DzM wrote:philipchevron wrote:Mike from Boston wrote:Question for Mr. Chevron. Just interested in your opinion, what Pogues song did you think Joe really made his own or do something great/different when he performed with the Pogues in 1991?
Have to give that some thought.
For me what was more interesting was which Clash/Joe songs the Pogues (with Joe) made theirs. I love the Straight to Hell, for example, and forever hold out the hope that the band will start to play along with it (as Andrew and Darryl sometimes do) when they come on stage. Hope never dies.
I would agree, "Straight to Hell" was taken to a whole other level with The Pogues, and I've only heard it on the crap quality audience recordings i have and i still think so.
I also think the accordion solo totally makes "London Calling" as well, like it was written for the accordion in the first place!