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      • After taking power during the Iranian Revolution, the Ayatollah Khomeini banned Western music in Iran. That move inspired the Clash to write "Rock the Casbah." It was the only song by the Clash to make it into the top ten on the U.S. pop charts.
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      Iranian leader inspired the Clash, 'Rock the Casbah' - MPR News

  2. americansongwriter.com › the-meaning-behind-theThe Meaning Behind The Clash's “Rock the Casbah”

    Aug 2, 2023 · “Rock the Casbah” turned into an anthem centered around the persecution of the Iranian people for enjoying music, particularly for owning a disco album at the time.

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  4. beatcrave.com › the-meaning-behind-the-clashs-1982The Meaning Behind The Clash’s 1982 Hit “Rock the Casbah”

    Apr 22, 2024 · The meaning behind the Clash’s 1982 hit “Rock the Casbah” deals with very different subject matter compared to most of their other songs. Because of this, and its huge popularity, it makes it well worth delving deeper into this classic track. So, let’s get straight to it and take a closer look.

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  6. www.grunge.com › 1026674The Clash's Rock The Casbah Has More Meaning Behind ... - Grunge

    Sep 27, 2022 · Like most of the Clash's catalog, "Rock the Casbah" stayed true to the band's political and social ideology best exemplified by the Clash's primary lyricist and lead singer, Joe Strummer. But the song's success obscured its important message and may have led to the band's demise in 1985.

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  7. norselandsrock.com › rock-the-casbah-the-clashTHE STORY BEHIND THE SONG: «Rock the Casbah» by The Clash

    Aug 31, 2024 · Rock the Casbah was a live staple from its introduction in 1982 through to the band’s final breakup in 1985. Live performances of this song often took a different direction, since by this time the band had given up on taking a keyboard player on tour.

  8. www.songfacts.com › facts › the-clashRock The Casbah by The Clash - Songfacts

    The music video features an Arab and an orthodox Jewish person skanking, to go with the Middle Eastern theme. The parts of the Arab and Jew were played by Titos Menchaca (the sheik), and local theater director Dennis Razze (the Jew). Titos told us the story: "We shot it in 1981 in and around Austin, Texas.

  9. www.socratic-method.com › the-clash › meaning-ofMeaning of Rock The Casbah by The Clash - The Socratic Method

    Dec 10, 2023 · The Clash's iconic song "Rock The Casbah" is a powerful and thought-provoking piece of music that addresses a variety of themes with a rebellious spirit. At its core, the song critiques the restrictions placed upon individuals by institutions of power, particularly in the Middle East.

  10. freshflownation.com › singles › meaning-of-the-songMeaning of the song ‘Rock the Casbah’ by ‘The Clash’

    Apr 2, 2024 · “Rock the Casbah” by The Clash is a defiant anthem that straddles the line between political commentary and pure, unadulterated rock rebellion. At its core, this song is a narrative about music’s power to challenge authority and the clash (pun intended) between conservative forces and the liberating influence of rock and roll.