It was an amazing time to be alive. You had The Specials, Madness, SKA, Punk (The proper stuff not the pop stuff nowadays) Heavy Metal, New Romantics, Indie and so much more all over the place and seeing all these bands on TV and live was just amazing :) :)
I'm 58 I was at the recording of the first LP in Fulham my mum worked at the launderette above the studio,got Elvis Costello's autograph,I wasn't aware of the band but they were lovely and definitely different,I had a tonic jacket which they said was cool ,I had a damned badge on the lapel ,and wore the jacket as it was passed down from a Jamaican lady's boys down our street,Sunday suits but proper mohair tonic one suit blue and green the other orange and brown which was smaller so wore both for a few years, looking back I was very lucky although we didn't have a penny It was amazing growing up in west London ❤🇬🇧
One of the baddest, most creative, and groundbreaking bands in music history! These cats The SPECIALS are still influencing kids in the 21st century over forty years later. Innovative and timeless! RIP John Bradbury and Terry Hall. We will miss you both.
I saw the 2Tone Tour (Specials, Madness and the Selecter) at Tiffany’s, Sauchiehall St, Glasgow in 1979. Best gig I’ve ever attended- The Specials were electric (as can be seen here).
Man that is so good! I loved The Specials from the first time I heard them in the late 70s. Never saw them live though. This is amazing! What a show that was. So wonderful musically and beyond.
Combing ska with punk to create 2 tone was a brilliant to demonstrate unity between races. It launched bands like Madness, The Specials, The Selector, Bad Manners and The Beat.
Wonder what the story is behind this song. I heard Bernie Rhodes name mentioned a few times in the song. Bernie Rhodes was a long time collaborator and manager of The Clash.
Brilliant!!!
I'm only 20 and man the Specials are elite level for me. Wish I could time travel to the UK in 1979 to experience this show.
I'll go with you and the drinks and food are for my costs.
Bro I'm 19 and feel the same way. Specials are second to none.
It was an amazing time to be alive. You had The Specials, Madness, SKA, Punk (The proper stuff not the pop stuff nowadays) Heavy Metal, New Romantics, Indie and so much more all over the place and seeing all these bands on TV and live was just amazing :) :)
Mod revival was going on at the same time. Magic era it was.
I'm 58 I was at the recording of the first LP in Fulham my mum worked at the launderette above the studio,got Elvis Costello's autograph,I wasn't aware of the band but they were lovely and definitely different,I had a tonic jacket which they said was cool ,I had a damned badge on the lapel ,and wore the jacket as it was passed down from a Jamaican lady's boys down our street,Sunday suits but proper mohair tonic one suit blue and green the other orange and brown which was smaller so wore both for a few years, looking back I was very lucky although we didn't have a penny It was amazing growing up in west London ❤🇬🇧
His vocals live are beyond amazing. That’s just pure talent. RIP Terry Hall.
One of the baddest, most creative, and groundbreaking bands in music history!
These cats The SPECIALS are still influencing kids in the 21st century over forty years later.
Innovative and timeless!
RIP John Bradbury and Terry Hall. We will miss you both.
SO GOOD ! R.I.P. Terry Hall
I saw the 2Tone Tour (Specials, Madness and the Selecter) at Tiffany’s, Sauchiehall St, Glasgow in 1979. Best gig I’ve ever attended- The Specials were electric (as can be seen here).
Saw the same tour at Newcastle Mayfair, great concert.
Man that is so good! I loved The Specials from the first time I heard them in the late 70s. Never saw them live though. This is amazing! What a show that was. So wonderful musically and beyond.
How can u not love this . total classic.thats y my knees r bad
So good I put my spliff down 🍃
Chills down my spine ! I now realise how good they were at the time !
Too cool for school 😄💞💯👅🔥🔥🔥
I've seen many bands cover this but it's Terry Halls voice that makes it unique
Combing ska with punk to create 2 tone was a brilliant to demonstrate unity between races.
It launched bands like Madness, The Specials, The Selector, Bad Manners and The Beat.
This is the song that got me into The Specials
This is the best version by far!
love the specials
Terry, que Dios te acompañe en tu viaje, con Amor
how good was that. !!!!! I was there !! Scarface ! Gangster ! youth of 78 !!
can't wait to see 'em twice in a few weeks!
Drea Traeumer
They're still going? That's awesome!
How was it?
Terry Hall!!!!!!!!!!!
This is Terry hall at his best RIP
Excellent !
Excellent!!!
Et toujours...!!!
Fantastic
More music from The Specials: TheSpecials.lnk.to/Listen
Los amos del ska 🎉
Beat that anyone.
Saw them once live and almost lost my mind. Now you see why. RIP to Terry from one of your skanking Babylonian army.
I was a og 1979 mod stil am
Why does this only have 375 likes?
Wonder what the story is behind this song. I heard Bernie Rhodes name mentioned a few times in the song. Bernie Rhodes was a long time collaborator and manager of The Clash.
It's a cover of Prince Buster's Al Capone
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I’m here before you blu haha
Here is the original version of the song by Prince Buster
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Prince Buster also wrote One Step Beyond. The Specials did their rendition of Buster's Judge Dread....changed to Roughneck.