Jimmy Strummer Music

Jeez, it sure has been a while, hasn’t it? Here’s something I got working on in between writing songs for my new band Lions Of West Texas (@lionsofwesttexas on FB + IG).

This is a cover version of “Ride The Wild” by the Descendents. I do not claim or own the rights to this song; all rights reserved in this regard to the original songwriter Frank Navetta, the original publisher Alltudemic Music(BMI), and the record label Epitaph Records.

Ride The Wild (Descendents cover)

Ladies and gentlemen, I present to you the first ever track featuring me and my Lions Of West Texas bandmate Seb Soroeta trading off on lead vocals together! And if you liked THIS, you just wait until you hear the original songs we've got comin' for you in the near future!!

This is a cover version of “Elevator” by Box Car Racer. I do not claim or own the rights to this song; all rights reserved in this regard to the original songwriters Tom DeLonge and Travis Barker; the original publishers Beat Poet Music (ASCAP), EMI April Music, Inc. (ASCAP), and Fun With Goats (ASCAP); and Universal Music Enterprises.

Elevator ft. Seb Soroeta (Box Car Racer cover)

Recorded live at The Boom Room, Philadelphia PA

Lions Of West Texas — “Shift(ed)”

It’s about time I tackled my favorite Fab Four song ever!!

Special thanks to Joe Montague at allyouneedisdrums.com for the free drum stems; Galeazzo Frudua, aka Beatles Vocal Harmony on YouTube, for his videos on the song that helped me nail the guitars and vocals; and Ryohei Kanayama on YouTube for his bass cover that allowed me to better understand Paul’s original complex bassline.

This is a cover version of “Rain” by The Beatles. I do not claim or own the rights to this song; all rights reserved in this regard to the original songwriters John Lennon and Paul McCartney, the original publishers MPL Communications, Inc. (ASCAP) and Northern Songs Ltd. (PRS), and the original label Parlophone Records.

Rain (Beatles cover)

First cover of the new year, and without hyperbole I have to say this is easily the best one I’ve ever produced!! 

Thanks to my LWTX bandmate Seb for helping me out again on this one, but an even bigger thanks to Derek Grant himself from Alkaline Trio for posting the isolated drums on YouTube or else this wouldn’t have been possible!!!

This is a cover version of “Back To Hell” by Alkaline Trio. I do not claim or own the rights to this song; all rights reserved in this regard to the original songwriters Matt Skiba, Dan Andriano, and Derek Grant; the original publishers ￼BMG Gold Songs (ASCAP) and Hell Toupee (ASCAP); and Vagrant Records/BMG.

Back To Hell ft. Seb Soroeta (Alkaline Trio cover)

A song so nice, I had to cover it twice!!! 
E-A-G-L-E-S, EAGLES!!!!

Written by Charles Borrelli and Roger Courtland, performed by Jimmy Strummer without permission, all rights reserved to Mr's Borrelli and Courtland and the Philadelphia Eagles.

Fly, Eagles, Fly! (2025 Redux) - Philadelphia Eagles Fight Song punk rock cover

Kiss Me On The Bus [The Replacements cover, alternate mix]

Wow, I haven't posted anything in a little while, huh?

This is a cover version and remix of "bury a friend" by Billie Eilish that also interpolates portions of "Personal Jesus" by Depeche Mode and samples the intro from "That Black Bat Licorice" by Jack White. All rights reserved in this regard to the original songwriters (Billie Eilish, Finneas O'Connell, Martin Gore, & Jack White), the original publishers (Drup [ASCAP], Last Frontier [ASCAP], Universal Music Corporation [ASCAP], EMI Blackwood Music Inc. [BMI], Songs of Universal Inc. [BMI], & Third String Tunes [BMI]), and the original record labels (Darkroom/Interscope Records, Mute Records, Third Man Records, XL Recordings, and Columbia Records).

bury a friend - single

bury a friend

bury a friend (Billie Eilish cover/remix)

I've been wanting to take on this song for a long-ass time!!

This is a cover version of "Myage" by the Descendents. I do not claim or own the rights to this song; all rights reserved in this regard to the original songwriter Bill Stevenson, the original publisher Drum Ogre Music (BMI), and the record label SST Records.

Myage (Descendents cover)

My favorite song from my second favorite band of all time! (Second only to Green Day, of course)

This is a cover version of “The Ocean” by Against Me! I do not claim or own the rights to this song; all rights reserved in this regard to the original songwriter Laura Jane Grace, the original publisher Total Treble Music (BMI), and the record label Warner/Sire Records.

The Ocean - Single

The Ocean (Against Me! cover)

This cover is gonna make you “Flip Your Wig” ;)

This is a cover version of “Makes No Sense At All” by Hüsker Dü. I do not claim or own the rights to this song; all rights reserved in this regard to the original songwriter Bob Mould, the original publisher Granary Music (BMI), and the record label SST Records.

Makes No Sense At All - Single

Makes No Sense At All (Hüsker Dü cover)

This cover was originally requested by my aunt, Mary Stoolman, and initially I had no intention of sharing it publicly. However, given the current situation and the injustices that have been and continue to be committed, this song feels more fitting than ever to share with you.

To those in the black community, my heart aches for you in this difficult time. I love you, I stand with you, and I will always be there to fight with you. I have no doubt that together we can bring about some real positive change. "With every mistake, we must surely be learning..." 

Peace And Love,
Jimmy Strummer

**This is a cover version of “While My Guitar Gently Weeps” by The Beatles. I do not claim or own the rights to this song; all rights reserved in this regard to the original songwriter George Harrison, the original publisher Harrisongs Ltd. (ASCAP), and the record label Apple Records.**

While My Guitar Gently Weeps - Single

While My Guitar Gently Weeps (Beatles cover)

Celebrating my birthday today with a new cover -- quite possibly the best cover I've ever done, but at least the one where I definitely used the most instrument tracks. 😅

This is a cover version of "Violence" by blink-182. I do not claim or own the rights to this song; all rights reserved in this regard to the original songwriters Tom DeLonge, Mark Hoppus, and Travis Barker; the original publishers Beat Poet Music (ASCAP), EMI/April Music Inc. (ASCAP), Fun With Goats (ASCAP), Hi My Name Is Mark (ASCAP), and Universal Music Corp. (ASCAP); and the original record label Geffen Records.

Violence - Single

Violence (blink-182 cover)

First cover using my brand-new Harley Benton DC Junior -- hopefully this guitar sounds as good to you as it does to me!!

This is a cover version of "Boxcar" by Jawbreaker. I do not claim or own the rights to this song; all rights reserved in this regard to the original songwriters and publishers: Blake Schwarzenbach (SESAC), Chris Bauermeister (BMI), and Adam Pfahler (BMI); as well as the original record labels: Tupelo Recording Company and Communion Records.

Boxcar - Single

Boxcar (Jawbreaker cover)

This cover was originally requested by one Kalyn Stephens, and I had a really fun time working on it -- finally nailed the tone on my new Harley Benton guitar, and I enjoyed getting creative with the instrumentation!

This is a cover version of “Lips LIke Sugar” by Echo And The Bunnymen. I do not claim or own the rights to this song; all rights reserved in this regard to the original songwriters Ian McCulloch, Les Pattinson, and Will Sergeant; the original publisher Warner Chappell Music Ltd. (ASCAP), and the record label Warner/Sire Records.

While My Guitar Gently Weeps (Beatles cover)

Jimmy Strummer

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