the general Posted April 5, 2008 Share Posted April 5, 2008 read on the Beebs radio 6 site that they are set to reform later in the year - lets just hope they play Scotland - one of the best live bands I ever saw Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
billyboy38 Posted April 5, 2008 Share Posted April 5, 2008 Thats great news , hope this happens. Seen Neville Staples recently at the Liquid rooms with the Beat also went to Bad Manners both were cracking gigs and brought back loads of memories from my youth..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Walter Kidd Posted April 5, 2008 Share Posted April 5, 2008 Is Terry Hall joining them? Can't see it as he detests Dammers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Freewheelin' Jambo Posted April 5, 2008 Share Posted April 5, 2008 It would be a dream come true for me to see them live. Who cares if Hall hates Dammers. The Verve hate each other but money talks and they toured again. "I'm goin' out tonight, don't know if I'll be alright, Concrete Jungle, animals after me" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nelly Terraces Posted April 5, 2008 Share Posted April 5, 2008 I am sitting here wearing my Specials t-shirt, front cover of 1st album. Have also heard they're rehersing and getting back together for live dates. I will come in my pants when this happens!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Suspect Device Posted April 5, 2008 Share Posted April 5, 2008 heard Lynval (sp) Golding on the radio, he said that they have all been talking for the first time in years. 30th aniversary of `Specials` is coming up and they hope to mark it with a tour. excellent news and i for one will def be getting along to see them if it happens BB38, i was at the Liquid Rooms for Neville Staples and The beat as well Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EH11_2NL Posted April 5, 2008 Share Posted April 5, 2008 Please please please play Barrowlands. Might even rival SLF. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Suspect Device Posted April 5, 2008 Share Posted April 5, 2008 Please please please play Barrowlands. Might even rival SLF:nono:. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EH11_2NL Posted April 5, 2008 Share Posted April 5, 2008 Accepted. That was foolish. Please slap me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dodethejambo Posted April 5, 2008 Share Posted April 5, 2008 Accepted. That was foolish. Please slap me. Consider yourself slapped Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
systemx Posted April 5, 2008 Share Posted April 5, 2008 Seen them 1st time round on the 2ToneTour at Tiffs.Was a bit of a rude boy then.Pork Pie hats and suits out off Armstrongs!!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Drew Busby ! Posted April 5, 2008 Share Posted April 5, 2008 Christ I'd love a reunion. Read the big Mojo article yesterday and then finished up playing ska all night So many favourite songs... but Friday Night, Saturday Morning sums up many a night out for most of us in our (ahem) younger days Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Freewheelin' Jambo Posted April 5, 2008 Share Posted April 5, 2008 Christ I'd love a reunion. Read the big Mojo article yesterday and then finished up playing ska all night So many favourite songs... but Friday Night, Saturday Morning sums up many a night out for most of us in our (ahem) younger days Do Nothing Blank Expression Do the Dog.... Ah please, come and do a gig in Edinburgh. Make my life complete. What about a JKB meet up at the gig? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Drew Busby ! Posted April 5, 2008 Share Posted April 5, 2008 Do Nothing Blank Expression Do the Dog.... Ah please, come and do a gig in Edinburgh. Make my life complete. What about a JKB meet up at the gig? For men of "a certain age" obviously Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Freewheelin' Jambo Posted April 5, 2008 Share Posted April 5, 2008 For men of "a certain age" obviously Old *******s, I think the term is. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nelly Terraces Posted April 6, 2008 Share Posted April 6, 2008 "This one is for all de bouncers..." ... "It's called Big Monkey Man... 1,2,3,4..." Gulp. This may be one of those things I spend a few 100 quid on and try go to loads of gigs on the tour. Should really be out of things like that at age 40, but fk it, this is The Specials, their importance cannot be talked up enough really. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr X Posted April 6, 2008 Share Posted April 6, 2008 Terry and Lynval were on Radio 2 last Saturday night interviewed by Jack Docherty. They confirmed that they were back in rehearsals and will be touring in Autumn. Terry said that after receiving treatment for a bi-polar disorder, he realised how much he loved the band and all the other Specials as people. Hopefully it'll be a tour of venues rather than somewhere huge like the SECC. Corn Exchange would be great. Never saw them first time round. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Walter Kidd Posted April 6, 2008 Share Posted April 6, 2008 In that case I'll be dusting down my staprest (which wont fit me) and my fred perry. Too Much Too Young. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bighusref Posted April 6, 2008 Share Posted April 6, 2008 The Specials were fantastic. "Do Nothing" is a Husref fave tbh. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nelly Terraces Posted April 6, 2008 Share Posted April 6, 2008 In that case I'll be dusting down my staprest (which wont fit me) and my fred perry. Too Much Too Young. See you down the front matey - Fred Perrys ahoy! Working for the Rat Race - You Know You're Wasting Your Time! Magic! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Ross Posted April 6, 2008 Share Posted April 6, 2008 I'd definitely be there. Before my time but still possibly one of my favourite bands. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the general Posted April 6, 2008 Author Share Posted April 6, 2008 the gig at Tiffs was probably one of the best ever gigs I saw ( Costello at same place was good too) I remember when we went to Bologna for the game and our accomodation was in this small seaside resort but everywhere was shut as the holiday season was well over - as we drove up in the bus everyone as one started singing Ghost Town ! epic also remember scouring Camden market for the bootleg pre release of the debut album,got it eventualy but it cost a mint Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
upthehill Posted April 6, 2008 Share Posted April 6, 2008 The doc martins will be getting polished up and the braces looked out when they hit town! It's good news! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
billyboy38 Posted April 6, 2008 Share Posted April 6, 2008 Keep up with all the latest info here....http://www.thespecials.com/ :dribble: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chrambo Posted April 6, 2008 Share Posted April 6, 2008 Anyone got a live DVD of them? Unfortunately I'm not old enough to have went to see them I'm looking for a live DVD now, seen a few festival performances on Youtube, amazing! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doctor FinnBarr Posted April 6, 2008 Share Posted April 6, 2008 Feckin Mod music i.e. crap, was fed up at the time of kicking you all off scooters! But nowadays we,re all mates, 2 wheels and all that!:107years: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nelly Terraces Posted April 7, 2008 Share Posted April 7, 2008 Feckin Mod music i.e. crap, was fed up at the time of kicking you all off scooters! But nowadays we,re all mates, 2 wheels and all that!:107years: I was a punk at the time the Specials were around. Didn't stop me knowing they were the utter business though. Great tunes, brilliant lyrics. End of. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
billyboy38 Posted April 7, 2008 Share Posted April 7, 2008 I have Dance Craze on dvd if you want a copy gives a pm with address details... Anyone got a live DVD of them? Unfortunately I'm not old enough to have went to see them I'm looking for a live DVD now, seen a few festival performances on Youtube, amazing! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boris Posted April 7, 2008 Share Posted April 7, 2008 Feckin Mod music i.e. crap, was fed up at the time of kicking you all off scooters! But nowadays we,re all mates, 2 wheels and all that!:107years: I take it you've washed your hair since, Greaser-boy? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Say What Again Posted April 7, 2008 Share Posted April 7, 2008 Terry said that after receiving treatment for a bi-polar disorder, he realised how much he loved the band and all the other Specials as people. Couldn't they just get back together quietly (or admit it's for the money)? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Walter Kidd Posted April 7, 2008 Share Posted April 7, 2008 See you down the front matey - Fred Perrys ahoy! Working for the Rat Race - You Know You're Wasting Your Time! Magic! Too much fighting in the dance halls ............... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
K1874M Posted April 7, 2008 Share Posted April 7, 2008 I am sitting here wearing my Specials t-shirt, front cover of 1st album. Have also heard they're rehersing and getting back together for live dates. I will come in my pants when this happens!! Think they'd let you in if you just arrived in your pants.... ahh.... I've got you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Suspect Device Posted April 7, 2008 Share Posted April 7, 2008 Feckin Mod music i.e. crap, haha.. naw it wisnae - and I was another punk at that time. great band was fed up at the time of kicking you all off scooters! Doesn't Make It Alright. But nowadays we,re all mates, 2 wheels and all that!:107years: stay press - Fred Perry - Docs - braces. think it'll only be the Docs that still fit me Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Terrible Trio Posted April 7, 2008 Share Posted April 7, 2008 Too much fighting in the dance halls ............... you're gonna get you're f*****' head kicked in Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Terrible Trio Posted April 7, 2008 Share Posted April 7, 2008 stay press - Fred Perry - Docs - braces. think it'll only be the Docs that still fit me I'm sure you could loosen the braces a bit Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dodethejambo Posted April 7, 2008 Share Posted April 7, 2008 stay press - Fred Perry - Docs - braces. think it'll only be the Docs that still fit me I want all you skinheads to get up on your feet Put your braces together and your boots on your feet And give me some of that old moonstomping Are you ready? Start stomping! Yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brian Whittaker's Tache Posted April 7, 2008 Share Posted April 7, 2008 http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/england/coventry_warwickshire/7335284.stm Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Freewheelin' Jambo Posted April 7, 2008 Share Posted April 7, 2008 Each day I walk along this lonely street Trying to find, find a future New pair of shoes are on my feet Cos' fashion is my only culture Nothing ever change, oh no... Nothing ever change People say to me just be yourself It makes no sense to follow fashion How could I be anybody else I don't try, I've got no reason Nothing ever change, oh no... Nothing ever change I'm just living in a life without meaning I walk and walk, do nothing I'm just living in a life without feeling I talk and talk, say nothing Nothing ever change, oh no... Nothing ever change I walk along this same old lonely street Still trying to find, find a reason Policeman comes and smacks me in the teeth I don't complain, it's not my function Nothing ever change, oh no... Nothing ever change They're just living in a life without meaning I walk and walk, do nothing They're just playing in a life without thinking They talk and talk, say nothing I'm just living in a life without feeling I walk and walk, I'm dreaming I'm just living in a life without feeling I talk and talk, say nothing I'm just living in a life without meaning I walk and walk, do nothing Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nucky Thompson Posted April 7, 2008 Share Posted April 7, 2008 Saw them at the Venue about 10 - 12 years ago, then there was a SKA night up stairs after the show:) Brilliant night. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sherlock Posted April 8, 2008 Share Posted April 8, 2008 For our younger viewers..... http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=90ivvM7VH7U Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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