THE CLASH - STRAIGHT TO HELL: THE ULTIMATE PUNK ROCK ANTHEM OF REBELLION AND RAW ENERGY!
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- Brace yourself for a relentless journey into the heart of punk rock with The Clash's iconic masterpiece, "Straight to Hell." This electrifying anthem encapsulates the essence of rebellion and channels raw energy like no other. Immerse yourself in the timeless grit and unapologetic spirit of punk as Joe Strummer's commanding vocals, Mick Jones' blistering guitar riffs, and the thunderous rhythm section fuel a sonic revolution. From the searing lyrics that confront social injustices to the explosive instrumentation that ignites a fire within, this legendary track continues to resonate as the quintessential punk rock anthem, inspiring generations to challenge the status quo and embrace their inner renegade. Join the punk movement, turn up the volume, and let The Clash take you straight to hell and back!
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Like many songs by the Clash, the lyrics of "Straight to Hell" decry injustice. The first verse refers to the shutting down of steel mills in Northern England and unemployment spanning generations, it also considers the alienation of non-English speaking immigrants in British society.
The second verse concerns the abandonment of children in Vietnam who were fathered by American soldiers during the Vietnam War. The phrase "Amerasian Blues" is used, referring to an Amerasian child with an absent American father, "papa-san". The child has a photograph of his parents, and is pleading with his father to take him home to America. The child's plea is rejected. "-San" is a Japanese rather than Vietnamese honorific, but it was used by US troops in Vietnam who referred to Vietnamese men and women, especially older men and women, as "mama-san" or "papa-san".[citation needed]
When Strummer sings of a "Volatile Molotov" thrown at Puerto Rican immigrants in Alphabet City as a message to encourage them to leave, he is referring to the arson that claimed buildings occupied by immigrant communities - notably Puerto Rican - before the area was subject to gentrification.
I am so glad I was a teen in the 80's and was able to live through the generation of the best music.
I still have my original which I purchased with my allowance when it hit the shelves. I was nine years old. Really intense track. It never ever wears itself out on me, even after 41 years.
Joe strummer is a english version of a really cool bob marley vibe I love them both rest in peace
I would put in a vote for "Lost in the Supermarket". It is an indictment of commercialism and the sense of hopelessness that permeated England at that time with sky high inflation and record unemployment at the time.
I firmly believe this is the last GREAT Clash song
Agree, two weeks after recording this, they sacked Topper Heading on the drums, it was all down hill from there.
The song "Paper Planes" IA just one song that samples this song. Straight to Hell partially inspired by the film "Apocalypse Now". Same as Charlie Don't Surf.
The song was also about American soldiers who got Vietnamese women pregnant during the war, then abandoned the children when they left. The children were also shunned in Vietnam.
MIA sampled this for her hit Paper Planes. I think she did a good job of not just lifting a sample, and giving that great groove new life,. RIP Joe
For recommendations, there are too many. For fun rockabilly, the fast and furious cover of Vince Taylor's "Brand New Cadillac" or the infectious upbeat Ska of The Maytals' "Pressure Drop" shows how much love they have for their roots. They did so many covers, unashamedly. Their soundcheck song, which became their theme, is the instrumental "Gates of The West" by Booker T and the MGs.
I also recommend "Ghetto Defendant" which has poetry read by William S. Burroughs.
Epic song, epic band! 🔥🔥🔥
Lucky enough to have seen them perform this live in 1982
In case of doubt, ask yourself: What Would Joe Strummer Do?
This song is actually about all the children fathered by American soldiers during the Vietnam War. These unwanted children became outcasts and were horribly abused.
That's part of it. It's also a commentary on the state of Britain during the time. The first verse refers to that.
@@kdphotos4691 oh I see. I never heard that "If you could play a fiddle, how's about a British Jig and Reel... "
@@Delilah70 - He goes on to describe the steel mills closing and mass unemployment. It was a bleak time in Britain.
@@kdphotos4691 yes, I see. I didn't get the connection between Viet Nam and "as railhead towns feel the steel mills rust". Thanks for clarifying this for me. Interesting connection between the 2 subjects.
Thank you for playing one of my life's most influential songs.
I have beautiful mixed Asian daughters, the absolute joy of my life
This album was one of the very few good things about my adolescence.
My man likes the song so I subscribe.
Easy.
Lyrically sombre, musically upbeat and full of rhythm, infact not full of rhythm, only rhythm - with some alienating sounds in the mix. One of the best.
I remember listening to his at like 8, feeling sad, wishing they could get coke or go home. Or whatver they wanted.
Loved both punk and New Wave music from those times!
The best!
@@PhiliminizzyReacts definitely a band that made an impression upon me back in the day!
Check out 'Guns of Brixton' if you haven't already!
My favorite song by one of my favorite bands of all time. I think you’re the first to do a reaction to it. Great stuff man!
That's a great tune. Loved the Clash around late seventies early eighties.
It’s in reference to 2 movies about Vietnam. The Deer Hunter and The Green Berets
Love the Clash! Did not see this on my list, but glad I did! Awesome band!
Glad you enjoyed it
You need to listen to Bank Robber by the Clash if you enjoy the reggae vibe..it was one of their biggest hit too !!!
I think I said this before but You Should Definitely React To The Clash More, And They Have A Large variety of songs in different genres, If You Want Punk Rock Songs Listen To Songs Like White Riot,Londons Burning,Tommy Gun,Clampdown And Janie Jones, If You Want Punk Rock Mixed With Rap And Funk Listen To Songs Like The
Magnificent Seven And Lightning Strikes If You Want Want A Gospel Song Listen To The Sound Of Sinners, If You Want Punk Mixed With Reggae Listen to Police And Theives,Guns Of Brixton And Revolution Rock
And Their Are Three Singers In The Band,Most Of The Time It’s Joe Strummer(Who Was Singing London Calling) Sometimes Mick Jones The Lead Guitarist Sings Lead Vocals And So Does Paul Simonon Their Bassist Sings Rarely, Overall Think You’ll Enjoy The Clash
Close to being my fave Clash Track - the whole Combat Rock Album should be played loud and is essential listening
Starting with, "this is a public service announcement... with guitaaaaaars"
great line master
Lol I heard MIA Paper planes first and was so confused lol
I believe this song is about the Viet Nam war.
Yes, but not only that. The Viet children of American rape make a strong presence in the second verse, but it is even bigger. A true anthem.
Very tragic for the American children left behind after the Vietnam War. There were GIs that could not take their children home and had to leave behind loved children that were subject to abuse because they were not of pure Asian blood. It's always the smallest and most vulnerable of us that bear the burden of history.
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Most didn't want to bring them to America. They were GIs sleeping around and then bailing when it was time to go back to the states. The lyrics are an indictment of that behaviour from the American GIs. They still do it all over the world.
They said this song was about the plight of the Amerasian children, left behind by American soldiers.
It ain't coca cola it's rice
The whole album failed, but it is fantastic]
Now listen to M.I.A. 's song Paper Planes.... notice anything similar ?
from Slumdog Millionaire methinks
It's called sampling
the clash =great band , legend band , but the first step= ramones
It's a beautiful mesmerising song and Joe is so sincere and speaks / sings in such a heart felt manner. The whole band is such an organic whole and to my ears simply Breathtaking. Love your take on it Philiminizzy!!!
ramones chasing night urgent , the clash only exist because ramones go to england
Who cares? Arguing who was first is the least punk thing I can think of.
Asian beat and tempo. Not reggae or ska. This is about Vietnam.
Bob marley loved the clash so much he wrote a song about um when he partied wiv them its called punky reggae party 🇮🇪🇮🇪🇮🇪🇮🇪☘️☘️☘️☘️☘️
Topper Headon, the drummer recorded all of the music for this by himself.
No he didn't, that was Rock The Casbah all though Mick done the guitar work on that
Combat Rock album wasnt Punk rock , Straight to hell certainly wasnt.