Sorry for the delay…it’s a holiday weekend, I’ve had a lot of work on, it rained and I’m out of excuses. I have the best intentions with The Clash Cup being a daily feature and so far it’s been about 80% hit and 20% miss but I’ll do better if I can. I look forward to getting through the first round so we can see what we have left. We still have to determine the best ever Clash song and I need to report two songs we can now rule out:

The Prisoner defeated The Card Cheat 29 – 18

Last Gang in Town defeated Sound of The Sinners 28 – 18

Wow, some good support for both defeated songs and each stand an outside bet of staying in the cup which I can’t determine yet. I do see The Prisoner as a dark horse for the final 16. Now onto a new quartet – please get voting, I need to catch up so I’ll try and get a fresh four out at the end of the day also.

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Right then, one vote each and the deadline is Wednesday morning my time. Four very diverse and interesting random selections today and due to the even nature of the match ups I’m not sure what to expect. I do know Broadway has some support. A chance to read/hear more below so please digest and vote with a clear conscience.

The Harder They Come - Another cover version (Jimmy Cliff) that The Clash often used as a warm up. A reggae standard that I’ll never tire of, I was searching for Clash audio on this but had to settle for this sensational version by Joe Strummer. This was apparently the song The Clash were considering for the debut until Police and Thieves was chosen.

Living In Fame - This is just a superb song featuring the late Mikey Dread. Referencing the Selecter, The Specials, Madness and The Beat and explaining to the other bands that The Clash are the band to follow. Such a great song and in historical context it predates rap in terms of dissing the competition.

Do It Now - This was the b-side to the last really good moment by The Clash – This is England. I’ve not listened to it for a long time, its like nearly good. Two songs in one…verses are good, and it mentions Arsenal. Choruses are awful, drumming is pretty electronic but I like Joe’s delivery. Probably my second favourite song after Mick was removed from the band. (not that it makes for fierce competition)

Broadway - I need to check but this might be the longest (5:49) Clash song that wasn’t an extended version, and I love every second of it. Lyrics are amongst Joe’s best and it’s a song that just builds and builds. I look forward to this remaning in the Cup and writing about it at more length. One of those songs that you just have to sing along (badly) with, “I can see the light”

Get voting, will be in touch soon -T

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