| 词条 | London's Burning (The Clash song) |
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| Name = London's Burning | Cover = | Artist = The Clash | Album = The Clash | Released = {{Start date|df=yes|1977|4|8}} | track_no = 8 | Recorded = March 1977 | Genre = Punk rock | Length = 2:13 | Writer = Joe Strummer, Mick Jones | Label = CBS | Producer = Mikey Foote | Misc = }} "London's Burning" is a song by The Clash from their eponymous debut album. It is the eighth track in the U.K. version of this album, and the seventh track in the U.S. version, from 1979. It is sung by Joe Strummer (and Mick Jones, with Paul Simonon in the chorus), who starts the song shouting "London's Burning!" two times. The song continues talking about London's automobile traffic, where young people try to get their kicks driving around in their cars until throughout the night, feeling bored and far from happy. This message is clearly seen in the next verse:
The song alludes to the boredom of TV and may also reflect the racial theme often treated by the band, notably in the first verse with the line: "Black or white turn it on, face the new religion". The song's name came from popular nursery rhyme about the Great Fire of London (1666). It was first recorded at CBS Studios London for the sessions for the debut album. Mick Jones' improvised guitar solo at the end of the song is not very typical for punk rock, which often has a minimalist attitude. An alternative version taken from the "White Riot" promo film in April 1977 was released on the B-side of the controversial "Remote Control" single in May 1977. Personnel
Cover versionsThe song was covered on Puncolle – Voice Actresses' Legendary Punk Songs Collection. External links
6 : The Clash songs|Songs written by Mick Jones (The Clash)|Songs written by Joe Strummer|1977 songs|Songs about London|Songs about fires |
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