Song Meanings and Facts

Song Meanings and Facts

Tagged: London Calling

Wrong ’Em Boyo

The Clash

“Wrong ’Em Boyo” by The Clash

The Clash’s “Wrong ’Em Boyo” is based on a historical incident where in 1895, one Lee Shelton proceeded to murder Billy Lyons. Both individuals were criminals. And as the story goes, the cause of said assault was...

"Spanish Bombs"

The Clash

“Spanish Bombs” by The Clash

Here’s an interesting fact – Spain actually endured a very bloody civil war at the end of the 1930s. And Clash singer Joe Strummer became fascinated with the topic upon concurrently taking an interest in civil strife...

The Clash

The Clash

The Clash

As vibrant and readily distinguished in nature as they were, this English rock band became recognized as one of the most original bearers of British punk rock. There were other staunch bands that had...

London Calling by The Clash

The Clash

“London Calling” by The Clash

The title phrase “London Calling” was a term used by the BBC World Service Station to introduce themselves when broadcasting to other nations during the Second World War. The song begins with the narrator describing an...