Alternate song titles on Mick's demo tapes of London Calling, Bankrobber, Sandinista and Combat Rock
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Gluggo's Waltz should be Rebel Waltz since it is a waltz and prominently features Mickey "Gluggo" Gallagher.
Look, you have to establish context for these things. And I maintain that unless you appreciate the Fall of Constantinople, the Great Fire of London, and Mickey Mantle's fatalist alcoholism, live Freddy makes no sense. If you want to half-ass it, fine, go call Simon Schama to do the appendix.
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Andrew don't read this thread.


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Blah!
Look, you have to establish context for these things. And I maintain that unless you appreciate the Fall of Constantinople, the Great Fire of London, and Mickey Mantle's fatalist alcoholism, live Freddy makes no sense. If you want to half-ass it, fine, go call Simon Schama to do the appendix.
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Hope you all got to visit the RRPL if you were able to, it was fantastic. I think they’re gonna start selling the magazine and merch on their website soon.
I have just started a website for my fanzine and have posted an article about my visit(s) and have posted it today if anyone wants to re-live it or see what it was like. All feedback much appreciated!
https://www.secretsaucesrecords.com/pos ... ic-library
I’ve been a lurker on here for many years* so I don’t think I have posted on my old account before but will be a bit more active on here in discussions - will certainly be writing more Clash/BAD etc stuff if it’s of interest. Cheers!
*thank you to ever-familiar names when I read the forum such as Marky, TeddyB, Heston, Flex, Inder - too many to name. So many great discussions, shared knowledge (and bootlegs!). IMCT and blackmarketclash have always been my fav Clash sites and I linked them on my site too :)
Edit (don’t want to spam self-promotion with a new post) - here’s a link to get the fanzine itself if it’s of interest: https://www.secretsaucesrecords.com/shop
I have just started a website for my fanzine and have posted an article about my visit(s) and have posted it today if anyone wants to re-live it or see what it was like. All feedback much appreciated!
https://www.secretsaucesrecords.com/pos ... ic-library
I’ve been a lurker on here for many years* so I don’t think I have posted on my old account before but will be a bit more active on here in discussions - will certainly be writing more Clash/BAD etc stuff if it’s of interest. Cheers!
*thank you to ever-familiar names when I read the forum such as Marky, TeddyB, Heston, Flex, Inder - too many to name. So many great discussions, shared knowledge (and bootlegs!). IMCT and blackmarketclash have always been my fav Clash sites and I linked them on my site too :)
Edit (don’t want to spam self-promotion with a new post) - here’s a link to get the fanzine itself if it’s of interest: https://www.secretsaucesrecords.com/shop
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Awesome, welcome aboard (formally!) I'll check out the site, love going through fanzines.secretsauces wrote: ↑23 Mar 2025, 3:47pmHope you all got to visit the RRPL if you were able to, it was fantastic. I think they’re gonna start selling the magazine and merch on their website soon.
I have just started a website for my fanzine and have posted an article about my visit(s) and have posted it today if anyone wants to re-live it or see what it was like. All feedback much appreciated!
https://www.secretsaucesrecords.com/pos ... ic-library
I’ve been a lurker on here for many years* so I don’t think I have posted on my old account before but will be a bit more active on here in discussions - will certainly be writing more Clash/BAD etc stuff if it’s of interest. Cheers!
*thank you to ever-familiar names when I read the forum such as Marky, TeddyB, Heston, Flex, Inder - too many to name. So many great discussions, shared knowledge (and bootlegs!). IMCT and blackmarketclash have always been my fav Clash sites and I linked them on my site too :)
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Thanks for sharing, and welcome aboard.
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Welcome to the forums, enjoyed browsing your website, thanks.
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Welcome, and thanks for sharing your write-up about the RRPL. An excellent write-up!secretsauces wrote: ↑23 Mar 2025, 3:47pmHope you all got to visit the RRPL if you were able to, it was fantastic. I think they’re gonna start selling the magazine and merch on their website soon.
I have just started a website for my fanzine and have posted an article about my visit(s) and have posted it today if anyone wants to re-live it or see what it was like. All feedback much appreciated!
https://www.secretsaucesrecords.com/pos ... ic-library
I’ve been a lurker on here for many years* so I don’t think I have posted on my old account before but will be a bit more active on here in discussions - will certainly be writing more Clash/BAD etc stuff if it’s of interest. Cheers!
*thank you to ever-familiar names when I read the forum such as Marky, TeddyB, Heston, Flex, Inder - too many to name. So many great discussions, shared knowledge (and bootlegs!). IMCT and blackmarketclash have always been my fav Clash sites and I linked them on my site too :)
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Welcome. Your write up is excellent extremely comprehensive.secretsauces wrote: ↑23 Mar 2025, 3:47pmHope you all got to visit the RRPL if you were able to, it was fantastic. I think they’re gonna start selling the magazine and merch on their website soon.
I have just started a website for my fanzine and have posted an article about my visit(s) and have posted it today if anyone wants to re-live it or see what it was like. All feedback much appreciated!
https://www.secretsaucesrecords.com/pos ... ic-library
I’ve been a lurker on here for many years* so I don’t think I have posted on my old account before but will be a bit more active on here in discussions - will certainly be writing more Clash/BAD etc stuff if it’s of interest. Cheers!
*thank you to ever-familiar names when I read the forum such as Marky, TeddyB, Heston, Flex, Inder - too many to name. So many great discussions, shared knowledge (and bootlegs!). IMCT and blackmarketclash have always been my fav Clash sites and I linked them on my site too :)
I spent an hour there and you have made me aware of things that I had missed.
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Thank you all for the kind words!
It’s the first thing I’ve ever shared so it is encouraging, much appreciated :)
It’s the first thing I’ve ever shared so it is encouraging, much appreciated :)
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I literally just read your blog - saw it posted on the Clash subreddit. Great read and thanks for posting more photos.
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Cheers! Posted it here first yesterday before putting it anywhere else today haha. Glad you liked it!
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Thank you! Really interesting!YoungParisians wrote: ↑01 Mar 2025, 9:10pm5clash-tapes-at-micks-rock-n-roll-public-library-today-v0-6bdvmxls56me1.jpg
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I red in a french fanzine moons ago that it was a Bob Dylan cover
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