Friday, October 13, 2006

Janie Jones video

As this is about the only Clash song I like and its for the above linked Charity I thought I'd pick this video... not sure about the Ford Cortina in the video though and I reckon this version sucks - I think I prefer the Stiffs doing it. Video here
Babyshambles and Friends Release Janie Jones
Babyshambles and Friends release, a cover of the Clash classic, Janie Jones through B-Unique Records on Monday 30th October. All proceeds from the single will go to Strummerville (the Joe Strummer Foundation for New Music).The single features contributions from 21 other artists: Carl Barat, the Rakes, Mystery Jets, The Holloways, We Are Scientists, The Paddingtons, Larrikin Love, Cazals, Noisettes, Good Books, Lady Fuzz, Kooks, Jack Penate, Laura Marling, Maccabees, Lisa Moorish, Light Speed Champ (Test Icicles), Jamie T, Jeremy Warmsley, Guillemots. The idea came about after Statik suggested to Drew McConnell (Babyshambles) and that they record the song for Strummerville. The single was recorded at The Whirling Dervish and Oilsville studio in Holloway and was produced by Statik and Drew McConnell. It will be available on CD single and 7”, the B.side features a solo version of Janie Jones by Peter Doherty and a remix of the A.side by Statik - featuring Lethal Bizzle, JME, No Mind and Talk Taxis.

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