#thespecials

[punkrockhistory]

43 years ago

"Ghost Town" is a song by British two-tone band The Specials, released in June 1981 with the songs "Why?" and "Friday Night Saturday Morning" on the B-side

[yesyoushould]

[detournementsmineurs]

Terry Hall du groupe de ska The Specials (1959-2022).

[hotrodsmitty]

R.I.P. Terry Hall of The Specials. The trifecta of The Specials, Madness, and The (English) Beat had a massive effect on my 12-year-old mind, and shaped my music tastes and style of dress. @thespecials #thespecials #terryhall https://www.instagram.com/p/CmXoxKZvs93/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

[ridenwithbiden]

The Specials - You're Wondering Now (2015 Remaster)

[hakenhaai]

More specials.The specials #nowspinning #vinyladdiction #vinylcollection #thorens #thorensturntable #thorenstd160 #thorenstd160mk2 #nowspinning #nowspinningvinyl #nowspinningonvinyl #vinyl33rpm #vinylgram #vinyllovers #vinylrecord #eighties #newwave80s #groeneengeloss #thespecials #morespecials More Specials is the second album by English #ska band the Specials, released by 2 Tone Records in September 1980. After the success of the band's self-titled debut, band member Jerry Dammers assumed the role as the band's leader and stirred them into expanding their 2 Tone sound into other genres of music, most prominently a lounge music and easy listening style inspired by Muzak. Several band members disagreed with #Dammers' vision and brought their own influences to the album, including from northern soul and rockabilly, contributing to an eclectic sound palette. The relations between band members continued to sour into the album's accompanying tour and most of the band departed in 1981. The album features collaborations with the Go-Go's members Belinda Carlisle, Charlotte Caffey, and Jane Wiedlin; Rhoda Dakar from the Bodysnatchers; and Lee Thompson from Madness. The lyrics on the album, as with the band's debut album, are often intensely political. Upon its release, the album alienated some fans, but reached number 5 in the UK Albums Chart, Formed in Coventry in 1977, the Specials were the originators of 2 Tone music, a style that mixed the Jamaican genres of ska and reggae with the attitude and energy of punk rock and a focus on politically and socially conscious lyrics. They began 2 Tone Records, partly named for the band's multiracial line-up, on which they released their debut single "Gangsters" in 1979, which reached the UK Singles Chart top 10. The subsequent debut album The Specials (1979) was a critical and commercial success, while the Too Much Too Young EP released in early 1980 reached number one in the UK Singles Chart. For the band's second album, Dammers wanted to move the band's sound forward, away from ska and towards new territory. He declared: "It's time for 2-Tone bands to begin getting experimental. (bij Groene Engel) https://www.instagram.com/p/Cp-j1I6MxmJOQzhDiqcGgeXNu2vQHA62gZLP7E0/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

[kradify]

#thespecials https://www.instagram.com/p/CpLWEy-LPXl/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

[drumstheword]

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Clip from new BEGINNER drum lesson teaching "You're Wondering Now" by The Specials. Get the full lesson here... https://www.drumstheword.com/product/youre-wondering-now-the-specials-john-bradbury-video-drum-lesson-learn-how-play-drums-song/

[synthesizerbook]

All 12 - 2 Tone 7 inch singles. From the first to the last. From Gangsters to Nelson Mandela. Featuring The Specials, Madness, The Selecter, Rico Rodriguez, The Beat and more! A great collection of singles from a very incredible label- 2 Tone! This is the best of the 2nd wave #ska genre #2tonerecords #thespecials #madness #theselecter #ricorodriguez #7inch #7inchvinyl #vinylrecords #vinylcollection #vinylcommunity #ska #goodmusic https://www.instagram.com/p/CndJchHPUmu/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

[mongogushi]

A few good ones gone but Terry should still be here. #terryhall #thespecials @thespecials #art #illustration #twotone #portrait #digitalportrait #musicportrait #funboythree #thecoventryautomatics (at Port Talbot, Neath Port Talbot, United Kingdom) https://www.instagram.com/p/Cm0_mZIIl_D/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

[goquegroove]

Man! This one sucks! Rest in Peace Terry Hall…and Enjoy Yourself! #ska #thespecials #terryhall https://www.instagram.com/p/Cmc_fgdtZ5C/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

[phildekem]

Too much too young #thespecials #terryhall #gangsters #twotone #chrysalis #chrysalisrecords #morespecials #niteklub #ska #skanking #dessin #encredechine #recordsleeve #pochettededisque https://www.instagram.com/p/CmcVuzcrACO/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

[dieterbraunillustration]

TERRY HALL #rip #terryhall #thespecials #specials #ska #legend #music #musiclegend #minimalism #minimalart #iconicalbumcovers https://www.instagram.com/p/CmZodrhrG8F/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

[djmonz]

Very Sad news, Terry Hall, the lead singer of The Specials, has passed away at the age of 63 following a brief illness. An absolutely indelible mark on music, culture and social awareness! I’m going to miss him & them terribly. ~RIP~ 🙏 Thank You for posting this @50ftquennie #terryhall #thespecials #thespecialaka #funboythree #thecolourfield #terry #blairandanouchka #vegas #punkrocklegends #skapunk #punkrock Posted @withrepost • (at Brooklyn, New York) https://www.instagram.com/p/CmZfnUhuRc3/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

[goawayevil]

[swarmm-cod]

Rest in piece! Your music will live on forever!! Repost from @thespecials • It is with great sadness that we announce the passing, following a brief illness, of Terry, our beautiful friend, brother and one of the most brilliant singers, songwriters and lyricists this country has ever produced. Terry was a wonderful husband and father and one of the kindest, funniest, and most genuine of souls. His music and his performances encapsulated the very essence of life… the joy, the pain, the humour, the fight for justice, but mostly the love. He will be deeply missed by all who knew and loved him and leaves behind the gift of his remarkable music and profound humanity. Terry often left the stage at the end of The Specials’ life-affirming shows with three words… “Love Love Love” We would ask that everyone respect the family’s privacy at this very sad time.🖤 #thespecials https://www.instagram.com/p/CmZKCKIrjf3/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=