Peas Porridge Hot!

[madman101]

"The Clash," "Give 'Em Enough Rope," and "London Calling," were punk rebel albums of the Clash. They all had some good songs.  Each one was less punk than the last.

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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EfK-WX2pa8c

But my favourite Clash album has always been "Sandinista!" It has more variety and fun. More rhythms, especially reggae. And it is accessible pop. Not to say it isn't good, sophisticated rock - it is! I believe it was a three-record album! Here's how it starts off -

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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WD5N0rTsulQ

This was the song that got me to play Clash right now, and also to post.  I said, "Do your fine thang," to my dog, which lead to, "Peas porridge hot!" - and so.

and then it goes to this -

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- which sounds like it has the woman from Meatloaf in it - or someone?!

But, of course, I relish the crazy rasta reggae songs.  Junco Partner is the third song on this mega-album...

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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5eIeo3R3Cqc

I hope you take in the entire album.  Here's a mix which is close to, but not identical to, the full album.

The Clash influenced many bands and musics, including MIA.  A few of the members went on to do more pop thangs.  You may remember...

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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rPrPNpzLHIk

But Big Audio Dynamite did lots of interesting stuff.

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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ewRjZoRtu0Y

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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gqyN3-bpGug

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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bJ9r8LMU9bQ

COMBAT ROCK full album

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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oFOkbeqJNEo

You know what? We need a few Clash bands right the fuck now.

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https://youtu.be/Sq_HtgGOIfE