I wasn’t really a fan of SKA music. But I loved this song at the time. Because it SPOKE to me. I LIVED this song. I’m 60yo now. A few weeks ago, I was driving in my car. I turned on the radio and it was the opening bars of ‘Ghost Town’. All of a sudden I wasn’t the person I had become, well balanced and reasonably affluent. I was instantly transported back to being a youth with no job, no prospects, little hope. I’m not ashamed to say that I had to pull over at once. I sat and listened to this anthem of despair. And I wept. Like a baby. For ten minutes. Such is life. And such is GREAT music.
Music of my youth , I'm 56 and it still hits as powerful as the first time I heard it on the radio. Only wish I could have seen them in a live performance.
Absolutely gutted to hear Terry Hall has died age just 63. R.I.P TERRY Wonderful, unique singer and songwriter. GONE TOO SOON! THE SPECIALS are such an iconic band.
Just brilliant. Back in the day this song was how we all began feeling as a post industrial country, but now, with the thanks of 6music we can appreciate just how good the music and the artists actually are. Love this and peace to you Terry. x
It's 30 plus years just faded into nowhere and I'm a teenager again. Nothing changed the way it should have and the towns are still all shutting down...
RIP Terry. Singing live, singing a bit later in life, singing the same song across the years - they make a great sound still, and I think Terry’s voice is still pretty spot on. There’s one particular place where he doesn’t quite hit the high note but this is live music. Not edited, cleaned up. This performance is a little gem.
Still an amazing song! I wasn't a big Ska fan at the time ( I always seem to appreciate music a few years after it's release for some reason) but this was always an exception.
Cuando tenia 15 años escuche a este grupo... quede impresionado por su estilo, y no he escuchado algo parecido con esa calidad de musicos. Esta cancion sin duda es una de las mas representativas del Ska, todavia se me eriza la piel carajo!!!
Rico's replacement does a fantastic job. This is a hard song to do. This has to be one of the best songs any British band has ever produced, there are so many layers to it. The girls in the orchestra seemed to really enjoy their time, I think they knew it was a special moment for them.
![Seungmin "그렇게, 천천히, 우리(As we are)" | [Stray Kids : SKZ-PLAYER]](http://i.ytimg.com/vi/kAzmhLHePqU/mqdefault.jpg)
![Noob To Max With DRAGON REWORK In Blox Fruits [FULL MOVIE]](http://i.ytimg.com/vi/LnBMOinoOvA/mqdefault.jpg)
![Ghost Town (Extended Version [2021 Remaster])](/img/1.gif)
Happy 43rd anniversary
Whose still listening in 2024
Rest easy Terry
I am!!! 😀 Grew up with SKA, as a teenager (in socialist Yugoslavia back then)... 😎
Amazing RIP Terry, your contribution to the music community will never be forgotten 😢
Can't beat that statement ❤
no sabía que había muerto :c
And Rico..
I wasn’t really a fan of SKA music. But I loved this song at the time. Because it SPOKE to me. I LIVED this song.
I’m 60yo now.
A few weeks ago, I was driving in my car. I turned on the radio and it was the opening bars of ‘Ghost Town’. All of a sudden I wasn’t the person I had become, well balanced and reasonably affluent. I was instantly transported back to being a youth with no job, no prospects, little hope. I’m not ashamed to say that I had to pull over at once. I sat and listened to this anthem of despair. And I wept. Like a baby. For ten minutes.
Such is life. And such is GREAT music.
Hermoso lo que escribiste! Muchas gracias por compartirlo!
You love Ska, buddy
amazing drummer and bassist . xx
Music of my youth , I'm 56 and it still hits as powerful as the first time I heard it on the radio. Only wish I could have seen them in a live performance.
2 years younger and had the privilege of seeing them twice in the last 10 years. No Nev on 2nd show though. RIP Terry!!
Rock City.
Nottingham
1982
A night I’ll never forget
This one always sends chills...TUFF TUNE!
Deadly
John Bradbury without doubt the greatest drummer of all time RIP Prince Rimshot
Isn't he just!
phenomenal drumming. I'm sad to learn he's passed away too. What a shit year.
I didn't know John Bradbury until I listened to this version... That snare tone!
True❤
A sad day. Rest in peace, Terry Hall. Gone, will never be forgotten.
Absolutely gutted to hear Terry Hall has died age just 63. R.I.P TERRY
Wonderful, unique singer and songwriter.
GONE TOO SOON!
THE SPECIALS are such an iconic band.
The drummer is boss😎
Awesome rim shots.
Back beat boss
I’d like to take that drummer for a whiskey - I’am sure he would have one drop.
@@nicaskey1 I'd take his drumming to my desert island
Loving him but "especially" missing John
How can anyone NOT like. this????
people don't know good music or non mainstream music
This is what i name music!
Fucking brilliant 🙌
because its pathethic compared to their hey days maybe?
@@klaasj7808 because no original members some but not all ! plus they are cunts!
Rest in Peace Terry. We will all miss you.
Rest in power Terry.
Just brilliant. Back in the day this song was how we all began feeling as a post industrial country, but now, with the thanks of 6music we can appreciate just how good the music and the artists actually are. Love this and peace to you Terry. x
Yes the Anthem against Thatcher and Her Attempted Destruction of the Working Class !
Terry is still painfully shy after all these years... Still a classic track.
i think he cant sing that high like ol days
Terry is perfect.
Everyone stand up for the Irish National Anthem!
Irish reggae
They're from Coventry, UK, aren't they? But yeah this is a great anthem!
drumstick74 yes they certainly are us coventrians are very proud of our Ska Legacy
@@drumstick74 it's a joke from father Ted and Irish comedy where they only had one record and this was the song that was playing
🤣😂😭
It's 30 plus years just faded into nowhere and I'm a teenager again. Nothing changed the way it should have and the towns are still all shutting down...
those wer the fukin days, were did they go, real talent real people, real message!!!
the best !! i love you !!!
Unique Group - R.I.P. Terry
Grande Maestro Terry Hall ! God in skanking now ! Bless up ! RIP🏁🏴
RIP Terry. Too much and too young. So sad. You made us all very happy with your music and we will miss you.
The Specials imo were the best two tone band of the Ska era and Ghost Town is a classic. RIP Terry
Superb, greatly missed , rest in peace terry and John 🙏.
Respect
Love this. I was sad when John Bradbury died but Terry Hall... The only celebrity death that has ever made me cry.
RIP Terry. Singing live, singing a bit later in life, singing the same song across the years - they make a great sound still, and I think Terry’s voice is still pretty spot on. There’s one particular place where he doesn’t quite hit the high note but this is live music. Not edited, cleaned up. This performance is a little gem.
Absolutely one of the best Specials songs ever!
God, that tele is gorgeous!
Will always listen to The Specials forever
WOW this song describes my town at the moment ! We are living through crazy times ..
RIP Terry Hall.
Love the flute
Best version of this song easily, rip terry and John 🙏
After all these years, I still love this song.
Gonna miss this man big time 😢
I wondered if they could pull off the incredible production on the studio version. It's rough but I really like it.
In Light Of Coronavirus/ Covid-19 Now Would Be The PERFECT Time to Get This Re Released !!!!!!!
Possibly With A Slightly New Lyric Of Course!!!!!
@@Bonoerra2012 "two much coughing on the dance floor"
"can't go out no more"
Karabas! Karabas! Ai bolit!
Still miss you. Fabulous music xx
what a version
Love The Specials. Used to dance around like a maniac to "Too Much Too Young."
Still an amazing song! I wasn't a big Ska fan at the time ( I always seem to appreciate music a few years after it's release for some reason) but this was always an exception.
I've just watched this again. I now hate all those lucky sods who saw this live! What makes them better than anyone else? I think we should be told!
49 years old and still makes me romp
Simply the best 😢😢😢 RIP SPECIAL MAN TERRY HALL
Imagine being a session musician and getting to play on this just Amazing
Descansa en paz John... Tu aporte a la música fue, es y seguirá siendo por siempre excelente. Gracias infinitas por tu legado!
More music from The Specials: TheSpecials.lnk.to/Listen
Awesome! The sound is Perfect!
The first time I heard this, I loved it. Unique
Good music is always good, no matter how many time have passed.
Just as SPECIALS as the are!
My FAV Ska Band!!!! The SKA/MOD Scene Was So Dope back in the late 70's early 80's!!
Souvenir de mon séjour scolaire en 1981 pendant 15 jours à Cannock Wood !!
40 years already and how prophetic! Great live session
His voice didnt change, do you realize that?
Wonderful song.
RIP BRAD :'(
THIS IS ONE OF MY FAVORITE SONGS OF ALL TIME...... I GREW UP WITH MUSIC MAN...... 70 S AND EARLY 80 S GANG BIG UP YOURSELVES..... 🇬🇾🇰🇾🇬🇧
Talented musicians
R.I.P Terry!
Qué pieza musical más exquisita !!!
Ghost town is my fav town!!
This is simply brilliant....I for one appreciate it..... if you don’t never mind.
Beautiful. So great to see Prince Rimshot playing in his characteristic upright style.
John 'Brad' Bradbury.The long-time drummer who sits-up straight while drumming.
Bass players was amazing here too as well orchestra
Insane and so stands the test of time.....
Musical perfection. Bradders playing like a dream.
Happy Halloween. Best ska band.
Mr. fearless Yes....happy HAPPY halloween
A Classic, no question..
love this song
They are human after all! Awesome
Awesome! Rip Rico, Rip Brad 🙏🏾
Sounds so clean
I would still pay to go and see this band either Coventry or nuneaton! My youth 💖
This is AWESOME!!! Sad to hear about the passing of John Bradbury :( Rest in peace John.
Cuando tenia 15 años escuche a este grupo... quede impresionado por su estilo, y no he escuchado algo parecido con esa calidad de musicos. Esta cancion sin duda es una de las mas representativas del Ska, todavia se me eriza la piel carajo!!!
this music is never enough hearing it
lads bravo what would ska be without u ,, nothing
Amazing!!!
Éternamente agradecido con the specials, son lo máximo, saludos desde Venezuela.
That Trombone section @4:12 YES!
My favourite part, fucking good!
A classic forever
Loved it when it came out! Still love it! The start still sends 'shivers'! 🙂
Brilliant
GREAT how they were able to recreate the record
Yes!!!!!
This era of ska was all about black brits and native brits coming together and having a good time, yeah?
Same could be said about the jungle and dnb movement that came just a few years later. Anyway, cheers UK from your friend the US.
so beautiful, this performance is perfect, un saludo para la banda que era sigue contorreando!!! Viva México!!
Very impressive!
beautiful....
best song ever
Rico's replacement does a fantastic job. This is a hard song to do.
This has to be one of the best songs any British band has ever produced, there are so many layers to it.
The girls in the orchestra seemed to really enjoy their time, I think they knew it was a special moment for them.
Utterly brilliant.
wow that was great
Awesome song
Drum and Bass...Specials Strike again!! top band with the english Beat....
Had the privelege of being right at front at Wolverhampton Civic Nov 2016 and must say 'BEST' gig ive seen.....
Beautiful sound !!!. Only Special can make this british sound so special, so 2 Tone. Long life to the british ska !!!!.
Bass cuts through so beautifully on this mix
Wow. Fantastic!
Horace..... Solid as always. Good lad!
Temazo!!