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"Rudie Can't Fail" praises the rude boys of Jamaica in the 1960s who challenged their elders' status quo.The song is about a fun-loving young man who is criticised by his elders for not acting as a responsible adult, drinking beer at breakfast, [3] and describe him as being "so crude and feckless", to which he responds "I know that my life make you nervous, but I tell you I can't live in service."
[24] [25] The fifth song, "Rudie Can't Fail" features a horn section and mixes elements of pop, soul, and reggae music together. [29] The Clash's embrace of specific musical traditions for London Calling deviated from what Greg Kot viewed as punk's iconoclastic sensibilities. [30]
The Clash: The Clash Mikey Dread 1980 [9] " The Call Up" Sandinista! The Clash: The Clash Mikey Dread 1980 [9] "Can't Judge" (demo) Unreleased – – 1980 "Capital Radio One" Capital Radio: Joe Strummer Mick Jones Micky Foote: 1977 [11] " Capital Radio Two" The Cost of Living: Joe Strummer Mick Jones Bill Price: 1979 [12] "Car Jamming" Combat ...
The Essential Clash is a career-spanning greatest hits album by The Clash first released in 2003. ... "Rudie Can't Fail" – 3:29 (Jones, Strummer)
The single has several issues, all with different covers. Four are from 1979 (catalogue number: 8087; S CBS 8087; 128087; S CBS 8087). In 1988, a special limited edition boxed set was released, containing three tracks, "London Calling" on side one, "Brand New Cadillac" and "Rudie Can't Fail" on side two, a poster and two badges (catalogue number: CLASH B2).
John Graham Mellor (21 August 1952 – 22 December 2002), known professionally as Joe Strummer, was a British musician.He was the co-founder, lyricist, rhythm guitarist, and lead vocalist of punk rock band the Clash, formed in 1976.
In this same spirit, the Clash contributed "Rudie Can't Fail" on their 1979 album London Calling, and The Ruts their 1980 single "Staring at the Rude Boys". In more recent times in multicultural Britain, the term rudeboy has become associated with street or urban culture, and is a common greeting.
"This Is Radio Clash" is a song by the English punk rock band the Clash, released as a single in 1981. It received mixed reviews from critics who wanted the Clash to return to its anarchic punk roots. The experimental nature of the song drew praise, as well as the Clash's signature anti-authoritarian political lyrics.