Capital Radio refused to play The Clash, or any new styles of music, so The Clash made a diss on them in response, considering Capital Radio was one of the biggest radio stations, even comparing them to a Nazi, Joe Goebbels.
[Intro]
Yes, it's time for the Dr. Goebbels Show
[Verse 1]
There's a tower in the heart of London
With a radio station right at the top
But they don't make the city beat
They're making all the action stop
[Verse 2]
A long time ago, there was pirates
Beaming waves from the sea
Now all the stations are silenced
'Cause they ain't got government license
[Verse 3]
They wanna tell your problems
Phone in from your bedsit room
Having trouble with your partner
Let us all in on the news
[Verse 4]
If you wanna hear a record
Get the word from Aidan Day
He picks all the hits to play
To keep you in your place all day
[Refrain]
Capital Radio
Capital Radio
Capital Radio
Capital Radio
[Outro]
Hey, hey, you guys
Come on
Jonesy (Yeah, what?)
Hey, listen, I've been thinking
We'll never get on the radio like this
You know that?
Now, I've been studying the charts
Using my mind and my imagination
I can see it all now
The drummer's in the box office and he's counting all the money
Yes, you guys know just what to do
Are you all ready?
Alright, on the count of four
Four
Hey, yes, that's got it
Move it up
Wow
Pure gold, hey
Yeah, get that DJ on the line
Wow
Have you seen me dance?
I'm the one that I want
On fire
Slow me down
Slow me down
Capital Radio was written by Mick Jones & Joe Strummer.
Capital Radio was produced by Bill Price.
The Clash released Capital Radio on Fri May 11 1979.