Hitsville UK

"Hitsville UK"
Song
B-side	"Radio One"

"Hitsville UK" is the 13th single released by The Clash, and the third off their fourth album Sandinista! It is a duet with the Clash's Mick Jones and his one-time girlfriend Ellen Foley. Overall, it is notable for being one of their most overtly melodic songs, reminiscent of a danceable ballad with striking resemblances to, among other songs, Jackie Wilson's Higher and Higher.
Its lyrics refer to the emerging Indie scene in British music in the late 70's/early 80's, which is held in contrast to the "mutants, creeps and musclemen" of the major labels with their "expense accounts" and "lunch discounts", making "AOR" and using "chart-hyping" to sell their records. References are made to a number of UK independant labels (Small Wonder, Rough Trade, Fast Product and Factory).
The song's title is a nod to Motown Records, which used the moniker "Hitsville U.S.A." in its advertising and to refer to the label's first headquarters in Detroit.

Like all other Clash singles, the song is also available in the 1991 compilation The Singles.