
Joe Strummer's London Calling Series 2: Episode 1
In 1999, former Clash frontman Joe Strummer became a DJ for the BBC World Service - this is how he sounded.
In 1999, former Clash frontman Joe Strummer became a DJ for the BBC 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.
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Music Played
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Big Youth
The Killer
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The McCoys
Hang On Sloopy
- Rediscover The 60's-With A Little Hel.
- Old Gold.
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Brenda Fassie
Vulindlela
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Dean Martin
Little Ole Wine Drinker, Me
- (Single).
- Reprise.
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Van Morrison
Starting a New Life
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Sea Power
It Ended on an Oily Stage
- Rough Trade Records.
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Augustines
Book Of James
- Oxcart Records.
Broadcasts
- Thu 13 Sep 201200:00BBC Radio 6 Music
- Thu 14 Dec 201702:00BBC Radio 6 Music
- Thu 8 Nov 201802:00BBC Radio 6 Music
- Thu 8 Aug 201902:00BBC Radio 6 Music
- Wed 18 May 202202:30BBC Radio 6 Music
