The Clash – I'm Not Down (for hard-collectors only)
The Clash – I'm Not Down (for hard-collectors only)
The Clash – I'm Not Down (Secret 7" label)
I saw this strange 7 "on the web who knows more? Is it the usual version?
https://www.discogs.com/The-Clash-Im-No ... e/12206971
I saw this strange 7 "on the web who knows more? Is it the usual version?
https://www.discogs.com/The-Clash-Im-No ... e/12206971
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Re: The Clash – I'm Not Down (for hard-collectors only)
I would guess it is the standard version. Apparently the sleeve was designed by Paul and the proceeds went to charity.
So if you're a fan of Paul's art...
So if you're a fan of Paul's art...
Who pfaffed the pfaff? Who got pfaffed tonight?
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The mental health charity "Mind" who do great work. Nice one Paul.


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My humanity
Curfews have been curbing
The end of liberty
We're the flowers in the dustbin...
No fuchsias for you.
"Without the common people you're nothing"
Re: The Clash – I'm Not Down (for hard-collectors only)
I'm kind of thinking "I'm Not Down" is my favorite Clash song now.
Re: The Clash – I'm Not Down (for hard-collectors only)
It's so good. That bridge alone...
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Re: The Clash – I'm Not Down (for hard-collectors only)
It's the 3/4 time moment on the second verse that sours the song for me. I thought my record was jumping when I first heard it. It just sounds contrived and trying to be over-clever. Otherwise what a great song.
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Re: The Clash – I'm Not Down (for hard-collectors only)
That's my favorite part of the song because it's a modified soca beat.
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Re: The Clash – I'm Not Down (for hard-collectors only)
It shoulda just formed its own song. It just fuses in awkwardly for me.Kory wrote: ↑25 Nov 2019, 7:44pmThat's my favorite part of the song because it's a modified soca beat.
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Re: The Clash – I'm Not Down (for hard-collectors only)
Quite.
In the 'Armagideon Times' (vol. 1) Mick said that bridge was a Shirley Bassey cop.
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Any idea what track.muppet hi fi wrote: ↑29 Nov 2019, 2:14amQuite.
In the 'Armagideon Times' (vol. 1) Mick said that bridge was a Shirley Bassey cop.

Forces have been looting
My humanity
Curfews have been curbing
The end of liberty
We're the flowers in the dustbin...
No fuchsias for you.
"Without the common people you're nothing"
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No. I only really know her James Bond things, though I've seen some live footage and think she's great.Marky Dread wrote: ↑29 Nov 2019, 5:39amAny idea what track.muppet hi fi wrote: ↑29 Nov 2019, 2:14amQuite.
In the 'Armagideon Times' (vol. 1) Mick said that bridge was a Shirley Bassey cop.
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Hey Big Spender.muppet hi fi wrote: ↑29 Nov 2019, 3:49pmNo. I only really know her James Bond things, though I've seen some live footage and think she's great.Marky Dread wrote: ↑29 Nov 2019, 5:39amAny idea what track.muppet hi fi wrote: ↑29 Nov 2019, 2:14amQuite.
In the 'Armagideon Times' (vol. 1) Mick said that bridge was a Shirley Bassey cop.

Forces have been looting
My humanity
Curfews have been curbing
The end of liberty
We're the flowers in the dustbin...
No fuchsias for you.
"Without the common people you're nothing"
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Re: The Clash – I'm Not Down (for hard-collectors only)
Good call. Might be some other ones too, as those staccato stop and start horn lines seem very common for that era of big band charts.Marky Dread wrote: ↑29 Nov 2019, 4:02pmHey Big Spender.muppet hi fi wrote: ↑29 Nov 2019, 3:49pmNo. I only really know her James Bond things, though I've seen some live footage and think she's great.Marky Dread wrote: ↑29 Nov 2019, 5:39amAny idea what track.muppet hi fi wrote: ↑29 Nov 2019, 2:14amQuite.
In the 'Armagideon Times' (vol. 1) Mick said that bridge was a Shirley Bassey cop.
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Re: The Clash – I'm Not Down (for hard-collectors only)
Great voice, beautiful dress! 

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Re: The Clash – I'm Not Down (for hard-collectors only)
Music is the only thing that matters