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The Clash released the song (White Man) in Hammersmith Palais. Date of release: 16/6/1978.

Release date: 16/6/1978

Duration: 04:01

Writer(s): Sandy Pearlman and The Clash

Producer(s): Joe Strummer and Mick Jones

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This song is about how the British music scene ignored Jamaican reggae and how Jamaican musicians felt.

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The Clash - Short Biography

- The Clash was an English punk rock band formed in London in 1976.
- They were known as "The Only Band That Matters".
- They incorporated elements of a variety of genres, including reggae, dub, funk, ska and rockabilly.
- The four core members of the band were Joe Strummer (lead singer and rhythm guitarist), Mick Jones (lead guitarist and vocalist), Paul Simonon (bassist) and Nicky "Topper" Headon (drummer).
- The Clash contributed to the post-punk and new wave movements in the wake of punk.

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"White Man in Hammersmith Palais" is a song by the Clash, released as a single on June 4, 1978. It was written by Joe Strummer and Mick Jones.

The song was recorded in March 1978 at the Wessex studio in London. The title refers to the Hammersmith Palace in London, where the band played several times. The song denounces racism and intolerance towards immigrants in Britain.

The single was well received by the critics and reached the fourth place in the British charts. It is considered one of the best singles of the group.

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