The Clash Live: Revolution Rock (bootlegs, album, doors, Europe)

Akira · 11-28-2008, 06:52 PM

Dont know if anyone has seen this yet but there is some great live footage of the band.

Currently available on the BBC iPlayer

Son of JayJamJah · 11-28-2008, 06:53 PM

Great Stuff, A must see.

lvsimo77 · 12-02-2008, 09:31 PM

Honestly I wasn't that thrilled with it. The DVD is mono sound and Tommy Gun is passed off as a live performance when it's really not.

Still waiting for a great live release...Shea Stadium?

Urban Hat€monger ? · 12-03-2008, 02:44 PM

Shea Stadium isn't that great , it's more for historical interest rather than quality. By the time they recorded it Topper Headon was gone , the band were barely speaking to each other and it sounds like they were just going through the motions.
Even Strummer himself said they never played a good gig after Headon left the band. Plus The Clash aren't really suited to huge echoy stadiums.

If you want Clash live gigs you'd be better off finding the bootlegs for DeMontfort Hall 77 , Lyceum 79 or Bonds 81.

lvsimo77 · 12-03-2008, 08:07 PM

Yes I know. I wasn't trying to imply that Shea was great but I couldn't find the proper smiley to make my point.

But yes I love my Amsterdam and Bonds bootlegs

Akira · 12-04-2008, 06:29 AM

You probably wont find a better live Clash album released than From Here to Eternity and Shea Stadium as far as quality goes.

For anything better, you'll have to chck the bootlegs.

Bulldog · 12-04-2008, 06:51 AM

A mate of mine (well, more like a musical guru) was at the Lyceum '79 gig - says it was probably the best he's ever been to. I should probably hunt down the bootleg sometime.

As for the Clash live, I've never heard any live recordings myself, but I've heard they were very hyperactive (particularly early on in the sets - according to Johnny Rotten they used to have this tendency to exhaust themselves with the opening numbers).

Anyway, my point is, I'll keep an eye peeled for this album.

Urban Hat€monger ? · 12-04-2008, 11:03 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bulldog

A mate of mine (well, more like a musical guru) was at the Lyceum '79 gig - says it was probably the best he's ever been to. I should probably hunt down the bootleg sometime.

I can sort you out with that.

It was recorded professionally and bits of it were used for the Rude Boy movie so it's really good quality too.

In fact why it's never been released officially is a mystery to me.

Akira · 12-04-2008, 11:06 AM

^^Can I get some of that action too please?

Urban Hat€monger ? · 12-04-2008, 12:08 PM

The Clash : Lyceum Theatre , London - 3rd January 1979

Setlist

Safe European Home
I Fought The Law
Jail Guitar Doors
Drug Stabbing Time
City Of The Dead
Clash City Rockers
Tommy Gun
(White Man) In Hammersmith Palais
Stay Free
Cheapskates
Julie's Been Working For The Drug Squad
Police & Thieves
Capital Radio
Janie Jones
Garageland
Complete Control
Londons Burning
White Riot

Link

12-02-2008, 09:31 PM	#3 (permalink)
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12-03-2008, 02:44 PM	#4 (permalink)
Urban Hat€monger ? The Sexual Intellectual Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Somewhere cooler than you Posts: 18,605	Shea Stadium isn't that great , it's more for historical interest rather than quality. By the time they recorded it Topper Headon was gone , the band were barely speaking to each other and it sounds like they were just going through the motions. Even Strummer himself said they never played a good gig after Headon left the band. Plus The Clash aren't really suited to huge echoy stadiums. If you want Clash live gigs you'd be better off finding the bootlegs for DeMontfort Hall 77 , Lyceum 79 or Bonds 81. __________________ Urb's RYM Stuff Most people sell their soul to the devil, but the devil sells his soul to Nick Cave.

12-03-2008, 08:07 PM	#5 (permalink)
lvsimo77 Music Addict Join Date: Nov 2008 Posts: 72	Yes I know. I wasn't trying to imply that Shea was great but I couldn't find the proper smiley to make my point. But yes I love my Amsterdam and Bonds bootlegs __________________ http://img.skitch.com/20081031-trxrd...uhs16q6n2h.png

12-04-2008, 12:08 PM	#10 (permalink)
Urban Hat€monger ? The Sexual Intellectual Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Somewhere cooler than you Posts: 18,605	The Clash : Lyceum Theatre , London - 3rd January 1979 Setlist Safe European Home I Fought The Law Jail Guitar Doors Drug Stabbing Time City Of The Dead Clash City Rockers Tommy Gun (White Man) In Hammersmith Palais Stay Free Cheapskates Julie's Been Working For The Drug Squad Police & Thieves Capital Radio Janie Jones Garageland Complete Control Londons Burning White Riot Link __________________ Urb's RYM Stuff Most people sell their soul to the devil, but the devil sells his soul to Nick Cave.

12-04-2008, 06:51 AM	#7 (permalink)
Bulldog why bother? Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: UK Posts: 4,840	A mate of mine (well, more like a musical guru) was at the Lyceum '79 gig - says it was probably the best he's ever been to. I should probably hunt down the bootleg sometime. As for the Clash live, I've never heard any live recordings myself, but I've heard they were very hyperactive (particularly early on in the sets - according to Johnny Rotten they used to have this tendency to exhaust themselves with the opening numbers). Anyway, my point is, I'll keep an eye peeled for this album.