2020 it appeared in the number one position in Simpson's list of "The Clash's 40 greatest songs – ranked!" Stereogum ranked it No. 4 on their "The 10 Best Clash Songs" list. Track listing 7" vinyl "(White Man) In Hammersmith Palais" – 4:00 "The Prisoner" – 2:59 Personnel "(White Man) In Hammersmith Palais" Joe Strummer – lead vocals, piano Mick Jones – backing vocals, lead guitar, harmonica Paul Simonon – bass guitar Topper Headon – drums "The Prisoner" Mick Jones – lead vocals, lead guitar, rhythm guitar, acoustic guitar Joe Strummer – backing vocals, lead guitar, rhythm guitar Paul Simonon – bass guitar Topper Headon – drums Charts Cover versions Fighting Gravity covered the song on their 1999 live double album Hello Cleveland. In that same year, 311 contributed their rendition of the song to the charity album Burning London: The Clash Tribute. Notes Further reading External links Connor, Alan. (30 March 2007) White man's blues. SMASHED HITS Pop lyrics re-appraised by the Magazine. bbc.co.uk. Retrieved 24 February 2008. "BBC article on the song and venue". Poster of the Hammersmith Palais gig referenced in song 1978 songs 1978 singles The Clash songs Songs about London Reggae rock songs Songs written by Joe Strummer Songs written by Mick Jones (The Clash) CBS Records singles Song recordings produced by Sandy Pearlman