I was there, last saturday the r n r library was open, hotter than hell, about to leave, so glad I stayed. Mick looked so happy to be playing to the 50 or so people there. Enjoyed this more than seeing them in 78 and 79.
ONly down side, I was standing next to yeaaah man, a total knobhead
So much nostalgia in watching this, imagining Joe to his right and Paul to his left and Topper behind them on drums... Then it all fades away and it's back to this in the present, with the sad realization that Joe's gone forever. Well, actually, I suppose he's never really gone because The Clash's music is eternal. Keep on rockin', Mick.
The Crown (& Sceptre) is my local.It's been a Wetherspoons been for 20 years.
Decent cask ale. The bogs fucking stink though.
Wonder when Mick last was in there. He lived in Christchurch House opposite the pub with his gran for a few years, however he moved to West London about 5 yeras before he would have legally been able to get a drink in there!.
BAD were the second band I ever saw live. KEEP OFF THE GRASS!
Stay Free met you in Glasgow 86 saw you Irvine and Apollo in 79 and 81 One of the biggest influences in my Life were The Clash..Love this song for all the dead ones Stay Free. Clash City Rockers..
to a 16 year old in suburban Portland OR... this was a look into adulthood,reflection, and friendship that I could not get from any other band. Still- 30 years later... the "only band that matters" and my favorite ever!
I've always liked Mick, he's the optimist of the Clash (not that the others were emo, just quite serious, but Mick was always the guy with the smile). This video shows how great these songs are. If they can stand up on their own played in such an understated manner, you know it's a great song. It's also why the Clash, after Mick left the band, were no longer capable of equaling their previous greatness.
I'll take Stay Free over anything on Cut the Crap any day.
When you listen to Mick do a solo version of this you can clearly hear where Billy Bragg got his idea. He wanted to play Clash tunes but only had a guitar so why not do them solo electric? Nice that he and Mick work together these days.
Thing is mate I grew up in Streatham although I haven't lived there in maybe 25 years...was 14 in 1977...it was pretty shit even those days? I guess it must be loads worse now?
Great to see Mick play one of my fav Clash songs solo.
Was he around when u were young..????? Or ...just pointing out lyrics?
I think that U.K havs such a musical "heritage" and lots of people made/make music, that there is a lots of great stories bout scene etc... Arghh i wish i was born in uk .... sometimes! But appreciate if u bother to answer my question..? :-) Sorry my bad english mate.. :-/
My opinion :
and THE FREAKING BEST MUSIC IN THE WORLD:-) one of them.. :-)
Sorry for third comment but its amazing that Mick got almost "same" voice as then , back in the days...Age haven´t changed hes voice significantly ... Its almost same, u cant really say that for many musicians...maybe hes not ruined it coz he wasnt lead vocalist..? I dunno..? Opinions?
Wow! That's just brightened up my day no end. What a great man and a great song. Long live Mick!
UkuleleJez 1 week ago
What a fuckin' legend.
bladesmark1 2 weeks ago
Why is it that Paul McCartney still has a full mop of hair?
Junkpunker21 1 month ago
月日の流れは無情(´；ω；`)( ；∀；)
sanada5454 1 month ago
Modest as such a great man should be !
ZENPUNKphase3 2 months ago
Hi boy love you love from the east mids the clash rocked so much i got a tat death or glory love you so much
matrixpark59 2 months ago
This was a real classic and now is a song out there for all freedom.
jharby62 2 months ago
i wish mick, topper and simonon would do a few clash reunion gigs some day
tuzza688 2 months ago
I was there, last saturday the r n r library was open, hotter than hell, about to leave, so glad I stayed. Mick looked so happy to be playing to the 50 or so people there. Enjoyed this more than seeing them in 78 and 79.
ONly down side, I was standing next to yeaaah man, a total knobhead
filthyoghurt 2 months ago 2
I love how he is always happy. I guess any one would be if they were the greatest band. Stay free mick
TheNirvanaGuitars 3 months ago
Mick Jones....I wish every man was like you...love you
felicityknickerhead 3 months ago
living legend.........
76tomsawyer 3 months ago
So much nostalgia in watching this, imagining Joe to his right and Paul to his left and Topper behind them on drums... Then it all fades away and it's back to this in the present, with the sad realization that Joe's gone forever. Well, actually, I suppose he's never really gone because The Clash's music is eternal. Keep on rockin', Mick.
iwantcompletecontrol 4 months ago 5
you know, amangledbook, thats a lovely thing to say and exactly how i feel. More power to you brother.
johnwsmoke 4 months ago
i've seen being an old punk done well and i've seen it done terribly, and now i've seen it done adorably.
aMangledBook 4 months ago 2
fkin sad....give it up mick
TheJohndoe63 4 months ago
He is fucked! Better to watch the clip from the film Rudeboy.Legend all the same.
tupp68 4 months ago
i was at this thanks for uploading this :)
07FiercePanda07 4 months ago
The Crown (& Sceptre) is my local.It's been a Wetherspoons been for 20 years.
Decent cask ale. The bogs fucking stink though.
Wonder when Mick last was in there. He lived in Christchurch House opposite the pub with his gran for a few years, however he moved to West London about 5 yeras before he would have legally been able to get a drink in there!.
BAD were the second band I ever saw live. KEEP OFF THE GRASS!
brixtonbilly 6 months ago
glourious ,,,,a song
calboy64 7 months ago
Stay Free met you in Glasgow 86 saw you Irvine and Apollo in 79 and 81 One of the biggest influences in my Life were The Clash..Love this song for all the dead ones Stay Free. Clash City Rockers..
DelStrainComedy 8 months ago
timeless beauty....thank you Mick.
Enormosound 9 months ago
go easy, step lightly...Stay Free
TheEddster 9 months ago
Still rockin!!!!
NIALLY92 10 months ago
LEGEND!!!
karlmarx71 10 months ago 2
i went to the R`n`R library -it was good but i did`nt get to see MJ play
unclemort1960 10 months ago
great Mick, a Gorillaz now ??? I miss you Joe
fabri3767 10 months ago
This is great footage!
cgochoa601 11 months ago
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thejuncopartner 1 year ago
Lucky crowd ! Mick is the best !
eartant 1 year ago
to a 16 year old in suburban Portland OR... this was a look into adulthood,reflection, and friendship that I could not get from any other band. Still- 30 years later... the "only band that matters" and my favorite ever!
jkthemod 1 year ago 3
Fucking Genios
supermarcozzz 1 year ago 2
Epic...love Mick...such a self-effacing lovely lovely man
carparknow 1 year ago
Joe was the heart but Mick was the soul of The Clash...
Mick you're are an great old smiley child... stay free.
kishanna09 1 year ago
I've always liked Mick, he's the optimist of the Clash (not that the others were emo, just quite serious, but Mick was always the guy with the smile). This video shows how great these songs are. If they can stand up on their own played in such an understated manner, you know it's a great song. It's also why the Clash, after Mick left the band, were no longer capable of equaling their previous greatness.
I'll take Stay Free over anything on Cut the Crap any day.
corkbender 1 year ago
Mick Jones is one of my true idols. God bless him!
11caulfield 1 year ago
two people aren't couldn't stay free
HunterGunslinger 1 year ago
Top draw!
roblemon67 1 year ago
great to hear Mick still playing classics like this.
richie310766 1 year ago
go easy step lightly...stay free
MsBabster 1 year ago
When you listen to Mick do a solo version of this you can clearly hear where Billy Bragg got his idea. He wanted to play Clash tunes but only had a guitar so why not do them solo electric? Nice that he and Mick work together these days.
Knepperify1 1 year ago
Hey paul
L.B.H.
VONCEIL1 1 year ago
He actullay getting his voice back, Nice =)
ToWetterlind 1 year ago
I wish Mick would get on the bus down to Streatham again. It really stinks down here these days... I'll buy him a hundred rounds at the Crown.
secondwindrecords 2 years ago 25
@secondwindrecords
Thing is mate I grew up in Streatham although I haven't lived there in maybe 25 years...was 14 in 1977...it was pretty shit even those days? I guess it must be loads worse now?
Great to see Mick play one of my fav Clash songs solo.
derin111 1 year ago
@secondwindrecords
Brilliant Mate! Greetz from finland!
Was he around when u were young..????? Or ...just pointing out lyrics?
I think that U.K havs such a musical "heritage" and lots of people made/make music, that there is a lots of great stories bout scene etc... Arghh i wish i was born in uk .... sometimes! But appreciate if u bother to answer my question..? :-) Sorry my bad english mate.. :-/
My opinion :
and THE FREAKING BEST MUSIC IN THE WORLD:-) one of them.. :-)
mynthon11 1 year ago
You always made me laugh,
Got me in bad fights,
playing pool all night,
Smokin' Menthol
Brilliant...memories...
mynthon11 1 year ago
You always made me laugh,
Got me in bad fights,
playing pool all night,
Smokin' Menthol
Brilliant...memories... :-)))
mynthon11 1 year ago
Sorry for third comment but its amazing that Mick got almost "same" voice as then , back in the days...Age haven´t changed hes voice significantly ... Its almost same, u cant really say that for many musicians...maybe hes not ruined it coz he wasnt lead vocalist..? I dunno..? Opinions?
or/and because of the london skunk ;-))))
mynthon11 1 year ago
Classic stuff!
roryrockssocks 2 years ago 14
I ow so much to Mick and his band...
Thanks a lot for sharing this, it's nothing but fabulous!!!!
Deep from my heart ;-)
Chris
hotfirecaster 2 years ago 2
What a great emotion........thanks so much for sharing, Stay Free........Mauri
Ma965 2 years ago 3