So I’m writing another blog post.
Whilst digging around in my metaphorical crates I came across a re-edit I did in 2004 of The Clash’s “Rock The Casbah”. It served me well for a good few years and due to the edit’s arrangement, I played it everywhere, from bunkers to ballrooms and barn dances.
The song itself has quite a history. The third single from their classic “Combat Rock” LP, it was the Clashes biggest UK and Stateside hit ever, topping, amongst others, the fledgling UK Dance chart. Some say it was written in reaction to Iran’s Sharif banning rock music, others that it was inspired by the bands manager bemoaning the length of their new tracks (…the king told the boogie men, you have to let the rāga drop...). As with most truths, it’ll be both and neither.
The edit itself is another simple ‘razor and tape’ affair. I used the 7” single version with it’s stronger emphasis on the bass guitar and the dubbed out 12” instrumental (Mustapha’s Dance) to create this nifty little fellow, all helped by the fact The Clash’s drummer Topper Headon was well known for his metronomic drumming.
Sharif don’t like it….
Enjoy!
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