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The Clash - Tommy Gun

In 1978 The Clash were probably the most important band of their generation; and with the release of their second album, Give ‘em Enough Rope, had managed to survive punk and move on.

The second album is too often dismissed or criticised for being over produced, rushed and not as good as their debut.  Personally, I think its better.

Tommy Gun was one of the singles taken from the album.  Here The Clash perform live, as always, on BBC tv in 1978.  I remember watching it at the time and thinking it was the best thing I had ever heard The Clash perform.  The raw power and aggression omitted from our tiny tv set was overwhelming.