The story behind « The Magnificent Seven » by The Clash

Punk rockers, icons or nonconformists, one thing is sure, The Clash made a mark on the music world. From Hip Hop, to politics and capitalism, let’s shed the light on the stories behind one of their most famous songs « The Magnificent Seven »! Make sure to leave a comment with a song you would like us to talk about in one of the next videos! 00:00 Welcome music lovers! 00:40 The Beginning - London 1976 2:03 Music Pioneers - New York 1980 4:18 The 70’s, gloomy England 6:33 Consumerism, work and capitalism About The Music Project : we explore social, cultural and political topics through a musical perspective. Welcome and enjoy the ride! Get in touch with us : [email protected] Some of the footage used in this video : BBC4 The Clash documentary / Westway to the World directed by Don Letts Thumbnail : Margaret Thatcher and Joe Strummer