The Clash are one of those bands that you should really measure the popularity of by the success of their singles. By the time they split in 1986 they had never had a Top 10 single, but they were a hugely popular band. Perhaps the re-issue of "Should I Stay Or Should I Go" topping the charts in 1991 was proof of this.
This was the first single to be credited to all members of The Clash as opposed to just Joe Strummer and Mick Jones. It was the lead single from the bands 4th album "Sandinista!".
It was followed up by "The Magnificent Seven" which was the 3rd rap record to reach the Top 40. Then came "Rock the Casbah" and the double a-side "Should I Stay Or Should I Go / Straight To Hell". Their final Top 40 hit during their existence was "This Is England" in 1985.
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