Joe Strummer And The Mescaleros - Johnny Appleseed

[Trippz26]

Joe Strummer , Johnny Cash May have Died From this world but they will live on in are Hearts & Minds as long as we REMEMBER Them R.I.P.

[avatar723]

"...then you don't go

Killin' all the bees ..."

[MonkeyGoneToHeaven91]

Joe we miss you so much...

[jillyy11]

I would've loved to have been walking down the street randomly when they were filming this.

[GravCatt]

@jillyy11 That would be incredible.

[Generation1Terrorist]

i want him back

[paddy7812]

Not a day goes bye that I celebrate his life and music...........And mourn his passing!

[JRoN1Mo]

His biography is so sad. I read it about 4 years ago and after the re-union show with Mick Jones there were real contemplative efforts to make a Clash reunion happen. The only concern they had was for Topper to stay clean. No-one expected the blindside of Joe's death that December.

RIP Mr. Mellor

[LindazEyes]

Joe passed of a congenital heart defect; it could've taken him away long before he even brought us The Clash, let alone his excellent return w/ The Mescaleros. He passed a happy man, full of hope. Look for the docu "The Future Is Unwritten"- a moving tribute.

[OrangeFuzz123]

Definitely miss Joe's presence. There's never a good time for a heart attack, although during a game of charades would be a bummer.

[Etnapol77]

I miss u joe :(

[ThisIsEnglaaand]

Such an inspiration. Thank you Joe <3

[gordazacatitos]

Love Joe Strummer. No one like him. And there will never be another like him.

[aLongdrive2theArctic]

Joe Strummer is a prophet

[danvigi537]

I saw the first North American concert the Clash did, it was in Vancouver BC at the Commodore Ballroom, one of the top ten clubs in the world...nothing to this day has compared to that night , The Dishrags opened, then Bo Diddley 2nd up and then the The Clash... we all knew, big hair Rock and Roll was dead and never to return. No more idiots like Foreigner, Van Halen, Toto or any of the other spandex wearing posers who generally had more hair spray and back combing than my both my sisters.

[mgrothaus1]

"Greed, it ain't going anywhere, they should have that in a big billboard across times square" The world would be a better place with Joe, we need him today more than ever....

[Kingshit481]

A like button just won't do.

A true inspiration to all of us still livin' his dream.

RIP Joe. Respect.

[paddy7812]

RIP Joe Public!! We miss you!!!!

[benjyjeffo]

i love joe wish he was still around!

[grizzwaldo]

Pure "peeple music" Ta Joe.

[Berenueve]

Justin Bieber: "I was send by God to make music"

Joe Strummer: "I didn't sent anybody"

[MelodramaticFool21]

@Berenueve Good one! 

[villadavid4ever]

@Berenueve I'm pretty sure Joe Strummer knows how to speak English. It's send, not sent.

[Berenueve]

@villadavid4ever english isn't everyone's first lanjuage

[villadavid4ever]

@Berenueve It isn't my first language either. And I never took any lessons, by the way. I was mean with you because you posted that stupid comment.

[Ingr9821]

Joe understood the family of man.

[dunsta5]

love it, Joe down there on the street!!!!!

[EdNortonisMineLol]

You're my hero, Joe

[mosport78]

Been A Clash fan since there first album and was lucky enough to see Joe with the Mescaleros in Toronto on the Global A Go Go tour,was incredible.RIP Joe we miss you

[UsweetLeilani]

With all the protests going on all around the world (Tunisia, Egypt, USA, UK, etc.) right now, I wanted to re-listen to Joe's words of wisdom... Don't go killing those worker bees as you sit back and collect that money, honey!

~ LuckyLeilani

[Julle7Julius]

Rest in peace Joe Strummer, The one and only REAL hero!

[cheeseboy777]

Now THAT'S entertainment

[yesade1]

9 people who have no clue how to think outside the box....Joe you were # 1.

[fungito]

♥ :)

[ASTRUBAL1334]

If he can heal your soul too,, is because he was and still being a Gurú, God bless you

[jodi183]

He passed away on this day, Dec 22 a few years back. RIP Joe!

[Hobbinski]

This song could always cheer me up when I was down. Thanks Joe. We all miss you.

[TheSandsie13]

i miss you joe. you were a hoot to be around. wish you were still around phonin me at ungodly hours sayin "'ere ya gotta listen to this"

[nikcrabtree]

Thanks! Loved Joe and love this song.

[WhiteyFisk]

we need more of this. we'll never have another Clash, but goddamn it, please let some up-and-coming talented mofos be inspired by musicians like this and not the crap that passes as "rock" these days.

[Spraycando]

I connect with you gulibal. Theres millions of us thinking the same mate.This guy is a prophet. Don;t doubt it.

[crashatollah]

Joe Strummer is my own personal hero. The Clash got me through my teenage years unscathed. I never could've made it without them and without everything Joe declared them to stand for.

The movie Rudeboy threw me back a little but over the years Joe earned so much trust and respect from me and his music with the Mescaleros was fantastic.

My children will be named after him.

[jpefarfarana]

Salve Mr. Strummer.

[ThePLASO]

Best thing that happen to humanity! He should still be alive

[jjdebaca]

Can you imagine the total awsomeness the guys he trained & taught must've felt?

[emmanuelcold]

Joe siempre serás un Dios en la música!! ich weiss nicht wie konte die Musik ohne dich heute ware! du bist doch ein Got!

[jkraft12]

jesus said lets break bread

[bladesmark2]

loving the guy in the sheffield united shirt 1:10 lol

[bulletstospare]

A truely down to earth guy.....who never lost the faith...Rebel to the end...missed indeed!

[TheWasting083]

Joe Strummer = Musical Genius, Icon, Poet, irreplaceable humanitarian.

[therealcoolin]

its awesome to see nothing but love for joe on here

[sooterkin1]

Sadly, there will never be another Strummer... I've always loved this guy. He was never pretentious, and just said it like it was.

[xFreakshowDreams]

RIP Joe. Totally my idol forever and always ♥ I wish real music were still around rather than this bloody shit the industries are spewing out of their asshole-faces. ):

[Matty73]

so. fucking. good. 

its pure delight like this that really does put the autotune reliant, non instrument playing, talentless, pop idol, karaoke wankers purely in their place. At the bottom of the musical landfill where they belong.

[agingerbeard]

Although sometimes we aren't be able to know the absolutely fucking amazing as such without the incredibly idle crap to compare it to.

[Matty73]

@agingerbeard

true nuff.

[uselessstufftowatch]

dont kill the Bees

[1livepl]

So called peoples poets like Pete Doherty could not right a better song than Joe ,even in his sleep RIP Joe gone to soon mate.

[a64tbird]

THE MAN -THE MYTH-THE LEGEND!

[mickmaag]

Thanks Joe.. I definately Love this song.....too

[julesyjiveby]

Strummer was the coolest, sharpest, kindest and best. I can't say how much I miss him

[punkrobm]

no one matches joe - no one ever will

RIP

[BenHughesLlan]

what a legend! Joe is a hugh inspiration on me and thousands of others, his words were wisdom!

[BenHughesLlan]

yeah in 2002 of a massive heart defect he was a legend!

[strpunk77]

Does anyone know where is this street and pub exactly?

Many thanks in advance!

RIP Punk Rock Warlord!

[TheJinxrr]

R.I.Punk, Joe. The only musician that matters. Without the sheer inspiration that man conveyed, I doubt I would have ever bothered picking up an instrument. Gone, but never- NEVER- forgotten.

[julesyjiveby]

I dunno if he's the only muso that matters and i don't think he'd have agreed, but yes... what a legend and most likely my fave too

[zped99]

My bluegrass band has worked up a version of this, and we're playing it this Friday. I can't wait! I love this song

[l3ruce]

AHAHA this is terrible

[philippe04101965]

au joe tu nous manquent

[twisteddane]

Always the good guys first. The best in this case!

[avibard]

Joe is rockin' wherever he may be!  Thanks, bud....

[skanman100]

The world was a better place for joe strummer. He still touches the lives of the many who tune in. He,s over your shoulder and in your heart

[davymgaunt]

I spent a very stoned couple of hours sat next to the great man in his dressing room after a fantastic Mescaleros concert in Leeds. He was so easy to talk to and interested in everybody! My utter inspiration and No. 1 hero.

[skanman100]

your blessd

[dons4europe]

R.I.P. JOE....

A decent guy by all accounts....

You were always a highlander....

[SVTDEMON420]

RIP JOE

[Natemzz12]

"Fall on the apple"

[shootinggypsy]

The world misses you, Joe, every day.

[oaxakitajux]

Joe Forever!!!

[garyjhalliday]

Was He that great ?

[thecrazystu]

Yes, yes he was...

[amazingrandy900]

Yes, yes he was that great.

[kirkwallboy]

wonderful, wonderful, and well, he should still be among us all

[amayas45200]

tu nous manques joe..................

[smogmaster69]

this is a truly great song.ive loved the clash forever.

[eerawb]

if you're out for honey you don't go killin' all the bees

[PFMproductions]

What doe sthat line mean by the way, just curious.

[jaaayjay1221]

love this tune.

rip joe♥

[dkm508]

God i wish i got to see him before he passed...... definitely a day I remember where i was when i heard much like 9-11.

One of my favorite songs he ever made!!!

"off to get the honey don't go killing all the bees....no berries on the trees" soooo deep and so true

[su79nioj]

'If you're after getting the honey then you don't go killing all the bees.'

Learn2Strummer.

[adriangouws]

THE GREAT JOE STRUMMER.Oh i miss you so

[cassius878]

I'll keep listening to the great Joe Strummer

Cause through music we can live forever

[friknmazing]

Nice rancid quote, brother.

[asnov14]

to add to this, a quote by common

"we live forever through song"

This song gives me unbearable chills

[misterwriter111]

Very deep song. Listen and think. Not easy to figure out.

[MarktheMark31]

RIP Joe, wish you were still here to make some REAL music

[Renaldo1984]

Future is Unwritten great movie. The album is also mint I bought it mainly for this Track!!!

[moonlightlady108]

I listen to this every day, just to get my wise and happy fix. Makes my day each time.

[jcmainman]

This guy was good, no great!

[crearick]

heres a toast to saint joe strummer. i think he might have been our only decent teacher

[ughaghugh]

If you're after getting the honey - hey

Then you don't go killing all the bees

God bless you forever Joe Strummer :)

[gullibal]

i feel real at home reading the comments from all you people here. some way we're the same; we share something, something this guy shared with all of us.

[sourpips]

i have a strong understanding of what u mean gulibal.

[myworld559]

classic

[mycatsnot]

Joe Strummer, voice and poet of the people.

[blades92]

Everytime i have a bad day i put this fantastic number on, and im happy for the rest of the day.

Music is the perfect remedy:)

[PrayForRyan]

r.i.p joe strummer :(

[thelazyman34]

Amazing song

[Luanaclash]

ríp joeeeeeeeeeeeeeee :(

[RedKipperSandle]

This song have such a good kick .. it fills your heart .

i heard it for the first time at the opening of "John From Cincinnati" .. it beautifully combine with crashing waves :)

[LCHLLO2008]

fantastic track !! i grew up listening to this guy when he died i felt like i lost a close friend .God bless ya joe, heavens white cloud city rocker!!

[johno1051]

its raining like hell outside...!!! but while listening to this song i feel really warm inside!!! GOD WE LOVE AND MISS YOU JOE!...an ispiration to a generation....THE FUTURE IS UN WRITTEN!!!

[Thumbing699]

i was once in the army :(

[jake1266]

wat du u want a medal?

[redjaguar2]

Joe had such a distinct, and interesting voice--there'll be no replacing Joe...

[Raymantico]

Joe, Joe, miss you so.

[combinatoric]

This song works on every level and should be sung on every street corner.

[beardedbard]

I've listened to this song a hundred times, and every time it has the same punch as it did the first time I heard it. It's got to be the greatest protest song of all time. It just rocks!

[nannykev]

I just recently heard this song for the first time and cannot get it out/off my mind. His Joe Strummer no longer with us???

[davidgrahamscott]

i was once a pistolero

[jermistheword]

can anyone tell me the brand and model of the guitar that joe is playing in this video?

[samba95]

i read that they already had "Im so Bored" and "USA" and Joe combined them into one song

[bigboredthing]

RIP Joe you live forever. Forget Johnny Appleseed, lord, there goes Joe Strummer, the finest man in all history.

[jamiewalker120]

theres already a film out about strummer's life, cant remember what its called, but its very recent, last 6 months

[clapton1958]

Wasn't that called "The Future Is Unwritten"? And I thought it was supposed to be actual footage of him throughout his career and everything, with bits on Paul, Mick and Topper ... I don't know, I haven't had the fortune to see it. I want to though.

[DavySolaris]

it's a documentary about his life, not a biopic. but it' very good, and on Youtube in 11 parts. just type "the future is unwritten" into search and you should find it. good shite.

[veerocks]

The fact that Joe Strummer loved America so much makes me love my country that much more. I don't think he ever really was bored with the U.S.A.

[clapton1958]

I think Joe loved that the American people were/are so friendly, what he was bored with was the whole American scene dominating the music market. And probably the whole Cold War thing.

[pokw2]

lol nice

[beardedbard]

I think John Cusack'd be perfect. I'm reminded of Cusack's performance in "Gross Pointe Blank", the soundtrack of which, coincidentally, was mixed by Strummer.

[Dajan78]

Ja volim Joe Strummer! You will never be forgotten.

[americanpsychowi]

fuck that hes an important man in all music

[drillanwr]

LOVE this!

Kingston Trio stuff!

[Blueyedratio]

it's a wee ripper of a song.

[jmonad]

Joe is part of the story

[nailersrule]

hmm 60's garage surf music had a decidly african influence

[lithead]

What a great loss :( At least Joe loved what he was doing, and shared the love with the world.

[jjdebaca]

African?? More like 60s garage surf music ... if any of you were a round then.

Still a legend however you cut it.

[c0k3chanel5]

It stays with you, it resonates in your soul, doesn't it? Isn't it beautiful how a song can make so many people feel connected to the emotions it evokes? Peace..Cat

[bluntslide73]

"PUNK-ROCK WARLORD"

[toolateturk]

GREAT TUNE...ALSO, get into John From Cincinnati if you have HBO, GREAT SHOW

[flamingphil123]

I love John from Cincinatti

[Happinessjunkie003]

omfg me too.

<3

[reds2001]

joe is the man rip you will never be for got. HE change my life for ever . From the clash to mescaleros.ynwa joe.

[beardedbard]

I'm sorry. Could you say this in English? Or at least slow down on the meth a bit...

[germany10]

Joe and his Mescaleros are underrated. They're great!

[TheNewSocialist]

Unfortunately, like most great artists, not many people really took much notice of old Joe until he died, if only we'd taken more notice of him and his new band while we had the chance.

[kentonadler]

Pure dead brilliant. Transcends genre. It just makes me happy to hear it. And the perfect intro to John From Cincinnati.

[lastruluv]

I couldn't agree more.

[brownieboy888]

the mescaleros will never be the clash

and thats not what they're aiming for

the aim is to make music that is purely from the soul of joe strummer and god knows thats what the world needs

[khary9]

Ditto sk8...Here I am a black thirtysomething AfroCaribbean dude in Miami FL and I feel the same way you do. Ever since I heard this song, it has done something to me. I usually listen to roots, rap or reggae, very little rock but this song has reopened the genre to me. And I was even more moved and impressed when I researched the song and its artist. Normally I don't write things online but felt compelled to express and add on to the greatness of this song. PEACE

[beardedbard]

Joe would be glad to hear that. as you may have noticed by now, Joe's music is heavily influenced by roots, dance, and reggae, along with jazz, world beat, 50s classic...

[khary9]

No doubt...this tune has a West/Central African vibe especially as the chorus comes in...its almost like a "call and response" tune from Nigeria or uptempo bluesy track from Louisiana. I could hear Femi Kuti singing over the same music...I dunno, great song though

[misterwriter111]

more...

Strummer's politics may have changed since Michelle and I walked out on one of his shows at the Bond Theater sometime in the 1970s. That night he was showing vid on a drop behind The Clash of American troops murdering Vietnamese babies. There's nothing apolitical about this piece, but at least it's not aimed - as blantantly - at America like his Clash work, which I found too disturbing.

Do you know where you've recently been hearing this tune?

[mfeltes]

The fact that such film even exists is the problem, not the fact that the film was shown.

[misterwriter111]

Joe Strummer struck a raw, nasty cord in me with the unique blends in this ditty. What attracts me is the mixture of textures. I hear Irish Pub mixed with California acoustic from the late 60s. Then the sissy bar late . . . the lyrics are cryptic, but make no mistake this is an anthem against power brokers. The juxtaposition from loud riffs to soft whispers borders on a new undulation.

[rudeass]

Anyone who thinks strummer or the clash ever sold out is a complete and ignorant fool.

All the guys from the clash loved eclectic music , and they practically invented the style of fusion of punk/ska & reggae.

Strummers love of music simply knew no bounds. He didn't want to be a stifled snob like you

[lann64]

joe,joe,joe,joe,joe,joe,joe,jo­e,joe,joe,joe,joe,joe,joe,joe,­joe.....I call you to ask you to stop to be dead. please stop joking joe!! come back quickly, you need you!! you loved so much!!

[lann64]

joe the hero. joe the great, joe the best, rock'n roll joe, joe is not dead, joe the life, wonderful joe, joe the unique, joe the president, joe the human being, joe, joe joe. joe you make me cry one time. when you left us. I miss you joe

[FionMacCumhail]

Sold out means change your music drastically for money. the Clash never really did that. And Joe Strummer was on an independent towards the end of his life.

[nicholasday]

he's most definitly not

[streetparade]

Yeah, you already said that. If you don't like them, then why do you keep coming here - are you some kind of masochist?

[MrFearOi]

Love this song.

[MidnightJammer]

Great song. They're just as relevant and strangely beautiful as the Clash tunes.

[jpkabler]

Beautiful song. I understand people who were Clash fans not liking this, but it is great for what it is. A lot more broad appeal in this song.

I was pretty shocked to see it used for the opening sequence of the new HBO show 'John from Cincinnati'. It goes perfect. We used to always play the Mescies on surf trips.

[bmac21]

i love this song R.I.P Joe Strummer

[punkace]

Read "Let fury have the hour." He felt that he could keep expanding as a musician and reach a larger audience with the Mescaleros and if you've read anything about him- his best work was that which got a message out to people and attempted to dispell ignorance.

[h11wiscan]

RIP Joe. Great song, I think it is the best one from the Mescaleros.

I reckon that by bees he mean iraq and iran and by honey he means oil? What a man though, amazing guy.