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Band Name Origins:
- They used to be called 101'ers. But after Terry Chimes joined on drums, they changed to The Clash after the favourite word of U.K Tabloid writers (every headline was a clash, a storm or a fury). Submitted by: Rys Evans
- They got the name from Paul Simonon reading the Evening Standard and the word CLASH kept appearing( Ref Westway to the World). It was not the album "Two Sevens Clash", though this was a popular record with them. It certainly was not the graffiti under the westway, because they were the ones that sprayed it. Submitted by: Simon Zero
Vain Songs:
Song Name | Comments & Submitter Name |
| "This Is Radio Clash" | - Mike |
Song Titles Not Used as Lyrics:
Song Name | Comments & Submitter Name |
| "Train in Vain" | This ought to be called "Stand by Me" because it's the most-repeated line in the song, but since there is already a song called "Stand by Me"… - crazydon |
Better Names for Current Songs:
Original Song Name | New Song Name | Submitter Name |
| "Mother Calling" | "London Calling" | FRANKY |
| "The Nuns of Brixton" | "The Guns of Brixton" | I_Promise_I'll_Turn_that_Into_A_Parody |
| "Off The Crossbar" | "Rock The Casbah" | Russian in the Red |
| "Spanish Rice" | "Spanish Bombs" | SusanG |
Literally Impossible Song Titles:
Song/Performer | Comment | Submitter Name |
| "London Calling," | Can a nation can call you on the telephone? | SusanG |
| "Jail Guitar Doors," | How can you have guitar doors in a jail. | SusanG |
Use a Song Title to Answer a Different Song:
Song & Band Name | Song & Band Name | Comments & Submittor Name |
| "Who Can It Be Now?" | "London Calling," The Clash | Josh |
| "Who Are you?" | "We Are The Clash," The Clash | Both mention their band's name in the songs-strang - Liz |
| "Did You Ever Have To Make Up Your Mind?" | "Should I Stay Or Should I Go?," The Clash | rocky |
| "This Is Not America" | "This Is England," The Clash | Mikael |
| There are additional songs titles that answer other songs available. | ||
Remove a Letter From a Song Title:
"Julie's Been Working For The Rug Squad" originally "Julie's Been Working For The Drug Squad"
Nora Aaron
"White Rot" originally "White Riot"
No Name Given
"Train In Van" originally "Train In Vain"
Must be a big van...or maybe an electric train.
Daisy Pappus
"Rain In Vain" originally "Train In Vain"
Rafeal De La Ghetto
Add a Letter To a Song Title:
"Should I Stray Or Should I Go" originally "Should I Stay Or Should I Go"
Amy
"Straight To Hello" originally "Straight To Hell"
Lee Ann
"Straight To Shell" originally "Straight To Hell"
Lee Ann
"Know Your Frights" originally "Know Your Rights"
Alison Runyon
Change a Letter In a Song Title:
"Julie's Been Working For The Drug Squid" originally "Julie's Been Working For The Drug Squad"
A drug squid? Now THAT's bizarre!
Mae Beam
"Should I Star Or Should I Go" originally "Should I Stay Or Should I Go"
As in starring in a play or movie.
Mae Beam
"Should I Stab Or Should I Go" originally "Should I Stay Or Should I Go"
Mae Beam
"Straight To Help" originally "Straight To Hell"
Quark
"Straight To Sell" originally "Straight To Hell"
Quark
There are additional song titles with a letter changed available.
Song Parodies:
Original Song Name | Parody Song Name | Parody Author |
| "I Fought The Law" | "I Fought The War" | The Legendary Superstars of the Classics |
| "I Fought The Law" | "I Fought Iraq" | The Classic Rock Legendary Superstars |
| "London Calling" | "Winnipeg Calling (Blue Bombers & Grey Cup Version)" | Eurodance Starexpress Tours Inc. |
| "I Fought The Law" | "I Have A Crush (Aquamarine)" | Eurodance Starexpress Tours Inc. |
| "I Fought The Law" | "I Heard The Dance" | 92 CITI-FM & The Classic Rockers |
| "Should I Stay Or Should I Go?" | "Should Fr. Mariano Batucan Retire?" | 92 CITI-FM & The Classic Rockers |
| "London Calling" | "Winnipeg Calling" | Ironman |
| "London Calling" | "Reverend Green With The Spanner In The Hall?" | Stuart McArthur |
| "Rock the Casbah" | "Rob the Cashbox (New and Improved edition)" | The Kurgan |
| "Rock the Casbah" | "Rob the Cashbox" | The Kurgan |
There are additional song parodies available. | ||
Untapped Commercial Ideas:
Song Name | Product | Submittor |
| I Fought The Law | Lawyer's Office | Josh |
| Lost In The Supermarket | Supermarket Customer Service | eric |
| London Calling | Travel Agency | u can call me master |
| I Fought The Law | Local Prison | Amber |
| London Calling | Virgin Mobile UK | x CaL x |
| There are additional commercials that haven't been done yet available. | ||
Bad Choices for On Hold Music:
Song Name | Company/Organization | Submittor |
| White Riot | Rainbow Coalition | Big Louie |
| I Fought The Law | Defense lawyer's office | ecgwald |
| Somebody Got Murdered | Police | Anthony |
| Train In Vain | Model Train Enthusiast | kozzie |
| Should I Stay Or Should I Go? | George W Bush's Campaign HQ | Crystal |
| There are additional on hold music ideas available. | ||
Duets Not Yet Performed:
First Band/Song Name | Second Band/Song Name | New Song Name | Submittor |
| Vienna Calling Falco | London Calling The Clash | Vienna Calling London Calling Europe? | Tasha Yar |
| Werewolves of London Warren Zevon | London Calling The Clash | Werewolves of London Calling You hear 'em howling around your kitchen door. | Martha Hankins |
| Jesus Thinks You're A Jerk Frank Zappa | Long Time Jerk The Clash | Jesus Thinks You're A Long Time Jerk | neptunevsmars |
| Sk8er Boi Avril Lavigne | Ivan Meets G.I. Joe The Clash | Sk8er Boi Meets G.I. Joe | Mayu |
| There are additional duets that haven't been done yet available. | |||
If Groups Combined, Their Names Might Be :
Gym Clash Heroes
Gym Class Heroes combined with The Clash
Submitted By: nally
Metal Clash
Metallica combined with The Clash
bang! smash! crash! It's Metal Clash
Submitted By: Anonymous
Culture Clash
Culture Club combined with The Clash
You could power a generator with Joe Strummer turning in his grave.
Submitted By: neptunevsmars
Fat Boys Clash With Chubby Checker
Fat Boys With Chubby Checker combined with The Clash
Submitted By: Peggy Pollock
There are additional Combined Groups that haven't been done yet available.
Misheard Lyrics:
"Rock The Casbah"
Misheard Lyrics: F*** the Casbar
Original Lyrics: Rock the Casbah
| "Rock The Casbah"
Misheard Lyrics: Rob the cashbox.
Original Lyrics: Rock the Casbah.
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"Complete Control"
Misheard Lyrics: People love you, because you're mad.
Original Lyrics: People laughed, the press went mad.
| "White Riot"
Misheard Lyrics: A riot in my home
Original Lyrics: A riot of my own
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| There are additional Clash misheard lyrics available. | |
Misheard Lyrics Story:
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"Rock The Casbah"
Misheard Lyrics: F*** the Casbar
Original Lyrics: Rock the Casbah
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Story about this misheard lyric by: mike From what I understand this song wasnt allowed to be played on the air for a long time because it was suggested that The Clash, like many groups before put in suggestive lyrics that sounded like one thing but were in actuality another. |
| There are additional misheard stories available. | |
Funny Lyrics:
"Lost In the Supermarket"
The Funny Lyrics: I'm all lost in the supermarket
I can no longer shop happily I came in her for that special offer A guaranteed personality... Why They're Funny: I seriously love the clash...but this song cracks me up everytime I play it...I mean...he's talking about getting lost in a grocery store hehe :)
Submitted by: *Sublime*
| "Should I Stay Or Should I Go"
The Funny Lyrics: If I stay there will be trouble
If I leave it will be double so c'mon ya gotta let me know should I stay or should I go Why They're Funny: now really! If Id be in worse trouble if I leave, Id rather stay...now that is a given...you dont even have to ask if you should stay or go considering the trouble youll be in either way!
Submitted by: Mike Florio
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Repetitive Lyrics:
"I Fought The Law"
The Repetitive Lyrics: I fought the law and the law won
Why They're Repetitive: It repeats over and over again but the song is still good
Submitted by: Vikki
| "Rock The Casbah"
The Repetitive Lyrics: The shareef don't like it
Rockin' the Casbah Rock the Casbah Why They're Repetitive: I don't like it either because your song is redundant!
Submitted by: sXe LeXi 5X2
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Nonsensical Lyrics:
"Clampdown"
The Nonsensical Lyrics: Ha! Gitalong! Gitalong!
Why They're Nonsensical: What does that mean???
Submitted by: Timothy
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Dated Lyrics:
"The Magnificent Seven"
The Dated Lyrics: Gimme Honda, gimme Sony
So cheap and real phony Why They're Dated: In the early 80s, Japanese products were still considered just cheap, imitation knockoffs of American or European brands. Not too many people would refer to Honda or Sony so derisively anymore.
Submitted by: Laura
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Song Lyrics That Mention Brand Name Products:
"Brand New Cadillac"
The Lyrics: My baby drove up in a brand new Cadillac
Product Brand Name: Cadillac
Submitted by: Charlotte
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Song Lyrics That Mention Other Songs:
"Train In Vain"
The Song Lyrics: You say you stand by your man
Song They Mention: Stand By Your Man
Submitted by: Joshua
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Songs That Open With Their Titles:
"This Is Radio Clash"
Opening Lines: This is Radio Clash on pirate satellite.
Comments: Submitted by: Brian Kelly
| "Should I Stay Or Should I Go"
Opening Lines: Darling, you've got to let me know. Should I stay or should I go?
Comments: Submitted by: Brian Kelly
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| There are additional spelling lyrics available. | |
Song Title Anagrams:
"Yo! Working Hurts" originally "Know Your Rights"
Submitted by: Josh
"Short Backache" originally "Rock the Casbah"
.. From too much rocking?
Submitted by: Josh
Songs That Are Banned:
"Bankrobber"
Banned on the BBC, presumably because of its lyrics about robbing banks
Submitted by: Ra'akone
Song Title Spoonerisms:
"Row Your Knights" originally "Know Your Rights"
Submitted by: Josh
Upbeat Songs With Depressing Lyrics:
"Train in Vain"
The Lyrics: Say you stand by your man Tell me something I dont understand You said you love me and thats a fact Then you left me, said you felt trapped Well some things you can explain away But my heartaches in me till this day Chorus Did you stand by me No, not at all Did you stand by me No way All the times When we were close Ill remember these things the most I see all my dreams come tumbling down I wont be happy without you around So all alone I keep the wolves at bay There is only one thing that I can say Chorus You must explain why this must be Did you lie when you spoke to me Did you stand by me No, not at all Now I got a job But it dont pay I need new clothes I need somewhere to stay But without all these things I can do But without your love I wont make it through But you dont understand my point of view I suppose theres nothing I can do Chorus You must explain why this must be Did you lie when you spoke to me? Did you stand by me Did you stand by me No, not at all Did you stand by me No way Did you stand by me No, not at all Did you stand by me No way
Why: I'm stunned this wasn't already on the list!! It's one of my favorite songs, it is incredibly upbeat and makes you smile and wiggle around.. but read the lyrics.. not so happy!
Submitted by: Jenna
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Hidden Tracks:
"Train In Vain"
It is the last track on the London Calling album, and is well-known for the refrain "Stand by me". It was not intended to be a hidden track per se; it was included on the album at the last minute, after the album cover had already been designed and printed.
Submitted by: Agrimorfee
