About this episode
Who’s calling? It’s One Song calling all you listeners in faraway towns. This week, Diallo and LUXXURY are joined by award-winning comedian, actor, musician, and writer Fred Armisen to discuss what makes “London Calling” by The Clash an enduring punk classic. They debate their
favorite Clash albums, break down the epic (and backwards) double guitar solos by Mick Jones, and hear what happens when “London Calling” gets a reggae beat.
Songs Discussed:
“London Calling” - The Clash
“Lost in the Supermarket” - The Clash
“Power To The Amplifier” - Trenchmouth
“Pay to Cum” - Bad Brains
“I Luv I Jah” - Bad Brains
“Up In Heaven (Not Only Here)” - The Clash
“Safe European Home” - The Clash
“Julie’s Been Working for the Drug Squad” - The Clash
“Queen of the Minstrel Dub (aka Natural Dub)” - King Tubby
“Singing the Blues” - Guy Mitchell
“Had To Hear” - Real Estate
“Golly! Golly! Go Buddy!” - Bow Wow Wow
“The Candy Man” - Sammy Davis Jr.
“Girl U Want” - DEVO
“The Ballad of Dorothy Parker” - Prince
One Song Spotify playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/40SIOpVROmrxTjOtH7Q1yw?si=d783b5243b3049b9
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