Sunday, August 30, 2009

The Clash-"The Magnificent Seven" (1980)

This is one of the best Clash songs ever. Dancey and groovey, it just makes you feel good. Here's two versions, the original (which unfortunately has no music video) and then a live version from the Tom Snyder Show in 1981. There is quite the tempo difference between the two. (So much so its almost comedic, like when Dewey Cox starts doing coke and plays his song at breakneck speed).

Album version:

Live:
I really like both versions. There's a great
party scene in We Own The Night (2007) set to
this song. I wish i had the Magnificent Dance 12"
single that has an extended dub version. yuh...

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