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The Specials

The Specials (also known as The Special AKA) is an English “2 Tone” ska revival band formed in 1977 in Coventry, England. Their music combines a danceable ska beat with punk’s energy, underpinned by an informed political and social stance. The group was formed by songwriter/keyboardist Jerry Dammers, with Terry Hall (vocals), Lynval Golding (guitar, vocals) and a rhythm section featuring Horace Panter (bass) and John Bradbury (drums; born 16 February 1953, died 28 December 2015). Read more on Last.fm

Track: Doesn't Make It Alright

Most Played Tracks as Scrobbled to Last.fm

# Title Plays
1Ghost Town
1903034
2A Message to You Rudy
898388
3Too Much Too Young
561080
4Gangsters
514917
5A Message To You Rudy - 2002 Remaster
500593
6Rat Race
427104
7Monkey Man
363390
8Little Bitch
350080
9Do the Dog
330676
10A Message to You Rudy - 2015 Remaster
309061

Other Album Releases:

Protest Songs 1924 – 2012
Encore (Deluxe)
Guilty 'Til Proved Innocent! (Expanded Edition)
More... Or Less: The Specials Live
BBC in Concert (15 December 1979)
Stereo-Typical: A's, B's & Rarities
A Special Collection
Too Much Too Young
King of Kings
Live at the Moonlight Club

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