Yeah, Joe said that himself. The Clash went downhill after Topper was given the boot.

I wonder if the base player was just as important.

Go listen to this with the other drummer. Doesn’t swing half as much

To be fair, half the band would have been enough

By far the best musician in The Clash as Joe once said . He could play jazz ,funk etc ,and could play both guitar and piano.

underrated by who? he is widely acknowledged as one of the greatest drummers

Topper could play any style, most with any knowledge would realise this, so don't fret he isn't underated

pistolpedro007 I don't fret about much. Played drums for 40 years - so I recognize his talent. Just saying in my opinion he doesn't get the credit he deserves.

LedFingers Like your yin yang dude. Was not trying to be antagonistic, just that anyone that knows music would not underrate Topper Headon. Peace :)

I am a drummer and a huge Clash fan and I totally agree!

I envy you brother! RESPECT !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Got it on Video off the telly 'Rock for Kampuchea' rang a bell... really need to get out more...I actually play a good live version with my band Suicyanide ... love it ! X

I wonder if te whole concert was filmed... Probably. Where the hell are the rushes !?

Spoke to Joe and a month later he was gone. My only regret is not knowing at the time. But what else would you say anyway. Ya know? RIP Joe. Peace to all in the chat. What are we gonna do now?

I saw this on telly back in 1981........it was the first time I happened to see the clash on screen........I already had the first two records but not london calling.......not yet....

I was there too..Also from Bburn..🤣

Was there from Clitheroe.. saw them twice at KGH .. Arthur Scargils Xmas party in Brixton also

Real rock 🍀🇬🇧🇮🇪👍

Thanks. Wasn't aware it was a cover!

​@@Neearmlook up "Real rock riddim" lots of different cuts ,I'm a big reggae DJ and I love the clash version of Willie Williams cut Armageddon time on the Studio 1 label 👍

Clash Live Matters

Wish I had seen them. They toured a lot late 70´s, I could possibly had a chance. Too young and lazy back then. If I should mention one band I wanted to have seen it is The Clash!

I saw them live 11 times before I was even 17 years old. 🙂

@@ClubViking63 I saw them live 11 times before I was even 17.

Utter perfection when strummer says those first lines it sends a shiver down my spine

check out the original Willie Williams

Sometimes it just feels good to be in love, especially if you haven't been in love for awhile...💔💘💖

@@garyhosty9874 Yuck.. Willie Williams *Sucks* 👎

@@garyhosty9874 I am listening it rignt now: a very good reggae; goodsbreaks. Not elecrifyng as the clash one.

We are 4 years later and he would have been 66 today. Damn how the world needs his music more than ever... Still miss him every day....

Saw it on TV around 1980 as a kid.. big stuff then and still something now 👍🏼 Joe RIP🙏🏽

Joe was pretty fckn excellent too and one of his finest performances to be fair? 🤣👊✊👏

agree

I'm glad we have a bit of Topper Headon drumming.

You know it

Spot on mate, never the same band again without him.

he does a good bass line :-) better than I ever could

Sorry to break your illusion, but Paul NEVER was even less than mediocre bass player..

@@Clash_CT_Rocker69 Okay little kid. If you don't like the music then perhaps you shouldn't be listening to your parents' music.

Before Paul most bass players were the boring bloke who stood at the back ,not him - hence The Clash had THREE frontmen .

I remember when this album came out. Next door neighbor who was older than me had it. I borrowed it and went nuts over this song. Ian Dury tracks too. Brings back so many memories. Clash meant so much to me.

It’s the organ tho

I agree, they got a great deep groove pocket on their reggae stuff

Great choice of the song to yours Dear Friends . Its sad Story about people whom are struggling for numerous of reason . Fantastic present to the Friends whom are working to hard to help to these whom are in need . Greetings to you Dear Dreamer & to your Friends in Ukraine ...You are working honest and human job , I wish you Success & Happiness . PS Take care Dear Dreamer ...Dear Angel protest you & your Friends as well ...Love , Peace and Roses to you . Lara .

I like the reggae feel to this one.

Earl. I just want to point out two things. (1) This is a straight up reggae song with no discernible rock and roll in it. (2) Specifically, the Clash are performing their cover of the original Armageddon Time reggae song that was first recorded by Willie William. This song was written by Wilbert Keith Williams, Jackie Mittoo and Clement "Sir Coxsone" Dodd. Dodd is the founder of the famous Studio One in Kingston, Jamaica, where the Wailers with Bob Marley, first auditioned.

We sure do

In the U.S. we brush our teeth

hahaha