The Clash - Police & Thieves (Official Audio)

[@CalumMcLeod-zt7lv]

Greatest band of all time. They spoke to the youth and we listened. Once a punk always a punk

[@calidreamer3491]

combat rock. sk8 0r die

[@John-l8m]

Only if you can still fit into your spike wristbands and leather jackets!😮

[@theunwantedcritic]

I was the only Black/African American kid in my class listening to punk back 1978. The Clash was my favorite band. All these years later the first album still rocks!

[@vitalymaliarov696]

I feel you dude, I'm 17 and sadly no kid these days really listens to punk like this, which is a shame because this is such great music

[@manimotard5429]

If I'm not mistaken, this was their remix to an earlier reggae song

[@patricksmiley8714]

Same for me on both points in okc in1980

[@patricksmiley8714]

@@manimotard5429 it is jr. Murvin did original.

[@cunobelinusX31]

You're obviously around the same age as me. My Dad drove a Wolksvagen Beetle all his life, but he rode a Triumph 750 motorcycle, we were the nut jobs on our road. I love reggae, used to grow weed in my ma's greenhouse, our house was a house of music. Out on the patio smoking joints, listening to Pink Floyd, while my Da talks to my mate Julian about his bike. And my Ma making tea,

[@yournamehere6719]

Being open to great Jamaican music and old-school American rock is what saved the Clash from becoming just another punk casualty. Allowed them to climb out of the late '70s and continue blazing thru the early '80s. God Bless The Clash!

[@doglao1236]

I agree

[@simoncole7848]

The Clash had a diverse sound and could almost be classified as " world music"

[@martinct2443]

Being outstanding musicians and song writers cemented The Clash as a pioneering, world class band. Arguably their greatest rockabilly influence was an Englishman, Vince Taylor. It had sweet FA to do with American rock. Check out track 3 on their debut album.

[@andrewholburn3094]

​@@martinct2443Tommy Gun (sic)

[@v-town1980]

​@@martinct2443American rock is most of what the Brits absorbed (Blues, Rockabilly, Country, RnB). You're high.

[@alisonmunns9106]

My friend who had never listened to punk let alone the clash fell in love with this song so I played it at his funeral 😢

[@jamesdeluca6657]

Sorry buddy

[@georgeblack5821]

R.I.P. Better him than me.

[@samkirschenheiter6244]

Sorry to hear it, man. Was it the police or the thieves that gotem?

[@merdisanto]

❤

[@Rastafromfl]

rest in paradise to your friend but you shouldve played the original junior murvin version its far superior

[@leokimvideo]

None of todays music comes close to the raw emotion The Clash have in their music

[@genghis5381]

This is definitely untrue but music like that is rare.

[@axellopez4065]

Idles

[@PulseInterstellar]

It has become culturally unfashionable to criticize and dislike trash that goes for 'music' these days, because it was made by protected classes of the population whom the privileged classes dare not criticize lest they be labelled 'racist'. I'm an immigrant, so I have seen the arc of American society from an outsider's eyes for 30+ years. Black music used to be gorgeous, melodious decades ago - 50s 60s 70s 80s. Nowadays, its 'shock to sell' tactics by ex-criminals turning producer and 'singing' about explicit topics. But one day, the cycle will turn again - and melody and the MUSIC anthology accumulated by the greats will be added to by new musicians. Louis Armstrong, Aretha Franklin, The Clash, Pink Floyd, Elvis, Depeche Mode, The Cure, U2, Michael Jackson, Madonna, Bob Marley, The Doors, Beatles, AC/DC, Jimmy Hendrix, my goodness so many delightful artists!

[@eryngarcia9040]

@@PulseInterstellar Nah babes, you're just racist & old.

[@KTG365]

The greatest. I love so many bands of their time, but as a Brit. They just make me proud to be British. We are such an embarrassment of a country but these guys make me proud.

[@jjserrato97]

Paul's bass here is killer like always but so is Topper's drumming, top class

[@gav6189]

Terry Chimes was drumming on this track.

[@barrysax2109]

@@gav6189 he was pissed off that he got credited as Tory crimes.

[@johnpaulnuno7768]

@@barrysax2109 But he was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame with the band, and in a classy tribute, he gave credit to Topper, who couldn't make it at the time.

[@brucealbert7473]

Sitting at home unemployed by the pandemic in May of '20 watching riots in the US streets and remembering hearing this song for the 1st time 40 years ago. It's all come full circle. Great song, great band!!

[@JacobLCharles]

"Know your rights."

[@elroncupboard2918]

We can do this!!!!..Chin up Lad! we got this!!..

[@patthewoodboy]

as a care worker I am employed looking after people I love ... this song makes sense , the shit is coming

[@jamie4293]

All their stuff is still great now. I turned my kid onto them!

[@roundhead114]

Your life will get better

[@trevorharper3659]

We need another band like them . Raw emotion.

[@wimsele]

Check out Amyl and the Sniffers! Their second album is fresh and raw. (but there will only be one Clash❤)

[@Rexcarsalot]

Check out IDLES! Closest thing our generation has to The Clash.

[@allenkirby6658]

That bass line gives me some shivers.

[@johnthompson9441]

Is a crazy good line !!! Fabulous..

[@michaelrizun3403]

And Paul couldn't even play when he joined.

[@philbo-ns]

fall, 1977 ... i had just turned 12 .. my best friends from up the street had just got back from the UK .. their dad was a prof at the local uni just returning from his sabbitical ... anyhoo, they show up at my house within a week with this album .. gave it to me just like that ... life changer ...

[@Ladyleemega7]

Reggae consciousness aka the roots of African consciousness is a gift to all.

[@wattsnottaken1]

That bass line is just so...groovy 🔥

[@michaelrizun3403]

And Paul couldn't even play when he joined.

[@barrysax2109]

I can play it but not through the whole song, my fretting hand cramps up after a while

[@cubrasa2]

I think that drums are just out of this world

[@Rastafromfl]

the original reggae version has a far groovier bass -_-

[@tracksofnyc]

The only band that matters.

[@patches6309]

Amen

[@ryanlawrence9010]

I did 10 Tours Alaska. Obviously shit getting heady🎉 It's all Shit.

[@ryanlawrence9010]

I doubt I'm Alive .

[@CharlieDoesNotSurf]

The sheer audacity, to even attempt this track, on their debut album, when they were still learning their trade in many ways, gave a glimpse of the greatness unfolding before our eyes. The band that changed a generation. Not just a band, a religion, a cause. And what great tunes they left us...

[@ericross4125]

@steven sprung Couldve been worse!

[@BenStone_]

The Ruts could play reggae better!

[@stevedavis4513]

Junior Murvin DESPISED their version!

[@xAeschylusx]

Lol where’s the audacity exactly? Not sure where the controversy is

[@Son-Of-David1990]

@@xAeschylusx probably because it's such a different type of song compared to the rest of their others on this album and more progressive. So im guessing hes meaning they already managed to evolve within their debut album when most bands don't usually start exploring different stuff til later albums. That's how I perceived it at least lol

[@cronicasrosarinasydemasesp6853]

Listening in Argentina today ! 🇦🇷

[@hawkeyefire6208]

This tune changed my life the first time I heard it. Punk and Reggae. Stay Free people.

[@timtec3000]

Me too.

[@gordo1441]

yep junior marvin babyyyy

[@Scribe3168]

What happened?

[@Stanley.77]

This is actually a Junior Murvin cover... I love this version of it, though! There is an old documentary about The Clash called "Rude Boy." My sister had it back in the 1990s, and in one scene, they had the original version of this song playing in the background. I'm sure it's probably on KZbin... But, yes I believe the original artist was Junior Mervin.

[@kralslosh]

@@Stanley.77 cool i didn't know that, damn this guys voice is high

[@wiltdidit]

hands down best album, no filler, each cut DESTROYS

[@ozarked2363]

I'd have to go with London Calling. It's in my top ten albums of all time.

[@FratMingo]

I'd say give em enough rope

[@sunsetman22]

Cut The Crap is the best one for me ......nah just kidding, their debut album is my favorite (This Is England from CTC is pretty solid though)

[@mywhychromosome]

English or US Edition??

[@roguesheep3083]

They just did nothing half assed.

[@MrMoisheLebowitz]

The Clash was The Bomb, no other words can describe this band.

[@fcruz43215]

Dude...I'm 53 and still lovin' this stuff!!!

[@randyellis1958]

I'm 67 and STILL enjoy The Clash, The Damned, The Beatles - and these days Turnstile comes up first in my mind

[@dwilson2548]

Although I love the class I seen your comment I did go and check out stew sorry it is not for me but I did dig the album cover artwork​@SteveMorris-zb1ug

[@andianamcbiber749]

58 😊

[@Gimenez528Hz]

15 yrs of age, sat in the Everyman Bistro in Liverpool .. this blew my mind

[@Tony-gq8pi]

Clash is the best

[@lauriebridges5835]

Loved Joe Strummer. God, i miss him. and his raw vocals, listen to this up loud, how can you not?

[@tomaszjargunna4564]

R.I.P. Roslav Szaybo, the polish graphic-artist, who has create the cover art of this album.

[@DenisaTkacova]

Wow I didnt know that.

[@johntrayers2647]

They smashed this tune and guitar is next level imagine being young and grafting and this is the sound track to your day every day

[@basketburger]

The best cover ever

[@ekkamailax]

This is where the Police got their sound from. They also got the name “the police” from this song. Stewart Copeland said I’m an interview that he basically took this song and inverted the snare and kick to land on the “3” instead of 2 and 4 to give it a more reggae drum groove. If you listen to Roxanne and Walking on the moon you’ll hear the influence

[@solimar95051]

Their first record was released on this day in 1977. RIP Joe!

[@drpeterthompson5894]

Queens Jubilee!

[@jonathanhadley2555]

"The Future is Unwritten!"

[@SunshineClementine]

The best song ever! x

[@supagepagechannel9139]

The song was first written by Junior Murvin and produced by Lee Perry.

[@Blanqui31]

Produite par Lee Pery ? Sérieux ?..

[@johnnycigar3240]

@@Blanqui31 The legendary Lee Scratch Perry even has writing credits on the song. He went on to produce The Clash's song Complete Control when he was in London to produce Bob Marley and the Wailers because he liked the cover.

[@wenglish3998]

Lee Perry. A very special, somewhat crazy Jamaican who brought so much music to american ears

[@corbinmarkey466]

Nothing warms my heart more at a time like this to see that this song is gaining traction. Love yall.

[@bonniebickett4520]

Talkingheads Life before Wartime! Great song

[@cpgpeg]

Warm your heart again Corbin!

[@VladimirPutin-p3t]

​@@bonniebickett4520the talking heads were fine and all, but come on, The Clash?? No comparison at all.

[@jimshelley8831]

Saw the Clash live 3 times in London, brilliant band .

[@Ottotherepoman1]

This song is timeless, I wore out the original 2 LP copy of London Calling.

[@antonyward8971]

Clash at top of their game every track banger.

[@lizkeely7964]

One of the greatest bands ever... been in my life for over 35 years

[@karlnorw]

Only 35 years ?

[@lizkeely7964]

Yea

[@camez2345]

Same

[@chrissirvid5845]

Gives me goosebumps this song. The picture of a child covered in naipalm that was on the front page of all national newspapers was probably on Joe's mind when sang "Charlie's gonna be a naipalm star ". They are great, I missed them in the day but at 64 I'm really catching up. 😸

[@chrissirvid5845]

@@karlnorw no one likes to read that, 35, 40 or 1year good luck

[@gentillygirl545]

I wish people would actually listen to this now.

[@governmentgangstalkingexpo7192]

I do

[@adelalilianatellozambrano7509]

Me too

[@njgop1572]

Me three!

[@adelalilianatellozambrano7509]

Oh. Yeah from Perú ICA

[@andy-1312]

@@adelalilianatellozambrano7509 omg im from peru as well !!

[@marciathedj8088]

Actually, a fine cover version of a bonafide Jamaican Reggae classic - thank you Junior Reid!

[@paulmcleod1469]

Ur point exactly ?

[@lucianojunges7994]

@@paulmcleod1469 kzbin.info/www/bejne/jp2zZH1pf5iIptk

[@robdean704]

Isn't it junior murvin originally?

[@spinynorman4502]

Love them still. Such a simple sweet sound. Haunting crisp notes. Saw them at Cloudland . Soooo good. Best debut album by anyone ever.

[@cristelle5933]

Simply the best ! I met them in my youth and now almost 50, still love them and their punk music. Long live the Clash !

[@jackflemingguitar3876]

punk + reggae = the best clash song of all time!!!!!!

[@johnkeating5292]

The Clash's first album for me is the best, original punk, up there with the Sex Pistols and the Damned, 70's Punk paved the way for all rest 🎤🎶🎸🇬🇧

[@robelicit]

John Keating yep, true legends,,, rarely has anyone integrated Punk, reggae, ska & new wave 🎯🍺🍸

[@blacksunshine7485]

Clash 1st record, pistols, damned neat. That's the original London punk crew

[@leecomber1062]

@@blacksunshine7485 what do you think of the new punk like Zebrahead, Sum 41 etc ?

[@blacksunshine7485]

@@leecomber1062I listen to pretty much everything and love pop punk too

[@kobked-x]

and all of em road the backs of the Specials ,not in a bad way, but giants stand on bigger shoulders to attain such heights.

[@bobross3781]

1982 I was at Shea Stadium when The Clash opened for the Who 16 yrs old with my best friend who died 3 yrs ago .

[@johnrandall125]

Sorry to hear about your mate. I bet you have some good memories of seeing the Clash open for the Who. That must have been one hell of a gig! A good old mate of mine saw Zep at Knebworth, one of their last ever gigs before Bonham died. Every time Zep is mentioned he casually says "Yeah! I wouldn't mind seeing Led Zeppelin.......again!". Knowing damn well I never saw Zep! Bastard! 😠

[@lauraeuler1684]

Me too. October 13, 1982.

[@marcellosgarbini759]

Condolences 🙏💔

[@mollyfowler1003]

Wow would have loved to be there

[@griffinpaintingandhomeimprovem]

I was lucky to see the Clash in 83 and later on Big Audio Dynamite two of my all time favorite band's

[@danbonfield3303]

Me too !!

[@MrChristoph0r]

How relevant this stays, thank you Junior and The Clash.

[@BaileyHartman1620]

Seriously the clash a timeless classic

[@pabloescobar7647]

@Blair Davidson cover song. Wot ya chatting

[@patthewoodboy]

yep , was speaking to my 28 year old friend this afternoon, he mentioned how good the clash were , who am I to disagree :-)

[@SiegePerilousEsauMaltomite]

Now people just say: “Police, police, police poli icee

[@lloid6619]

@@BaileyHartman1620 The Clash 2,0 stunk.

[@Coursicc]

Sorry because I inow that my english sucks. I discovered The Clash un 2000's since a movie about Joe Strummer. Falled in love since this. Punks not dead

[@Soniabegonia77]

Was it that London town movie? Where the boy's mom lived with squatters, and Joe Strummer helped him and his dad's shop?

[@Coursicc]

@@Soniabegonia77 no it was a documentary movie about Joe Strummer "The future is unwritten" something like that 🙂

[@cgom8765]

2:24 doida doida doida doida doidaaa 😝😝😝

[@NoldenOuahab-v4p]

THE CLASH JE VOUS AIME ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@mizmotto68]

Still one of my favs! That bass...🤘

[@knowledgetrip2209]

love it

[@michaelrizun3403]

Oh F. Yeah .That Bass. Paul couldn't even play when he joined.

[@RobertHadley-v9h]

From the 1st time I heard THE CLASH....I knew that I was hearing magic.

[@dryaplesbrokentelevision656]

Never stop loving the clash

[@JuanOrozco-o2e]

Another lee perry blessing to music and culture

[@elzach0]

Simple clean bass riff, perfect!

[@sweetspotdrummer]

The real groove starts at @4:11s. A Reggae classic.

[@markcrowson2765]

One of the best debut albums ever !

[@henrygriffen40]

Yes its on my top 5 greatest punk albums

[@bosshogg6653]

Had a brother 4yrs older than me and he introduced me to all this greatness at an early age! Thanks bro!

[@chocolatefrogs1992]

Funny how it reels you in and never lets you go once it does. Punk reggae at its finest

[@rashbrookdarren8454]

Long live south London'sp🌻

[@rashbrookdarren8454]

Love too come back too my home town the wankers have taken it away!

[@andraskozma9455]

I wish there was a complete album comprised of reggae classics played by the clash

[@iforifor]

there are some nice spotify playlists

[@punktodaytomorrowtoo7656]

なんで今聴いてもこんなに かっけーんだよ!!! i love the CLASH

[@TheFlyingsky]

What a song! After all these years... Wow. Always was and will be relevant.

[@Genghis-Khan121]

Yeah but it was first made in 1976 by junior Murvin and has been done many times after by different artists mainly Jamaican, joe strummer preferred juniors version better than their own

[@caseykirby7083]

Thank god for The Clash showing us all that a little Ganja and a trip to Jamaica makes all in life better especially rock and roll.

[@RickybobbyJrSr]

Still relevant in today’s madness, damn.

[@neuvocastezero1838]

Well, yeah "From Genesis to Revelations". That's sorta the point.

[@davidhahnbirds]

✌ and ❤

[@jhowardparker]

The genius that was Joe Strummer, Mick Jones and the rest of The Clash in the late '70's. This song serves as a strong example.

[@dannycunningham8865]

of a cover song

[@JacksonD163]

What genius? They didn't create this song. It's a mere cover of a Junior Murvin hit. "They destroyed jah's work!"

[@Maki.1028]

この曲クラッシュの曲の中で1番好きかも

[@rshnewton]

This hasn't aged a day in 45 years. Respect.

[@LarsTragel-zh7ei]

Of course it has, old fart.

[@kyndraelston4537]

A timeless tune!

[@annalisavajda252]

From Genesis to Revelation...

[@NigelMcNeill-Moss]

It was The Clash who introduced Raggae music to punks and it was a soothing comedown after an hour's punk. I am sure Junior Murvin was pleased! A great song live in about 1977!

[@miguelmoreno9124]

Reggae? haha... I think you mean ska or rocksteady if anything. Anyway, things are not so black or white.

[@franky4255]

The band that changed history it self.

[@mauricethegoldfish2455]

They made it there own kept it punk. They respected the original and didn’t make cheap reggae version. I’m sure mr Marvin even appreciate this version ✌️

[@davidstobie2751]

That guitar bit is heart wrenching

[@mystic7579]

From the stables of the legendary LeeScratch Perry, sung by Junior Mervin!! Straight from Jamaica…..we are always the trend setters!!!!

[@oraculomagico7]

Sempre coloco essa música pra minha mãe ouvir, ela está tratando um câncer de mama e essa música alegra ela :)

[@palomamesmo]

❤️ Espero que dê tudo certo pra ela 🙏 avisa aqui, por favor

[@cosmusmilion6358]

Que Deus possa fazer um milagre em vossas vidas!

[@brunosouza8802]

Que Deus ilumine vocês e cure sua mãe, vai ficar tudo bem 🙏❤🙏❤🙏❤

[@nycsp]

Oi Juju, enviando good vibes pra sua mama. Lindo seu nome. Amo a Lakshmi e sempre q ponho o mantra dela para durmir tenho sonhos vividos, De noticias dela ❤

[@oraculomagico7]

@@palomamesmo com fé em Deus vai dar, amém! obrigada! Deus abençoe

[@ryerye333]

Bun Dem down clash🇯🇲

[@floridian_reptilian]

people now truly dont know what they're missing. well........were not missing it. long live punk and reggae!

[@Optimat1000]

Awesome bassline! Timeless song like so many other tracks by the legendary clash! top headphones experience!

[@rexhargrove5172]

optimat prime I’m sure you already know this, but Strummer wrote most of the bass lines. I read that in an interview a while back. All of the their bass work was so original.

[@ericphantoms4359]

It's a great cover, that's fasho.

[@victormorgado5318]

must of the so called legendary bass riffs of the clash were not played by their bass player, he was truly an amateur punk on stage...

[@davidwhyte9672]

The ORIGINAL is by Junior Murvin, Written by Lee Scratch Perry in Jamaica, give them credit!!

[@pwatts8846]

@@davidwhyte9672 Actually, Junior Murvin wrote it.

[@walterzavala7035]

el mas grande referente en el Punk britanico.. THE CLASH..

[@omegajrz1269]

I love the influence of Jamaican genres in the UK. UB40, The Specials, Madness, The English Beat... Even the guys from Massive Attack love reggae

[@grandma3000]

I fucking love this song. I can"t listen to it enough. One of the best versions of a tune ever.

[@mattmoore1100]

Listen to "63" by manic hispanic

[@waynecroft7973]

Love you lot

[@grandma3000]

@@mattmoore1100 Tienes Mota?

[@mattmoore1100]

Sï como no?

[@gorgon1863]

To be fair this was the first version of this I had ever heard. Since then I have listened to a number of far more beautifully harmonised and stoically delivered renditions and for some strange reasons not one of them touches me in anyway the way this does

[@davenotdoug8394]

You must be becoming a grumpy old man. Welcome!

[@jasonayres]

@@davenotdoug8394 I have no idea why, but when I saw "Dave not Doug", the very next thing I thought was, "My name's not Dave. It's Rodney!" (-Only Fools and Horses.) Speaking of getting old 🥴

[@robertcampbell9364]

Joe cared. Sang with feeling. “We’re not the best. We try ‘ard”

[@neildembeck9633]

Love this song. Perfect beat & rhythm to go jogging to.

[@michelchabrier7492]

😜😀👍

[@gordo1441]

its perfect for so many moods and setings, it s a great party song, workout song, anytime u want really

[@drpeterthompson5894]

jogging? hahaha,

[@katzenthommy]

Clash foreverrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrr

[@Toontex]

Finest album of all time,well it spoke to me back then and lifted my soul then and still does now.No need to be anything but trying hard to be something.Guitars as tommy guns paint brushes as poster war nothing but words to fight no blood just justice we can win

[@jamielampidis6155]

Timely cover, timely classic. Brilliant.

[@annalisavajda252]

Always "timely" from genesis to revelation.

[@Mihaenz101]

Temazo!!! De sus primeras canciones que me encantó de The Clash.✌️🤩

[@miriammancini4305]

Please remaster your hits blessings from.Argentina. I am still here.

[@batgurrl]

Watching in June 2020. Appropriate now more than ever.

[@cunobelinusX31]

@Jackie Striegel same here, in Ireland, scared to go out

[@dons1932]

Who wouldn't like this song? It's literally category-less, and timeless. Even though it's Punk.

[@mrshade5701]

Underrated Song!👍🏼🔥

[@jamesgaffney3873]

Clash. Beautiful rebellion.

[@roguesheep3083]

Be good, so you only have to worry about one. Stay well, my friends.

[@stevaneven6589]

😫😫😫 oh yes bebe😫😫😫

[@breeze427]

The best concert I ever went to.

[@ste67]

Absolutely fantastic . . . The Only Band that ever mattered

[@marcosfernandesdasilva7382]

This is pure rock!!

[@TheoPhim]

Cover of a reggae song by Junior Marvin... By the way he did not like their cover but Bob marley love it and it inspired the police (according to Stewart Copland) to put reggae in their sound.

[@b.tangbret1812]

Just found the lp for free in a recycling centre 🙂 The only band that ever really mattered

[@martinh6677]

Nah, they were good, I saw them in 78, but The Pistols were the real punk rockers. Don't forget The Buzzcocks as well :)

[@robbiebanks9182]

The ruts with malcolm owen singing .also very good at reggae and punk

[@marioignaciotm6415]

God gave me life and the chash the reason to live

[@thesaints-7-andrew.]

Best comment here.

[@jimstafford2832]

The best punk rock album of all time.. Every track is gold. . Class. Sorry John.

[@franklinrussell3042]

Crazy how good

[@epinhervin9355]

Believe or not one of punk boy at my school back in 1999-2002 who loved The Clash now being a police man

[@JaydubyaX]

Adding this to my motorcycle playlist. This will be good as Im riding thru Miami on my way to Key West

[@goxputica]

The Clash in my 💜 forever!

[@hugofernandezhugofernande6039]

Police and thieves ohhh yeah!!!! Great!!!!