The Gangsters they talk about where a notorious set of brothers who ran Birmingham night clubs back in the day and tried to run and manipulate the Specials. They allegedly fought off the Krays who were trying to muscle in on Birmingham at the Battle of Snow Hill...."Said you been threatened by gangsters now its you that's threatening me..."
Every so often some human beings are in the right place at the right time. Terry Hall was one such human. Spoke for a generstion through his music. Still cant get how good The Specials are. RIP Terry Hall, a bit of my youth has left the room.
One of my fav facts about The Specials produced by Elvis Costello he saw talent produced it I've purchased their albums about 6 times over the years 🤔 I'd wear out the predecessors my youth was in part fueled by great indy bands The Specials most definitely 😎👍🏻
Elvis Costello was a genius for producing The Specials GREAT band esp with a horn section Special Beat Service awesome super ska band w English Beat so cool 😎👍🏻
The original, classic lineup didn't realize how special they were and how they ALL needed to remain TOGETHER to make them a long, long, long lasting musical gang for many years and albums to come.
best day's of my life when listening to what the music i went for growing up and still playing now at 58 you keep playing in the skies above my friend 🙏
The brilliant specials brings back a lot of good memories for me and all my friends and it's taking me down memory lane watching this thanks for putting this up rip Terry you'll be missed xx
The month and year of my birth. Funny that its one of my fave songs ever made. Also suffer with mental health issues and maybe thats why I was drawn to Terry Hall. His look and mood oozes from his expressions. Rest easy Gangster! ALWAYS X
Rest in peace Terry...
R.i.p Terry Hall.this was one of my favourites from my school days.loved the specials.
Amazing song, loved Terry Hall growing up in bleak Thatcherite Britain, bringing so much colour to a grey landscape.
Actually, like me he grew up in bleak 70s, pre Thatcher, Britain.
@@limedickandrew6016 Terry condemned Thatcherism, if you listened to the lyrics of his songs you would know.
I agree I lived in a shitty town not far from L/pool & there was no prospects(Couldn't get a job,nver mind an apprenticeship)!
@@limedickandrew6016 she was PM in 1979 onwards ugh! 😩
Rest in eternal peace Terry, many thanks for the great tunes and performances
Released 45 years ago yet still sounds so relative Terry had the most unique voice of the late 70’s
Rest in peace Terry. Thanks for the fantastic memories and music. Still listen to the Specials at least twice a week. Favorite band ever!❤
Perfect ❤. RIP TH. 🙏
Deceptively deep lyrics on a lot of these catchy tunes and the most-fun band to dance to live. RIP to Terry Hall and thank you for your music.
The Gangsters they talk about where a notorious set of brothers who ran Birmingham night clubs back in the day and tried to run and manipulate the Specials. They allegedly fought off the Krays who were trying to muscle in on Birmingham at the Battle of Snow Hill...."Said you been threatened by gangsters now its you that's threatening me..."
This groove will never die..
Every so often some human beings are in the right place at the right time. Terry Hall was one such human. Spoke for a generstion through his music. Still cant get how good The Specials are. RIP Terry Hall, a bit of my youth has left the room.
One of my fav facts about The Specials produced by Elvis Costello he saw talent produced it I've purchased their albums about 6 times over the years 🤔 I'd wear out the predecessors my youth was in part fueled by great indy bands The Specials most definitely 😎👍🏻
So sad to hear. I was just listening to The Specials last week. RIP Terry. You were a big part of my teenage angst.
Elvis Costello was a genius for producing The Specials GREAT band esp with a horn section Special Beat Service awesome super ska band w English Beat so cool 😎👍🏻
The original, classic lineup didn't realize how special they were and how they ALL needed to remain TOGETHER to make them a long, long, long lasting musical gang for many years and albums to come.
best day's of my life when listening to what the music i went for growing up and still playing now at 58 you keep playing in the skies above my friend 🙏
RIP Terry, Rico and John Bradbury
Terry had a beautiful haunting voice, RIP.
1979 2023🎉🎉🎉
R I p Terry a true rude boy Coventry legend ⬛️⬜️⬛️⬜️⬛️⬜️⬛️⬜️
Currently engrossed in Daniel Rachel's astounding book on the history of the 2Tone era. 1:13 Jerry Dammers 😂
The very early days of 2-Tone, great to see this again
RIP Terry 😔
I was 12 my Gangsters my first ever single.What a band,what a frontman RIP the one and only TERRY HALL ....
Lucky enough to have seen them a couple times in their last two tours....they sounded so good as ever. Rest easy Terry
RIP Terry Hall !
I miss Terry 😢
This is ska!
Yes it is Ska
yes it is ska indeed
I'm lovin all the stuff that my 3 slighty older sisters bought(Makes me wonder why I became a Punk at 12yrs)?Every generation has there own taste.
RIP Terry Massive loss to us all 💔💔
I always had a crush on Terry Hall. X
The brilliant specials brings back a lot of good memories for me and all my friends and it's taking me down memory lane watching this thanks for putting this up rip Terry you'll be missed xx
R.I.P. King of Ska.
Really, really, really good band & song!
The oldest and rare are the BEST mmmmuuuuaaaaaahhhhh
I love this video. Terry looks relaxed and gives a lot more eye contact. I love Lynval and Neville’s dancing!,
Allso rest in peace john bradbury one of the finest ska drummers.
Dat Bass..... man o man...
R.I.P. Terry
The month and year of my birth. Funny that its one of my fave songs ever made. Also suffer with mental health issues and maybe thats why I was drawn to Terry Hall. His look and mood oozes from his expressions. Rest easy Gangster! ALWAYS X
Rest in peace Terry 🤘🏾❤️
I LOVED those days. Skankin' in a dance line 30-strong!
Remembering my Harrington jacket!
Classic
I saw them do this on Saturday Night Live in '79 or '80.
I miss you Terry
Thanks for the music. RiP 🙏
Genius that is Terry Hall r.i.p
Legend.
First record i i ever bought ❤
One of my permanent MP3 player tunes.Great song.
RIP ska 4 ever
Absolute legend ❤
Rip mr terry hall
Ska ska rip Terry Hall a legend.
That drummer looks like he could be a good programmer !
Very upsetting news R.I.P Terry
Love Dammers..
Timeless song
I love this
If I don't make it who's listening in 2025!😂❤
Me
Me
Love the specials .
Simplement génial!!!!!
Terry H much too young RIP
Great track
Dublin salutes you 😊😊
ca me rappelle le flipper a marseille a une certaine epoque ))
Quality! Thanks for sharing Toppop.
Talent .💖
I love this music, thank you Terry! DEP
Fab.
Specials specials specials forever
I love them all.
Buen video...
Magnificent
RIP Terry.
(I couldn't see them being booked for any kids shows back in the day whilst pointing machine guns at the audience tho.....) 😂
Jerry doesn't get one mention in these comments!
Yes he does!
@@itookallthenames Well I can't see any!
comment on dit en englais ? the best !
Rip 🇧🇷🖤
R.I.P.🥀
Why did they Become “A.K.A.?😊
😍💖
Gutted just gutted....
Me too.
Sounds like madness
They're both ska but that's where the similarities stop.
The Specials.....then followed miles behind was madness
Extremely political and edgy lyrics. Great music from a great band, engaged with real life.
Love andrea
the ska is bleu
Don`t do tommy gun, Neville 😅
😂😅
I used to properly like this band. I'm not getting on the bandwagon just because he's died!
Don't call me Scarface
Okay MummY LU MummY
Kushdy song
He looks like Brandon Flowers.
Other way around.
Singer looks like Seinfeld
The lip syncing sucked
Too Young Too soon RIP terry
BEST OF BRITISH SKA