The Only Band That Matters

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  • You'veGotRedOnYou
    You'veGotRedOnYou Posts: 133
    My daddy was a bankrobber
    But he never hurt nobody
    He just loved to live that way
    And he loved to steal your money

    Some is rich, and some is poor
    Thats the way the world is
    But I dont believe in lying back
    Sayln how bad your luck is

    So we came to jazz it up
    We never loved a shovel
    Break your back to earn your pay
    An dont forget to grovel

    The old man spoke up in a bar
    Said I never been in prison
    A lifetime serving one machine
    Is ten times worse than prison

    Imagine if all the boys in jail
    Could get out now together
    Whadda you think theyd want to say to us?
    While we was being clever

    Someday youll meet your rocking chair
    Cos thats where were spinning
    Theres no point to wanna comb your hair
    When its grey and thinning

    Run rabbit run
    Strike out boys, for the hills
    I can find that hole in the wall
    And I know that they never will
    "Strangers passing in the street, by chance two seperate glances meet, and I am you and what I see is me."
  • amentvedder
    amentvedder Posts: 3,610
    Brainofdz wrote:
    The Only Band That Matters
    Any Clash fans out there
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  • eclectic
    eclectic Posts: 244
    I love The Clash and I seen them live around 1978,cos I am old and quite lucky.That said it is a very silly title for a thread.
    'All the rusted signs,we ignore throughout our lives,
    Choosing the shiny ones instead'

    Reading 06 - Torino 06 - Wembley 07
  • soulsinging
    soulsinging Posts: 13,202
    Brainofdz wrote:
    Don't even start Soulsinging: They may be no Silverchair, but they'll do.

    as far as real music goes, you herb

    yeah, but ive got no illusions that silverchair are some grand agent of social upheaval. the clash wrote some decent songs. but most of their image was all style and no substance. lots of talk about revolution while they all wore expensive leather and got rich.
  • dharma69
    dharma69 Posts: 1,275
    eclectic wrote:
    I love The Clash and I seen them live around 1978,cos I am old and quite lucky.That said it is a very silly title for a thread.
    Not so silly really...

    Especially because those of us who popped into this thread probably did so because of the title. Those words are simply what The Clash have come to be known as. Worldwide. It's their second name.
    "I'm here to see Pearl Jam."- Bono

    ...signed...the token black Pearl Jam fan.

    FaceSpace
  • eclectic
    eclectic Posts: 244
    dharma69 wrote:
    Not so silly really...

    Especially because those of us who popped into this thread probably did so because of the title. Those words are simply what The Clash have come to be known as. Worldwide. It's their second name.

    Okay fair enough,very silly nickname then!
    'All the rusted signs,we ignore throughout our lives,
    Choosing the shiny ones instead'

    Reading 06 - Torino 06 - Wembley 07
  • Jeremy1012
    Jeremy1012 Posts: 7,170
    soulsinging wrote:
    yeah, but ive got no illusions that silverchair are some grand agent of social upheaval. the clash wrote some decent songs. but most of their image was all style and no substance. lots of talk about revolution while they all wore expensive leather and got rich.
    I was hoping I wouldnt have to post this. thankfully you have already done it. I like a few Clash songs based on them being catchy/having something vaguely important to say but to be honest, to paraphrase a certain other "revolutionary" group, the clash never meant shit to me. I dont get the hero worship. to me they are one of many bands who I like (and sometimes love) the music of but dont like as a band.
    "I remember one night at Muzdalifa with nothing but the sky overhead, I lay awake amid sleeping Muslim brothers and I learned that pilgrims from every land — every colour, and class, and rank; high officials and the beggar alike — all snored in the same language"
  • josevolution
    josevolution Posts: 31,815
    Brainofdz wrote:
    Any Clash fans out there

    Penny for your thoughts
    saw them probably 5 or 6 times i really enjoyed them specially here in NY CITY they seem to really like the vive of this city anybody see them at the PEIR 3 night stand unforgettable ,it was GA seats so you had to be there early to get up front and once up front we dare not leave those seats if you had to piss you either did it right there or held it in .......
    jesus greets me looks just like me ....
  • Brainofdz
    Brainofdz Posts: 1,617
    soulsinging wrote:
    yeah, but ive got no illusions that silverchair are some grand agent of social upheaval. the clash wrote some decent songs. but most of their image was all style and no substance. lots of talk about revolution while they all wore expensive leather and got rich.


    Is it an illusion that the music of The Clash helped ease the tensions between blacks and whites in 70's England? Is it another illusion that they're concerts brought people together here in the states as well.

    They preached unity and respect of diversity,and lived it. One of the first major rap preformances to a white audience was Grand Master Flash opening up for The Clash in 81 in NYC.

    And then theres the music which wasn't decent: More along the lines of spectacular. I really don't know where your coming from on this one Soul,
    Sometimes I think you just like to stir shit up.
    "Stunned by my own reflection, It's looking back, sees me too clearly and I swore I'd never go there again, Not unlike a friend that politely drags you down,down,down"

    When you see me on the street, yell out "FAVO!!!"

    I've been to alot of Pearl Jam shows;So fucking what.
  • catefrances
    catefrances Posts: 29,003
    Jeremy1012 wrote:
    I was hoping I wouldnt have to post this. thankfully you have already done it. I like a few Clash songs based on them being catchy/having something vaguely important to say but to be honest, to paraphrase a certain other "revolutionary" group, the clash never meant shit to me. I dont get the hero worship. to me they are one of many bands who I like (and sometimes love) the music of but dont like as a band.


    who is the group you paraphrase?
    hear my name
    take a good look
    this could be the day
    hold my hand
    lie beside me
    i just need to say
  • Jeremy1012
    Jeremy1012 Posts: 7,170
    catefrances wrote:
    who is the group you paraphrase?
    public enemy. I think its fight the power. "elvis was a hero to most but he never meant shit to me"
    "I remember one night at Muzdalifa with nothing but the sky overhead, I lay awake amid sleeping Muslim brothers and I learned that pilgrims from every land — every colour, and class, and rank; high officials and the beggar alike — all snored in the same language"
  • soulsinging
    soulsinging Posts: 13,202
    Brainofdz wrote:
    Is it an illusion that the music of The Clash helped ease the tensions between blacks and whites in 70's England? Is it another illusion that they're concerts brought people together here in the states as well.

    They preached unity and respect of diversity,and lived it. One of the first major rap preformances to a white audience was Grand Master Flash opening up for The Clash in 81 in NYC.

    And then theres the music which wasn't decent: More along the lines of spectacular. I really don't know where your coming from on this one Soul,
    Sometimes I think you just like to stir shit up.

    much of the time, you're probably right. but i stand by my comments. yes, i think it is an illusion. the clash might have ridden the wave, but they didn't start it. it was an idea whose time had come. furthermore, how big was that impact? how many white kids went to a grandmaster flash show when they WERENT opening for the clash? how many black kids came to a clash show?

    they have some good songs, but they were not exactly mind-blowing.
  • Brainofdz
    Brainofdz Posts: 1,617
    soulsinging wrote:
    much of the time, you're probably right. but i stand by my comments. yes, i think it is an illusion. the clash might have ridden the wave, but they didn't start it. it was an idea whose time had come. furthermore, how big was that impact? how many white kids went to a grandmaster flash show when they WERENT opening for the clash? how many black kids came to a clash show?

    they have some good songs, but they were not exactly mind-blowing.


    fair enough. I do buy into the greatness and importance of The Clash. I believe they had a great influence on broadening the taste of their white audience; whether it be their crossovers in reggae, hip-hop, or funk.
    Your point about the opposite not necasarily being true is probably valid. (drawing large contingents of black fans).
    I do appreciate your comments, however contrary they may seem at times and I will be happy to agree to disagree.
    I look foward to future battles.
    "Stunned by my own reflection, It's looking back, sees me too clearly and I swore I'd never go there again, Not unlike a friend that politely drags you down,down,down"

    When you see me on the street, yell out "FAVO!!!"

    I've been to alot of Pearl Jam shows;So fucking what.
  • nowayimfaithfull
    nowayimfaithfull Posts: 2,051
    The clash were really good.
    Some people have religion I have Pearl Jam.


    no more shows
  • brain of c
    brain of c Posts: 5,213
    the clash are history.
    d'oh!!!!!!

    http://www.myspace.com/brain_of_c
  • Brainofdz
    Brainofdz Posts: 1,617
    brain of c wrote:
    the clash are history.


    What does that even mean? I suppose the only valid points of conversation are things happening today. Or is ok to talk about things within the last week/month/year? What exactly is the cut-off date for a topic to be relavant? Enlighten me C.
    "Stunned by my own reflection, It's looking back, sees me too clearly and I swore I'd never go there again, Not unlike a friend that politely drags you down,down,down"

    When you see me on the street, yell out "FAVO!!!"

    I've been to alot of Pearl Jam shows;So fucking what.
  • releeseme
    releeseme Posts: 387
    The Clash were ok, but I like Pearl Jam much, much better. :cool:
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