The Clash - Rudie cant fail video free download


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London Calling is the third album by English punk rock band The Clash, released 14 December 1979, on CBS Records in the UK and in January 1980 on Epic Records in the United States. The album represented a change in The Clash's musical style, and featured elements of ska, pop, soul, rockabilly and reggae music. The album's subject matter included unemployment, racial conflict, drug use, and the responsibilities of adulthood.

The album received highly positive reviews and was ranked at number eight on Rolling Stone' list of the 500 Greatest Albums of All Time in 2003.London Calling was a top ten album in the UK, and its lead single "London Calling" was a top twenty single.It has sold over two million copies worldwide,and was certified platinum in the United States.

After recording their 1978 album Give 'Em Enough Rope in the United States, the band separated from their manager Bernard Rhodes.This separation meant that the band had to leave their rehearsal studio in Camden Town and find another location to compose their music. Drawing inspiration from rockabilly, ska, reggae and jazz,the band began work on the album during the summer of 1979. Tour manager Johnny Green had found the band a new place to rehearse called Vanilla Studios in Pimlico, which was located in the back of a garage.The band quickly wrote and recorded demos, with Jones composing and arranging much of the music and Strummer supplying the lyrics.

In August 1979, the band entered Wessex Studios to begin recording London Calling. The Clash asked Guy Stevens to produce the album, much to the dismay of CBS Records.Stevens had alcohol and drug problems and his production methods were unconventional.While recording he would often swing ladders and throw chairs around the band to create an emotional atmosphere.The entire album was recorded within a matter of weeks, with many songs recorded in one or two takes.

The album's cover features a photograph of Simonon smashing his Fender Precision Bass against the stage at The Palladium in New York City on 21 September 1979 during the "Clash Take the Fifth" US tour.Pennie Smith, who photographed the band for the album, originally did not want the photograph to be used. She thought that it was too out of focus, but Strummer and graphic designer Ray Lowry thought it would make a good album cover.In 2002, Smith's photograph was named the best rock and roll photograph of all time by Q magazine, commenting that "it captures the ultimate rock'n'roll moment - total loss of control".

The cover artwork was designed by Lowry and was a homage to the design of Elvis Presley's debut album.The cover was named the ninth best album cover of all time by Q magazine in 2001.

Comments

8 years ago

The Kibble

Jimmy Fallon and John Cusack told me to come here ! :)

8 years ago

Jay Dingman

Weird how they be English, but the song be English.

8 years ago

Frank Metzner

Party's over.....where do we go ? oh we go ask Rudie ........

8 years ago

Kevin Barron

It is called sogwriting and moreover, spirit. The rest is gravy. Don't care about pundits and all-time lists. This is for me. All that matters.Did you know that Rudie, did indeed fail :)

8 years ago

PODMTHC

This is such a beautiful tune to ignore the bullshit that people around me are doing 

8 years ago

paul oberman

+Michael Warunek Ska has been around since the early 60's. Desmond Decker Jamaica

8 years ago

Mike Sof

αν το ακουσεις λιγο πιο προσεκτικα στο ρεφρεν λεει μουνι καπελο...

9 years ago

johnny99 nixon

long live the mighty clash 

9 years ago

Miles Turner

I am 12 and I am somewhat listening to a song from the 1990's.

9 years ago

Red Andromeda

Rudy got Phil.

9 years ago

Ghastmask Zombie

As a small child, I remember thinking the chorus was "ru lee ka fel." I never could figure out what that meant. Then I found this, so many years later. It all makes so much sense now!

9 years ago

Peter Richards

"Rudie Can't Fail" by The Clash, from the album 'London Calling', as released by Epic Records, in 1979.Just listen to this song...Who can say these sorts of people...Are not the true prophets of the modern age?These are absolute geniuses, and they should be well respected.

9 years ago

Rudie Filon

A colleague just pointed me to this song. Let's just hope the song is right in its prophecy . . . ;-)

9 years ago

German Smith

Joe Strummer is brutal 

9 years ago

Rudie Lamprecht

RUDIE

9 years ago

John Hintz

You know why Rudie can't fail?.I'm not going to hold him back a grade.he has what it takes to get the job Done for the tasks ahead. I teach I learn and lead by example. Class dismissed. Thanks Joe.O:-) 

9 years ago

Melinda Lightfoot

I get a kick outta this sh@% always puts me in a good mood though:)

9 years ago

JahnTrawn

Thank you for Bo Diddley for making that intro possible! 

9 years ago

Michael bellingham

John Mellor - Voice of a generation..RIP

9 years ago

Larry R.

Back before GAME OF THRONES, when Natalie Dormer was on THE TUDORS she played Anne Boleyn and she really gave Anne this amazing, punk rock attitude. Every time I hear this song I think about her!

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