Radio Clash
The Clash
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This is Radio Clash Stealing all transmissions Beaming from the mountaintop Using aural ammunition With extreme prejudice On a terminator mission This is Radio Clash Consider your position Step it up, get down low Breaking news flash Assassination The whole country has been shot Evil will abate In Revelation In the Ministry of Whitewash Wait, wait Don't switch off the death Yes, we have the latest score ? Islanders, 101 and Home Yard, 44 This is Radio Clash And we count your thoughts When lightning splits the sky in half Sharper than a sword And in the thundercloud You see another cloud Bones as big as sticks Even angels were in hell on the morning of the sixth Like buckets of venom in ? They've got a master plan Human wars over there And we'll come and knock 'em down And he reaches the other side first Gets a job in the dirty old town And he reaches the other side first Gets a job in the dirty old town This is not free This is not free Europe No, no, no, no, no Nor an armed force network This is Radio Clash Stealing all transmission Beaming from the mountaintop Aural ammunition A riggy diggy dig dang dang This is Radio Clash Stealing information By his will as a ? Use careful confirmation Bribery, extortion Legal legislation Security is life indeed Accept no other explanation This is Radio Clash On pirate satellite Orbiting your living room Everybody hold on tight
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Written by: JOE STRUMMER, MICK JONES, PAUL SIMONON, TOPPER HEADON
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
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11 facts about this song
Band Information"Radio Clash" is a song by the British punk rock band, The Clash. The band was formed in 1976 and comprised of Joe Strummer, Mick Jones, Paul Simonon, and Nicky Headon.
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Song Release DetailsThe song was released as a 7-inch single in 1981. This was during their transitional period between the albums "Sandinista!" (1980) and "Combat Rock" (1982).
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Name ClassificationThe song was also released under the title "This is Radio Clash" in some regions, which sometime leads to confusion in its identification.
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Song ThemeThe song speaks about revolution or rebellion, which is a recurrent theme in The Clash's music.
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Music Style"Radio Clash" combines elements of punk rock with reggae, highlighting the band's versatility and penchant for diverse styles.
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Chart SuccessThe song went on to make it to number 17 on the UK Singles Chart, showcasing the popularity of The Clash despite their unorthodox approach to music.
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Band's Evolution"Radio Clash" marked a significant moment in The Clash's evolution, as it was one of their first tracks that started incorporating elements of electronic music.
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LyricsThe lyrics are said to be influenced by the lack of diverse music that was played on most radio channels during the time, a form of rebellion against music censorship and control.
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ProducerThe song was produced by the band members themselves along with renowned punk rock producer, Glyn Johns.
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Cover ArtThe cover of the "Radio Clash" single depicts the band members dressed as pirates, which emphasizes their rebellion against mainstream music and a nod to the pirate radio stations.
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Song ImpactDespite being released only as a stand-alone single and not as part of an album, "Radio Clash" has become one of the band's most recognized and successful songs.
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