If you want "STRAIGHT TO HELL" by The Clash then listen to "STRAIGHT TO HELL" by The Clash. Nothing could ever affect the strength, integrity and timelessness of that song. Not even this weak-watered-down-Chavved-up-Eastenders version. Dunno what Allen was attempting to accomplish with this, but taking on this song with all it's history and substance is overambition at its best. There is only one way to respect this song - and that is to simply NOT cover it.
Hey no harm no foul.Does it kick me in the ass like it does when Joe sings it with band?Come on now.Nobodys ever going to redo a Clash song and make it better.Not gonna happen.
what to say...her music is full of compression and freakin Pitch Correction (same as Joe-F&%$# Summer Pitch-Correction-Man)...and her father, or whatever he is, is nothing else but really good average manager...F&%$
I think Lilly does a great job interpreting this Clash fav. She catches the feel of the original pretty well. Her voice at 2:49 just kill!. Thanks for posting this!
lily allen may not be everybody's taste, but at least she hasn't come out of the stupid x-factor karaoke competition. nowadays that means quite a lot...
I think what makes this not sound half bad is that compared to other covers of the clash ive heard is that she makes this her own she changes it and does her own impersonation... She shouldn be critised for this the clash by my opinion would welcome this... Shes taken the song and its become something this is not a question on who does a better version, she shouldn be criticised for this I'd like to see someone else trying taking such an amzing song lik this and make their own differnt version
I'm 44, going on 17. I've loved the Clash since '77. I saw them in '81. I know nothing about Lily Allen - but I listened to this with open ears and I thought as an original interpretation it's pretty good. And I don't know if that's him or not, but it sounds like Mick Jones in the background, his voice is so distinctive, and adds clout to the song.
Joe wasn't actually her God Father, they were just very close as she was growing up. And what is wrong with you people? This cover is brilliant, but the original is of course better :)
@thejuncopartner "I know she's Joe's god-daughter, but that doesn't make her able to interpret Joe properly. " While you on the other hand.... whatever!
@thejuncopartner .... what the fuck you talking about ? what royalties ? this was done for the soldiers in afghanistan, it was for charity, not a penny for the band, writers or lily, and another thing, when did mia do a version of this ? omg you brain dead ???? she done some shit called paper planes, she nicked the tune she couldnt write her own in a million yrs, you seriously need help if you think mia represents straight to hell better than joe, your not even talking the same song you dummy.
@figocooldude ...no, i happen to like it and so do many many more people, just cause it's not to your taste dont mean it's shit does it. all im saying about joe is, he was close to her and that would probably mean mick was also cool with her, well, he must be cause they done this together didnt they. seems everything im saying makes sense dont it.
@figocooldude ... how can you when the reason they recorded it is their relationship, anyway i dont like the song cause they are close or great friends i like it cause it's a great song and a great version,
Her voice is great! She's so obviously Mick's daughter, and Joe has done right by throwing in his support as the God guy. Even if he's no longer around.
It pains me to say this, Joe may be her godfather but Lily sucks all meaning and passion from the song. An impassioned moment of political and social genuis becomes as insipid as elevator muzak.
I love the original... but this one's alright too :) Different. Found myself nodding and tapping away :) Thanks loads for sharing. And yes... Joe Strummer's sorely missed. RIP.
i love the clash, and this is a tremendous cover of the song. love it. beats theo gilmores cover of Im not down as my favourite clash cover.. nice one mick and lilly allen!
Did he, Was that broadcast on the tv ? I missed bruce springsteen but saw most of the rest of glastonbury, and was he any good singing it ? and as for Theo Gilmore, has she been around long ? i had never heard of her but yeah i like her
aw mick,why, oh why, joe godfather or not, he would hate this,the heart ripped out of this song by a spoilt daddies girl tryin to be cool,go do a song of boyzones' lilly, leave the adult stuff alone,..this is really poor.makes me sad, a classic song raped,
i can see where your coming from but i dont agree ... i think its a great version ... dont forget ! times have moved on since 82 It`s great to bring back a clash song if it`s only for this generation to wake up to real music, Lily is just doing a tribute to her fave band ....... nothing wrong with that.
wtf are you talking about ?... cant someone refashion a great song as is straight to hell ? ... Anyway, Mick was also on this track with her so if it`s ok for him then it`s ok for anyone (dont forget that mick co-wrote this track)
If you want "STRAIGHT TO HELL" by The Clash then listen to "STRAIGHT TO HELL" by The Clash. Nothing could ever affect the strength, integrity and timelessness of that song. Not even this weak-watered-down-Chavved-up-Eastenders version. Dunno what Allen was attempting to accomplish with this, but taking on this song with all it's history and substance is overambition at its best. There is only one way to respect this song - and that is to simply NOT cover it.
theillustrated 1 week ago
Hey no harm no foul.Does it kick me in the ass like it does when Joe sings it with band?Come on now.Nobodys ever going to redo a Clash song and make it better.Not gonna happen.
jam1ga 3 weeks ago
Lily Allen: turning rebellion into money
allenhunter3 1 month ago
Clearly someone with the heart to sing with a ring of truth what may for some be fore sooth.
Lieu3C4 1 month ago
Zbyt chciała za podobnie i wyszło zbyt gorzej od Joe Strummera. Bardzo słaby kower.
ichbinfein 2 months ago
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good...but not a scratch on the original.....toppers drums ,were probably were the one of the best ever.
berniebulk 3 months ago
good...but not a scratch on the original.....toppers drums ,were probably were the one of the best ever
berniebulk 3 months ago
what to say...her music is full of compression and freakin Pitch Correction (same as Joe-F&%$# Summer Pitch-Correction-Man)...and her father, or whatever he is, is nothing else but really good average manager...F&%$
zoivanmo 3 months ago
Xmas is coming.
There ain't no need for ya!
GO straight to hell you faggot!
DanndyGarbage 4 months ago
No, I don't really like it. The original song is way better.
613TheEvil 4 months ago
Great version Girl!
Branton48 4 months ago
This is interesting. Certainly worth a listen as it makes you appreciate the Josh Rouse cover so much more.
zeb1977 5 months ago
I think Lilly does a great job interpreting this Clash fav. She catches the feel of the original pretty well. Her voice at 2:49 just kill!. Thanks for posting this!
heliot58 5 months ago
lily allen may not be everybody's taste, but at least she hasn't come out of the stupid x-factor karaoke competition. nowadays that means quite a lot...
chikito0107 6 months ago
It's too hard to separate the person Joe Strummer to the ideal of Straight to Hell lyrics, but it's fun...
carlosmessala 6 months ago
I think what makes this not sound half bad is that compared to other covers of the clash ive heard is that she makes this her own she changes it and does her own impersonation... She shouldn be critised for this the clash by my opinion would welcome this... Shes taken the song and its become something this is not a question on who does a better version, she shouldn be criticised for this I'd like to see someone else trying taking such an amzing song lik this and make their own differnt version
jimjimtrains 6 months ago
im an old fart clash fan and think this is great. so piss off all you "orig was better" bores. she did her own version. karaoke its not.
Rigsbymortis 6 months ago
I'm 44, going on 17. I've loved the Clash since '77. I saw them in '81. I know nothing about Lily Allen - but I listened to this with open ears and I thought as an original interpretation it's pretty good. And I don't know if that's him or not, but it sounds like Mick Jones in the background, his voice is so distinctive, and adds clout to the song.
wreaksrevenge 8 months ago 7
@wreaksrevenge it is mick m8, he made the song with her :)
keji1 8 months ago
Joe wasn't actually her God Father, they were just very close as she was growing up. And what is wrong with you people? This cover is brilliant, but the original is of course better :)
ThisIsEnglaaand 9 months ago 2
aw,shut the fuck up lily.
krautkia 9 months ago
She has all the talent of something with no talent....fucked up a great song
perthgloryboy 10 months ago 2
@perthgloryboy ... what a pathetic statement .... you dont know what your talking about anyway.
keji1 10 months ago 3
@keji1 It's called an opinion mate.
btcc11 7 months ago
@perthgloryboy great song,,,nobody should ever cover this,but nice try.orginal far better
calboy64 7 months ago
Kinda like the MIA "riff" better :D
probably because it was much closer to the original
but a creative cover
pfl95 1 year ago
This is awful...she has no idea at all....Joe had more talent in his little finger.
ayrblu 1 year ago
really cheerful song
MRGORT2012 1 year ago
great song but srry the video sucked lol
ryantelberson 1 year ago
JOE STRUMMER WAS NOT HER GODFATHER.
Naoideagnochatri 1 year ago
Do fuck off Lily Allen , you little no talent dog,
rubysson57 1 year ago
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thejuncopartner 1 year ago
@thejuncopartner "I know she's Joe's god-daughter, but that doesn't make her able to interpret Joe properly. " While you on the other hand.... whatever!
ih8suvs 11 months ago
@thejuncopartner .... what the fuck you talking about ? what royalties ? this was done for the soldiers in afghanistan, it was for charity, not a penny for the band, writers or lily, and another thing, when did mia do a version of this ? omg you brain dead ???? she done some shit called paper planes, she nicked the tune she couldnt write her own in a million yrs, you seriously need help if you think mia represents straight to hell better than joe, your not even talking the same song you dummy.
keji1 11 months ago
one of the best songs strummer and the clash ever wrote.
greenfish88 1 year ago
softens it for me. still beautiful.
39chevpickup 1 year ago 2
@39chevpickup .......... :)
keji1 1 year ago
Wow, Lily Allen made war "palatable".
AGenePunckbowee 1 year ago
Great tribute
jostrum50 1 year ago
@jostrum50 ... yes your right
keji1 1 year ago
@jostrum50 .... :)
keji1 1 year ago
holy joe, this is a rape to clash
AlexAV88 1 year ago
@AlexAV88 ..... nope, joe would be proud of his god daughter for this
keji1 1 year ago
@keji1 i read the godfather thing one minute after posting that comment! i retreat what i said
AlexAV88 1 year ago
@AlexAV88 ..... lol ok m8 :)
keji1 1 year ago
@keji1 And they said Paper Planes was rape...
figocooldude 1 year ago
@figocooldude .... your opinion , dont mean a thing m8
keji1 1 year ago
@keji1 And you keep trying to justify this blasphemy with the godfather story...
figocooldude 1 year ago
@figocooldude ...no, i happen to like it and so do many many more people, just cause it's not to your taste dont mean it's shit does it. all im saying about joe is, he was close to her and that would probably mean mick was also cool with her, well, he must be cause they done this together didnt they. seems everything im saying makes sense dont it.
keji1 1 year ago
@keji1 Please separate personal relationships from art.
figocooldude 1 year ago
@figocooldude ... how can you when the reason they recorded it is their relationship, anyway i dont like the song cause they are close or great friends i like it cause it's a great song and a great version,
keji1 1 year ago
so that's why I liked that girl the momment I saw her on VH1
ThePotnik 1 year ago
yep :) thats right
keji1 1 year ago
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joe strummer = lily allens godfather? for real?
yes London isnt that big
Keith and Joe were tight
mrg666 1 year ago
oh right m8 :) no probs, lol
keji1 2 years ago
Her voice is great! She's so obviously Mick's daughter, and Joe has done right by throwing in his support as the God guy. Even if he's no longer around.
caerphillykid 2 years ago
she dont belong to mick in any way at all, she`s the daughter of keith allen.
keji1 2 years ago
Google - They Sold Their Souls For Rock And Roll
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lily allen makes me wanna puke... her fake voice... her fake attitude... her fake everything!!
mrbassman25 2 years ago
shut up idiot
keji1 2 years ago
It pains me to say this, Joe may be her godfather but Lily sucks all meaning and passion from the song. An impassioned moment of political and social genuis becomes as insipid as elevator muzak.
basilcruncher 2 years ago 16
joe strummer = lily allens godfather? for real?
johnnybooda 2 years ago
Sure is.
basilcruncher 2 years ago
I love the original... but this one's alright too :) Different. Found myself nodding and tapping away :) Thanks loads for sharing. And yes... Joe Strummer's sorely missed. RIP.
TrueCourse 2 years ago
np m8 :-)
keji1 2 years ago
This might sound fantasy-like be it would be great if the Clash reformed (Mick, Paul, Topper) and with Lilly Allen.
Armeniacolombia29 2 years ago
nice idea but i cant see lily singing white riot .. :-)
keji1 2 years ago
i love the clash, and this is a tremendous cover of the song. love it. beats theo gilmores cover of Im not down as my favourite clash cover.. nice one mick and lilly allen!
ghillmuppet 2 years ago
nice one m8
keji1 2 years ago
I had never heard Theo Gilmore singing I`m Not Down before ... thank you for that info ... it`s a great version.
Do you know if she`s anything to do with Dave Gilmore from Pink Floyd ?
keji1 2 years ago
no relation to gilmore from floyd.
an excellent artist in her own right... incidently, another small snippit.. bruce springsteen opened up glastonbury set with a cover of coma girl.
ghillmuppet 2 years ago
Did he, Was that broadcast on the tv ? I missed bruce springsteen but saw most of the rest of glastonbury, and was he any good singing it ? and as for Theo Gilmore, has she been around long ? i had never heard of her but yeah i like her
keji1 2 years ago
Truly awful.
jefeto 2 years ago
whatever
keji1 2 years ago
aw mick,why, oh why, joe godfather or not, he would hate this,the heart ripped out of this song by a spoilt daddies girl tryin to be cool,go do a song of boyzones' lilly, leave the adult stuff alone,..this is really poor.makes me sad, a classic song raped,
seanylynch 2 years ago
i can see where your coming from but i dont agree ... i think its a great version ... dont forget ! times have moved on since 82 It`s great to bring back a clash song if it`s only for this generation to wake up to real music, Lily is just doing a tribute to her fave band ....... nothing wrong with that.
keji1 2 years ago
Dick, Lily Allen has really ngood music taste, and this it probably for Joe, he would be flattered.
Lily misses Joe a lot, they had good times together.
It's just her version, i don't think its "raped".
StrummerLivesxxx 2 years ago 8
why you send this to me ... i agree with you
I love the track
keji1 2 years ago
this makes me feal fucking sick
lilly is fine but if she wants to cover the clash dont loose the agravation
pelp321 2 years ago
wtf are you talking about ?... cant someone refashion a great song as is straight to hell ? ... Anyway, Mick was also on this track with her so if it`s ok for him then it`s ok for anyone (dont forget that mick co-wrote this track)
keji1 2 years ago
No idea he was her godfather, great video
horsesinnyc 2 years ago 2
i only found out begining of the week ... .thanks for the video comments :-)
keji1 2 years ago