Paul Simonon compiles Clash influences comp for `05 release on Trojan

by The Clash

In early 2005 Trojan Records will release a compilation of classic ska, reggae and rock acts songs that influenced and inspired The Clash. Revolution Rock: A Clash Of Reggae, Rock & R'n'B was was co-compiled by Clash bassist Paul Simonon with liner-notes by writer Chris Salewiz. The set includes the original versions of many of the Clash's covers, including "Junco Partner" by James Booker, "Brand New Cadillac" by Vince Taylor & His Playboys, "I Fought The Law" by the Bobby Fuller Four, "Pressure Drop" by Toots & The Maytals, "Police And Theves" by Junior Murvin and many more.

    1. "Be Bop A Lula" by Gene Vincent & The Blue Caps
    2. "You Can't Judge A Book By The Cover" by Bo Diddley
    3. "Junco Partner" by James Booker
    4. "Bujiyama Mama" by Wanda Jackson
    5. "Stagger Lee" by Lloyd Price
    6. "Brand New Cadillac" by Vince Taylor & His Playboys
    7. "Time Is Tight" by Booker T And The MG's
    8. "Look Here" by Mose Allison
    9. "Louie Louie" by The Kingsmen
    10. "I Fought the Law" by Bobby Fuller Four
    11. "Dead End Street" by The Kinks
    12. "Every Little Bit Hurts" by Brenda Holloway
    13. "Pressure Drop" by Toots & The Maytals
    14. "Johnny Too Bad" by The Slickers
    15. "The Israelites" by Desmond Dekker & The Aces
    16. "Armagideon Time" by Willie Williams
    17. "Wrong Em Boyo" by The Rulers
    18. "Revolution Rock" by Danny Ray
    19. "Dance Crasher" by Alton Ellis
    20. "54-46 (That's My Number)" by Toots & The Maytals
    21. "The Man In Me (Version)" by Matumbi
    22. "Police And Thieves" by Junior Murvin
    23. "Blitzkrieg Bop" by The Ramones
    24. "Roadrunner" by Jonathan Richman & The Modern Lovers
    25. "Something In The Air" by Thunderclap Newman
    26. "Pop Goes The Weazel" by Anthony Newley
    27. "King Of The Road" by Roger Miller