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...
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The mental health charity "Mind" who do great work. Nice one Paul.


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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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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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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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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.

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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.

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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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Music is the only thing that matters