RIP Terry! Met you once when I was a kid and was at The Specials concert in Sophia Gardens, Cardiff. Got crushed at the front of the crowd and was pushed up onto the stage after the gig. Terry was in the wings and asked me if I was ok? As a 12 year old kid I was in awe of meeting my music hero! Never, ever forget that moment! Thanks for the music Terry!……You were the soundtrack to my youth! RIP mate! ❤
I still have their first album as an original on vinyl. At the time, as a poor, working class school boy, I thought their music was just relevant to me. Now with the advent of RUclips I can see it affected many people. The Specials were "Special". They were/are the only group that talk about every day problems affecting people, especially the youth: loneliness, apathy, meaning of life, boredom, the rat race, racism, urban decline, etc. What no one mentions is the genius of Jerry Dammers. I was gutted when they broke up. I was initially very excited when they reformed but then realised that maybe they were trying to recreate the past but then 40+ years later, it was too late. In addition without Dammers, it didn't feel right. The group abruptly disbanded after he spent a year composing Ghost Town, their biggest track to date. I greatly respected the fact that he did not join out of principle. He could have done so, earned good money, etc but he did not forget what happened and out of principle as he probably felt he was wronged he did not rejoin. Lynval Golding actually states that it was only after he and the other two left that they realised how much of a genius Jerry Dammers was! He was/is the genius behind The Specials. He was the creative influence behind the music, the composition, the lyrics and song writing. He is an out and out legend! This again is such a great track that I can identify with along with so many others: Do Nothing, Rat Race, Nite Klub, to name a few. RIP Terry Hall and John Bradbury.
Another person from my youth culture who has sadly pass away. The impact the specials had on society isn't talked about but there word reflected society in the 80s thatcher hated ghost town we loved it....RIP TERY I doff my pork pie to you a inspiration xx
Rest In Eternal Peace Terry. Always thought of you and the other Kings, The Specials. Thinking of your family and loved ones. Obulu (thank you) for sharing your gifts with the world and which we fans will continue to pass on. Our child still dances “I love it” as soon as she hears your anthems
The Specials are from my Manor, proud as Fack , sticking a massive two fingers up to the National Front at the time and still today! Class IS Permanent!❤🏴🌹👊🏽
Sometimes the spiritual side of Mike just comes through ….. this song, to me at least, represents the heart of God, calling those who are lost, or in need, in fact, us all - to come to Him.
Dreaded Dan Dread!🌹❤️🏴👊🏽 Britain 🇬🇧 still has the biggest percentage of teenage pregnancies in Europe to this day:October,2024-Fact! Gwan Jerry Dammers, Nuff Respect to you and de Bredda Dem-RIP Terry Hall🙏🏼👊🏽🌹❤️❤️❤️🏴
Terry Hall comes from Coventry but he has an odd accent. It doesn't sound like a Midlands accent. It's an accent that seems unplaceable. Saw him once in Camden Town market.
"Too Much Too Young" You've done too much, Much too young Now you're married with a kid When you could be having fun with me Oh no, no gimme no more pickni You've done too much, Much too young Now you're married with a son When you should be having fun with me We don't want, we don't want We don't want no more pickni Ain't he cute? No he ain't He's just another burden On the welfare state You've done too much, Much too young Now you're married with a kid When you could be having fun with me No gimme, no gimme, No gimme no more pickni Call me immature Call me a poser I'd love to spread manure in your bed of roses Don't want to be rich Don't want to be famous But I'd really hate to have the same name as you (You silly moo) You've done too much, Much too young Now you're married with a kid When you could be having fun with me Gi we de birth control, we no want no pickni You've done too much, Much too young Now you're chained to the cooker Making currant buns for tea Oh no, no gimme no more pickni Ain't you heard of the starving millions Ain't you heard of contraception Do you really a program of sterilization Take control of the population boom It's in your living room Keep a generation gap Try wearing a cap!
You might be thinking of the live version, it was on the Special AKA live EP, this was the version that was the No 1 hit, and it is a bit faster than the studio version, and, in fact, a better version
Big Tune, and true!! The Specials sing, "You've done too much, Much too young Now you're married with a kid When you could be having fun with me Oh no, no gimme no more pickni You've done too much, Much too young Now you're married with a son When you should be having fun with me We don't want, we don't want We don't want no more pickni Ain't he cute? No he ain't He's just another burden On the welfare state!" True!
More music from The Specials: TheSpecials.lnk.to/Listen
PUERTO RICO...
A Special man living in a special era. The sound of a generation that will live forever in our hearts. R.I.P. Terry Hall.
RIP Terry! Met you once when I was a kid and was at The Specials concert in Sophia Gardens, Cardiff. Got crushed at the front of the crowd and was pushed up onto the stage after the gig. Terry was in the wings and asked me if I was ok? As a 12 year old kid I was in awe of meeting my music hero! Never, ever forget that moment! Thanks for the music Terry!……You were the soundtrack to my youth! RIP mate! ❤
Dread
Has everyone forgotten about john bradbury r.i.p....and terry hall.
RIP Terry. Brilliant man, true to his beliefs and a great musician.
I still have their first album as an original on vinyl. At the time, as a poor, working class school boy, I thought their music was just relevant to me. Now with the advent of RUclips I can see it affected many people. The Specials were "Special". They were/are the only group that talk about every day problems affecting people, especially the youth: loneliness, apathy, meaning of life, boredom, the rat race, racism, urban decline, etc. What no one mentions is the genius of Jerry Dammers. I was gutted when they broke up. I was initially very excited when they reformed but then realised that maybe they were trying to recreate the past but then 40+ years later, it was too late. In addition without Dammers, it didn't feel right. The group abruptly disbanded after he spent a year composing Ghost Town, their biggest track to date. I greatly respected the fact that he did not join out of principle. He could have done so, earned good money, etc but he did not forget what happened and out of principle as he probably felt he was wronged he did not rejoin. Lynval Golding actually states that it was only after he and the other two left that they realised how much of a genius Jerry Dammers was! He was/is the genius behind The Specials. He was the creative influence behind the music, the composition, the lyrics and song writing. He is an out and out legend! This again is such a great track that I can identify with along with so many others: Do Nothing, Rat Race, Nite Klub, to name a few. RIP Terry Hall and John Bradbury.
THE BEST TWO TONE ALBUM EVER.!!!!
English Beat, apples and oranges
RIP Terry ... Unforgettable music x
Rest inna power Terry. Always fancied his dark, dangerous eyes. Justice for the poor an78⁹9d curse the rich. Coventry. Uk 🇬🇧
Another person from my youth culture who has sadly pass away. The impact the specials had on society isn't talked about but there word reflected society in the 80s thatcher hated ghost town we loved it....RIP TERY I doff my pork pie to you a inspiration xx
I love hearing the bass being used as/instead of lead guitar.
Sir Horace Gentleman=legend.
I love the Specials..what a brilliant song ...brilliant band.....brilliant album !!!
Everytime I hear old school British ska like this I can't stop my fingers from playing bass and drums at the same time.
Thank you for some lovely songs for my youth. Rest in Peace!
Very sad news 😢 RIP Terry 🙏
Rest In Eternal Peace Terry. Always thought of you and the other Kings, The Specials. Thinking of your family and loved ones. Obulu (thank you) for sharing your gifts with the world and which we fans will continue to pass on. Our child still dances “I love it” as soon as she hears your anthems
43 years old and still awsome
She`s now had Grandkids lol... Love the Specials ...Ska fan forever!!Wish they`d play a Canada tour..
RIP Rasta, Terry Hall gone but not forgotten
I only knew the live version that got to number one until a few years ago. I think this version is far better.
Listening to this with John peal , late at night on a school day .
Friday Night here in Sydney....getting high early and getting down ( and up again ) to some awesome music...love The Specials :)
The Specials are from my Manor, proud as Fack , sticking a massive two fingers up to the National Front at the time and still today!
Class IS Permanent!❤🏴🌹👊🏽
yeah, strange times!
Mr.Jerry Dammers! Nuff Respect to I.❤🌹🏴❤️👊🏽
SKAteniamoci!!! ⬛⬜◼◻◾◽▪️▫️🖤 Roberto from Italy 🇮🇹
At my age now it's too much too Old 😃
Sometimes the spiritual side of Mike just comes through ….. this song, to me at least, represents the heart of God, calling those who are lost, or in need, in fact, us all - to come to Him.
what are you smoking
Dreaded Dan Dread!🌹❤️🏴👊🏽
Britain 🇬🇧 still has the biggest percentage of teenage pregnancies in Europe to this day:October,2024-Fact!
Gwan Jerry Dammers, Nuff Respect to you and de Bredda Dem-RIP Terry Hall🙏🏼👊🏽🌹❤️❤️❤️🏴
Fav version
If I had to choose between the Specials and Madness I would pick the Specials all day long.
why pick?
@@kuyjuk6732 Ok let me say it a different way: I much prefer the Specials.
The specials were more edgey than Madness I get where your coming from. Both had great debut albums.
Secondo me Specials e Madness sono stati entrambi grandi gruppi! ⬛⬜⬛⬜⬛⬜ 🖤 Roberto from Italy 🇮🇹
Lyrics for this generation...
She's now married, with a kid, when she could be having fun with me....
Love the up front dub bass.
"79 guys!! fuckin' great! old guys now, but so am I!
Me too .... xxx
United black n white its wat ska is about if love 2 tone that s he wanted
Seperate. Whites should avoid all contact with non whites. Period
I leave a comment another time.... the song is solid!
rip terry YAH MAN
Love it!
ahh good times
RIP Terry 💔
I was too much too young 30 years ago! :)
Rip Terry 🌹
From my Hometown , Gwarn!
Terry Hall comes from Coventry but he has an odd accent. It doesn't sound like a Midlands accent. It's an accent that seems unplaceable. Saw him once in Camden Town market.
Poor terry as hd would say lastv luv🎉
Picnic for two, me and you... sending love and a million sun shiny things...🌘☄🌼
Yeaaaàa for ever
PUERTO RICO 🇵🇷 IN THE CENTER OF THE ISLAND...
Who's chained to a cooker when beans/cheese on toast is for tea?
😊
2025 anyone ?
2026
@Thewatcher10000 Yes
Who else watching in 1925?
scab
Not at present but love cheese on toast
"Too Much Too Young"
You've done too much,
Much too young
Now you're married with a kid
When you could be having fun with me
Oh no, no gimme no more pickni
You've done too much,
Much too young
Now you're married with a son
When you should be having fun with me
We don't want, we don't want
We don't want no more pickni
Ain't he cute?
No he ain't
He's just another burden
On the welfare state
You've done too much,
Much too young
Now you're married with a kid
When you could be having fun with me
No gimme, no gimme,
No gimme no more pickni
Call me immature
Call me a poser
I'd love to spread manure in your bed of roses
Don't want to be rich
Don't want to be famous
But I'd really hate to have the same name as you
(You silly moo)
You've done too much,
Much too young
Now you're married with a kid
When you could be having fun with me
Gi we de birth control, we no want no pickni
You've done too much,
Much too young
Now you're chained to the cooker
Making currant buns for tea
Oh no, no gimme no more pickni
Ain't you heard of the starving millions
Ain't you heard of contraception
Do you really a program of sterilization
Take control of the population boom
It's in your living room
Keep a generation gap
Try wearing a cap!
12 inch version try the real one
Why does this version seem a bit slower than normal? I'm probably wrong lol...just seems slowed down
You might be thinking of the live version, it was on the Special AKA live EP, this was the version that was the No 1 hit, and it is a bit faster than the studio version, and, in fact, a better version
super!!!:))))
Big Tune, and true!!
The Specials sing, "You've done too much,
Much too young
Now you're married with a kid
When you could be having fun with me
Oh no, no gimme no more pickni
You've done too much,
Much too young
Now you're married with a son
When you should be having fun with me
We don't want, we don't want
We don't want no more pickni
Ain't he cute?
No he ain't
He's just another burden
On the welfare state!"
True!
I'm french and I was in a german Bar in Görlitz called "Café Hotspot" and the Barman was kacke
Fan. Fucking. Tastic
Went to my local Chinese restaurant and asked for the Specials...I got too much Foo Yung.
Amitiés pour la famille
du copain
"Try wearing a CUP ! "
CAP..
No need, just don’t have sex until marriage. Not having sex is 100% effective contraception.
Play Liverpool
Who never had danced this song?
how is there one comment on such an amazing song then, this is all brexits fault...
Marley bob pimpers paradais
Bob marley pimper paradais
What's with the awful mix? The original is perfect but this remaster is overproduced to the max. Too much compression and not enough space.
Gotta say though the vocals have been brought forward way more than I've heard before- super clear. Maybe missing a little grunge?
Clueless
The other version is live you can’t compare
To slow
Far too slow...☹️
A couple of versions ...find the 1 you prefer....I like 'em both
put 1.25 speed
Surely this is a joke
This song is stupid. So what if someone wants to start a family young? Not everyone enjoys partying and drugs.
Your missing the point. It's not written about now.
You have no idea how late you are to this discussion
50 yrs later 🤦🏻♂️
Study up
No one says you have to like it, but there no need to bash it either... to each there own. Me for instance I think it's awesome
RIP TERRY LAD 🙏