Recorded in 1979 and released in early 1980, today's hit song has to be considered one of the signature songs of the British punk rock band known as The Clash. Apparently written in one night and recorded the next day, here is The Clash off of their "London Calling" album with "Train in Vain (Stand By Me)"...
Lyrics | Clash lyrics - Train In Vain lyrics
"Train in Vain"
Single by The Clash
from the album London Calling
B-side "London Calling"
Released 12 February 1980
Format Vinyl
Recorded 1979 at Wessex Studios, London
Genre Rock
Length 3:09
Label CBS 50851
Writer(s) Joe Strummer / Mick Jones
Producer Guy Stevens, Mick Jones
U.S. Billboard Hot 100 peak: #23
UK peak: #4
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Monday, December 5, 2011
Monday, October 13, 2008
This Indecision's Bugging Me
They've been in The Excellent 80s before with "Rock The Casbah", and they are back with another big hit of theirs... it's the English punk band formed all the way back in 1976 - The Clash with spanish backing vocals and "Should I Stay or Should I Go"...
Lyrics | Should I Stay Or Should I Go lyrics
“Should I Stay or Should I Go”
Single by The Clash
from the album Combat Rock
B-side "Inoculated City"
Released June 10, 1982 (1982-06-10)
Format 7" single, cassette tape
Genre Punk rock, pop punk
Length 3:06
Label Epic 14-03006
Writer(s) The Clash
Producer The Clash
Chart Peak position Date
UK Singles Chart #17 1982
Irish Singles Chart #16 Oct 1982
U.S. Billboard Hot 100 #45 1982
Lyrics | Should I Stay Or Should I Go lyrics
“Should I Stay or Should I Go”
Single by The Clash
from the album Combat Rock
B-side "Inoculated City"
Released June 10, 1982 (1982-06-10)
Format 7" single, cassette tape
Genre Punk rock, pop punk
Length 3:06
Label Epic 14-03006
Writer(s) The Clash
Producer The Clash
Chart Peak position Date
UK Singles Chart #17 1982
Irish Singles Chart #16 Oct 1982
U.S. Billboard Hot 100 #45 1982
Friday, December 14, 2007
Lock the Cashbox and Stop the Catbox
OK, here is a song you have to admit that you need the words to (unless you are a huge Clash fan). One of the finest and most overplayed songs by The Clash. Love the oil rig background and Joe Strummer's haircut... Everybody, Lock the Cashbox!... Rock the Casbah!
"Rock the Casbah"
Single by The Clash
from the album Combat Rock
B-side "Long Time Jerk"
Released June 11, 1982 (1982-06-11) (U.K.)
Format 7" & 12" vinyl, CD
Recorded 1982
Genre Punk funk
Length 3:43
Label CBS
Writer Topper Headon is said to have written the main piano riff, but he as well as the rest of the band are credited
"Rock the Casbah"
Single by The Clash
from the album Combat Rock
B-side "Long Time Jerk"
Released June 11, 1982 (1982-06-11) (U.K.)
Format 7" & 12" vinyl, CD
Recorded 1982
Genre Punk funk
Length 3:43
Label CBS
Writer Topper Headon is said to have written the main piano riff, but he as well as the rest of the band are credited
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