For those reading who weren't about in 1979 ... trust me they WERE awesome. Saw them this year and they are still good .... so get a ticket when they next tour as there ain't much difference in them between 1979 and 2010.
I lived in the East End of London at this time, going to East London College...saw these guys at the VIC...frigging awesome...now 45 years old....and still lv thee SKKKKKKAAA
he has the record of artist to work with the most bands, he was just at the glastonbury festival, Damon invited him so he went and sang a message to you rudy
The Specials did it the best. They helped bring the ska sound to the forefront of mainstream. Other groups like The English Beat, Madness, and Selector...and even The Police...kept the sound going.
Ska and reggae came from the same era of partying in Jamaica. Later there was an economic downturn there in the early '70s, and lots of them moved to England, where they mixed with the punk scene forming there.
@19OriginalSkinhead79 Yea for sure. I saw Toots & The Maytals a few months ago, and when did this song he basically did sped it up a great deal from the original. It was sick, best of both worlds, Toots doing his song, Specials style...
@wordzo2002 looking at the history in the uk of the "skin heads belts and braces" movement this all began in the London gay scene but, was then adopted in the main stream ska movement. Most of the original skinheads were far from racist and adopted people from all backgrounds, like alot of things in life a tiny tiny minority tar a group with the same brush. Amazing fantastic time in music
uh Yah......Amy & her bandmates do an awesome job........The Specials rock this shyte out.......high energy for sure..............its only fitting that they'd have it "down" their way........tis there song after all............SQ1
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The Specials were amazing. One of the best live performers of their time.
Saw them in '79 as a 23 year old young man. They were great!!!! It was total chaos!!!
Grandes entre los grandes!!!
The Specials were very special indeed. Thank you for posting this vid.
For those reading who weren't about in 1979 ... trust me they WERE awesome. Saw them this year and they are still good .... so get a ticket when they next tour as there ain't much difference in them between 1979 and 2010.
love it,i saw them with my brother in 1979 and this brings back good memories.thanks I can show my son what i used to be into back in the day.
feel the energy off this lot....great!
This one of my favourite songs of all time!
The Specials took Ska music and made it catchy and fun!
Pick it out, back of the net, kiss my face etc...superb!! Brilliant band, hope they come back as the word on the street says.
Saw them in Hammersmith London a couple of weeks ago.... still fantastic....
I lived in the East End of London at this time, going to East London College...saw these guys at the VIC...frigging awesome...now 45 years old....and still lv thee SKKKKKKAAA
This was a 'mash up the dancehall' special.
Love it!!!!!!!!!
deff. one of the best bands of all time.
saw them at trentham gardens stoke on trent in 81.....awesome
Ist band I ever saw at a Club and the best = The Whiskey a Gogo 1980 - was 17
Thanks for load this videoss!!! peace & unity
i have seen them in paredes de coura, and they were great...
these guys are pure class
I hope they make it to this side of the pond. Simply the best!
Nice memories this one! Now my Grandbaby's fave!
The Specials were brilliant rest in peace Terry Hall❤❤❤
I Love The Specials!!!
awesome - thanks very much
cheers! we both have good taste in music!
hi ang cant wait for this,seen them on jools holland too excited to write lol
I always love how these old 70s and 80s live clips always look like the CCTV footage from the zombie uprising
Thanks for the subtitles :)))
this is the best of the best I love this ska song is a anthem!!!! and the Amy Winehouse version is great! is amazing....
I'm loving this music sooo much :-)
i dont know why, but this song cracks me up, i love it!!
going to see them live tonight!
have polished the boots for the good old moonstomping
excellent with rings on his fingers bells on his toes he shall have music wherever he goes.
can't we all just listen to some good tunes no matter what genre a band may be classified into?
good music is good music
Have to love the energy there
I started with American Ska, but this blows it out of the water. 2-Tone can live on!!!
thats mad i love 'em wish i was around in the 80's
he has the record of artist to work with the most bands, he was just at the glastonbury festival, Damon invited him so he went and sang a message to you rudy
Awesome back to my youth
omg Terry can move - I always thought he was nailed to the spot LOL. Great clip!
amy winehouse also covers this song and many others. R.I.P AMY I LOVE YOU
True dat! Remember the dancing and sweating good time.
los mejores!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! sin lugar a dudas
If you are down, or sad or something. Put on this wonderful song. The rythm is so, Happy :D
Just awesome!
this thursday @ Frequency in Austria
I can't wait =D
tanto poder en vivo!!! que buena banda
man these guys rock so hard!! this shit is a pure slice of real music :-D
Esta canción me da ánimo en los momentos difíciles porque soy un hombre-mono!
F**king brilliant! I wish I was there!
f***ing great!!!
the specials are the best
ska forever and specials forever they are the best!
Great!
There's no more things like this!
How great is this? So fun!
Rude boy ! Rude Boy ! Rude boy !
love the specials!!
The Specials did it the best. They helped bring the ska sound to the forefront of mainstream. Other groups like The English Beat, Madness, and Selector...and even The Police...kept the sound going.
Just brilliant.
The best dance track. Born 1970.
me encanta el ska arriba the specials !!!!!!!!
fooking awesome !
amazing!
una de las mejores bandas de ska de todos los tiempos
A moment I wish I was at!
Thanks man....Ska rulezzzzzzzzzz
ohhh cant wait till glasgow 29th
waited since a was 13 for this now am 41 bring it on,even got a pair of stay press lol
me mooolaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa
los specials ilovethem
Brilliant Stuff! from the "Tumbling Man"
Great song mun key man
Even strange Amy sings this excellent tune!!!!!
this looks like the funnest show to be at, ever.
I LOVE THE SPEICALS!
Top dollar tune & vintage Specials.
love it!!
I need this style of life
It is not a fabrication. It is indeed not a falsehood. I am referring in great detail to a male simian of generous proportions.
you gotta have a look at this band, p45 a ska n mod band from london ! amazing p45band
good job in the translation
YEA RIGHT!!
I love Reel Big Fish to death, but you can't beat The Specials
@outsiderbanx they are playing on Øyafestivalen in Norway now in August
GREAT GREAT GREAT !!!!
Ska and reggae came from the same era of partying in Jamaica. Later there was an economic downturn there in the early '70s, and lots of them moved to England, where they mixed with the punk scene forming there.
cant wait for the 30 year anniversary tour hoping for tickets!!
It does not get better than this
FRom Japan Scream YOU!!!
We LUV YOU！
But donｔ like Fuck'in Bilderberg!!!!!!!!!!!
From Coventry with love and 2tone
@19OriginalSkinhead79 Yea for sure. I saw Toots & The Maytals a few months ago, and when did this song he basically did sped it up a great deal from the original. It was sick, best of both worlds, Toots doing his song, Specials style...
Muchoooo temaaaaa!!!
how could this be racist when there are people of many ethnicities here all having the time of their life together
Long live the Specials !!!
good song...I discover this band years ago because of The Clash, they were friends, I think.
Legend>>>>
terrific
Queria estar ouvindo esse som, numa praia, tomando uma heineken bem gelada com poucas, porém ótimas, companhias.
Good moments.....
Wow! Japanese Ska Mob!
@wordzo2002 looking at the history in the uk of the "skin heads belts and braces" movement this all began in the London gay scene but, was then adopted in the main stream ska movement. Most of the original skinheads were far from racist and adopted people from all backgrounds, like alot of things in life a tiny tiny minority tar a group with the same brush. Amazing fantastic time in music
uh Yah......Amy & her bandmates do an awesome job........The Specials rock this shyte out.......high energy for sure..............its only fitting that they'd have it "down" their way........tis there song after all............SQ1
Holy shit that looks like a fun show!
(:!they killed this show!:)
Original was by Toots & The Maytals. Legends mon!!