The Clash’s 20 best songs, from wicked to freakin’ awesome

By Steve Newton

The Clash have been called “the only band that matters”, which is bullshit, but they were definitely one of the bands that mattered.

20. “White Riot” (The Clash, 1977)

19. “Straight to Hell” (Combat Rock, 1982)

18. “London’s Burning” (The Clash, 1977)

17. “Last Gang in Town” (Give ‘Em Enough Rope, 1978)

16. “Tommy Gun” (Give ‘Em Enough Rope, 1978)

15. “Janie Jones” (The Clash, 1977)

14. “Lost in the Supermarket” (London Calling, 1979)

13. “Career Opportunities” (The Clash, 1977)

12. “The Guns of Brixton” (London Calling, 1979)

11. “Should I Stay or Should I Go” (Combat Rock, 1982)

10. “The Magnificent Seven” (Sandinista!, 1980)

9. “Spanish Bombs” (London Calling, 1978)

8. “Safe European Home” (Give ‘Em Enough Rope, 1978)

7. “Brand New Cadillac” (London Calling, 1979)

6. “English Civil War” (Give ‘Em Enough Rope, 1978)

5. “I Fought the Law” (The Cost of Living EP, 1979)

4. “London Calling” (London Calling, 1979)

3. “Complete Control” (7-inch single, 1977)

2. “Rock the Casbah” (Combat Rock, 1982)

1. “Train in Vain (Stand By Me)” (London Calling, 1979)