The Specials - 30th Anniversary Tour - Live in Concert DVD

The Specials (sometimes called The Special AKA) are an English 2 Tone ska revival band formed in 1977 in Coventry, England. Their music combined a danceable ska and rocksteady beat with punk's energy and attitude, and had a more focused and informed political and social stance than other ska groups.The group was formed by songwriter/keyboardist Jerry Dammers, with Terry Hall (vocals), Lynval Golding (guitar, vocals) and a rhythm section. The band wore mod-style '60s-period rude-boy outfits (porkpie hats, tonic and mohair suits, and loafers). In 1979, the song Too Much... Too Young reached the number one spot in the UK. In 1981, the unemployment-themed single Ghost Town single also hit number one in the UK. Their music is featured in many film and television soundtracks.After seven consecutive UK Top 10 singles between 1979 and 1981, the band broke up. In 2008, it was announced that the band would reform and embark on a 30th anniversary tour in 2009.This concert was filmed at the Wolverhampton Civic Hall in front of an adoring crowd, the show was the biggest revival story of 2009 and the first time the band had been captured in concert for 28 years. With a 30th Anniversary set packed full of energy and hits, and a set of musicians on top of their game, it's a memorable record of a band who defined an era.Tracklist:1. Do The Dog2. Dawning Of A New Era3. Gangsters4. It's Up To You5. Monkey Man6. Rat Race7. Hey, Little Rich Girl8. Blank Expression9. Doesn't Make It Alright10. Stupid Marriage11.Concrete Jungle12. Friday Night, Saturday Morning13. Stereotypes14.Man At C&A15.A Message To You Rudy16.Do Nothing17. Little Bitch18. Nite Klub19.Too Much Too Young20. Longshot/ Liquidator/ Moonstomp21.Enjoy Yourself22.Ghost Town23.Guns Of Navarone24.You're Wondering Now [show more]

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