Jimmy Jazz - The Clash (cover)

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Wyatt Scott takin' a message cross the World with Jimmy Jazz by The Clash!

"Although this jazz-blues song is credited to Joe Strummer (lyrics) and Mick Jones (music), it’s no stretch to imagine that Topper Headon, who had a background in jazz, had some influence. The song is said to have derived from jam sessions during the band’s workup for this album. Strummer’s semi-improvised lyrics place the listener in the middle of a film noir like world obliquely telling the story of Jimmy Jazz, an outlaw on the run from the police.

The reference to Satta Massagana: Satta Massagana is a roots reggae album released by The Abyssinians officially in 1976. It is widely considered The Abyssinians' crowning achievement and a classic roots reggae album.

The title track "Satta Massagana" was a huge hit and has been versioned numerous times by both The Abyssinians and other artists since. It has even been adopted by some Rastafarian groups as a hymn used during services. The song, which translates from the Amharic language as "He Gave Praise"

The song is perhaps the most radical departure from the punk genre on the album and appearing as the third song on the album reinforces the notion that the band was not going to be restricted any longer. Its first live performances (prior to the album) caused bewilderment among music writers." https://genius.com/The-clash-jimmy-jazz-lyrics

Police walked in for Jimmy Jazz I said he ain't here, but he sure went past Oh you're looking for, Jimmy Jazz

Yeah they said, Satta Massagana for Jimmy Dread Cut off his ears and chop off his head Police come lookin’ for Jimmy Jazz Jazz Jazz Jazz

So if you're gonna take a message 'cross the town Maybe put it down somewhere over the other side See it gets to, Jimmy Jazz Jazz… say…, wooo hoo! …Oah!

A sad tale to tell, the police came in they said now, where's Jimmy Jazz I said, hmm, he was here but, umm hmm, he said he went round

He’s they're lookin' for? Jimmy Jazz, Jazz, Jazz, Jazz eh

Satta Massagana for Jimmy dread Cut off his ears and they'll chop off his head Oh you're lookin' for, Jimmy Jazz, Jazz, Jazz, Jazz!

What a relief! I feel like a soldier and, look like a thief. It's for the Jazz

Police a come lookin' for the Jimmy Jazz He came in and n’ they went past I smell they’re lookin’ here for that Jimmy Jazz, Jimmy Jazz

In fact, don't you bother me, not anymore I can't take this tale, oh, no more, it's all around Jimmy Jazz, Jazz

Z Z, Zee Zee J A Zed Zed Zee Zee Zee J A Zed Zed, J A Zed Zed, J A Z, Jimmy Jazz And then it sucks ugh,

He said, suck that!

So go look, all around, you can try your luck brother And see what you found

But I guarantee you that it ain't your day Your day, it ain't your day. Chop, chop