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[Music] Joe Strummer Day
- Thread starter Crispy Ambulance
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It is not exactly Mrs Hamilton's first thoughts on the morning of the 22nd. Strange things, women.Does Mrs Hamilton share this thought?
On a more serious note, happy anniversary!
Pogue Mahone
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- Apr 30, 2011
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Nice to see you at the pub last night.
On your wedding anniversary. Without your wife.
Tiffany’s, Purley, nearly as notorious as the Crawley leisure centre gig.
Comrade Sam
Comrade Sam
My wife and I had spent a lovely evening the night before in a wonderful hotel and then the whole day together being romantic.
I know that Mrs Pogue often has to find you in the pub on a Sunday to plant your cold roast dinner in front of you, but I can assure you that Mrs Hamilton was more than happy to allow me away for an hour to say hello to a few friends (and you.)
Listening to one of my 3 copies of London Calling, the album. It’s a masterpiece.
Uh_huh_him
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- Sep 28, 2011
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This thread has reminded me what an incredible band they were.
Death is a star would never be a song I would consider in a top 2,10, 20, 50 etc.
But yes it is another fascinating song.
The punk stuff was great, but each album got progressively more experimental.
There are bizarre little gems on every album.
Combat rock was an incredible album - On first listen, you get the feeling that there are too many "filler" songs. After a dozen listen, every song is a memorable interesting song.
I probably haven't listened to it all the way through for 10 years at least.
But I will do, now.
Uh_huh_him
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- Sep 28, 2011
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And is an underappreciated masterpiece IMO
Rdodge30
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- Dec 30, 2022
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It really is a case that it’s a different 3 every time you think about it!
When I was still at school I listened to London Calling on an old mono record player in my bedroom I think my 3 then in ‘79/80 would’ve been Jimmy Jazz, London Calling and Rudy. I expect I played side1 20x more than any of the other 3 sides.
During the manic punk sessions of the late 80’s it would probably have been London’s burning, Janie Jones and GarageBand. Long house parties night after night, with the cassette player wired up to a Marshall Amp ..on one side a recording from vinyl of the first album and the original 10inch Black Market recorded on the other side… many nights it would get turned over again and again
When I was still at school I listened to London Calling on an old mono record player in my bedroom I think my 3 then in ‘79/80 would’ve been Jimmy Jazz, London Calling and Rudy. I expect I played side1 20x more than any of the other 3 sides.
During the manic punk sessions of the late 80’s it would probably have been London’s burning, Janie Jones and GarageBand. Long house parties night after night, with the cassette player wired up to a Marshall Amp ..on one side a recording from vinyl of the first album and the original 10inch Black Market recorded on the other side… many nights it would get turned over again and again
Uh_huh_him
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Although I have already made 1 pick, I would happily make the case for:
Something about England
Brand New Cadillac
Know your rights
Or maybe a covers trio:
Police & Thieves
Junco Partner
I fought the law
Something about England
Brand New Cadillac
Know your rights
Or maybe a covers trio:
Police & Thieves
Junco Partner
I fought the law
wigman
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Complete Control
Janie Jones
train in Vain
Janie Jones
train in Vain
I agree. Hits aside, I originally dismissed it first time round. In later life I have also come to this conclusion.