tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4191686244361274747.post1792052007612778585..comments2024-03-24T02:32:42.657-05:00Comments on music ruined my life: I Dreamed I Saw The Clash Last Night…jeffenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05015674620176399988noreply@blogger.comBlogger24125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4191686244361274747.post-56457733880956075332009-05-16T18:25:00.000-05:002009-05-16T18:25:00.000-05:00Anon,
Amen and amen.
I do still dream of compili...Anon,<br /><br />Amen and amen.<br /><br />I do still dream of compiling a 'live' Sandinista, to show what could've been but the album does stand up as pretty fearless document of the Clash and their understanding of the times.<br /><br />I also agree that Combat Rock is a pretty strange record to be labeled a sell-out - I mean those songs you mentioned are not commercial.jeffenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05015674620176399988noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4191686244361274747.post-61460135782446001902009-04-19T14:52:00.000-05:002009-04-19T14:52:00.000-05:00I saw the Clash several times, including twice at ...I saw the Clash several times, including twice at Bonds, and they were a group that had "it"--that undefinable quality that seperates them from the pretenders and phones. I am glad they distributed Sandanista as is. It is wonderful document of a moment in time. Yes, one album of the best cuts or another double with more cuts may have sold better, but isn't that why we love the Clash? They went against the grain. And I was thinking about Combat Rock today. I think it is downright subversive that if kids listen to Should I Stay or Should I Go or Rock the Casbah, they also get a healthy dose of "Know Your Rights" and "Straight to Hell."Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4191686244361274747.post-53389460334285323792008-09-26T21:47:00.000-05:002008-09-26T21:47:00.000-05:00Roger:Keep dreaming - weirder bootlegs/re-releases...Roger:<BR/><BR/>Keep dreaming - weirder bootlegs/re-releases have happened (though "Having Fun With Elvis on Stage" remains undigitized!)jeffenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05015674620176399988noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4191686244361274747.post-12342321539826209122008-09-24T10:12:00.000-05:002008-09-24T10:12:00.000-05:00One of my greatest wishes is to hear a Bernie Rhoa...One of my greatest wishes is to hear a Bernie Rhoads-less <I>Cut the Crap</I>.<BR/>Someone has to make those songs shine.<BR/><BR/>I like your blog and your writing.<BR/>Thanks for the shares.Roger Camdenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08985242312225017461noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4191686244361274747.post-29719941505531241842008-08-25T08:56:00.000-05:002008-08-25T08:56:00.000-05:00NazzYeah hence my guess at the end.Might make a go...Nazz<BR/><BR/>Yeah hence my guess at the end.<BR/><BR/>Might make a good post someday - I'd sure as hell read a time-damaged review of a Bond's show.jeffenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05015674620176399988noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4191686244361274747.post-78847763012375809902008-08-25T08:38:00.000-05:002008-08-25T08:38:00.000-05:00I was referring to the ticket over-selling fiasco....I was referring to the ticket over-selling fiasco. The show was indeed great.Nazz Nomadhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03722964855836770177noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4191686244361274747.post-85952863289109339912008-08-24T22:32:00.000-05:002008-08-24T22:32:00.000-05:00Yeah now I'm wondering if I should bother with Las...Yeah now I'm wondering if I should bother with Last Gang in Town since I gather it's mostly overlap (and not just the obvious part about covering six years in the life of the same band).<BR/><BR/>Yeah my stock answer about Sandanista is: one great record, one record of serviceable b-sides and one record of shit so odious that it should never have been recorded.jeffenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05015674620176399988noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4191686244361274747.post-35095977975799229492008-08-24T19:08:00.000-05:002008-08-24T19:08:00.000-05:00jeffen,understand your passion for the book. '...jeffen,<BR/>understand your passion for the book. 'Passion' is I think probably one of the best written music biogs ever. I love the piece where he gives us an alternative track list for 'Give E'm Enough Rope'<BR/>It works with 'Sandinista' as well. There's a great album in there.<BR/>Rebel Waltz/Washington Bullets/Somebody Got Murdered/<BR/>Before you get to the singles & 'Bank Robber' which should have been on there anyway.<BR/>It would have made a great double, on at least a par with 'Combat Rock'.<BR/>JJohn Liedownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03192012157789745979noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4191686244361274747.post-77597563088310431452008-08-24T14:01:00.000-05:002008-08-24T14:01:00.000-05:00JeffroI'm looking for it but no one seems to have ...Jeffro<BR/><BR/>I'm looking for it but no one seems to have posted it - when I find it up it will go.<BR/><BR/>Dianalily<BR/><BR/>I passed on a chance to see him the Mescaleros in Minneapolis and I regret it now.<BR/><BR/>Hopefully I've warned you about the bad side of CTC enough for you to find the good in it - either way let us know what you thinkjeffenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05015674620176399988noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4191686244361274747.post-6851849562261189382008-08-24T13:42:00.000-05:002008-08-24T13:42:00.000-05:00I miss him so. Had the privilege for seeing him tw...I miss him so. Had the privilege for seeing him twice with the Meskys, in which Joe never, ever, not once, and on any song, phoned it in. His passion was evident until his (very fatigued-appearing) end.<BR/><BR/>I've never given "Crap" a chance and am inspired to do so now. Thanks - d.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4191686244361274747.post-33079985344898801152008-08-23T18:36:00.000-05:002008-08-23T18:36:00.000-05:00If anybody has the live track boot collection Cut ...If anybody has the live track boot collection Cut the Crap Revisited could they please post it somewhere? Ten dollars for a CD boot in the mail is so "20th century".Jeffrohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09899986377821153167noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4191686244361274747.post-28521655068315386782008-08-21T20:40:00.000-05:002008-08-21T20:40:00.000-05:00NazzYeah, things get problematic around Sandanista...Nazz<BR/><BR/>Yeah, things get problematic around Sandanista. I suppose that's where you get Clash-o-philes like me digging deep.<BR/><BR/><BR/>P.S. Fiasco? I've always heard high praise for the Bond's shows (unless you're referring to the ticket mess).jeffenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05015674620176399988noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4191686244361274747.post-90025976288881003532008-08-21T20:37:00.000-05:002008-08-21T20:37:00.000-05:00CosmoWhile I'm passionate about all things Strumme...Cosmo<BR/><BR/>While I'm passionate about all things Strummer those mixed feelings you describe are inevitable with the man.jeffenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05015674620176399988noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4191686244361274747.post-87766494218980304572008-08-20T09:42:00.000-05:002008-08-20T09:42:00.000-05:00nice write-up. strummer is missed. although, i thi...nice write-up. strummer is missed. although, i think once they hit sandanista, they completely fell off the boat. and my memories of disco zipperheads dancing to rock the casbah will never vanish, no matter how much i drink.<BR/><BR/>i got to see the clash at the bonds nyc june 1981 fiasco.Nazz Nomadhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03722964855836770177noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4191686244361274747.post-84330973556055540122008-08-20T04:06:00.000-05:002008-08-20T04:06:00.000-05:00my last Strummer's souvenir is divided in 2 :1...my last Strummer's souvenir is divided in 2 :<BR/>1) his performance in a "F.J Ossang" movie<BR/>2) a pal confident who told me "awesome, isnt'it?", later, i realized it was "JS & the Mescaleros" playing in the background. I bought the record afterwards.<BR/>thank you<BR/>I've always been half-seduced / half-upset with the Clash. But Strummer was a good person.cosmohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09286406709433351897noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4191686244361274747.post-87510414140630608492008-08-18T07:21:00.000-05:002008-08-18T07:21:00.000-05:00Verbosity, verbiage and Flock of Seagulls?You, sir...Verbosity, verbiage and Flock of Seagulls?<BR/><BR/>You, sir, honour me!jeffenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05015674620176399988noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4191686244361274747.post-85435226352491239012008-08-18T00:14:00.000-05:002008-08-18T00:14:00.000-05:00Joe Strummer would choke on your verbosity and bel...Joe Strummer would choke on your verbosity and bellicose verbiage. <BR/><BR/>I respect your love for The Clash, but your penned thoughts about them left me feeling as if you were an apologetic Flock of Seagulls fan trying to be a writer. <BR/><BR/>Let Fury Have the Hour<BR/><BR/>D.StrummerAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4191686244361274747.post-57938933688369410702008-08-17T08:13:00.000-05:002008-08-17T08:13:00.000-05:00Ekko Thanks for the add.GaryHey you forget some tr...Ekko <BR/><BR/>Thanks for the add.<BR/><BR/><BR/>Gary<BR/><BR/>Hey you forget some traditional Clash disses like how "Rock the Casbah" became a Gulf War(s) anthem.<BR/><BR/>P.S. where did you get that Lemmy quote - I can't find it. Lemmy is a pretty funny guy (and probably would prefer the 101'ers) so I'd like to see the quote in context.jeffenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05015674620176399988noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4191686244361274747.post-62929212916765903662008-08-17T07:59:00.000-05:002008-08-17T07:59:00.000-05:00Mars thanks for the good words.Yeah Strummer disap...Mars thanks for the good words.<BR/><BR/>Yeah Strummer disappeared for along time - he told a story in an interview about how he had to stage a protest outside Sony just to get them to meet with him "I'm a living legend" he shouted. <BR/><BR/>Though I was not a huge Mescaleros fan I miss him.jeffenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05015674620176399988noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4191686244361274747.post-49819009833323464932008-08-17T07:54:00.000-05:002008-08-17T07:54:00.000-05:00Thanks Juan A friend of mine (and a very attractiv...Thanks Juan <BR/>A friend of mine (and a very attractive one - she also shows up in my Art Bergman chapter) said that she hung out with Strummer at the Commodore in Vancouver where she worked. She said he was a gentlemen though he said to her "Y'know if I were younger..."<BR/><BR/>Maybe she was dreaming too(my ex sure as shit thought she made it up) but it still made Joe seem like the good guyjeffenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05015674620176399988noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4191686244361274747.post-81568172881779724062008-08-17T04:13:00.000-05:002008-08-17T04:13:00.000-05:00just remember that the clash where a bunch of publ...just remember that the clash where a bunch of public schoolboy bandwagon jumpers. who claimed that they would change the world with their political pop songs. in the uk they said they would build youth clubs so "the kids" would have somewhere to go and then they signed to CBS. Hmm. the world is still crap and now they are being compared to led zep a band that punk was supposed to destroy. <BR/>lemmy from motorhead said i never liked the clash the 101ers was a better band.gclothttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08011261561823341395noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4191686244361274747.post-67586998147085149872008-08-17T03:35:00.000-05:002008-08-17T03:35:00.000-05:00You've got a great site. I'll be adding you to th...You've got a great site. I'll be adding you to the blogroll.<BR/><BR/>Thanks for the link.<BR/><BR/>EkkoEkkohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07173367342362253927noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4191686244361274747.post-80412292323353226102008-08-16T19:37:00.000-05:002008-08-16T19:37:00.000-05:00Fantastic article. I'm not a huge Clash fan, but ...Fantastic article. I'm not a huge Clash fan, but your enthusiasm will have me searching for some 'Crap'.<BR/><BR/>I do respect Strummer quite a bit and was frankly blown away to see him having to practically beg people on the streets to come see him in the Mescalero days.<BR/><BR/>I mean, in the world I inhabit, Clash are Led Zeppelin in the new orthodoxy of rock. They blast out of every bar, pizza joint and record store on the east coast along with Sex Pistols and Ramones.<BR/><BR/>How did that happen that he was in that situation? Mystifying.Marshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01273147992763849185noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4191686244361274747.post-85405302081308238472008-08-16T10:26:00.000-05:002008-08-16T10:26:00.000-05:00Great, great take on Cut the Crap, and i wholehear...Great, great take on Cut the Crap, and i wholeheartedly agree. I definitely identify wit ya, as my dream from when i was 14 or so was to see the Clash, and the closest th ing i got was to see Joe Strummer w the Pogues in NYC (alas, trumping my wish to see Shane Mc G).. <BR/><BR/>Since his death, my dream has been to have met The Man, Joe, as i do believe we would have been the best of pals (as all Joe fans believe i am sure), seeing as his favorite music in the last years was Colombian CUMBIA (of all things!!).. anyway, good writing, good memories, enviable dream.<BR/><BR/>Greetings from Medellín,<BR/><BR/>JuanJuan Duquehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17283289921019455056noreply@blogger.com