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The Clash's 40 greatest songs – ranked!

https://www.theguardian.com/music/2020/ ... _clipboard


Hard to argue with this list.
Had the pleasure of seeing them 4 times plus also the magnificent Big Audio Dynamite.
Still not sure if they are better than The Jam though.

Thought this was another thread about RE v Ian Holloway on Saturday

The original drummer Terry Chimes and mentioned in number 35 Janie jones, owns the Back Pain Centre just around the corner from me. He treated my back nearly two years ago and we had a good old chat about The Clash and Joe Strummer, he later played in Black Sabbath. Decent bloke and very down to earth.

I can very easily argue with this list and I will.

First off, let me say I was lucky enough to see The Clash once and, for sheer raw power and energy, they are easily amongst the best half dozen live acts I've seen (and I've seen a LOT)

All such lists are subjective and, for me, the attack and drive of their early stuff is what made them stand out. My own list, therefore, would give much higher positions to, in particular, White Riot, I'm So Bored... and Janie Jones

Better than The Jam? Who can say. I probably listen to The Jam more often though.

Some rubbish in that Top 40

Constanza wrote: ↑Thu Jan 09, 2020 4:26 pm The Clash's 40 greatest songs – ranked!

https://www.theguardian.com/music/2020/ ... _clipboard


Hard to argue with this list.
Had the pleasure of seeing them 4 times plus also the magnificent Big Audio Dynamite.
Still not sure if they are better than The Jam though.

Never saw them live and was working my way down the list looking for one of my all time favourites by any artist, Complete Control, which is No3. Can't argue with that.

Only saw them once (also once for the Jam).

This is a personal list of course, but it's totally wrong

And they were definitely better than the Jam

The Clash: Premier League
The Jam: Lucky to have a good cup run

I liked both a lot. I never saw it as some sort of concocted competition.

They were different. One lot robbed reggae, rap and rockabilly. The other lot robbed sixties R&B and The Beatles for their material.

Being an old b*stard I can't say I like either The Clash or the Jam , I'm more into the old stuff like The Beatles , Hollies and Kinks .

The Jam all day over the Clash as a band

Be a close call for best song though

The Clash for me every day of the week.

Jam for me

'Jam today'

The Jam for me. But do love "Should I stay"

Long time Boarders will recall I met Vince Whites dad whilst fishing off the pier at Taynuilt one day.

He was almost blind so I had to sort his tackle for him. When he cast in he forgot to put the bail arm off and snapped his line. So I had to tackle up again.

He said one day Vince left Southampton to go to London and the next time he saw him he had sticky up pink hair.

Max B Gold wrote: ↑Thu Jan 09, 2020 9:28 pm Long time Boarders will recall I met Vince Whites dad whilst fishing off the pier at Taynuilt one day.

He was almost blind so I had to sort his tackle for him. When he cast in he forgot to put the bail arm off and snapped his line. So I had to tackle up again.

He said one day Vince left Southampton to go to London and the next time he saw him he had sticky up pink hair.

Good story fella.

Disoriented wrote: ↑Thu Jan 09, 2020 9:32 pm

Max B Gold wrote: ↑Thu Jan 09, 2020 9:28 pm Long time Boarders will recall I met Vince Whites dad whilst fishing off the pier at Taynuilt one day.

He was almost blind so I had to sort his tackle for him. When he cast in he forgot to put the bail arm off and snapped his line. So I had to tackle up again.

He said one day Vince left Southampton to go to London and the next time he saw him he had sticky up pink hair.

Good story fella.

It was funnier the 1st time but I couldn't be arsed this time youse don't deserve it.

My favourite is at number 38.
I'm with Lemmy on this - The Damned all day long.

Max B Gold wrote: ↑Thu Jan 09, 2020 9:28 pm Long time Boarders will recall I met Vince Whites dad whilst fishing off the pier at Taynuilt one day.

He was almost blind so I had to sort his tackle for him. When he cast in he forgot to put the bail arm off and snapped his line. So I had to tackle up again.

He said one day Vince left Southampton to go to London and the next time he saw him he had sticky up pink hair.

Sorting out a mans tackle is a proper job for real men only. Do you eat Toblerone?

RBMarshall wrote: ↑Thu Jan 09, 2020 9:58 pm My favourite is at number 38.
I'm with Lemmy on this - The Damned all day long.

YEP YEP YEP

The Clash could be patchy at times, but when they were good they were very good, & I really like a lot of what’s on bloated triple lp (!) Sandinista. The reworked Career Opportunities with kids singing, and “Lose This Skin” are favourites.

slacker wrote: ↑Sat Jan 11, 2020 10:05 am The Clash could be patchy at times, but when they were good they were very good, & I really like a lot of what’s on bloated triple lp (!) Sandinista. The reworked Career Opportunities with kids singing, and “Lose This Skin” are favourites.

I bought my brother Sandanista when it came out (1980) and I don't think he ever listened to it. I've never listened to it either,

https://www.loudersound.com/features/th ... sandinista

I love Sandinista, it's a bonkers album and contains some gems.

Classic The Clash live.