The Clash | Paul Simonon autograph manuscript song list, circa 1977

The Clash

Paul Simonon's autograph manuscript song list, ca. 1977

One page (298 x 210mm). Written recto only in black and blue felt tip; very minor toning to edges.

The present list was written by bassist Paul Simonon for Caroline Coon, a Melody Maker journalist, and the first manager of the Clash. Coon had requested the list, which contains nearly all songs from the Clash's self-titled debut album (1977), so she could reference the tracks in an article prior to their release. The same list was used in the production of the group's first songbook.

Totaling 19 songs, some of the titles deviate from those that appear on the album, or feature addition noted by Simonon, including "White Riot – Backdrop – NI?"; "1977 – Row of coffins, Elvis Etc...."; "Janie Jones Holloway – Star's that went to her parties"; "Protex-Durex”; and others.