White Riot
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"White Riot" is a song by the English punk rock band the Clash, released as the band's first single in March 1977 and also included on their self-titled debut album.
Infobox
B-side
"1977"
Released
18 March 1977
Recorded
February 1977 (single version)
Genre
Punk rock
Length
1:58
Label
CBS
Songwriter
Joe Strummer/Mick Jones
Producer
Micky Foote
Tables
Chart performance for "White Riot" · Charts
UK Singles (OCC)
UK Singles (OCC)
Chart (1977)
UK Singles (OCC)
Peakposition
38
| Chart (1977) | Peakposition |
| UK Singles (OCC) | 38 |
References
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- NMEhttps://www.nme.com/news/music/rage-against-the-machine-46-1291943
- Rise Against – White Riothttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=85MvgBLXwro