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Joe Strummer's London Calling Series 2: Episode 1

In 1999, former Clash frontman Joe Strummer became a DJ for the 大象传媒 World Service - this is how he sounded.

In 1999, former Clash frontman Joe Strummer became a DJ for the 大象传媒 World Service - this is how he sounded.

Joe Strummer died on 22nd December 2002, aged just 50. His World Service programmes began in 1999, and show his great enthusiasm for music from all over the world and his eclectic tastes, ranging from the Beatles to the Wu-Tang Clan.

Joe often started these shows with a song by his favourite Jamaican toaster Big Youth. After that it was anybody's guess - from Bob Dylan to the Ramones via Nina Simone, Bo Diddley and Jimmy Reed. Here's a chance to see what he carried in his DJ box.

30 minutes

Music Played

  • Big Youth

    The Killer

  • The McCoys

    Hang On Sloopy

    • Rediscover The 60's-With A Little Hel.
    • Old Gold.
  • Brenda Fassie

    Vulindlela

  • Dean Martin

    Little Ole Wine Drinker, Me

    • (Single).
    • Reprise.
  • Van Morrison

    Starting a New Life

  • Sea Power

    It Ended on an Oily Stage

    • Rough Trade Records.
  • Augustines

    Book Of James

    • Oxcart Records.

Broadcasts

  • Thu 13 Sep 2012 00:00
  • Thu 14 Dec 2017 02:00
  • Thu 8 Nov 2018 02:00
  • Thu 8 Aug 2019 02:00
  • Wed 18 May 2022 02:30