What hits did the specials have?
5 Stereotype/Stereotypes Pt 2
| 1 | Gangsters – 2015 Remaster The Specials | 2:50 |
|---|---|---|
| 3 | Too Much Too Young – 2002 Remaster The Specials | 6:05 |
| 4 | Do Nothing The Specials, The Ice Rink String Sounds, Rico | 3:41 |
| 5 | Stereotype / Stereotype, Pt. 2 – 2015 Remaster The Specials | 7:24 |
| 6 | International Jet Set – 2015 Remaster The Specials | 5:38 |
What was the specials first single?
Ascendancy of the Specials (1979–81) In 1979, shortly after drummer Hutchinson left the band to be replaced by John Bradbury, Dammers formed the 2 Tone Records label and released the band’s debut single “Gangsters”, a reworking of Prince Buster’s “Al Capone”. The record became a Top 10 hit that summer.
What songs did the specials cover?
Songs covered by The Specials
| Song | Play Count |
|---|---|
| A Message to You, Rudy (Dandy Livingstone cover) | 265 |
| Monkey Man (Toots & The Maytals cover) | 258 |
| Do the Dog (Rufus Thomas cover) | 245 |
| You’re Wondering Now (Andy and Joey cover) | 217 |
How many albums did the specials release?
English ska revival band The Specials recorded nine studio albums, one collaboration album, five live albums, eleven compilation albums, four extended plays, twenty-three singles, and filmed five videos.
When did gangsters by the specials come out?
1979
Gangsters/Released
Did Elvis Costello produce the specials?
Elvis Costello produced The Specials’ debut album in 1979 and included it in his list of “500 Albums You Need” (Vanity Fair, November 2000). Members include: Terry Hall – vocals.
When did gangsters by The Specials come out?
What was madness first single?
The Prince
Later in 1978, they changed their name to Madness, in homage to one of their favorite Prince Buster songs. The following year, Madness released their debut single, a tribute to Prince Buster entitled “The Prince,” on Two-Tone. The song was a surprise success, reaching the British Top 20.