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FORMAT: New CD • UPC: 5099952039829
GENRE: Rock • RECORD LABEL: Chrysalis
RELEASE DATE: 01/25/19
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The Specials - Best Of The Specials (CD)
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The Specials - Best Of The Specials (CD)
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The Specials are one of the defining bands of the late 70’s/early 80’s along with Jerry Dammers iconic label Two Tone Records. Originally formed in 1977, as The Coventry Automatics, The Specials combined Jamaican ska and Rocksteady, mixed with the energy of punk they launched a whole Ska Revival. They also helped fellow likeminded bands such as Madness, The Beat, The Selecter to release their first singles. The Specials released ‘Gangsters’ as their first single in the summer of ’79, quickly releasing the classic singles A Message To You Rudy, Do Nothing and Rat Race. They released their debut album ‘Specials’ in 1979, followed by ‘More Specials’ in 1980. During this time, the band has two UK Number One singles, a live version of ‘Too Much Too Young’ from ‘The Special AKA Live EP’ and the unforgettable ‘Ghost Town’ in the summer of 1981. Jerry Dammers continued as The Special AKA following the departure of band members in late 1981, releasing their third album ‘In The Studio’ which included the iconic single ‘Nelson Mandela’. This 20 track compilation collects all their key singles and album tracks, along with a DVD compilation of their promo video clip.
TRACK LIST
Tracklist:
- Gangsters - Special Aka the
- A Message to You Rudy - Specials the / Rico
- Nite Klub - Specials the
- Concrete Jungle - Specials the
- Too Much Too Young - Special Aka the
- Blank Expression - Specials the
- Doesn't Make It Alright - Specials the
- Rude Boys Outta Jail - Specials the
- Rat Race - Specials the
- Man at C ; a - Specials the
- Do Nothing - Specials the / Rico
- Stereotype / Stereotype [Part 2] - Specials the
- International Jet Set - Specials the
- Friday Night Saturday Morning - Specials the
- Why? (Edit) - Specials the
- Ghost Town (Full Version) - Specials the
- What I Like Most About You Is Your Girlfriend - Special Aka the
- Racist Friend - Special Aka the
- Gangsters - Special Aka the
- A Message to You Rudy - Specials the / Rico
- Too Much Too Young - Special Aka the
- Rat Race - Specials the
- Do Nothing - Specials the
- Enjoy Yourself (It's Later Than You Think) - Specials the
- Ghost Town - Specials the
- Bright Lights - Special Aka the
- Lonely Crowd - Special Aka the
- House Bound - Special Aka the
- Alcohol - Special Aka the
- Racist Friend - Special Aka the
- War Crimes (The Crime Remains the Same) - Special Aka the
- Nelson Mandela - Special Aka the
- Break Down the Door - Special Aka the
- What I Like Most About You Is Your Girlfriend - Special Aka the
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