About The Song
“The Clash – London Calling” is a song and the title track of the third studio album by the English rock band The Clash. The album was originally released as a double album in the United Kingdom on December 14, 1979, by CBS Records and in the United States in January 1980 by Epic Records. The song was released as a single from the album and features the band’s post-punk sound, electric guitar, and vocals. It is an apocalyptic, politically charged rant that reflects the band’s growing interest in styles beyond their punk roots, including reggae, rockabilly, ska, New Orleans R&B, pop, lounge jazz, and hard rock. The lyrics of the song describe the state of the world at the time, with references to war, unemployment, and drug use. The song has been remastered and re-released several times, including a remastered version in 2013.