Silver And Gold (Before I Grow Too Old)

I wish people would stop crying over joe strummer, ive met him on two occasions in america, he was a great person with an incredible passion for music and life. Some of you make it sound like he knew it was coming in the near future or that he wanted to happen, neither of which is true. So geet your facts straight or think about some more before saying how much you love something. And I will tell you right now, he would not want people crying over him, i did when it happened, of course, but everytime i hear, no, when i think of joe strummer, i think of what a great guy he was, the first time i met him he says he told me, he was amazed at how tall I am, and that he was jealous of my long fingers, because he always had a hard time with his small fingers. I told him he could have because he would be much more productive with them than I am. He laughed, than told me a story about a concert he did in brixton, was so cool to meet him. I met him two years later, and you know what, he remembered my name. That is the kind of person Joe Strummer was.

A heartbreaking way of ending Joe Strummer's last album, but shows just how unexpect his death way. It has been nearly two years since he passed away, but the feeling of loss is still there. Thanks for so much great music Joe.

'Thats a take' - I agree with the last poster. It's heartbreakingly beautiful and so characteristic of Joe (even though it isn't his song). Gives the same sense of closure as Marley's 'Redemption Song' which was the last song on his album which ironically is included as a cover on Streetcore.

Yes.. Very sad, almost brings a tear each time I hear it and think of Joe. Such a great human being, betcha he's drinkin some brew for breakfast with the other greats right now.

I swear, it's almost as if he knew the end is near. Hell, I'm crying as I write this. I see the song like this: he's done so much for so many people, but now it's time for him to get a little back from the world. His music has changed my life, as I'm sure it has for others. Now I think he wanted to relax and enjoy the fruits of his labor, but we'll never know if he really did. R.I.P.

I can't listen to this song without crying. I can't even think of him without crying. His death has hit me so hard, you'd think I was related to him or something. His music was, and is, a catalyst in my life, helped me define who I am and who I want to become. Corny, I know, but if you're into The Clash and into Joe, then you know what I'm talking about.

wow Joe.... you were the greatest man to happen to music.... this song makes me cry everytime i hear it...one of the hardest things of my life was when my aunt asked me to play it for a party...and i did...i deticated it to you... we love you Joe.... R.I.P. see you on the other side

punkrock142 is right, I'm sick of hearing others crap on about how every joe strummer song makes them cry. I understand his songs are sung with a lot of emotion but for gods sake pull yourself together. That's not what he wanted. You should be celebrating the man and his music. Go out there and try to change the world for the better, like he did.

its basically about living life to the full while you can