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  • @mu8554
    @mu8554 Рік тому +2401

    R I P ,Terry Hall ,you are a legend ,one of my all time heroes. Love to you and your family...

  • @kroberts2252
    @kroberts2252 Рік тому +839

    Heartbroken to learn of Terry Hall’s passing. Thank you TH for being part of a cultural revolution that helped change my life. Your legacy will live forever. RIP

  • @HankAder
    @HankAder 3 місяці тому +70

    As a trombonist, I at first thought this song to be easy, but this trombonist's tone and ability to stay perfectly in tune is immaculate. I wish he got more credit.

    • @Cheeseatingjunlista
      @Cheeseatingjunlista 2 місяці тому

      His name is Rico Rodriguez, he has much appreciation unless of course you are a complete twat that didnt bother to look. Man from Waricka would be a good start for you to listen to

    • @chriscameron4798
      @chriscameron4798 Місяць тому +1

      It's Rico Rodriguez. He's pretty legendary and I feel that his work with The Specials got quite well credited. At the time the band was having a string of hits, I'm pretty certain that anyone following their music in the UK, at least, would have known his name.

    • @johneeeemarry34
      @johneeeemarry34 9 днів тому

      He went to Buckingham Palace and got a gong for his contribution to British music, which is pretty good going for someone who’s actually from Jamaica and who played trombone on the original recording of this song in the 1960s.. Not many Brits getting awards from the Jamaicans.. He got plenty of credit..

  • @idontwannawalkaroundyou2799
    @idontwannawalkaroundyou2799 11 місяців тому +27

    From Russia with love.
    In the post-Soviet space, especially in the 2000s, popular performers playing quasi-ska and reggae, most similar to 2-Tone, were pleased.
    Of the officially published British bands in the USSR, I remember only UB-40. The Specials, due to controversial lyrics, did not pass the Soviet censorship, but their records, obtained illegally, were definitely in use among young people interested in Western culture.
    At least Yegor Letov, the legendary leader of the Grazhdanskaya Oborona band and the Siberian punk movement, included the Specials in his list of favorite bands.

  • @NilsAlbertsson
    @NilsAlbertsson 3 роки тому +927

    When the music industry won't give you a break, create your own label, sign yourself and get the recognition you deserve... Now, that is Special(s)

  • @EdoardoTozziWinstonSmith
    @EdoardoTozziWinstonSmith 4 роки тому +3978

    I feel like sharing my knowledge with you today: for those who do not know the story already, the "rudy" of this song is not a person. In fact, it refers to the slang term "rude boy" (rude boy-rudie-rudy) that originated in Jamaica in the early '60 to define an individual who belongs to a specific sub-culture where ska and rocksteady are the main musical genres. As you can imagine, the term "rude" refers to the not exactly in-line-with-the-law lifestyle they had: "better think of your future" "else you'll wind up in jail" in the lyrics clearly refers to that. This particular subculture heavily influenced the mods and the skinheads, particularly in the look. And in in regards of music too , obviously, since the genre oi! is heavily influenced by ska. Hope you'll find this interesting.

    • @aladdinsarsippius5643
      @aladdinsarsippius5643 4 роки тому +122

      wut?! as a guy named rudolph, might i just say, "that's sum bs right ther". i thought it was a msg to me, a msg that turned my life around. know i now, there is no god. life has no meaning. ggpo

    • @EdoardoTozziWinstonSmith
      @EdoardoTozziWinstonSmith 4 роки тому +57

      @@aladdinsarsippius5643 sorry mate

    • @gorgonfoe9533
      @gorgonfoe9533 4 роки тому +5

      Right

    • @nathanwhitefoot416
      @nathanwhitefoot416 4 роки тому +5

      The name Rudy can also mean the famous wolf :)

    • @KOP1968
      @KOP1968 4 роки тому +17

      Spot on 👍🏾

  • @televisierewind5404
    @televisierewind5404 Рік тому +85

    In 1979 I was 11 years old when I heard this song for the first time.
    Fell in love with the song and with Ska music. Now at 54, still in love with Ska music !
    RIP Terry Hall, true legend and hero of a whole generation !

    • @romarina2687
      @romarina2687 4 місяці тому

      What would you say are the Musts and classics bands to start to listen ska? (Sorry for mu English)

    • @carloakley5367
      @carloakley5367 4 місяці тому

      You must be 44 not 54 😢

    • @televisierewind5404
      @televisierewind5404 4 місяці тому

      @@carloakley5367 and you must be pretty stupid...😉

    • @SierraNovemberKilo
      @SierraNovemberKilo 2 місяці тому

      ​@@carloakley5367He was eleven in 1979 thus he was born 1968. At some point in 2024 he will be 56.

    • @ahe79
      @ahe79 Місяць тому

      @@carloakley5367
      Sierra is right. I was born in early 1979, and I’m 45 as of May 2024.
      Incidentally, I first heard this song/band in my late teens in the 90’s, and loved it/them. I just introduced it to my grandkid.

  • @colinellesmere
    @colinellesmere Рік тому +43

    So sad. Music. Integrity. This man did a lot for race relations. Youth culture. Education. So much more than a singer. Love love love.

    • @GregOrCreg
      @GregOrCreg Рік тому +4

      Such a lovely guy. So sad to think he's no longer with us. He really seemed like the type of guy you'd like to meet in person.

    • @chrisholland7367
      @chrisholland7367 Рік тому +1

      No argument there. I was in my early teens in the first stages of senior school and beinging to explore my musical tastes. This was very big R.I.P. Terry Hall .

    • @zoki-kj3ox
      @zoki-kj3ox Місяць тому

      All you need is love! 👍

  • @rchee8408
    @rchee8408 5 років тому +333

    0:53 Oh shit I better start dancing

  • @alangibbs4183
    @alangibbs4183 Рік тому +447

    RIP Terry. Your music will live forever.

    • @anthonywebster5477
      @anthonywebster5477 Рік тому +7

      He’s dead lad he ain’t gonna c this

    • @TheBrick517
      @TheBrick517 4 місяці тому

      @@anthonywebster5477 😐

    • @anthonywebster5477
      @anthonywebster5477 4 місяці тому

      @@TheBrick517 what it’s true

    • @TheBrick517
      @TheBrick517 4 місяці тому

      @@anthonywebster5477 Obviously Terry Hall is not gonna see the comment, the point that alangibbs4183 was tryna make was that his legacy will live on.

  • @KevinEdwards-no5lg
    @KevinEdwards-no5lg 2 місяці тому +55

    The greatest ska record ever lost my dad in 2008 but he lives on when I hear this tune message to u Rudy 😢😢😢😢

    • @KS-sunrise
      @KS-sunrise 2 місяці тому +3

      Lost my dad in 2008 too xx

    • @ducati916SPS
      @ducati916SPS 2 місяці тому +5

      My condolences, SKA will never die nor will the memories of your Dad.

    • @kanestokes1850
      @kanestokes1850 2 місяці тому +1

      Literally same. 2008 was a rough year. All of my best music tastes, stem from him. Ska, Punk, and everything in between was thanks to him.

    • @Susie7760
      @Susie7760 Місяць тому

      Every song is catchy!

    • @ChapterZaandam
      @ChapterZaandam 25 днів тому

      🖤🤍🏁🎵🎶🎺🎵🎶🎵🎷🏁🖤🤍

  • @massimomoretti4277
    @massimomoretti4277 Рік тому +75

    R.I.P. Terry, thanx for your incredible sound and songs.....Rude Boy never die!!!

  • @darkmoon2949
    @darkmoon2949 4 роки тому +1892

    I'm Italian and I'm living the quarantine against Codv-19. This song make me happy and it gives me hope.

    • @strongbongus
      @strongbongus 4 роки тому +28

      hope you've straightened out your crazy problems in town...

    • @darkmoon2949
      @darkmoon2949 4 роки тому +13

      @@strongbongus it is too early to answer but we are fighting (standing home) to be healthy.

    • @allengoyne
      @allengoyne 4 роки тому +14

      blessings from USA California where we are hunkered down and trying to figure things ou

    • @darkmoon2949
      @darkmoon2949 4 роки тому +15

      @@allengoyne I just say: don't forget the hope and take care of you! From Italia: stay strong!

    • @leee2238
      @leee2238 4 роки тому +6

      we are all with you sister; hearts and prayers

  • @faiscacapoeira5
    @faiscacapoeira5 2 роки тому +568

    This song is magic for stopping babies crying! When my youngest was bawling for whatever reason, turned this on and he'd stop mid scream no matter what. Total magic😂

    • @jacquelinefox2632
      @jacquelinefox2632 2 роки тому +37

      Baby has class. 💕🎼🎇

    • @julietigermoon9572
      @julietigermoon9572 2 роки тому +25

      Bub has taste ❤️

    • @nomiddlenamenmn427
      @nomiddlenamenmn427 2 роки тому +21

      I believe baby was thinking of his future. I predict a future astrophysicist with excellent musical taste.

    • @daveslow84
      @daveslow84 Рік тому +28

      Is your baby called Rudy by chance?

    • @jacquelinefox2632
      @jacquelinefox2632 Рік тому +6

      Mine too.. What do you do??? Lol xxxxxxxx

  • @The17pdr
    @The17pdr Рік тому +21

    I'm a 61 year old male, don't know why I'm still crying, I guess some people in our lives actually meant something, and it hits hard when they pass.

  • @evanh40
    @evanh40 Рік тому +70

    RIP Terry. Crazy to think how much further ahead they were in the '70s and '80s than we are now.

    • @juliehobbs7938
      @juliehobbs7938 Рік тому +2

      I know, right? We had music then, all genres, but music. What happened?

    • @aopl69
      @aopl69 Рік тому +6

      I used to go up to Camden and go to all kinds of gigs. Everyone had a great time but slowly a way was found to split us all back into our little tribes. Life died in the 80s

  • @TheRickMilano
    @TheRickMilano Рік тому +429

    Much Respect, Much love to Terry and all his family. It's a devastating loss. But Happiness is there because he existed to give us all that he did. What an impact you had on my life for over 30 years and always will. A legend indeed. "Love Love Love" Rest in Ska Rudie!

    • @1artfull
      @1artfull Рік тому +8

      Beautifully said .

    • @markgibney4835
      @markgibney4835 Рік тому +8

      @@1artfull Yes, nice words for the great man. Damn, another one gone.

    • @sarahja9799
      @sarahja9799 Рік тому +2

      What a lovely tribute. ❤

    • @julieannu
      @julieannu Рік тому +1

      Spot on

  • @sandramoeller7109
    @sandramoeller7109 Рік тому +432

    In 1980 I was 9 years old and heard this song for the first time. I immediately fell in love with ska. My mom had to buy me a "peppita" skirt, "Monkey boots" and braces and she also had to made me a "feather cut". I'm still celebrating the second wave of ska!

  • @56postoffice
    @56postoffice 7 днів тому +2

    The best band from the 2Tone era. The legendary trombonist Rico Rodriguéz in fine fashion.🇯🇲🇯🇲🇯🇲🇯🇲🇯🇲🇬🇧🇬🇧🇬🇧🇬🇧🇬🇧

  • @alexsmith-gn4tp
    @alexsmith-gn4tp Рік тому +33

    As a blue collar working class school boy in Manchester in 1979, Too Much Too Young was the first single I ever baught.
    Many thanks Mr. Hall & all of your comrades 💗

  • @liamwaterworth9902
    @liamwaterworth9902 Рік тому +167

    Rest in peace Terry Hall. True legend 💙

    • @alistairclewes9052
      @alistairclewes9052 Рік тому

      I didn’t know Terry had died until this evening. Very sad .

    • @anthonywebster5477
      @anthonywebster5477 Рік тому

      He’s dead he ain’t gonna see this

    • @kaydenpat
      @kaydenpat 7 місяців тому

      Is that all you have to say? Idiot.

  • @clauderebello2850
    @clauderebello2850 4 роки тому +860

    Am 72..!! Better get out on the floor..and LOOSEN MY ARTHRITIC..JOINTS..!! MAGIC..!!

    • @monkey_ish4117
      @monkey_ish4117 4 роки тому +37

      Keep jamming bud, like they say you're as old as your hart feels. Respect and love from the Netherlands.

    • @zaxxx1975
      @zaxxx1975 4 роки тому +17

      I hear yah. All those late nite heavy stomperz bak in the day... the heavy soled steelies and drink take a toil on us! But lookout cat ... grandpas skankin again durin the commercial

    • @chrissirvid9231
      @chrissirvid9231 4 роки тому +10

      Nice one. I'm 63 and got it all over. Thanks for music

    • @seanr1013q
      @seanr1013q 4 роки тому +8

      right on Claude!!! pushing 50 myself and this still makes me young!! cheers!! my friend

    • @yvonnegriffiths6399
      @yvonnegriffiths6399 4 роки тому +2

      You go Cluade

  • @Tommorows-Dream
    @Tommorows-Dream 2 місяці тому +9

    Rest in peace Terry and Brad. 2 legends, both gone too soon. :(

  • @Tombro1856
    @Tombro1856 2 місяці тому +8

    Thanks Terry and The Specials for these memorable timeless classics. They go into the vaults of memories.

  • @rgdssd
    @rgdssd Рік тому +145

    As a young Mexican-American girl in early 1990s California I identified SO MUCH with The Specials and with this music.
    We had a huge ska/rude boy scene back then.
    This one really hurts 💔. RIP Terry Hall. Thank you for the amazing music/memories!

    • @AlbertoGonzalez-eu7dc
      @AlbertoGonzalez-eu7dc Рік тому +1

      Saludos

    • @popsceneffm
      @popsceneffm Рік тому +3

      Too much, too young. 🖤🤍

    • @Hillvalley86
      @Hillvalley86 Рік тому +3

      No Doubt had huge Ska influences didn’t they. I live near where Terry Hall was from and also near where Madness were from. Amazing they travelled all that way and had an impact.

    • @rgdssd
      @rgdssd Рік тому +2

      @@Hillvalley86 No Doubt was a product of the huge popularity of ska music in Southern California. I don’t know why the music became so popular here but it did- I went to Madness, The Specials, Bad Manners and Skatalites concerts any chance I had. Then we had a huge local ska movement with bands like No Doubt, Hepcat and much more. Such fun times! 🖤 🤍

    • @patrickglennon7058
      @patrickglennon7058 Рік тому +1

      Skinheads adopted thus music in the u.k./ ireland, cool times

  • @robhawkins5613
    @robhawkins5613 4 роки тому +311

    Black n white in harmony beautiful!!!

    • @thetonycam3944
      @thetonycam3944 4 роки тому +51

      It's a trip to think that people aren't amplifying racism back then like everybody is really trying to get along. Nowadays everybody is pushing agendas.

    • @jamiedavies6446
      @jamiedavies6446 3 роки тому +8

      looks like a nice oreo sandwich

    • @robertwhite9999
      @robertwhite9999 3 роки тому +1

      💯💚🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿☮️

    • @albertsr3948
      @albertsr3948 3 роки тому

      Can anyone tell me if Bob marley has a song like this??

    • @kameronnaeole7680
      @kameronnaeole7680 3 роки тому

      @Bert Clarke what do you mean

  • @GregOrCreg
    @GregOrCreg Рік тому +61

    What an immense contribution to the soundtrack of our lives. RIP Terry!

  • @ianyoung645
    @ianyoung645 3 місяці тому +5

    Music videos don't get much better than this.Thanks Coventry and all!

  • @Toshackeegan1nil
    @Toshackeegan1nil 2 роки тому +80

    The Specials taught my friends how-to be tolerant of people who looked different. Thank you

    • @oughtonoughton2634
      @oughtonoughton2634 2 роки тому +5

      Mr Clean i love your comment , i agree with what you have said . These lovely guys were so unique in every sense xx i will always adore them lol Jane x🎺🎷🎶🎸🎹📀💽🎥🎞🎧🎤🪕🎵💎🎬🎶🎷🎺

    • @connorwalker2297
      @connorwalker2297 2 роки тому +3

      Cringe

    • @BobPapadopoulos
      @BobPapadopoulos Рік тому

      @@connorwalker2297 Amen.

    • @hirokomlm131
      @hirokomlm131 Рік тому +1

      Yeah, tolerance is usually about people who look different but think the same.

    • @johneeeemarry34
      @johneeeemarry34 9 днів тому

      You didn’t need any teaching because your smugly superiority to your friends..!

  • @s.c8949
    @s.c8949 4 роки тому +1601

    My son's middle name is Rudy. He is 6 months old today! A message to you Rudy: I will always love you!
    Dad x

    • @k1773ns
      @k1773ns 4 роки тому +47

      Best of luck in life Rudy and Dad! ☺️🌷

    • @BiggestPrimusFan
      @BiggestPrimusFan 4 роки тому +28

      Wishing the best for little Rudy

    • @DeadPool9206
      @DeadPool9206 4 роки тому +17

      Happy Fathers Day Pops!

    • @WilliamJohnson-qh8kv
      @WilliamJohnson-qh8kv 4 роки тому +4

      Cool

    • @RITBCPodcast
      @RITBCPodcast 4 роки тому +7

      Best of luck dad and Rudy hope for the best in life for Both of ya 😎

  • @JamesAlee-no9tq
    @JamesAlee-no9tq 7 місяців тому +6

    Specials: Best 9 piece band to ever walk the World!

  • @mikewillis1592
    @mikewillis1592 Рік тому +12

    I was 15 when this specials cover came out in 1979. So lucky to be growing up in the 70s and early 80s. I was sad to hear of Terry's passing, he wasn't much older than me but his music had such a strong influence over all of us.

  • @roberthind3394
    @roberthind3394 Рік тому +55

    RIP Terry, a legend of a man.

  • @DJMoneybeats
    @DJMoneybeats Рік тому +220

    This is one of those rare songs that you can throw on at any party for any people and no one will mind and at least one person will ask "dude, what is this?"

    • @David-ff9px
      @David-ff9px Рік тому +4

      I was actually the guy asking

    • @beauvearing8450
      @beauvearing8450 Рік тому +1

      Or, "dude, who's rudy?!"

    • @cathlandavis1230
      @cathlandavis1230 Рік тому +7

      Just came here to add it to my Halloween Playlist for a party I'm having, no one will know who or what it is so they better be ready for a full history of Ska lol

    • @DJMoneybeats
      @DJMoneybeats Рік тому +3

      @@cathlandavis1230 Nice! Yer doin' it right. When the party is really rolling, may I suggest "Papa's Got a Brand New Pigbag" by Pigbag? Cheers!

    • @dorisglover6636
      @dorisglover6636 Рік тому

      🤣🤣😜👍🏿

  • @mister_p3277
    @mister_p3277 Рік тому +16

    RIP Terry Hall. A sad loss to the music industry. I’ve just discovered the band, introduced me to the music genius that was Terry Hall. Gone, but never forgotten. He will live on in his music.

  • @ukulelelab4219
    @ukulelelab4219 3 місяці тому +5

    RIP Terry Hall. This is so good

  • @supermanman9520
    @supermanman9520 7 років тому +116

    fuck me, this takes me back....was life much simpler then? great memories

    • @flozilladelfuego2662
      @flozilladelfuego2662 7 років тому

      me me it was...

    • @mattmale7183
      @mattmale7183 7 років тому +6

      Yeah much simpler, Thatcher and Reagan in power, social deprivation, strikes, unemployment record high, threat of nuclear war, living in a shithole like Coventry... ;)

    • @supermanman9520
      @supermanman9520 7 років тому

      But apart from that, everything was peachy :)

    • @imjustabadpenny
      @imjustabadpenny 7 років тому +2

      Matt you make it all sound so sparkly back then.

    • @mattmale7183
      @mattmale7183 7 років тому +4

      ...and everyone owned a unicorn.

  • @corpoexpandido1902
    @corpoexpandido1902 Рік тому +210

    Terry was like a friend who counseled us at our worst times and cheered us on at our best. He had an incredible ability to brighten or alleviate sadness through beautiful songs, which not everyone has.

    • @allanmarrow6968
      @allanmarrow6968 Рік тому +6

      Good bye, Rude Boy. RIP. 🕶️😎

    • @heersyal2454
      @heersyal2454 Рік тому +8

      Well said. So sad, he lived fiercely to overcome such a sad childhood. But look at the joy his work will continue to give

    • @leeadaway1
      @leeadaway1 Рік тому +3

      Lovely words

    • @coop6687
      @coop6687 Рік тому

      do nothing.

  • @alexandermccarthy
    @alexandermccarthy Рік тому +8

    Even though I never knew you in person, Terry, I'm deeply saddened by your passing.
    The Specials message of unity and love was a huge part of my youth, and I owe a debt to The Specials and Two Tone for sparking my political awakening by calling out Thatcher and the Tories for what they were.
    Your music will live forever in the hearts and minds of those of us fortunate enough to have been around when it happened.
    Rest in peace brother, you've earned it!

    • @Ashamed.Loser69
      @Ashamed.Loser69 5 місяців тому

      Even when you're sad, you're blessed with a gorgeous asian wifu.

  • @dennisgreene7164
    @dennisgreene7164 3 дні тому +1

    Timeless.

  • @rxgueplanet
    @rxgueplanet 3 роки тому +290

    A lot of people tryina split us up these days 🤫 🤜🏾🤛🏻

  • @sabszied8115
    @sabszied8115 Рік тому +125

    RIP Terry Hall. Saw them live in 2011 and they were brilliant. This is my favourite song of theirs.

  • @NoahSpurrier
    @NoahSpurrier 10 місяців тому +18

    Saw them live. They worked the crowd. Better than a recording.

  • @Coletonboyo
    @Coletonboyo 11 місяців тому +7

    I’m not an 80s kid like everyone else here but one thing we all have in common is the love for the specials rest in peace terry hall

  • @rudeboyska
    @rudeboyska Рік тому +42

    RIP Terry Hall. We'll never forget about you and you will be missed.

  • @justinholmes5614
    @justinholmes5614 7 років тому +1035

    I love how the Jamaicans brought their music to England and the mixture gave birth to bands like The Specials and Madness.

    • @mcguzzetti
      @mcguzzetti 6 років тому +46

      Ruby Jack Don't take imaginary lines so seriously m8

    • @Marko7T4
      @Marko7T4 6 років тому +21

      Ruby Jack What does “English” mean to you though?

    • @kbmls3
      @kbmls3 6 років тому +22

      Ruby Jack Racist POS

    • @kbmls3
      @kbmls3 6 років тому +19

      Marko7T4 I'll bet he means "white."

    • @spbub
      @spbub 6 років тому +3

      So very apt this comment with what's going on in the news today.

  • @thomaswoehrmann5697
    @thomaswoehrmann5697 Рік тому +5

    You made Our youth thank you

  • @lucypeach8794
    @lucypeach8794 Рік тому +5

    RIP Terry Hall I miss your talent and star quality there will never be anyone like you ❤️

  • @SebaRocker16
    @SebaRocker16 Рік тому +58

    Hoy se nos fue un grande, no sólo un tremendo cantante y músico sino que también una gran persona, profundamente agradecido por tu música y tus enseñanzas Terry, no se te olvidará maestro.
    Love music, Hate racism.

  • @oscarsokalski3433
    @oscarsokalski3433 Рік тому +71

    Amazing band...miss the times, the 80's and 90's.
    The band will be remembered as London multicultural troubadours.
    Far better than current shackled journalists to a newspaper title.
    The Specials breath life, insight, nostalgia and overwhelming love.
    Thank you for your existence!

  • @undergroundtaste1775
    @undergroundtaste1775 Рік тому +10

    another fallen legend. BIG UP REST IN PARADISE sir Terry Hall.. MASSIVE RESPECT!

  • @anne4116
    @anne4116 Рік тому +7

    This has broken me. What a terrible loss to the world. Terry Hall...all the love 🖤

  • @melodyraine9780
    @melodyraine9780 Рік тому +37

    RIP Terry. A lifetime of love for these 'special' tunes. 💖

  • @djspanglebear
    @djspanglebear Рік тому +23

    RIP Terry Hall. Just heard the news 😞 this was the soundtrack to my early teens.

  • @davidnorth9390
    @davidnorth9390 8 місяців тому +4

    Is 40 years too late to think of my future? Thank you & RIP Terryy

  • @nathanwhite2129
    @nathanwhite2129 Рік тому +3

    The Specials and Terry Hall defined an era. All passes, we grow old.

  • @hullois
    @hullois Рік тому +17

    I grew up in small-town Quebec. I discovered the Specials when I walked into a Canadian Tire store one day and they had a bin of eight-track cassettes on sale. I was a punk wanna-be in a small francophone town in the early eighties. I had heard of the Specials but had never heard ska music before that day. I took a chance and bought the cassette and have never looked back. Forty years later and I am still listening to ska and even my French-Canadian husband loves it. It was him who saw the news that Tery had passed away. We are mourning the passing of a truly talented individual today. Allez en paix/Rest in peace.

  • @Learnamericanenglishonline
    @Learnamericanenglishonline 8 років тому +1755

    Love The Specials! My friends and I all wanted to wear their cool shades.

    • @Lambotino
      @Lambotino 8 років тому +13

      hopefully

    • @TheEddie9039
      @TheEddie9039 7 років тому +20

      best song/tune ever. next time you have a bbq stick it on and watch everyone relax.

    • @Celticgoddess67
      @Celticgoddess67 7 років тому +104

      For some it's never gone anywhere! ;-)

    • @uk1988tb303
      @uk1988tb303 7 років тому +69

      Ska will never go away! The beat and melodies are timeless!

    • @Tyrell63
      @Tyrell63 7 років тому +9

      In dezember I´m going to another great SKA band "The Busters" in Bremen. Ska lives !

  • @user-xn9ho6ds1y
    @user-xn9ho6ds1y 7 місяців тому +3

    This group was special, period.

  • @goodandbadgames2275
    @goodandbadgames2275 3 місяці тому +2

    I think this song is what personally solidified the specials as my favourite British band, it's just too good

  • @robertthompson3941
    @robertthompson3941 2 роки тому +11

    “The Specials”were THE greatest “Ska” Band!!

  • @fayekao5334
    @fayekao5334 4 роки тому +148

    13 years old in 1980 and my friend played the Specials.........loved it and always will........Dave my friend recently passed away so it means even more now. God bless him

    • @MrToddy31
      @MrToddy31 4 роки тому +6

      So sorry to hear that chum. I'm sure your friend Dave is in heaven with all the Ska Team.

  • @anamsound5584
    @anamsound5584 Рік тому +6

    Mr. Hall. You and The Specials are part of my musical life. I have danced to your music for over 4 decades, and the sounds are timeless/ so relevant. RIEP. Sleep well.

  • @skafacecanadaskanorth
    @skafacecanadaskanorth Рік тому +15

    RIP Terry. The Specials were one of our favourite bands with Terry's distinctive vocals. Terry will be sadly missed.

  • @rmkw4291
    @rmkw4291 8 років тому +334

    The great sound of Rico Rodriguez on the trombone.
    RIP.

  • @azzza6553
    @azzza6553 Рік тому +14

    R.I.P Terry Hall, true activist and legend

  • @morpheusspirit6609
    @morpheusspirit6609 Рік тому +2

    Very sad news!! 😢 Terry Hall was part of my youth. Watching this studio / video on BBC TV was really brilliant!! I loved the music, style, excitement, authenticity, working class street vibe and the energy. A great band front man who used his musical talent to give the youth of the 1980’s generation hope, inspiration and unity. A very successful musician who was always humble and compassionate. A beautiful human being taken from us far too early. We love you, Terry. Thank you for the wonderful memories. RIP 💔😢💐

  • @RapBox
    @RapBox 7 років тому +666

    Claaaaassic!

  • @louisnagy3657
    @louisnagy3657 5 років тому +217

    Metal head....loved the diversity of the 80's....Best decade for music ever !!!! Mod/Ska was nice .....

    • @madi267
      @madi267 4 роки тому +2

      Me too!!

    • @briane596able
      @briane596able 4 роки тому +2

      No fear, pure optimism

    • @WolfsH0ok
      @WolfsH0ok 4 роки тому +1

      I was into Metal
      but always envied the MODS and Rude Boys in my school for the way they dressed
      eventually switched but still liked Metal

  • @jamieharris3935
    @jamieharris3935 10 місяців тому +5

    Still sounds majestic

  • @markrimmer7428
    @markrimmer7428 Рік тому +3

    Rest in Peace rude boy Terry Hall. The maker of memories for many a fifty-something across the UK and beyond. Legend.

  • @clivealbury6739
    @clivealbury6739 Рік тому +21

    My daughters husband is from Coventry and at their wedding the DJ played a cracking selection of Specials tracks which went down so well with us oldies. Gone too soon RIP Terry

  • @SebaRocker16
    @SebaRocker16 Рік тому +51

    Terry, you're a legend. Such an inspiration for many subcultures, skinheads, rudeboys, punks and all people who enjoy ur music are grateful with you. You will never be forgotten, RIP.

  • @caliente65ful
    @caliente65ful Рік тому +3

    I was 16 years old. I grow up with your music! RIP Terry! From The Netherlands

  • @debboo69
    @debboo69 Рік тому +16

    Crying my heart out listening back to all the legendary sounds and memories Terry created. Too many to leave this message on, but I love them all equally. Too good.

  • @robertbarnettguitar
    @robertbarnettguitar Рік тому +12

    R.I.P. Terry Hall. What a legacy.

  • @DJSupaflyguy
    @DJSupaflyguy Рік тому +4

    R.I.P. still a top tune 👌👌👌👌

  • @mentalas-me6794
    @mentalas-me6794 Рік тому +4

    So proud to have been a part of it all and buying the 45rpm single on vinyl.thank you Terry Hall..RIP

  • @maximumsecurity9411
    @maximumsecurity9411 2 роки тому +12

    Our Primary school teacher was Mrs Dammers, Jerry's Mum. Lovely little woman. Her mate Mrs Oram were the best especially after My Mum died they would take Me out of school to teach Me about slavery and colonisation of the past, Priceless Women! Always in My mind! :)

    • @uwegeller3170
      @uwegeller3170 Рік тому

      Lucky,you...cheers!🤗

    • @stephenbrown9040
      @stephenbrown9040 6 годин тому

      We need more people like Jerrys Mum in everybodys life,my mates are retired teachers.The wèans that never got holidays they took to Islay in the summer,they never had much,but time for the kid's. Now tbere daughters are doing the same.Specials

  • @TimothyCihal-pn7fm
    @TimothyCihal-pn7fm 3 роки тому +28

    I sing this to my daughter's cat Rudy, all the time. My kids think their punky reggae Dad's a little off.

    • @MrsWilberforce2
      @MrsWilberforce2 Рік тому +3

      Awww. I'm sure little Rudy loves it b/c cats are so cool! =^..^=

    • @cn206
      @cn206 6 місяців тому +2

      This is such a cat song - so good

    • @LeeNaimark
      @LeeNaimark 5 місяців тому

      I might just need to name my next cat Rudy

  • @sofi9280
    @sofi9280 Рік тому +3

    RIP, thanks for all the good moments!

  • @kingsleyroberts8226
    @kingsleyroberts8226 Рік тому +8

    RIP Terry. Thanks for all the good you brought, The songs and so much more 💙

  • @gillianmoran9352
    @gillianmoran9352 Рік тому +14

    RIP Terry Hall, one of the best.

  • @ClaudioMEBastosIorio
    @ClaudioMEBastosIorio Рік тому +7

    RIP Terry Hall. Your legacy will live forever

  • @G.1517
    @G.1517 Рік тому +2

    Being part of people's lives for 40 years love love love

  • @notlob23
    @notlob23 Рік тому +3

    So privileged to have seen Terry and his band in September '21, Manchester.❤

  • @davidhunter1574
    @davidhunter1574 7 років тому +338

    Ska has never gone it just needs us rude boys to bring it back again 👑🍻

    • @ArtofFreeSpeech
      @ArtofFreeSpeech 7 років тому +9

      Did you stop your fooling around?
      Did you straighten right out, rudy? ;)

    • @davidhunter1574
      @davidhunter1574 7 років тому +11

      ska will always be with me even when I am gone 😎🇬🇧🎶

    • @Pbirv
      @Pbirv 6 років тому +20

      And definitely take the skinhead thing back from the neo-Nazi morons!

    • @SamuraiTacos1
      @SamuraiTacos1 6 років тому +1

      same

    • @RudyCantGame
      @RudyCantGame 5 років тому +4

      It's always here. No need to being it back. Just saw the Selecter twice in 2 years and other bands.

  • @nigelleslie3896
    @nigelleslie3896 Рік тому +12

    Terry Hall. A true artist. RIP.

  • @ilpad-yh9br
    @ilpad-yh9br Рік тому +2

    How can this be the best SKA playlist of all time and not have a single Pietasters song on it...

  • @jillianfoley5930
    @jillianfoley5930 Рік тому +2

    Rest In peace you legend. A sad Christmas for me. Love to your family.

  • @j_man7573
    @j_man7573 Рік тому +29

    Remember Legends never die as long as we keep telling their stories

    • @johneeeemarry34
      @johneeeemarry34 9 днів тому

      The Colourfield, Vegas with the ‘fashionable’ Dave Stuart and the ridiculous things he said about Nick Cave (that was unimaginatively just paraphrasing a bad NME journalist) should NEVER be forgotten..

  • @jamiefoyers2800
    @jamiefoyers2800 Рік тому +5

    Growing up in the late 70's and early 80's the two tone/ska sound was the soundtrack to my childhood. Sad to hear of Terry Hall's passing.

  • @jamiehunter1980
    @jamiehunter1980 Рік тому +4

    RIP Terry Hall, much love, you'll be missed.

  • @kingfriday.
    @kingfriday. 4 роки тому +125

    This song is needed now more than ever

    • @MalloryKnox.
      @MalloryKnox. 4 роки тому +3

      Yeah why?

    • @kingfriday.
      @kingfriday. 4 роки тому +3

      @@MalloryKnox. the current riots of America

    • @crazy8sdrums
      @crazy8sdrums 3 роки тому +5

      The SHARPs did not destroy their neighborhoods. The fascists did.

    • @Boilingfrogg
      @Boilingfrogg 2 роки тому +2

      ANTIFA LEAVE THEM KIDS ALONE!

  • @sindybennett2208
    @sindybennett2208 Рік тому +8

    Rip Terry Hall 😢 another legend gone too soon my thoughts are with your family and friends at a sad time 💜💜💜😢😢

  • @NIMBY470
    @NIMBY470 Місяць тому +2

    I have a special love for the U.K. Ska. Was a cool moment in time for music to me. Loved the blending.

  • @raywillcox8622
    @raywillcox8622 7 місяців тому +6

    Another superb song 🎵

  • @markgreaves5881
    @markgreaves5881 7 років тому +126

    heard the specials for the first time in 1979 as a teenager im now 50 and still love them as if it was yesterday

    • @levhdv2117
      @levhdv2117 5 років тому +6

      I’m 12 and I’m listening to this in 2019

    • @pinkballoon8181
      @pinkballoon8181 5 років тому +5

      If you're 51 now, you were 11 in 1979!!😆
      I'm almost 50 & I was 10 in 79'
      Loved The Specials❤️

    • @thewarwickbear
      @thewarwickbear 5 років тому +1

      Same here bud. Cov was just 7 miles up the road too

    • @user-nl4nq5sv2g
      @user-nl4nq5sv2g 5 років тому

      Good times my friends, music scene is shite these days

  • @TnTFarmer01
    @TnTFarmer01 2 роки тому +85

    I think we all have to agree that The Specials are the greatest band of all time

    • @oughtonoughton2634
      @oughtonoughton2634 2 роки тому +3

      Jon i have always adored these very fine reggie blokes i saw them in Sheffield mid 80s i was hooked ,,All these years on i still am ,,,, They have given me great joy through out Jane x

    • @powerpopaholic876
      @powerpopaholic876 2 роки тому +1

      Perfect in every way

    • @oughtonoughton2634
      @oughtonoughton2634 2 роки тому +1

      @@powerpopaholic876 Many thanks for your message xx merry christmas and a Happy New YEAR XX jane

    • @mrconancat
      @mrconancat 2 роки тому +7

      I'm going to disagree on this one.

    • @dominikweber4305
      @dominikweber4305 2 роки тому

      @@mrconancat what's your favourite band?

  • @sophiekirkham558
    @sophiekirkham558 11 місяців тому +15

    One of the greatest songs of all time ❤