Tag: Joe Strummer

  • The Clash, Give ‘Em Enough Rope, 1978 on CBS / Epic

    The Clash, Give ‘Em Enough Rope, 1978 on CBS / Epic

    The follow up to the self-titled debut, and the first with Topper Headon on drums. It was actually the first Clash album released in the US – the debut album did not get a US release until 1979. “English Civil War” is a reworking of “Johnny Comes Marching Home” – the rest are all written…

  • Coverville Countdown FTW!

    Coverville Countdown FTW!

    Brian Ibbott of Coverville allows encourages people each year to send in brief “intros” to each of the top 40 songs in the Coverville Countdown. This year I took him up on the offer – and he used my entry! Check out part III of the 2007 Coverville Countdown (assuming you’re not already a subscriber).…