The Specials
225 songs as collectible cards in HitMasters.
191K subscribers on YouTube Music
Group · United Kingdom · Since 1977
- ska
- new wave
About
The Specials, also known as the Special A.K.A., were an English 2 tone and ska revival band formed in 1977 in Coventry. The first stable lineup of the group consisted of Terry Hall and Neville Staple on vocals, Jerry Dammers on keyboards, Lynval Golding and Roddy Radiation on guitars, Horace Panter on bass, John Bradbury on drums, and Dick Cuthell and Rico Rodriguez on horns. Their music combined the danceable rhythms of ska and rocksteady with the energy of punk. The lyrics of their songs included political and social commentary. The band wore mod-style "1960s period rude boy outfits ".
Most popular songs
- A Message to You RudyThe SpecialsPlatinum Record
- Ghost TownThe SpecialsGold Record
- GangstersThe SpecialsGold Record
- Rat RaceThe SpecialsB-Side
- Too Much Too Young (Live)The SpecialsB-Side
- Nelson Mandela [Extended Version] (2022 Remaster)The SpecialsB-Side
- Do NothingThe SpecialsB-Side
- Do Nothing (2022 Remaster)The SpecialsB-Side
- Friday Night, Saturday MorningThe SpecialsB-Side
- Racist Friend (2002 Remaster)The SpecialsB-Side
- What I Like Most About You Is Your Girlfriend (2002 Remaster)The SpecialsB-Side
- You're Wondering NowThe SpecialsB-Side
Releases
- Protest Songs 1924 – 2012Album · 2021
- Encore (Deluxe)Album · 2019
- Guilty 'Til Proved Innocent! (Expanded Edition)Album · 2018
- Too Much Too Young (Live)Album · 2016
- More... Or Less: The Specials LiveAlbum · 2012
- Ghost Town - Greatest Hits (Re-Recorded Versions)Album · 2009
- BBC in Concert (15 December 1979)Album · 2009
- John Peel Session (23 May 1979)EP · 2008
- The Best of the SpecialsAlbum · 2008
- And Friends (Re-Recorded)Album · 2008
- Greatest Hits (Re-Recorded)Album · 2006
- The Very Best of the Specials and Fun Boy Three (Re-Recorded Versions)Album · 2003
- Stereo-Typical: A's, B's & RaritiesAlbum · 2000
- A Special CollectionAlbum · 1999
- Too Much Too YoungAlbum · 1996
- Live at the Moonlight ClubAlbum · 1992
- In the Studio (2002 Remaster)Album · 1984
- In the Studio (Deluxe Version)Album · 1984
- More Specials (2002 Remaster)Album · 1980
- More Specials (Deluxe Version)Album · 1980
- The Specials (Deluxe Version)Album · 1979
- The Specials (2002 Remaster)Album · 1979
- War CrimesSingle · 2023
- A Message To You Rudy (Re-Recorded) (Sped Up)Single · 2023
- Ghost Town (Re-recorded - Sped Up)Single · 2023
- Concrete Jungle [Film Soundtrack Version]Single · 2023
- Freedom Highway / Everybody KnowsSingle · 2021
- Get Up, Stand UpSingle · 2021
- Embarrassed By You (Radio Edit)Single · 2019
- 10 CommandmentsSingle · 2019
- Vote For MeSingle · 2018
- Ghost Town (Dubstep MIx) [Re-Recorded]Single · 2011
- Nelson MandelaSingle · 1984
- Ghost Town [2021 Remaster]Single · 1981
- StereotypeSingle · 1980
- Too Much Too Young The Specials A.K.A. Live! (feat. Rico)Single · 1980
- Rat RaceSingle · 1980
- Do NothingSingle · 1980
- Gangsters / The Selecter (2022 Remaster)Single · 1979
- A Message To You Rudy (feat. Rico)Single · 1979
