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The best of the Specials, The Specials

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The best of the Specials

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The Specials

The Specials are one of the defining bands of the late '70s/early '80s along with Jerry Dammers iconic label Two Tone Records. They 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. This twenty-track compilation collects all their key singles and album tracks, along with a DVD compilation of their promo video clip

CD. Gangsters -- A message to you Rudy -- Nite klub (album version) -- Concrete jungle -- Too much too young (live) -- Blank expression -- Doesn't make it alright -- Rude buoys outa jail -- Rat race -- Man at C&A -- Do nothing (single version) -- Stereotypes -- International jet set (album version) -- Friday night, Saturday morning -- Why? -- Ghost town (full version) -- What I like most about you is your girlfriend (album version) -- Racist friend ; War crimes (single versions) -- Nelson Mandela (album version) --DVD. On video. Gangsters ; A message to you Rudy ; Too much too young (live) ; Rat race ; Do nothing ; Enjoy yourself (live) ; Ghost town -- On film. Bright lights ; The lonely crowd ; Housebound ; Alcohol ; Racist friend ; War crimes ; Nelson Mandela ; Break down the door ; What I like most about you is your girlfriend

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