01/25/2025
In 1979, amid tumultuous world events, Joe Strummer and Mick Jones wrote “London Calling,” one of The Clash’s most impactful hits. The song reflects Strummer’s concerns that something akin to World War II was taking shape through the events he was witnessing. The chorus specifically references the Three Mile Island accident—a partial nuclear meltdown and the worst accident in U.S. commercial nuclear power plant history. Strummer expresses his fears about another world conflict through the title “London Calling,” a phrase borrowed from the BBC’s station identification during WWII broadcasts to occupied countries: "This is London calling." With its blend of punk and reggae genres, the song stands as an icon of the punk rock era and has helped solidify The Clash’s reputation as one of the greatest bands of all time.
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Ron PowersIn 1979, amid tumultuous world events, Joe Strummer and Mick Jones wrote “London Calling,” one of The Clash’s most impactful hits. The song reflects Strummer’s concerns that something akin to World War II was taking shape through the events he was witnessing. The chorus specificall...