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!
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... .
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.
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... .
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!
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)
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 !
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.
Terry's clever melancholy dig at the futility of Brits rights of passage like sheep to the bar altar and slags waiting for a lay by drunken chest beaters. RIP Terry Hall
hey, if some fanny is gonna come on here and insult what i happen to think is a very well put together video, that my b/f put alot of hard work into (he got an A+ btw, which contributed to his honours degree) then he's gonna get some lip. u don't like it? oh well i guess i'll away and cry myself to sleep! especially because of ur obviously supreme screen name!
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)
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 ....
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 🤛@@colemason2647
Seen Terry loads of times at the match, massive United fan
Love this tune always have and always will
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...
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Our revenge shall be the laughter of our children. Robert sands.
This masterpiece should be MUCH better known RIP Terry
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
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.
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...
.
God bless him.
Legend !
Is this a fan video? It's shot in Glasgow. If it is it's genius. RIP Terry.
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!
Bring me awesome memories ,specials thanks 😎👍!
sincerely one of my favourite songs
Ahhh, reminds me of great nights AND days out in cov =P
The lyrics and keyboards are stunning!
Totally cool!
There's something very touching about this song.
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
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 ☺️.
I still absolutely love this ❤️ my youth!
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.
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 !
Top Video! Fantastic!
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
Never tire of this classic song by the best group ever invented.
Poor quality filmed ages ago on VHS (what the hell is that!?) worth it for the keyboard solo tho!
This was my favorite song by The specials. RIP Terry!
Great home made video to a great song.
Put a smile on my face i'm diggin yr groove cheers chick x
this song sums up my life aged 17 to 24
sums up mine from 14 -49
Excellent, the tune and your video.
Twittered and stumbled!
Still a fave of mine rip terry u absolute legend
Cool video. Great song.
some of the best lyrics ever written
Rest in Peace Terry Hall.No words.
Nicely made video - a classic song
I'm a hardcore ska trumpet guy and a nice surfer and I fly powel Peralta Santa Monica dog town
Love you, Specials! Your music is divine! I emailed Neville, he is so fan friendly!
Great video a credit to a classic song and a great band
Surely the best b side in musical history together with Why!
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.
My life I'm so rude and special just ask my ladies
This song truly haunts my soul , such a master piece
I fuckin love this tune, good work with the video mate.
When you wake up in a skip you know it was a good night !
out of bed by 8 am off my head by half past ten fuckin class. Specials best band ever.
Nicely made - fun! A classic song.
one of my fave songs, was on the b side of ghost town, i must ahvelistened to this singlea million times
Just loved this guy x even till his last breath fighting for justice of others xx sadly missed
Fabulous, fortune enough to see the specials several times. Terry Hall was a great front man
Don't mess with this rude boy 😮
He was the bollocks. My first crush. So fucking cool. I cried more than when Bowie went. Terry Hall was EVERTHING
my parents met at the Locarno coventry
Even in France, we mourn this fabulous artist
Brilliant And Timeless!!!!!!!
How the fuck is this 'the official video' when it was a fucking b-side(allbeit one of the best songs ever written)
Chefdicedfoot bang on bud
THIS TUNE WAS GOOD ENOUGH TO BE AN A SIDE!!!! IN ANY DECADE @@@
Lyrics are superb, Terry at his most brilliant.
Does anyone know where this video was filmed? I'm sure it's Glasgow.
I think it is as well mate , been trying to find out but can't find any information on it
It was Glasgow. East end & the fountain behind the Kelvingrove Art Gallery.
@@maireadfay Thanks.
Upload this in the original quality, will ya, mate? Did a service making a video for one of The Specials best songs. Even if it was made 8 years ago.
Banda sonora de algunas vidas. Bye Terry. R.I.P.
Bring it all back.
liked this alot, the keyboard solo reminds me of the late, great Jackie Mittoo
007 nightmares
Oh so cynical, but soooo true. I think Hall wrote this and it reflects his opinions well!
this is a great vid. thank gos people still listen to classic ska. skacore is okay, but this is the best form.
Gardener street, Partick same location as the skip! (it smelled)
Ngl song is perfect for me this weekend absolutely class
no reason why this should be an official video but i kinda like this guy.
that was me up there hi the by not peckery ^^^
I love The Specials!!!
Brings back so many memories great song RIP Terry.
Used to flip over this back to back with ghost town fab band great time to be a teen.
the lyrics describe me in my twenties
Love the lyric 'wish I had lipstick on my shirt instead of piss stains on my shoes'! Poor vid but great song by a classic band!!
Im from Brasil ,here we get high on friday night and get down on saturday morning too... beutifull music.
Video shot in Glasgow. Recognised the tenement instantly
@speedus98 You, sir, are an idiot.
Can't believe the BBC banned this cos of the lyric "piss stains on my shies"
🤣
*shoes*
@baileyswalk nice work on the video mate. i used to live round that way (Caird Drive) a good few years back
1981 ! Riots in the UK !
Great music that year ☺️
still a great song in 2022
Terry's clever melancholy dig at the futility of Brits rights of passage like sheep to the bar altar and slags waiting for a lay by drunken chest beaters. RIP Terry Hall
oi oi KTF here
Cracking vid and tune
Cov classic! Hear another Cov Kid's version here
ruclips.net/video/93Q0xOKniLw/видео.html
I go out friday night and come home on saturday morning que estrofa mas cierta ke buena cancion viva el 2tone viva the specials
Where the year's went ❤
i go out on friday night and come home on saturday morning......cause i`m a vampire you see
hey, if some fanny is gonna come on here and insult what i happen to think is a very well put together video, that my b/f put alot of hard work into (he got an A+ btw, which contributed to his honours degree) then he's gonna get some lip. u don't like it? oh well i guess i'll away and cry myself to sleep! especially because of ur obviously supreme screen name!
Still do 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!
rip brother
Nostalgia 💃🏻💃🏻🍀
RIP Terry
Terry’s voice was the way we all felt under Thatcher The Milk Snatcher’s Reign of Terror …
Bored , Detatched , Fed. Up , Skint etc
Dat Hammond solo...
you rekon mate
@sdrocerpraw Cheers man, it's been a while since someone called me a twat on this thread, good to be brought down to earth now and again haha :]
"because their pies are really good" is my favourite lyric XD