The Specials - Gangsters (Official Music Video) [HD]
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15 жыл бұрынMusic video by The Specials performing Gangsters .
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Lyrics:
Bernie Rhodes knows Don't Argue
Why must you record my phone calls?
Are you planning a bootleg LP?
Said you've been threatened by gangsters
Now it's you, that's threatening me
Can't fight corruption with con tricks
They use the law to commit crime
And I dread, dread to think what the future will bring
When we're living in gangster time
Don't call me scar face
Can't interrupt while I'm talking
Or they'll confiscate all your guitars
And catch 22 says if I sing the truth
They won't make me an overnight star
Don't offer us legal protection
They use the law to commit crime
I dread to think what the future will bring
When we're living in gangster time
Bernie Rhodes knows Don't Argue
#ska #ChrysalisRecords
@chenzenzo Жыл бұрын
Rest easy Terry! The specials changed my life. I've been a mod since I was a little kid and this one hurts like hell. Thank you for the glorious legacy of music you with us. ❤️❤️❤️❤️🕴🏿🕴🏻🕴🏾🕴🏻🕴🏽🕴️❤️❤️❤️❤️
@julieeales Жыл бұрын
So incredibly sad we've lost another specials legend ,Hope you meet up with Bradders up there ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️
@davidchilds1443 Жыл бұрын
Well said. Terrible loss of a super talent 💔
@kimberleylucey9533 Жыл бұрын
Yes this one is a real tough one
@Brighid45 Жыл бұрын
Well said.
@toddmichaeljohnson7139 Жыл бұрын
I feel your pain right now. The Specials had a huge influence on my teenage mind. ❤️
@MJ.71 3 ай бұрын
19th March 2024 Remembering Terry on what would have been his 65th birthday. Much missed....... R.I.P 🙏🏻
@ichwanrasyid8638 Жыл бұрын
RIP Terry Hall. Very sad to hear this news tonight. You made the world a better place with your lyrics and tunes. Rest easy ❤️
@FFM0594 Жыл бұрын
They weren't his lyrics or tunes, they were Jerry Dammers.
@kevinodell4129 Жыл бұрын
@@FFM0594 a lot of the first album were cover versions
@susaninhacouto Жыл бұрын
I will adoro you
@Brewerlikesbeef Жыл бұрын
Such a legend ❤️
@marlbarat3430 Жыл бұрын
where you from? indonesia or malaysia?
@SymptomOfTheParanoid 3 ай бұрын
Terry had such a fantastic voice.
@richardmunt2104 2 ай бұрын
Almost perfect for SKA.
@Magnus-ml6el Ай бұрын
This is one the greatest ska anthems in history and people need to know.
@billyhill9997 Ай бұрын
I know. But Terry did other great. Fun Boy Three.
@jacquelineedwards701 Жыл бұрын
One of the best song out,, am 55 years young female, I absolutely adore this song, was am still a big fan of Terry and his gang,, and yes I was a rude girl,, with all the get up,, and proud,, best years of my life listening to this kind of music,, RIP Terry Hall,, 🙏 ❤️❤️❤️
@NormAppleton Жыл бұрын
Rock on, Girlio. I'm a year older than you.
@MW-us3sv Жыл бұрын
Hey Jacqueline, I have 4 years on you, so a similar vintage. Time is certainly flying by. I was a punk but of course liked the whole variety of music from those days. I reckon we really did live through a fantastic era for music my friend. And to think of it, a fantastic time for some crazy and wonderful fashion, well styles at least. We ruled the world, all but for a brief moment in time.
@nessatovey3653 Жыл бұрын
Lol I’m 55 too&loved these&was a Rude girl too 🙌🏼🙌🏼🙌🏼🙌🏼
@steve20664 Жыл бұрын
👍😎
@stevepenfold3153 Жыл бұрын
Me to sweetheart am 52 years young still rude girl same hair cut now just had chemotherapy no choice lolxx rip Terry 😢
@jeffteasdale8276 Жыл бұрын
'They use the law to commit crime'.....never a truer word. Thanks Terry
@pauledwards499 Жыл бұрын
Too soon, too young. RIP Terry, you legend ❤💔
@MrPiston1989 7 жыл бұрын
My friend since kindergarten always loved these guys, he asked me to give them another chance, he passed away suddenly, I was then left with the Specials as his last request from me.. WOW they are incredible and extremely underrated.. Thank u Eric
@martinadarcy781 2 жыл бұрын
That's one lovely story in your life ..❤️🇮🇪
@aidancasey3018 2 жыл бұрын
Extremely underrated?
@anthonymorgan6255 2 жыл бұрын
Keep the faith
@usndocjaysin8404 2 жыл бұрын
Beg much?
@crunkaholic81 2 жыл бұрын
RIP to your friend he had a knack for good tunes
@mozart579 7 жыл бұрын
RIP Prince Buster, died today aged 78. The Godfather of Ska
@SamuraiTacos1 7 жыл бұрын
the king of ska
@tpsjonny 7 жыл бұрын
EXACTLY ..LEGEND
@sharonrenton6928 7 жыл бұрын
your a lonely as well all are and no that.
@pauldunneska 7 жыл бұрын
Sharon Renton you'll have to write that properly,i can't understand you.
@jezphipps142 Жыл бұрын
Hearing 'Gangsters' for the first time aged 10 just totally blew me away! RIP Terry Hall.
@moon0286 Жыл бұрын
Me too
@madscotsman2217 Жыл бұрын
Me to what a band.Rip terry
@musicloverlondon6070 Жыл бұрын
That's the joy of You Tube; a whole treasury of music out there for you to discover and enjoy! 😊
@alynmcfetridge2385 Жыл бұрын
RIP Terry. Legend.
@uelintonrobertosampaio1227 3 жыл бұрын
Two tones for ever. Black and white togheter.
@mirjanasimovic9037 2 ай бұрын
What a lovely comment! ❤
@user-cg2eb1gq7i Ай бұрын
Well said and so true
@Devilock79 4 жыл бұрын
We're living in Real Gangster Times boys. You fucking called it.
@captainpugwash7174 Жыл бұрын
RIP Terry Hall. You left some legendary music mate 🙏
@christopherwilson9417 Жыл бұрын
RIP Terry Hall, such a sad loss at 63 years old, brilliant singer, classic songs
@dazauto1400 4 жыл бұрын
1979 to 1981. They were the best band on the planet. No one could touch them.
@philipharrison73 3 жыл бұрын
Well said
@peterlawford9618 3 жыл бұрын
Well said Daz,totally agree..
@zibbezabba2491 3 жыл бұрын
Absolutely. What a band.
@ladylaois8184 3 жыл бұрын
I’ve just rediscovered them living my time again
@mindrolling24 3 жыл бұрын
Totally agree. They delivered ska to the masses. Such a unique style of music. Their new album is good too (Encore. 2019) Vote for Me.
@19monkeymagic99 8 жыл бұрын
John Bradbury (Drums) R.I.P FROM A OLD RUDE BOY
@giggie 4 жыл бұрын
Awwwww no way !! R.I.P. !!!! );
@carlglenn6622 4 жыл бұрын
😢
@casey00712 4 жыл бұрын
Reminds me of city centre night club cov bang on 😎😁
@cartwright420able 3 жыл бұрын
King of the rim shot!
@ronofthesea5953 3 жыл бұрын
Serious inquiry from america: What's the difference between Teddy boy and Rude boy ?
@irishbogman Жыл бұрын
Rest in peace Terry Hall, lead singer with the Specials, you've done too much, Much too young.
@dannielladee Жыл бұрын
Rest in peace Terry Hall from a proud Cov girl 🏁💙 I was just about old enough to see their 30th anniversary tour in 2009...how lucky to have witnessed the best live band to ever come out of the UK :')
@tokyoinooshi4836 9 жыл бұрын
First Ska song I ever heard it my life as a kid and I fell in love with The Specials. Their music is magic I swear
@tokyoinooshi4836 9 жыл бұрын
They are Amazing!! Especially live! :D
@daledrake7870 9 жыл бұрын
me too Tokyo Inooshi
@hawaiivolcanosquad3322 9 жыл бұрын
Tokyo Inooshi Prince Buster beat from "Al Capone" song ripped off by Specials, but it worked so whatever. "Don't call me Scarface" was the lyric from the Prince Buster song
@alejandropulidoarias7426 9 жыл бұрын
Tokyo Inooshi your rigth i jus saw them in mexico city, just amazing
@tokyoinooshi4836 9 жыл бұрын
They are amazing live right?!! Theor performance on SNL of this song is still one of my favorite TV performances ever hehe
@JoRobertsGaming1984 3 жыл бұрын
The original lineup burned very brightly for a very short time, but sometimes I marvel at just how absolutely awesome this original lineup of The Specials was. Truly fantastic.
@jamesmcmanus1192 2 жыл бұрын
Do you mean the mid 70's Coventry special outfit
@colinwilson4609 Жыл бұрын
@@jamesmcmanus1192 So, skinny ties, Fred Perry and Docs for the boys and nudity for the girls on horseback. Viva Coventry!
@pamelamonteiro3477 Жыл бұрын
kkkkkk
@ByTheLightOfABurningDonkey Жыл бұрын
RIP Terry! The Specials got me through a hellish adolescence and early adulthood. I don't know if I would even be here if it wasn't for them.
@prfu1222 Жыл бұрын
RIP Mr. Hall. Thank you for making my youth so Special.
@imjustabadpenny 9 жыл бұрын
I still have my favorite two tone suit, skinny tie, braces and pork pie hat but nothing fits anymore! It must all have shrunk over the years. Thanks for posting.
@garynicholls1448 8 жыл бұрын
+imjustabadpenny Yeah! It's the damp climate of your wardrobe that caused it to shrink. I have the same problem.
@lexij8069 8 жыл бұрын
+imjustabadpenny your badges should still fit if you kept them. If you didn't .......shame on you!!
@laurenclaes6128 6 жыл бұрын
imjustabadpenny if you live in England. You could always try Camden market London.
@MrEdenKane 5 жыл бұрын
Or your getting bigger.!
@harveysmith100 5 жыл бұрын
Funny that, it happened to me and all the lads, only the DM's didn't shrink. It must have been too many hot washes in cheap washing machines. I tell a lie, the Loafers still fit.
@artlovefriend3843 Жыл бұрын
Still loving this song after all these years! Rest in power Terry Hall.
@4472robin Жыл бұрын
Absolutely gutted, a massive influence on my youth, Rest well Terry, thanks for the amazing memories 😢
@susipaterson8185 2 жыл бұрын
Aged 12, bought "Gangsters" in the record store in "The Arcade". B-Side was The Selecter. Brought the single home. Played it. Still love this music a billion years later, living in the US. Can't believe I'm saying this, but I miss Coventry.
@stevenandrews8204 Жыл бұрын
I've got the very same 45
@NormAppleton Жыл бұрын
Yea Susi
@chardenouxsylvie8167 Жыл бұрын
Moi aussi.
@lunhil12 3 жыл бұрын
Still a killer tune, never gets old.
@Sharps777 Жыл бұрын
RIP Terry, your music was my youth
@areyaouank29 Жыл бұрын
French mod here, yeah we were a few back then. The Specials were such a great band, repose in peace Terry you and your boys gave us a hell of a good time.
@hthomson72 Жыл бұрын
Devastated at the passing of Terry Hall! I’m having real flashbacks going through all of these old videos and performances though! Rest in peace Terry! You left an amazing legacy! 😢💔
@malos_cerebros 9 жыл бұрын
When a song can remain timeless it is pure genius. Thank you Specials!!
@iraisdelagarza272 9 жыл бұрын
This is my favorite song ♡♡ Ha
@BB-nb6in 2 жыл бұрын
Agreed
@rootsmand1271 Жыл бұрын
RIP TEZZA HALL THANK YOU FOR THE MUSIC BRUDDA
@user-gt5jp5jy2b Жыл бұрын
Rest in peace Terry Hall 🙏 Feel so sad 😞 I was a teenager growing up to the sounds of ska. The Specials were such a big part of life in those days and their music resonated with me on a deep level. He will be sorely missed 😢 gone but never forgotten 💔 😢
@HT-ym6re Жыл бұрын
Rest in Peace, Terry. You have seen life and will remain an inspiration. God bless your family, friends and fans.
@lawrenceralph2622 5 жыл бұрын
Released today 40 years ago, one of the greatest debut singles ever.
@cathharris3063 5 жыл бұрын
lawrence ralph totally agree
@mp3ste1 4 жыл бұрын
Absolutely mate, good days..........great music memories
@arndbachler6902 4 жыл бұрын
I was 15, at a language school in Bournemouth, Gangsters flashed me completely!
@marcfedak 3 жыл бұрын
The Specials entire first album (which included "Gangsters") is one of my favourite debut albums, every cut is excellent.
@connorjames6307 2 жыл бұрын
@@arndbachler6902 i was -15 i love ska
@lassie123456 Жыл бұрын
Rest in Peace Terry Hall. Thank you for the sound of our youth.
@markmurray5816 Жыл бұрын
What a great British band never to be repeated R.I.P. Mr Hall ..xxxx
@skafacecanadaskanorth Жыл бұрын
Terry will be sadly missed. The Specials will always be one of our favourite bands.
@guythinkingoutloud 5 жыл бұрын
Its taken me 20 years of quite liking The Specials to realising how truly great they were. The image. The social comment and racial vibe of white and black youth attitude together as one still never topped or anything near it. Then the music. Their reign was short but grows in stature each year.....as I prove here just finally getting them after these years. Legends
@bray65 Жыл бұрын
The world's best foot stomping sound ever, thank you Terry and the boys. 🕶🎼 R.I.P. Terry Hall.
@pedros33ify Жыл бұрын
RIP Terry Hall my brother passed on this amazing band to me and always loved them, can't go to any pub in the Midlands with the specials music on without seeing middle aged men skanking around with huge smiles on their face. The music lives on forever.
@MarileeNumbers Жыл бұрын
Need that adress! Let’s all skank! 🥰
@djuk6573 Жыл бұрын
Aww damn! Hadn't heard about Terry dying until I read this. Well that's upset me big time. R.i.P Terry 😮sad😢
@francisfauconnier5594 8 ай бұрын
❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤
@ericxpenner 2 жыл бұрын
It's unreal to me that I'm old enough to have been listening to this band for 25 years now. The Specials never get old.
@ericxpenner 2 жыл бұрын
@TTFPouyii Yeah, it was released before I was born. I've been listening it for 25 years.
@rumcookie12 3 жыл бұрын
"You can't fight corruption with politics. They use the law to commit crimes. I dread to think what the future will bring..." As a citizen of the future they worried about, I can say their concerns were valid.
@trojjer 2 жыл бұрын
"Con tricks" apparently, but not really any different at times.
@julieeales 2 жыл бұрын
Yes !!
@SteveT3D Жыл бұрын
speak the truth and they won't make you a star... i.e. you will be censored and suppressed.
@yvc9 Жыл бұрын
In the 80s we had what I would call a moment of clarity. We saw the writing on the wall and we danced to it.
@jublinotravis4861 Жыл бұрын
Yep another "after a brief illness" wonder if he'd had any inoculations recently? I dread to think how far these genocidal maniacs will go, esp as the masses accept ever new mandate no questions asked 😔
@rog2849 Жыл бұрын
RIEP Terry Hall 2 tone legend 🙏🏻
@allanclark2538 11 ай бұрын
Incredible band from Coventry, I'm from Glasgow and listened to The specials growing up and always felt a real connection with everything they had to say about Britain at the time, so proud of them and rest your soul Terry
@Lyndanet 8 ай бұрын
Sweet
@f.w.2054 Жыл бұрын
Terry...you handled the hard knocks gracefully.The music was one of a kind. Life can be a sick place, but you showed intelligence and heart in your music! R.i.p
@artemiscriggleblinken1247 3 жыл бұрын
To say this album was central to my development as a human being is a huge understatement. I never went in for the whole look (couldn't afford it). But I played this album till it crumbled to dust.
@royjones4400 2 жыл бұрын
Interestingly Gangsters was originally a single only release, added to the album later when it got a cd release.
@colinwilson4609 Жыл бұрын
I had never heard the Specials until first year university, although I had the Special AKA album in high school. Free Nelson Mandela? Anyone, anyone? Yes hearing the Specials for the first time is a wake up call, especially if you're enjoying the music with a cool nerdy boy from England who is about to become your best friend for life. We also bonded over Kate Bush, Tom Waits, the Pogues, Nikolai Gogol and the fact that we are both technically bastards (born out of wedlock). Our knee-slappingly funny attempts to function in a shared basement apartment and our stressful "vacation" in New York will have to wait for another time.
@juliebagstad 3 ай бұрын
Just brilliant hasnt aged.. RIP Terry Hall great front man
@juliawheeler8428 Жыл бұрын
RIP Terry you will be much missed loved this band so much so lucky to see them live just amazing ❤️
@angelaburrow8114 Жыл бұрын
I'm not a huge fan of 2 tone, but always loved the Specials &, especially, Fun Boy Three. The loss of Terry Hall has knocked me for 6. His talents will be seriously missed, & my sincere condolences to all those who loved him.
@ericgeorge5483 4 жыл бұрын
A timeless classic from the Specials!!
@AthelstanEngland Жыл бұрын
RIP Terry. Back in '79 Terry, as the front man, was probably the biggest influence on me in my youth and remained so throughout. Thoughts with your family and friends. And for Brad's family who passed at a similar time of year.
@robertjohnston4280 Ай бұрын
How can anyone not give this the the thumbs up,
@KuijperRob 3 жыл бұрын
OH my word..school parties,jumping sweating,drinking..chicks..good taste of living!!RIP Terry..time’s gone by TOO QUICK!
@andrewdate4955 3 жыл бұрын
yes brother
@pipster74 Жыл бұрын
RIP Terry! Thank you for the music! Your music was of our generation and one I’m proud of!
@ThePurple1968 9 жыл бұрын
the casual nature of the delivery hides the brilliance of this composition they really don't make them like this any more ...
@RochelleEskue Жыл бұрын
Awe, RIP Terry 🙏. You were a unique musician with that unforgettable voice. You will be missed, Love ❤️.
@kevinsnazz Жыл бұрын
RIP Terry, thanks for all the great music.
@Broomehall 5 жыл бұрын
A classic ..... never fails to get me all nostalgic for my youthful exuberance..... 1979, a lifetime ago.
@escapetheratracenow9883 2 жыл бұрын
Exuberance. A word that has no meaning in the shit-tip time we’re living in now.
@stamford66 10 жыл бұрын
That's Jerry Dammers, the brains behind the band. Principal songwriter, co-founder of 2 Tone Records and all round legend.
@evanricheson1630 3 жыл бұрын
Dont forget another key figure of 2 tone ska DJ Don Letts
@stevew406 Жыл бұрын
The Specials had a profound effect on my life and is the sound track of my youth, thanks to all the band and Rest in Peace Terry, you will never be forgotten. I can't believe I was only watching video after video the other night of new and old gigs and then I hear this sad news.
@sirfizz6518 Жыл бұрын
I finally really get it. Always been digging old school (1st and 2nd wave) ska, but just in the last couple weeks or so, something clicked with Madness and a few 2 Tone acts, particularly The Selecter and The Specials... Their stuff is just brilliant. I'm surprised I don't see more people talking about the drum sounds. Beats and everything and production so on point, perfectly complimenting the vocal parts. The whole thing is so tight, I can see why they're ostensibly the most influential band to come from that scene. Truly brilliant, eternal music.
@julieclonan2427 Жыл бұрын
The Beat, Mirror in the Bathroom, Hands off She's Mine, saw all the Bands In Brum.
@greun 10 жыл бұрын
You British,you have style,you've always had it.
@cavemancult1999 4 жыл бұрын
I mean it's really Jamaican style but aye, Rudeboy style is where it's at.
@evysteffens-faulkner9722 4 жыл бұрын
ALWAYS......
@cavemancult1999 4 жыл бұрын
@lvan Big Nob No I'm almost positive that's just Skinhead subculture, The rudeboy subculture originated in Jamaica.
@garyjones9910 4 жыл бұрын
Why thank u, we do indeed.
@secretivescorpio891 4 жыл бұрын
@Doug Richardson whoa, it sounds amazing over there. Big ol' doobies & cocktails by the pool whilst listening to ska. I bet you haven't just endured 6 months of rain either.
@Lyndanet 8 ай бұрын
Bernard Rhodes must have really worked these guys hard for them to put him in the song ! He definitely made this a great album !
@martinaschwarz14 Жыл бұрын
Gute Reise & tausend Dank,Terry Hall❤️🖤🩶
@OiforEngland 11 ай бұрын
The Clash and The Specials my two bands I love and listen to every single day without fail, been with me since 1978, and will be til I'm no longer around, I'm 55 now so hopefully plenty more years.
@damageinc-uo3zs 5 жыл бұрын
Never read the lyrics.. After smoking weed 2 days ago finally heard him say "Are you planning a bootleg LP?" brilliant
@cathharris3063 5 жыл бұрын
damageinc 1985 good song
@Fin_The_Shark 3 жыл бұрын
Nice profile pic
@FactNFiction 3 жыл бұрын
Nice Misfits Profile pic
@davewilson9738 2 ай бұрын
Such a voice, such a group, such a sound.
@MrHarvey1968 8 ай бұрын
I grew up in this era of genuine diversity and equality, I'm disappointed how successive generations seemed to destroy that.
@jamesetal7088 3 ай бұрын
Blame MAGA not the younger gens
@bombazine2 3 ай бұрын
@@jamesetal7088yeh cos their woke as f*ck 😂
@dmco3973 2 ай бұрын
Stop making it about race and maybe it will get better, because if you think you are better, guess what you are...
@dblofresh 4 күн бұрын
If you think it’s maga then you’ve fallen for it Just think for yourself and you’ll discover how the left and far left incites division how bout you read Sal Alinsky’s rules for radicals the leftists/socialists playbook and educate yourselves
@paulwaddy8504 8 жыл бұрын
R.I.P John Bradbury, what an awesome drummer.
@paulbowtell1167 Жыл бұрын
RIP Terry Hall, you legend.
@EuphroseneLabon Жыл бұрын
RIP Terry Hall. 63 is so young.
@colinpetty576 Жыл бұрын
RIP Terry Remember playing this on my bike radio When I was 14 years old great times thank you.
@robertphilp2966 3 жыл бұрын
Ooofftttt! I always loved Terrys haunting voice on these lyrics. Gotta dance now!
@googlesmoogle57 3 жыл бұрын
Yess
@rodrigomonroycarta720 Жыл бұрын
Descansa Terry , ahora eres inmortal ,siempre estarás en nuestros corazones ,saludos desde la Ciudad de México 🇲🇽
@jaygee2759 Жыл бұрын
Wow still has that vib ....r.i.p. mr hall ,,and thanks buddy for the music
@stephenmcginness7285 Жыл бұрын
Remember seeing this on late night BBC ,i was 17,never seen anything like it since .God bless Terry,home safe now
@shaymanko.966 6 жыл бұрын
This is my favourite Specials track. Everything about it is so cool. 😎 Terry Hall always looked sad, But I bet it was the best days of his life! Ska lives on forever.....
@zuzuspetals9180 3 жыл бұрын
A couple of years ago, Terry Hall was diagnosed with clinical depression..I remember him on the radio afterwards explaining his sad expression all those years..Poor bloke! ..Great band.I was too young for punk but was completely ready when the Ska revival came around and the Specials were always out in front of everyone else at the time..I seen them later in my life at the 30th anniversary tour at Hammersmith Eventim Apollo...It was full of old style skinheads and a fight broke out!! 👀..It was just as though time stood still and it was still early 80's.Great night!! 😅🕴️🎹🎷🎺🎸🏁
@geoffreyjonathanwilson5826 5 жыл бұрын
I have always thought Terry Hall was a brilliant lyricist. The Specials were and always will sound great!
@raytalbot5890 Жыл бұрын
R.I.P Terry your voice will be missed Ska forever 👍👍🇬🇧🇬🇧🏁
@GrahamByrne63 Жыл бұрын
Having a specials night as always,few beers sound pumped up ,almost sobbing,can’t believe the legend is not with us skanksters , luv ya terry
@kwak1k 8 жыл бұрын
This song immediately takes my mind back to my childhood, getting suited and booted and heading into town with my mates. Bunking off school and getting into trouble. Epic
@al_bish Жыл бұрын
R.I.P Terry you will live forever
@CLM-hp6mo Жыл бұрын
Rest in power, Mr. Hall. Thank you for the amazing memories. 🖤🥀
@lecutter9382 Жыл бұрын
Back in the early 80s in Toronto there was a weekly dance on Fridays "Start Dancing!" that brought all the skins, mods, punk, and other assorted freaks together - most of which all knew each other anyway - to have a place to hang out on Friday nights and dance instead of fighting, with each other or the squares on the street. The Specials, Madness, et al. was always a big part of it. Had the good fortune to see most of the ska/punk/Oi bands back in the day and it was - mostly - always a good time. 63 is just way too bloody young. You are missed Terry... do not doubt.
@irishtino1595 2 жыл бұрын
I got this album in '82 so I think these guys were over as a band by then. I just started listening to it again (thank god I saved all my vinyl). What a fucking perfect mix of ska, punk, Caribbean. This is my choice for bands "that should have bigger worldwide".
@NormAppleton 2 жыл бұрын
They were done by then
@kevinblanchard9064 Жыл бұрын
This is the song that got me into The Specials when I saw them performing on Saturday night live. Terry Hall was just too cool for school singing this song, rest in peace Terry
@britishrocklovingyank3491 Жыл бұрын
You fly, Terry. You gave us more than we could have ever given you. RIP king.
@michaelachurch4463 Жыл бұрын
Thank-you so much Terry for being so amazingly brilliant and versatile in what you did for generations of music lovers......I followed you pretty much through from The Specials and onwards.....so much integrity in what you did.......always exploring with new genres.......and there was something definitely quite cool about your presence......really loved you and what you did....RIP my friend......xxxxxxxxx🥰
@christianschwinghammer4312 Жыл бұрын
Terribly sad news about Terry Hall's death. I saw them live at The Hammersmith Palais in London back in the summer of 1979 when they were the opening act (together with Lew Lewis Reformer) for Rockpile. I was 15 years old at the time and it was my first truly great concert experience... Requiescat in pace
@BuddyBoy68 4 жыл бұрын
I absolutely love this song. It's the very first record I ever bought at 11 years old in 1979 and it will always be one of my all time favourites. Pure Class. Æ
@johnjoe5860 Жыл бұрын
RIP TERRY HALL! Two tone/Ska was the first music I got into then I got into HIP HOP! I'm still into HIP HOP but I still listen to Ska! Brings back memories of my school disco's! 💯
@Duffy8368 3 ай бұрын
seeing the joy they play brought me here.
@angelagreen8221 5 жыл бұрын
I am 56 now but still have my single records I brought in the day, I absolutely love The Specials and love to hear and play now on my record player!! Best ever
@gaynorwragg9100 8 жыл бұрын
bought this record at 13yrs old now 48yrs still best buy
@zcomme 3 жыл бұрын
me too ;)
@t.c.bramblett617 3 жыл бұрын
You're my age! Cheers! One of the first cassettes I bought with my own money was The Skatalites best of. All waves of ska are timeless music.
@markmurray5816 3 жыл бұрын
Me to now 60 lol....
@donny_420 3 жыл бұрын
bought this at 11, now 14
@mu8554 Жыл бұрын
RIP Terry Hall you are one of my all time heroes. Love to you and your family..
@patrickdemmers1986 2 жыл бұрын
A classic that shows how music should be ….catchy uplifting and carrying a message!!
@sephreuben 3 жыл бұрын
Pisses me off that I wasn't kicking about when these were around. Music back then was real
@kingdodo148 3 жыл бұрын
Same
@faeembrugh 3 жыл бұрын
I was and it was a fascinating era to be a teenager in. The girls were amazing looking, new exciting sounds every week and you could get a can of beer for 15p! Pretty violent too though!
@kingdodo148 3 жыл бұрын
Ok
@hannahkozlovic1715 3 жыл бұрын
Pisses me off that i’m only getting into this stuff now. I wasn’t alive back then, but damn even in my own lifetime i should have bothered to get into this kind of music way sooner.
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