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The Clash - Rock the Casbah "The Clash - Rock the Casbah" is a song released by the English punk rock band The Clash in 1982.

The Clash - Rock the Casbah

"The Clash - Rock the Casbah" is a song released by the English punk rock band The Clash in 1982. Known for their socially and politically charged lyrics, The Clash explored various genres, including reggae, rock, and punk, and became one of the most influential bands of the era.

"Rock the Casbah" criticizes the ban on Western rock music in Iran during the Islamic Revolution, symbolized by the fictional character, the "King" in the song. The lyrics express the frustration and rebellion of the people, who ultimately defy the ban and rock out in spite of it.

The band members of The Clash were Joe Strummer (lead vocals), Mick Jones (lead guitar, vocals), Paul Simonon (bass guitar, vocals), and Topper Headon (drums, percussion).

The song features catchy guitar riffs, energetic drums, and powerful vocals, making it a punk rock anthem. Its popularity has endured over the years, and it remains one of The Clash's most recognizable and beloved songs.

To experience the rebellious spirit of "Rock the Casbah," you can play and download these sounds here.

As soon as the Sharif had cleared the square
As soon as the Sharif was chauffeured outta there
As soon as the Sharif was outta their heir
But as the wind changed direction
But Bedouins they brought out
By order of the Prophet
Degenerate the faithful
Down the Casbah way
Drop your bombs between the Minarets
Fundamentally he can't take it
Got his guitar picking thumb
Has been shakin' to the top
He said you better earn your pay
He thinks it's not kosher
Now over at the temple
Of that crazy Casbah jive
Oh, they really pack 'em in
On the radiator grille
Rockin' the Casbah
Rockin' the Casbah
Rockin' the Casbah
Rockin' the Casbah
Rockin' the Casbah
Rockin' the Casbah
Rockin' the Casbah
Rockin' the Casbah
Rockin' the Casbah
Rockin' the Casbah
Rockin' the Casbah
Rockin' the Casbah
Rockin' the Casbah
Rockin' the Casbah
Rockin' the Casbah
Rockin' the Casbah
Rockin' the Casbah
Rockin' the Casbah
Rockin' the Casbah
Rockin' the Casbah
Sharif don't like it
Sharif don't like it
Sharif don't like it
Sharif don't like it
Sharif don't like it
Sharif don't like it
Sharif don't like it
Sharif don't like it
The crowd caught a whiff
The electric camel drum
The in crowd say it's cool
The jet pilots tuned to the cockpit radio blare
The jet pilots wailed
The King called up his jet fighters
The local guitar picker
The oil down the desert way
The Sheik he drove his Cadillac
Then the temple band took fire
They began to wail
To dig this chanting thing
With that crazy Casbah sound
You know he really hates it