Dark Horse Records have revealed a previously unreleased version of Joe Strummer performing “Junco Partner.” The song, originally released by blues musician James Waynes in 1951, was a common addition to Strummer’s performances after appearing on The Clash‘s 1980 Sandinista! album. This particular recording was discovered amongst Strummer’s collection of hand-labelled tapes.
The track will be included on the upcoming ASSEMBLY album, which features live, b-sides, and rarities from Strummer’s storied career. That album will be released 26 Mar 2021, and you can pre-order/pre-save it from here.
the white drew carey (aka – Jeff Sorley) is the founder and head editor of TGEFM. He’s lived (outside of) Chicago, Madison WI, (ugh) Penn State, Lyon FR, Oxford UK, central New Jersey, and now within earshot of SFO in the Bay Area. When not scouring the web for more great bands and labels to post about, he also spends time drawing (mostly) silly sci-fi and anime stuff under the name Asplenia Studios.
