19th March 2024 Remembering Terry on what would have been his 65th birthday. Much missed....... R.I.P 🙏🏻

Rest easy Terry! The specials changed my life. I've been a mod since I was a little kid and this one hurts like hell. Thank you for the glorious legacy of music you with us. ❤️❤️❤️❤️🕴🏿🕴🏻🕴🏾🕴🏻🕴🏽🕴️❤️❤️❤️❤️

@julieeales

Жыл бұрын

So incredibly sad we've lost another specials legend ,Hope you meet up with Bradders up there ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

@davidchilds1443

Жыл бұрын

Well said. Terrible loss of a super talent 💔

@kimberleylucey9533

Жыл бұрын

Yes this one is a real tough one

@Brighid45

Жыл бұрын

Well said.

@toddmichaeljohnson7139

Жыл бұрын

I feel your pain right now. The Specials had a huge influence on my teenage mind. ❤️

RIP Terry Hall. Very sad to hear this news tonight. You made the world a better place with your lyrics and tunes. Rest easy ❤️

@FFM0594

Жыл бұрын

They weren't his lyrics or tunes, they were Jerry Dammers.

@kevinodell4129

Жыл бұрын

@@FFM0594 a lot of the first album were cover versions

@susaninhacouto

Жыл бұрын

I will adoro you

@Brewerlikesbeef

Жыл бұрын

Such a legend ❤️

@marlbarat3430

Жыл бұрын

where you from? indonesia or malaysia?

One of the best song out,, am 55 years young female, I absolutely adore this song, was am still a big fan of Terry and his gang,, and yes I was a rude girl,, with all the get up,, and proud,, best years of my life listening to this kind of music,, RIP Terry Hall,, 🙏 ❤️❤️❤️

@NormAppleton

Жыл бұрын

Rock on, Girlio. I'm a year older than you.

@MW-us3sv

Жыл бұрын

Hey Jacqueline, I have 4 years on you, so a similar vintage. Time is certainly flying by. I was a punk but of course liked the whole variety of music from those days. I reckon we really did live through a fantastic era for music my friend. And to think of it, a fantastic time for some crazy and wonderful fashion, well styles at least. We ruled the world, all but for a brief moment in time.

@nessatovey3653

Жыл бұрын

Lol I’m 55 too&loved these&was a Rude girl too 🙌🏼🙌🏼🙌🏼🙌🏼

@steve20664

Жыл бұрын

👍😎

@stevepenfold3153

Жыл бұрын

Me to sweetheart am 52 years young still rude girl same hair cut now just had chemotherapy no choice lolxx rip Terry 😢

My friend since kindergarten always loved these guys, he asked me to give them another chance, he passed away suddenly, I was then left with the Specials as his last request from me.. WOW they are incredible and extremely underrated.. Thank u Eric

@martinadarcy781

2 жыл бұрын

That's one lovely story in your life ..❤️🇮🇪

@aidancasey3018

2 жыл бұрын

Extremely underrated?

@anthonymorgan6255

2 жыл бұрын

Keep the faith

@usndocjaysin8404

2 жыл бұрын

Beg much?

@crunkaholic81

2 жыл бұрын

RIP to your friend he had a knack for good tunes

Terry had such a fantastic voice.

@richardmunt2104

29 күн бұрын

Almost perfect for SKA.

I grew up in this era of genuine diversity and equality, I'm disappointed how successive generations seemed to destroy that.

@jamesetal7088

Ай бұрын

Blame MAGA not the younger gens

@bombazine2

Ай бұрын

@@jamesetal7088yeh cos their woke as f*ck 😂

@dmco3973

14 күн бұрын

Stop making it about race and maybe it will get better, because if you think you are better, guess what you are...

Hearing 'Gangsters' for the first time aged 10 just totally blew me away! RIP Terry Hall.

@moon0286

Жыл бұрын

Me too

@madscotsman2217

Жыл бұрын

Me to what a band.Rip terry

@musicloverlondon6070

Жыл бұрын

That's the joy of You Tube; a whole treasury of music out there for you to discover and enjoy! 😊

1979 to 1981. They were the best band on the planet. No one could touch them.

@philipharrison73

3 жыл бұрын

Well said

@peterlawford9618

3 жыл бұрын

Well said Daz,totally agree..

@zibbezabba2491

3 жыл бұрын

Absolutely. What a band.

@ladylaois8184

3 жыл бұрын

I’ve just rediscovered them living my time again

@mindrolling24

3 жыл бұрын

Totally agree. They delivered ska to the masses. Such a unique style of music. Their new album is good too (Encore. 2019) Vote for Me.

RIP Prince Buster, died today aged 78. The Godfather of Ska

@SamuraiTacos1

7 жыл бұрын

the king of ska

@tpsjonny

7 жыл бұрын

EXACTLY ..LEGEND

@sharonrenton6928

7 жыл бұрын

your a lonely as well all are and no that.

@pauldunneska

7 жыл бұрын

Sharon Renton you'll have to write that properly,i can't understand you.

RIP Terry. Legend.

RIP Terry, your music was my youth

The original lineup burned very brightly for a very short time, but sometimes I marvel at just how absolutely awesome this original lineup of The Specials was. Truly fantastic.

@jamesmcmanus1192

2 жыл бұрын

Do you mean the mid 70's Coventry special outfit

@colinwilson4609

Жыл бұрын

@@jamesmcmanus1192 So, skinny ties, Fred Perry and Docs for the boys and nudity for the girls on horseback. Viva Coventry!

@pamelamonteiro3477

Жыл бұрын

kkkkkk

John Bradbury (Drums) R.I.P FROM A OLD RUDE BOY

@giggie

4 жыл бұрын

Awwwww no way !! R.I.P. !!!! );

@carlglenn6622

4 жыл бұрын

😢

@casey00712

4 жыл бұрын

Reminds me of city centre night club cov bang on 😎😁

@cartwright420able

3 жыл бұрын

King of the rim shot!

@ronofthesea5953

3 жыл бұрын

Serious inquiry from america: What's the difference between Teddy boy and Rude boy ?

Still loving this song after all these years! Rest in power Terry Hall.

RIP Terry Hall, such a sad loss at 63 years old, brilliant singer, classic songs

We're living in Real Gangster Times boys. You fucking called it.

I still have my favorite two tone suit, skinny tie, braces and pork pie hat but nothing fits anymore! It must all have shrunk over the years. Thanks for posting.

@garynicholls1448

8 жыл бұрын

+imjustabadpenny Yeah! It's the damp climate of your wardrobe that caused it to shrink. I have the same problem.

@lexij8069

8 жыл бұрын

+imjustabadpenny your badges should still fit if you kept them. If you didn't .......shame on you!!

@laurenclaes6128

5 жыл бұрын

imjustabadpenny if you live in England. You could always try Camden market London.

@MrEdenKane

5 жыл бұрын

Or your getting bigger.!

@harveysmith100

5 жыл бұрын

Funny that, it happened to me and all the lads, only the DM's didn't shrink. It must have been too many hot washes in cheap washing machines. I tell a lie, the Loafers still fit.

RIP Terry! The Specials got me through a hellish adolescence and early adulthood. I don't know if I would even be here if it wasn't for them.

RIP Terry Hall. 63 is so young.

You British,you have style,you've always had it.

@cavemancult1999

4 жыл бұрын

I mean it's really Jamaican style but aye, Rudeboy style is where it's at.

@evysteffens-faulkner9722

4 жыл бұрын

ALWAYS......

@cavemancult1999

4 жыл бұрын

@lvan Big Nob No I'm almost positive that's just Skinhead subculture, The rudeboy subculture originated in Jamaica.

@garyjones9910

4 жыл бұрын

Why thank u, we do indeed.

@secretivescorpio891

4 жыл бұрын

@Doug Richardson whoa, it sounds amazing over there. Big ol' doobies & cocktails by the pool whilst listening to ska. I bet you haven't just endured 6 months of rain either.

First Ska song I ever heard it my life as a kid and I fell in love with The Specials. Their music is magic I swear

@tokyoinooshi4836

9 жыл бұрын

They are Amazing!! Especially live! :D

@daledrake7870

8 жыл бұрын

me too Tokyo Inooshi

@hawaiivolcanosquad3322

8 жыл бұрын

Tokyo Inooshi Prince Buster beat from "Al Capone" song ripped off by Specials, but it worked so whatever. "Don't call me Scarface" was the lyric from the Prince Buster song

@alejandropulidoarias7426

8 жыл бұрын

Tokyo Inooshi your rigth i jus saw them in mexico city, just amazing

@tokyoinooshi4836

8 жыл бұрын

They are amazing live right?!! Theor performance on SNL of this song is still one of my favorite TV performances ever hehe

Aged 12, bought "Gangsters" in the record store in "The Arcade". B-Side was The Selecter. Brought the single home. Played it. Still love this music a billion years later, living in the US. Can't believe I'm saying this, but I miss Coventry.

@stevenandrews8204

Жыл бұрын

I've got the very same 45

@NormAppleton

Жыл бұрын

Yea Susi

@chardenouxsylvie8167

Жыл бұрын

Moi aussi.

Absolutely gutted, a massive influence on my youth, Rest well Terry, thanks for the amazing memories 😢

Two tones for ever. Black and white togheter.

@mirjanasimovic9037

6 күн бұрын

What a lovely comment! ❤

When a song can remain timeless it is pure genius. Thank you Specials!!

@iraisdelagarza272

9 жыл бұрын

This is my favorite song ♡♡ Ha

@BB-nb6in

2 жыл бұрын

Agreed

Rest in Peace, Terry. You have seen life and will remain an inspiration. God bless your family, friends and fans.

Rest in peace Terry Hall from a proud Cov girl 🏁💙 I was just about old enough to see their 30th anniversary tour in 2009...how lucky to have witnessed the best live band to ever come out of the UK :')

Released today 40 years ago, one of the greatest debut singles ever.

@cathharris3063

5 жыл бұрын

lawrence ralph totally agree

@mp3ste1

4 жыл бұрын

Absolutely mate, good days..........great music memories

@arndbachler6902

4 жыл бұрын

I was 15, at a language school in Bournemouth, Gangsters flashed me completely!

@marcfedak

3 жыл бұрын

The Specials entire first album (which included "Gangsters") is one of my favourite debut albums, every cut is excellent.

@connorjames6307

2 жыл бұрын

@@arndbachler6902 i was -15 i love ska

Still a killer tune, never gets old.

Rest in Peace Terry Hall. Thank you for the sound of our youth.

R.I.P Terry you will live forever

Rest in peace Terry Hall 🙏 Feel so sad 😞 I was a teenager growing up to the sounds of ska. The Specials were such a big part of life in those days and their music resonated with me on a deep level. He will be sorely missed 😢 gone but never forgotten 💔 😢

To say this album was central to my development as a human being is a huge understatement. I never went in for the whole look (couldn't afford it). But I played this album till it crumbled to dust.

@royjones4400

2 жыл бұрын

Interestingly Gangsters was originally a single only release, added to the album later when it got a cd release.

@colinwilson4609

Жыл бұрын

I had never heard the Specials until first year university, although I had the Special AKA album in high school. Free Nelson Mandela? Anyone, anyone? Yes hearing the Specials for the first time is a wake up call, especially if you're enjoying the music with a cool nerdy boy from England who is about to become your best friend for life. We also bonded over Kate Bush, Tom Waits, the Pogues, Nikolai Gogol and the fact that we are both technically bastards (born out of wedlock). Our knee-slappingly funny attempts to function in a shared basement apartment and our stressful "vacation" in New York will have to wait for another time.

seeing the joy they play brought me here.

RIP Terry Hall, you legend.

"You can't fight corruption with politics. They use the law to commit crimes. I dread to think what the future will bring..." As a citizen of the future they worried about, I can say their concerns were valid.

@trojjer

2 жыл бұрын

"Con tricks" apparently, but not really any different at times.

@julieeales

2 жыл бұрын

Yes !!

@SteveT3D

Жыл бұрын

speak the truth and they won't make you a star... i.e. you will be censored and suppressed.

@yvc9

Жыл бұрын

In the 80s we had what I would call a moment of clarity. We saw the writing on the wall and we danced to it.

@jublinotravis4861

Жыл бұрын

Yep another "after a brief illness" wonder if he'd had any inoculations recently? I dread to think how far these genocidal maniacs will go, esp as the masses accept ever new mandate no questions asked 😔

The world's best foot stomping sound ever, thank you Terry and the boys. 🕶🎼 R.I.P. Terry Hall.

RIP Terry Remember playing this on my bike radio When I was 14 years old great times thank you.

Devastated at the passing of Terry Hall! I’m having real flashbacks going through all of these old videos and performances though! Rest in peace Terry! You left an amazing legacy! 😢💔

Rest in Power, Terry 💔

RIP Terry Hall, coolest man ever

RIP Terry! Thank you for the music! Your music was of our generation and one I’m proud of!

Terry...you handled the hard knocks gracefully.The music was one of a kind. Life can be a sick place, but you showed intelligence and heart in your music! R.i.p

Pisses me off that I wasn't kicking about when these were around. Music back then was real

@kingdodo148

3 жыл бұрын

Same

@faeembrugh

3 жыл бұрын

I was and it was a fascinating era to be a teenager in. The girls were amazing looking, new exciting sounds every week and you could get a can of beer for 15p! Pretty violent too though!

@kingdodo148

3 жыл бұрын

Ok

@hannahkozlovic1715

2 жыл бұрын

Pisses me off that i’m only getting into this stuff now. I wasn’t alive back then, but damn even in my own lifetime i should have bothered to get into this kind of music way sooner.

Its taken me 20 years of quite liking The Specials to realising how truly great they were. The image. The social comment and racial vibe of white and black youth attitude together as one still never topped or anything near it. Then the music. Their reign was short but grows in stature each year.....as I prove here just finally getting them after these years. Legends

RIP Terry Hall my brother passed on this amazing band to me and always loved them, can't go to any pub in the Midlands with the specials music on without seeing middle aged men skanking around with huge smiles on their face. The music lives on forever.

@MarileeNumbers

Жыл бұрын

Need that adress! Let’s all skank! 🥰

@djuk6573

Жыл бұрын

Aww damn! Hadn't heard about Terry dying until I read this. Well that's upset me big time. R.i.P Terry 😮sad😢

@francisfauconnier5594

6 ай бұрын

❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

I am 69 and never heard of these guys. After listening to "Ghost Town" I starting listening to their other songs, I am now hooked!

Never read the lyrics.. After smoking weed 2 days ago finally heard him say "Are you planning a bootleg LP?" brilliant

@cathharris3063

5 жыл бұрын

damageinc 1985 good song

@Fin_The_Shark

3 жыл бұрын

Nice profile pic

@FactNFiction

3 жыл бұрын

Nice Misfits Profile pic

Incredible band from Coventry, I'm from Glasgow and listened to The specials growing up and always felt a real connection with everything they had to say about Britain at the time, so proud of them and rest your soul Terry

@Lyndanet

6 ай бұрын

Sweet

RIP Mr. Hall. Thank you for making my youth so Special.

Terribly sad news about Terry Hall's death. I saw them live at The Hammersmith Palais in London back in the summer of 1979 when they were the opening act (together with Lew Lewis Reformer) for Rockpile. I was 15 years old at the time and it was my first truly great concert experience... Requiescat in pace

RIP Terry Hall. You left some legendary music mate 🙏

Just brilliant hasnt aged.. RIP Terry Hall great front man

Terry will be sadly missed. The Specials will always be one of our favourite bands.

Coventry's finest.

@gerardwhite2689

3 жыл бұрын

Coventry lad here i.m 62 now lol saw them first time round they disappeared came back saw them second time around

I'm not a huge fan of 2 tone, but always loved the Specials &, especially, Fun Boy Three. The loss of Terry Hall has knocked me for 6. His talents will be seriously missed, & my sincere condolences to all those who loved him.

It's unreal to me that I'm old enough to have been listening to this band for 25 years now. The Specials never get old.

@ericxpenner

Жыл бұрын

@TTFPouyii Yeah, it was released before I was born. I've been listening it for 25 years.

We are living in gangster times 2021? They use the law to commit crime...

the casual nature of the delivery hides the brilliance of this composition they really don't make them like this any more ...

RIP TEZZA HALL THANK YOU FOR THE MUSIC BRUDDA

RIP Terry 😔

RIP Terry. Back in '79 Terry, as the front man, was probably the biggest influence on me in my youth and remained so throughout. Thoughts with your family and friends. And for Brad's family who passed at a similar time of year.

Such a voice, such a group, such a sound.

bought this record at 13yrs old now 48yrs still best buy

@zcomme

3 жыл бұрын

me too ;)

@t.c.bramblett617

3 жыл бұрын

You're my age! Cheers! One of the first cassettes I bought with my own money was The Skatalites best of. All waves of ska are timeless music.

@markmurray5816

3 жыл бұрын

Me to now 60 lol....

@donny_420

2 жыл бұрын

bought this at 11, now 14

Rest In Peace Terry Hall ✌❤

RIP, Terry.

That's Jerry Dammers, the brains behind the band. Principal songwriter, co-founder of 2 Tone Records and all round legend.

@evanricheson1630

3 жыл бұрын

Dont forget another key figure of 2 tone ska DJ Don Letts

R.I.P Terry your voice will be missed Ska forever 👍👍🇬🇧🇬🇧🏁

Rest easy Terry Hall. Taken far too soon ❤

OH my word..school parties,jumping sweating,drinking..chicks..good taste of living!!RIP Terry..time’s gone by TOO QUICK!

@andrewdate4955

2 жыл бұрын

yes brother

The Specials had a profound effect on my life and is the sound track of my youth, thanks to all the band and Rest in Peace Terry, you will never be forgotten. I can't believe I was only watching video after video the other night of new and old gigs and then I hear this sad news.

The Clash and The Specials my two bands I love and listen to every single day without fail, been with me since 1978, and will be til I'm no longer around, I'm 55 now so hopefully plenty more years.

Rest in peace Terry hall...the sounds of my youth

Bernard Rhodes must have really worked these guys hard for them to put him in the song ! He definitely made this a great album !

A classic ..... never fails to get me all nostalgic for my youthful exuberance..... 1979, a lifetime ago.

@escapetheratracenow9883

2 жыл бұрын

Exuberance. A word that has no meaning in the shit-tip time we’re living in now.

RIP Terry you will be much missed loved this band so much so lucky to see them live just amazing ❤️

I finally really get it. Always been digging old school (1st and 2nd wave) ska, but just in the last couple weeks or so, something clicked with Madness and a few 2 Tone acts, particularly The Selecter and The Specials... Their stuff is just brilliant. I'm surprised I don't see more people talking about the drum sounds. Beats and everything and production so on point, perfectly complimenting the vocal parts. The whole thing is so tight, I can see why they're ostensibly the most influential band to come from that scene. Truly brilliant, eternal music.

@julieclonan2427

11 ай бұрын

The Beat, Mirror in the Bathroom, Hands off She's Mine, saw all the Bands In Brum.

the hallmark of a generation long live 2 tone!

R.I.P. John Bradbury.

@Coleshill1

8 жыл бұрын

+JoeStunner yeah man !! quality

@nelsontello143

8 жыл бұрын

+JoeStunner R.I.P Reco 9/14/2015

@Freedomofspeech1977

8 жыл бұрын

+JoeStunner yeah fucking classic,,,never gets old

@jameslyons6901

7 жыл бұрын

JoeStunner

@jameslyons6901

7 жыл бұрын

JoeStunner ...RIP

R.I.P John Bradbury, what an awesome drummer.

When music was real. Rip terry. Much love ✌

Lead singer Terry Hall Just passed away yesterday (12/18/2022). A true legend. May he rest in peace.

@tsitracommunications2884

Жыл бұрын

Was heart issues he had? I forgot

Too soon, too young. RIP Terry, you legend ❤💔

A timeless classic from the Specials!!

RIP Terry Hall. Your shadow still looms large.

Terry is Legend, R.I.P.

2019 listeners? My 3 year old loves the specials!!

@kodylambert7956

4 жыл бұрын

Ayy

@mockespnnetwork2710

4 жыл бұрын

Grew up on this crew thanks to my mom! I'm 16 and still love them!

@mk4881

4 жыл бұрын

My 10 year old too! ;-) She was upset she couldn’t come along to their concert in June

@dazauto1400

4 жыл бұрын

My kid has been made on 2 Tone since he was about 7.

@jamesfmorton1138

4 жыл бұрын

Haley Madden My 18 year old took me to see them in Glasgow for my Christmas ,he loved it l seen them in the 80's.

I have always thought Terry Hall was a brilliant lyricist. The Specials were and always will sound great!

Rest easy bro. Forever a Rude Boy

BANDS WILL PLAY NO MORE! too much fighting on the dance floor!

Terribly sad news- I'm a Cov' kid too and Terry was the front of a fantastic group. They were "our" band and how we loved them!

☹ Terry may be gone but this work of genius will live on forever. I could listen to it daily.

I got this album in '82 so I think these guys were over as a band by then. I just started listening to it again (thank god I saved all my vinyl). What a fucking perfect mix of ska, punk, Caribbean. This is my choice for bands "that should have bigger worldwide".

@NormAppleton

2 жыл бұрын

They were done by then

The absolute s**t. Thank you Terry et al for the greatness. Rest well in triumph.

RIP Terry, thanks for all the great music.

This is the song that got me into The Specials when I saw them performing on Saturday night live. Terry Hall was just too cool for school singing this song, rest in peace Terry

RIP Terry.....one of my all time favourites 😪

RIP Terry Hall. Too Young, Too Young

Ooofftttt! I always loved Terrys haunting voice on these lyrics. Gotta dance now!

@googlesmoogle57

3 жыл бұрын

Yess