll! 🤟🏾

[@freeman436]

I saw this tour. Agora Ballroom. Dallas, Texas. Absofuckinglutely phenomenal.

[@josecampos479]

Those drums....so smooth

[@warrenermish1454]

The greatest rock ‘n’ roll band of all time

[@scorcherfan]

This song is so damn good! Love it and the Clash. Saw Springsteen cover this live once and it was terrific as well, as he was a big fan of them. Clash=Great

[@quiquebuxeda6044]

Bruce admirador the cliash6??????? Are you sure?? The best punk banda eve

[@jamesobrien1440]

@@quiquebuxeda6044 yes there were even rumours that when Joe died the Clash would reform for a tour with the Boss on lead vocals alongside Mick, Paul and Topper

[@shpadoinkle906]

Fuckin brilliant and classic! As a teenager this was one of my favorite videos on VH1 classic/mtv2 I even recorded it onto a VHS after Repo Man. The Clash forever!

[@stowe07]

This is magic

[@bigsarge8271]

My favorite band behind the Ramones.

[@perkydog4294]

BIG SARGE 9 out of 10 attacks are from behind...

[@HiVizCamo]

Topper the ginger metronome, so good. Joe says "gonna take you down to the engine room now" That's as much of a drum solo as you can get away with in front of a punk crowd.

[@ClueSign]

YES. Every Word You Said. Read my mind.

[@caivsivlivs]

dam i was looking for this video forever in the early 2000s, love the HUP 2 3 4 in beginning

[@thatguy-pe4zo]

this is why the clash is tattooed on my chest.

[@SomberRune]

wow you are THAT GUY

[@moralcompass3252]

I hope for your sake you're kidding.

[@arsindmp9202]

@@moralcompass3252 yeah I hope it’s on his forehead instead

[@johnnyappleseed856]

Best Clash song!

[@johnnyappleseed856]

Yeah, I agree.

[@rackaid14]

Facts

[@jonascarstensen485]

Topper working!

[@welshlad6427]

Would love a time machine and love to go and see these ❤️

[@tonysmith6758]

I saw them at the Studio in Bristol (UK) in 1979 I think. Supported by Suicide. Tremendous energy, great band

[@ONLYLOVEIZATION]

@Welsh Lad Same ❤️

[@chadlee1057]

@@ONLYLOVEIZATION that Thanks lassie🦞

[@JustineVickery]

wow this song rocks

[@siriusandthesunrises]

I was happy to see their concert . I never forget how much lucky I could talk to Joe.Forever The Clash!🕶️❤️🌨️

[@wolfman205]

#8 on Rolling Stones too 500, and for good reason. They killed it live

[@dirtyvet5404]

Thank you for uploading this. Years later and we are still enjoying this. Much respect to the Clash. True pioneers who enlightened so many minds into so many bands and life changes. Bands such as this taught me to 'Question Authority' before I just instinctively respond to their request. Much love to The Ramones, Circle Jerks, Social D, Bad Brains, Minor Threat, and I could go on for a bit before I reach at lest the beginning of punk rock in L.A. How about The Germs & Flesh eaters?

[@alwaysopen7970]

BigAudioDynamite¿

[@alwaysopen7970]

Dynamite

[@MusicManiaacify]

2:11 That kick!

[@superblather]

ya know, i never saw the Clash in concert? and i was the right age, and now feel like it is a life shame, dang

[@superblather]

dang, now i envy a woman

[@sarahstout7195]

It's a shame they don't do it like that anymore

[@randyburbach417]

I haven't seen them for 35 years and it sucks. Saw them 5 times prior, three with Topper

[@chicanobear13]

Remember.. life is short, buy the ticket👍

[@nathanialponn9637]

Seen the Clash in 1982. Grreeaatt!

[@DD-ev2dt]

Was lucky in my lifetime to see the mighty CLASH @ SFX Dublin Ireland on farewell tour 1984 ...... "Clamptown" 😎👍 .....

[@Danevv]

Legendary!

[@spikeytop8982]

Thank you so much for putting this up, you just rolled back the years for me. It was a blinding night with so many support bands.

[@calboy64]

LONG LIVE THE CLASH XXX

[@ascassambrella]

what a masterpiece!!

[@clash5j]

Amazing band. The whole was greater then the sum of it's parts. I've heard shows where you could not even distinguish what song they were playing, but when they were firing on all cylinders there was no one better

[@gagsy100]

Ah FANTASTIC 🌹

[@bklyn2shoes]

Classic! 💯❤️👍

[@franciscosalcedo8686]

fucking love The Clash!!

[@gorpera]

EPIC!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@meliachild]

Absolutely brilliant!

[@jehugo66]

"Hup, Two, Three, Four!"

[@darrylwiggins4799]

Disagree with me if you want to,but in the early eighties when I was a late teen the Clash,especially Joe Strummer ,were my Gods.Still are.

[@antonyward8971]

With you there mate real deal were the clash. best rock n roll band uk produced not a punk band

[@calvinmaynardtmt]

I just watched 30 seconds of Styx's song "Lords of the Ring" on the recommendation of a friend who said Styx was better than the Clash. I'm hear to detox, and I don't think we can be friends anymore.

[@Truetoo102]

Styx can't compare pop trash.

[@Dn2M]

With friends like that you don't need idiots

[@markkendrick7547]

Can't compare The Clash to STYNX.......

[@shawnpappa]

wait someone in detox listens to Styx??? sounds like a plant, careful what you say around them

[@T800System]

the fact that anyone would have the brass neck to even suggest there is/was a band better than the Clash is bad enough

[@rporta]

0:50 awesome

[@IbizaMusicCoUk]

Recorded live at the Lewisham Odeon, London, UK. 18th February 1980.

[@spikeytop8982]

I was at the Odeon that night and the Clash were superb. I was just coming up to 19 and full of it, Punk happened just at the right time for me and I remember leaving School in 77 thinking the world was mine to take. Fuck was I wrong! I failed to take the chances that came my way, oh well, shit happens.

[@cwegers3]

My respect for these guys just grows and grows .

[@livingstranger]

Best Clash song hands down!

[@deeder2000]

After all these years and having seen this band in the UK at 14 years of age, I still can't put a meaning into why they are 'the only band that mattered'; although I wholeheartedly still believe it! Anyone?

[@fercrishart]

there hasn't been a band that can touch them since imho

[@zzkiplington]

If you’ve listened to London Calling then and now their music stands the test of time.,the album is an experience of life and encapsulates elements of it as it is.They are enduring and captivating led by a charismatic Joe and supported in an abundance of talent and versatility.Loved them then love them now.They really were the only team that mattered and even more so now with the trickle of drivel surrounding us.

[@baran6187]

This is one of the greatest live Clash performances. Topper is outstanding. KZbin used to feature this video with great sound quality, but it has disappeared.

[@johnmartinesi9088]

I wore holes in the vinyl played this double album so much❤

[@amitparikh8340]

Wow, what a great song by the Clash.

[@allanwalker7866]

BRILLIANT from the best band ever ..RIP JOE 💖

[@Drjackdempsey9644]

The Clash were the perfect band

[@GaryT1952]

"Anger can be power" 🎯

[@Anglovox]

.......BADASSS.........BADASSSS.......BADASSSSS.......RELEVENT......RELEVENT.... ....RELEVENT...........RELEVENT........RELEVENT......RELEVENT!!!!!

[@felipey2132]

Good memories for me when I was a young guy!!

[@1petitcanard199]

R.I.P joe strummer

[@01dbiker]

Sure miss Joe Strummer

[@onefatcoconut2617]

This is amazing.