“Clash on Broadway” (The Clash)
Excellent news. I’ve heard crappy versions of some of these songs, but an official release is exciting. The Clash are still one of my all time favorite bands.
Long bootlegged and sought after by collectors, the Clash’s Oct. 13, 1982, performance at New York’s Shea Stadium will finally see official release Oct. 7 via Legacy.
The gig found the Clash opening for the Who on the latter band’s “farewell” tour, and features a wealth of favorites, from “London Calling” and “Police on My Back” to “The Magnificent Seven” and “Clampdown.”
The band, which at the time was touring in support of its recent album “Combat Rock,” also offered up the singles from that effort, “Should I Stay or Should I Go” and “Rock the Casbah.” According to Legacy, late guitarist Joe Strummer found the Shea tapes while preparing to move into a new house.
In case you were curious, this is the track listing:
Kosmo Vinyl Introduction
“London Calling”
“Police on My Back”
“Guns Of Brixton”
“Tommy Gun”
“The Magnificent Seven”
“Armagideon Time”
“The Magnificent Seven” (return)
“Rock the Casbah”
“Train in Vain”
“Career Opportunities”
“Spanish Bombs”
“Clampdown”
“English Civil War”
“Should I Stay or Should I Go”
“I Fought the Law”