The Clash On Pearl Harbour's Album

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The Clash On Pearl Harbour's Album

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So when I interviewed Pearl for the Clash 2 doc, she mentioned that the Clash played on one of her albums and that she downplayed their input so the focus would be on her (not in a bad way, she wrote/co-wrote all the material, so it wasn't like Foley's album).

Anyway, does anyone know what album this is? I assumed it was Don't Follow Me, but allmusic lists different credits (https://www.allmusic.com/album/release/ ... 0001588532). She had an album in 83 as well, but that seems like an unlikely candidate. If it was Don't Follow Me, when were the studio sessions? It doesn't sound as distinctly S! as Ellen's album, so I'm not sure if it was in the same run.
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matedog wrote:
29 Jun 2018, 8:00pm
So when I interviewed Pearl for the Clash 2 doc, she mentioned that the Clash played on one of her albums and that she downplayed their input so the focus would be on her (not in a bad way, she wrote/co-wrote all the material, so it wasn't like Foley's album).

Anyway, does anyone know what album this is? I assumed it was Don't Follow Me, but allmusic lists different credits (https://www.allmusic.com/album/release/ ... 0001588532). She had an album in 83 as well, but that seems like an unlikely candidate. If it was Don't Follow Me, when were the studio sessions? It doesn't sound as distinctly S! as Ellen's album, so I'm not sure if it was in the same run.
Yes, Don’t Follow Me.

Pearl Harbour – Vocals/Percussion
Nigel Dixon – Guitar/Vocals
Steve Neu – Guitar
Mick Jones – Guitar
Wilko Johnson – Guitar
Paul Simonon – Bass
Topper Headon – Drums
Steve Goulding – Drums
Otis Watkins – Piano/Vocals
Gary Barnicle – Saxophone
B.J. Cole – Pedal Steel Guitar

Source: http://www.pearlharbourmusic.com/discography.php (Pearl’s website)

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Also, on the forthcoming Joe compilation:

“‘2 Bullets’
1986 with Pearl Harbour. Previously Unreleased. 1/4 Inch Tape.
Produced by Joe Strummer. Outtake from ‘Sid & Nancy.’Pearl Harbour: Vocals. Joe Strummer: Rhythm Guitar, Bass. Mick Jones: Guitar. Chris Musto: Drums.
B.J. Cole: Pedal Steel Guitar.”

http://www.uncut.co.uk/news/new-joe-str ... cks-106184

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matedog wrote:
29 Jun 2018, 8:00pm
So when I interviewed Pearl for the Clash 2 doc, she mentioned that the Clash played on one of her albums and that she downplayed their input so the focus would be on her (not in a bad way, she wrote/co-wrote all the material, so it wasn't like Foley's album).

Anyway, does anyone know what album this is? I assumed it was Don't Follow Me, but allmusic lists different credits (https://www.allmusic.com/album/release/ ... 0001588532). She had an album in 83 as well, but that seems like an unlikely candidate. If it was Don't Follow Me, when were the studio sessions? It doesn't sound as distinctly S! as Ellen's album, so I'm not sure if it was in the same run.
As Gil says mate. But Paul and his brother also play on her later stuff along with other clash known associates.
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