Paul Simonon compiles Clash influences comp for `05 release on Trojan

In early 2005 Trojan Records will release a compilation of classic ska, reggae and rock acts songs that influenced and inspired The Clash. Revolution Rock: A Clash Of Reggae, Rock & R'n'B was was co-compiled by Clash bassist Paul Simonon with liner-notes by writer Chris Salewiz. The set includes the original versions of many of the Clash's covers, including "Junco Partner" by James Booker, "Brand New Cadillac" by Vince Taylor & His Playboys, "I Fought The Law" by the Bobby Fuller Four, "Pressure Drop" by Toots & The Maytals, "Police And Theves" by Junior Murvin and many more. Click below for the full track listing.

• "Be Bop A Lula" by Gene Vincent & The Blue Caps
• "You Can't Judge A Book By The Cover" by Bo Diddley
• "Junco Partner" by James Booker
• "Bujiyama Mama" by Wanda Jackson
• "Stagger Lee" by Lloyd Price
• "Brand New Cadillac" by Vince Taylor & His Playboys
• "Time Is Tight" by Booker T And The MG's
• "Look Here" by Mose Allison
• "Louie Louie" by The Kingsmen
• "I Fought the Law" by Bobby Fuller Four
• "Dead End Street" by The Kinks
• "Every Little Bit Hurts" by Brenda Holloway
• "Pressure Drop" by Toots & The Maytals
• "Johnny Too Bad" by The Slickers
• "The Israelites" by Desmond Dekker & The Aces
• "Armagideon Time" by Willie Williams
• "Wrong Em Boyo" by The Rulers
• "Revolution Rock" by Danny Ray
• "Dance Crasher" by Alton Ellis
• "54-46 (That's My Number)" by Toots & The Maytals
• "The Man In Me (Version)" by Matumbi
• "Police And Thieves" by Junior Murvin
• "Blitzkrieg Bop" by The Ramones
• "Roadrunner" by Jonathan Richman & The Modern Lovers
• "Something In The Air" by Thunderclap Newman
• "Pop Goes The Weazel" by Anthony Newley
• "King Of The Road" by Roger Miller