The Clash - English Civil War (live)
...the band's fears about the rise of the National Front and radical, fascist far-right-wing politics in the UK, and fears that this will cause tensions and riots on the streets. In a discussion with Terry Lott 1/3

of Record Mirror magazine after the song's live debut at the April ‘78 Rock Against Racism festival in Victoria Park,Joe Strummer speculated that"War is just around the corner.Johnny hasn't got far to march.That's why he's coming by bus or underground (referencing part of the 2/3

lyrics). It's a folk song,that's all."In the same interview the band were asked whether they were exaggerating the power of the NF and racist groups, and guitarist Mick Jones replied:In 1928, Adolf Hitler got 2.8% of the vote. In 1939 there was no one voting for anyone else.3/3