Im aware this is over a year late, but it aint just those who grew up with Terry to understand his impact. Im a 20 year old lad, and The Specials mean more to me than anything else in music. Lyrics timeless and so true and will be forever. I may be in the minority of people my age who listen to The Specials but my god theyre so important not just to me personally but the world we live in today. Legends never die!
This is weird, Terry's death is hitting / affecting me more than I thought it should ! Terry was truly the first voice of my youth, my coming of age...✊ The very first piece of music I ever bought, at 11yrs old, was "Ghost Town" 7", and I still have it. Terry / The Specials where such a foundation for my [not just music, but] political motivations, even well into today. When I bought "Ghost Town", at that young age, I knew they're Anti-Racist, anti-Thatcher and linking that to Bob Sands & the Hunger Strikes, The Troubles, and so-on... .
Coventry's finest indeed, the most underrated band to ever come out of the UK. In my opinion, the best band ever out of the UK, without the specials, we wouldnt have ragga, Jungle, drum and bass....they pioneered the cross racial risk factor in British music during a pretty stagnant post seventies hippy depression. British society wasnt a pretty place in the midlands or down south for that matter, a lot of tension and fuck all to do about it, great lads.
I find this weird, Terry's death is hitting / affecting me more than I thought it should ! Terry was truly the first voice of my youth, my coming of age...✊ The very first piece of music I ever bought, at 11yrs old, was "Ghost Town" 7", and I still have it. Terry / The Specials where such a foundation for my [not just music, but] political motivations, even well into today. When I bought "Ghost Town", at that young age, I knew they're Anti-Racist, anti-Thatcher and linking that to Bob Sands & the Hunger Strikes, The Troubles, and so-on... .
this song will always be one of my favorites. i used to listen to this when i was about 14 and i finally got to see them play in palo alto when i was around 16 and loved every minute of it.
Did you see them play at The Edge/Keystone Palo Alto/Vortex on California Avenue? I saw TONS of shows there back in the day (Flock; MManson; KMFDM; etc)
This is the video The Specials should have made, no doubt about it. I nearly pissed myself laughing at the geezer standing in (someone else's) spew. Good work!
I've got this as a 12" single. You're right- talk about a couple of bangers! Mine also has "Tell me why"- not a bad song, but the other two are better.
I hate to say it, but it's my anthem. bad food someone else spew, lipstick on shirt (Dreaming) instead piss stains on my shoes, May not be everyone's good time But that's how it was !
This is the video The Specials should have made, no doubt about it. I nearly pissed myself with the geezer standing in (someone else's) spew. Good work!
![The Specials - Ghost Town [Official HD Remastered Video]](http://i.ytimg.com/vi/RZ2oXzrnti4/mqdefault.jpg)
Went to see madness last week and they sang this in Terry hall tribute forgotten how good this song was been playing the original all week class tune
wish I had lipstick on my shirt, instead of piss stains on my shoes.... greatest lyrics ever written
Only those who grew up with The Specials like myself will appreciate the impact Terry had on our lives. RIP big man.
He was only slight.
@@stephenroche5107 But his music was mighty,...
Im aware this is over a year late, but it aint just those who grew up with Terry to understand his impact. Im a 20 year old lad, and The Specials mean more to me than anything else in music. Lyrics timeless and so true and will be forever. I may be in the minority of people my age who listen to The Specials but my god theyre so important not just to me personally but the world we live in today. Legends never die!
Its great to know its not just us oldies who loved Terry and what he stood for 🤛@@britishcomedyclipstt
RIP TERRY. One the best songs ever written. Sums up many young lads weekends to this day....
Too right remember it well.❤
100% fact.
I was there ....
RIP Terry, Yet Another legend gone from this world. Will be missed!
Ich bin auch traurig....
@@Napur70 I can't stop being sad.
This is weird, Terry's death is hitting / affecting me more than I thought it should ! Terry was truly the first voice of my youth, my coming of age...✊
The very first piece of music I ever bought, at 11yrs old, was "Ghost Town" 7", and I still have it.
Terry / The Specials where such a foundation for my [not just music, but] political motivations, even well into today. When I bought "Ghost Town", at that young age, I knew they're Anti-Racist, anti-Thatcher and linking that to Bob Sands & the Hunger Strikes, The Troubles, and so-on...
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God bless him.
Legend !
The specials were my youth
Never tire of this classic song by the best group ever invented.
Coventry's finest indeed, the most underrated band to ever come out of the UK. In my opinion, the best band ever out of the UK, without the specials, we wouldnt have ragga, Jungle, drum and bass....they pioneered the cross racial risk factor in British music during a pretty stagnant post seventies hippy depression. British society wasnt a pretty place in the midlands or down south for that matter, a lot of tension and fuck all to do about it, great lads.
Love from Sweden
For me it's that beautiful background keyboard. It really creates a sad feeling, which makes the song so touching. Thank you, and RIP Terry Hall.
Absolutely agree the keyboard makes this fine tune
That's the Dammers effect.
There's a great karaoke version on here...as close as you will get to an instrumental
@@apathyintheuk265 Dammers = genius
Don't mess with this rude boy 😮
This masterpiece should be MUCH better known RIP Terry
I find this weird, Terry's death is hitting / affecting me more than I thought it should ! Terry was truly the first voice of my youth, my coming of age...✊
The very first piece of music I ever bought, at 11yrs old, was "Ghost Town" 7", and I still have it.
Terry / The Specials where such a foundation for my [not just music, but] political motivations, even well into today. When I bought "Ghost Town", at that young age, I knew they're Anti-Racist, anti-Thatcher and linking that to Bob Sands & the Hunger Strikes, The Troubles, and so-on...
.
Our revenge shall be the laughter of our children. Robert sands.
This was the b side to Ghost Town in '81. Terry was a great singer-songwriter for sure.
A British music legend and a great man for sure ☺️.
Even in France, we mourn this fabulous artist
There's something very touching about this song.
I'm a hardcore ska trumpet guy and a nice surfer and I fly powel Peralta Santa Monica dog town
This wore out the college jukebox...Great memories.
sincerely one of my favourite songs
This was my favorite song by The specials. RIP Terry!
Is this a fan video? It's shot in Glasgow. If it is it's genius. RIP Terry.
Rest in Peace Terry Hall.No words.
this song will always be one of my favorites. i used to listen to this when i was about 14 and i finally got to see them play in palo alto when i was around 16 and loved every minute of it.
Did you see them play at The Edge/Keystone Palo Alto/Vortex on California Avenue? I saw TONS of shows there back in the day (Flock; MManson; KMFDM; etc)
@@marksierra3228 Keystone! Such a great venue for ska!
Just found this and saw your message. Very sad night mate. 63 no age 😢
@@terryward1632 you can't
The lyrics and keyboards are stunning!
Totally cool!
007 nightmares
When you wake up in a skip you know it was a good night !
Just loved this guy x even till his last breath fighting for justice of others xx sadly missed
Love this tune always have and always will
Fabulous, fortune enough to see the specials several times. Terry Hall was a great front man
I still absolutely love this ❤️ my youth!
Seen Terry loads of times at the match, massive United fan
Still a fave of mine rip terry u absolute legend
Surely the best b side in musical history together with Why!
He was the bollocks. My first crush. So fucking cool. I cried more than when Bowie went. Terry Hall was EVERTHING
this song sums up my life aged 17 to 24
sums up mine from 14 -49
1981 ! Riots in the UK !
Great music that year ☺️
Brings back so many memories great song RIP Terry.
some of the best lyrics ever written
Bring it all back.
This is the video The Specials should have made, no doubt about it. I nearly pissed myself laughing at the geezer standing in (someone else's) spew.
Good work!
Great days,was lucky to tour with them
Nicely made video - a classic song
This song truly haunts my soul , such a master piece
Lyrics are superb, Terry at his most brilliant.
out of bed by 8 am off my head by half past ten fuckin class. Specials best band ever.
Cracking vid and tune
Banda sonora de algunas vidas. Bye Terry. R.I.P.
I fuckin love this tune, good work with the video mate.
one of my fave songs, was on the b side of ghost town, i must ahvelistened to this singlea million times
Great video a credit to a classic song and a great band
Love you, Specials! Your music is divine! I emailed Neville, he is so fan friendly!
B side to Ghost Town.One of the first singles I ever bought. Great Video lads!!!
I've got this as a 12" single. You're right- talk about a couple of bangers! Mine also has "Tell me why"- not a bad song, but the other two are better.
Brilliant And Timeless!!!!!!!
Ngl song is perfect for me this weekend absolutely class
Used to flip over this back to back with ghost town fab band great time to be a teen.
One of the best songs ever
Nicely made - fun! A classic song.
I hate to say it, but it's my anthem. bad food someone else spew, lipstick on shirt (Dreaming) instead piss stains on my shoes, May not be everyone's good time But that's how it was !
Video shot in Glasgow. Recognised the tenement instantly
R.I.P. Terry the terrific...😔
my parents met at the Locarno coventry
liked this alot, the keyboard solo reminds me of the late, great Jackie Mittoo
Ahhh, reminds me of great nights AND days out in cov =P
Gardener street, Partick same location as the skip! (it smelled)
Bring me awesome memories ,specials thanks 😎👍!
I love The Specials!!!
this is a great vid. thank gos people still listen to classic ska. skacore is okay, but this is the best form.
the lyrics describe me in my twenties
RIP TERRY. THANK YOU MATE.
no reason why this should be an official video but i kinda like this guy.
I go out friday night and come home on saturday morning que estrofa mas cierta ke buena cancion viva el 2tone viva the specials
My life I'm so rude and special just ask my ladies
Where the year's went ❤
still a great song in 2022
Top Video! Fantastic!
Great home made video to a great song.
Keep coming back to this. A great video to sum up a great song. Nice one
aw man true to a tee.the specials love them,they captured life and proved wot goes around comes around
Nostalgia 💃🏻💃🏻🍀
oh the good old days, :)
@baileyswalk nice work on the video mate. i used to live round that way (Caird Drive) a good few years back
"because their pies are really good" is my favourite lyric XD
Poor quality filmed ages ago on VHS (what the hell is that!?) worth it for the keyboard solo tho!
how this brings back memories from back in the day two tone love it
❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️🥰happy days 💃
Im from Brasil ,here we get high on friday night and get down on saturday morning too... beutifull music.
RIP Terry
Cool video. Great song.
rip brother
Good video well done guys
Excellent, the tune and your video.
Twittered and stumbled!
Amazing video haha =D cheers from brazil
Love it : )
This is the video The Specials should have made, no doubt about it. I nearly pissed myself with the geezer standing in (someone else's) spew.
Good work!
Amazing
Put a smile on my face i'm diggin yr groove cheers chick x
Great video, mate!
GREAT AND THANKS AKA
I remember Terry calling the 2-tone lot,
"a bunch of wan***s"
He was no fool.
😂 Great track this!
oi oi KTF here