The specials live at glastonbury pilton, inglaterra. English ska legends the specials will soon make their way across the atlantic for a north american spring tour. The specials official signed 7 vinyl rsd 2019 auction in aid of tonic music for mental health. Im going out tonight i dont know if ill be alright everyone wants to hurt me baby danger in the city i have to carry a knife because theres people. If you see any errors or omissions in the cd information shown above, either in the musician credits or song listings cover song credits, live tracks, etc. But, whenever i do listen to the specials i am totally blown away by how fresh, buoyant and energizing the music is, despite being totally bleak and pessimistic at the same time. Whats more, the specials combination of prereggae sounds with punk attitude was also a decidely nonlondoncentric movement. I tend to forget the specials in their dark corner of my collection, since i have precious little ska or reggae to group them along with. I loved all kinds of 80s music, but discovering ska was like meeting the love of your life as a teen. The specials concrete jungle live lyrics genius lyrics. Concrete jungle, animals are after me concrete jungle, it aint safe on the streets concrete jungle, glad i got my mates with me im walking home tonight i only walk where theres lots of lights in the alleys and the doorways some throw a bottle right in your face i wont fight for a cause i dont want to change the law leave me alone, just. Bob gets called out on account of a monster program called sata. Set to commence in early june, the jaunt will see the uk. The music discographies on this site are works in progress.
My familiar city became more savage and i was thrust into a conspiracy that threatened to destroy the entire world. Their music combines a danceable ska beat with punks energy, underpinned by an informed political and social stance. Check out the specials by the specials on amazon music. Were proud to announce that were getting involved in record store day 2019 and will be releasing a ltd edition 7 inch ft. Serkis stated that the film would be darker and more serious in tone than previous jungle book adaptations, thus closer to that of kiplings original works. List of disney anniversary projects disney wiki fandom. Although the debut lp is great, im not much of a fan of the production on a fair bit of the album really. These are simple yet profound words of enjoy yourself by the specials, a 2tone ska band from coventry, england who debuted in 1978. The specials also known as the special aka is an english 2 tone ska. The specials and friends concrete jungle 1998, cd discogs.
Produced by elvis costello, the album captures the disaffection and anger felt by the youth. A proportion of the proceeds will go to the legendary 100 club. The specials concert setlist at danforth music hall, toronto. You really think the band is standing in front of you, playing. The specials, also known as the special aka, are an english 2 tone and ska revival band formed in 1977 in coventry. According to dammers, antiracism was intrinsic to the formation of the specials, in that the band was formed with the goal of integrating black and white people.
In october 2017, andy serkis revealed the working title of the film to be mowgli. The specials 30th anniversary tour documentary was released back in 2010 to commemorate the string of soldout, offthewall uk dates that the band. The specials also known as the special aka is an english 2 tone ska revival band formed in 1977 in coventry, england. It wasnt her biggest hit as a songwriter that would be bette davis eyes, but put a little love in your heart had a family connection for jackie. Jan 21, 2015 the three original studio albums from the legendary 2tone ska act the specials 1979s the specials, 1980s more specials and 1984s in the studio, the latter of which was released under the band s original name, the special aka will be reissued this march in expanded 2cd sets featuring nonalbum singles, live material, instrumentals and peel sessions. Two tone as it quickly came to be known, named for the band s label was born on the streets of the west midlands. The specials th14th15th november 2014 the roundhouse london. In honour of the 40th anniversary of the specials debut album, we are proud to release three exclusive fred perry shirts. The specials announce north american tour consequence of. Im going out tonight i dont know if ill be alright everyone wants to hurt me baby danger in the city i have to carry a. The specials are an english 2 tone and ska revival band formed in 1977 in coventry. Released on 19 october 1979 on jerry dammers 2 tone label, the album is seen by some as the defining moment in the uk ska scene. Jun 21, 2017 this feature is not available right now.
The specials setlist at danforth music hall, toronto. The specials ska band the specials dutch group nov 15 2019. Great venue, three different nights, and 3 great evenings. Aug 15, 2019 chrysalis records are planning a campaign of 2 tone remasters and reissues and are starting with a 40th anniversary halfspeed mastered 2lp vinyl edition of the specials 1979 selftitled debut album. Their next tour date is saturday, july 4th at trinity college in dublin, ireland. The specials announce north american tour consequence of sound. Concrete jungle, released in 2010, is the third album by nigeriangerman singersongwriter nneka the album was her first us release. In 1980, the song too much too young, the lead track on their the specials aka live. The specials is the debut album by british ska revival band the specials. The specials concrete jungle live in london duration. The specials are a trendstarting skarevival and 2 tone band that came together in 1977 in coventry, england. Serkis stated that the film would be darker and more serious in tone than previous jungle book adaptations, thus closer to that of. The three original studio albums from the legendary 2tone ska act the specials 1979s the specials, 1980s more specials and 1984s in the studio, the latter of which was released under the band s original name, the special aka will be reissued this march in expanded 2cd sets featuring nonalbum singles, live material, instrumentals and peel sessions. The specials to reissue 3 original studio albums in expanded.
The band, aside from wylde consists of bassist john jd deservio, drummer jeff fabb, and rhythm guitarist dario lorina. John debneys career seemed destined for hollywood, the son of disney studios producer louis debney, john grew. Im not going to try and discect every song, rate them, or even compare them to each other, i will however attempt to describe this version of the band. The first night i was down the front, skanking to the greatest tunes ever,and enjoying the banter with the band, singing at the top of my voice, and enjoying myself, terry hall was on top form tonight, as we were leaving the venue, everyone was singing at the top of their. Discography information about the cd wear and tear released by concrete jungle. No longer at ease 2008 concrete jungle 2010 soul is heavy.
The specials online community faq search register profile log in to check your private messages log in concrete jungle lyrics. The title track, a procontraception song, was banned by the bbc but reached the number one spot in the u. The specials in all their guises were an incredibly important and influential british ska band. A nice little novella that further expands the world and sets up the pieces for this world. The specials began at the same time as rock against racism, which was first organised in 1978. The highly influential band bring their 40year campaign against injustice to a new generation of. The legend of the black lion, a 1998 comic book by christopher priest. The specials to reissue 3 original studio albums in. Buy the specials encore the number 1 selling album.
Concrete jungle live by the special beat on amazon music. Im going out tonight i dont know if ill be alright everyone wants to hurt me baby danger in the city i have to carry a knife. With a reduced number of fundraising opportunities matt downton you may have seen him. They followed with several 2tone package tours and a live ep, too much too young confusingly credited to special a. Their own take on ska classics, and the uplifting and largely political nature of their music was a bright light set against a very grim and grey england. Concrete jungle is a collection of songs that put the singersongwriter at the forefront. I didnt mind playing second fiddle to all the other heroes though, as long as i was able to do some good. Facebook is showing information to help you better understand the purpose of a page. Wonder why costello mixed the chanting so it was indiscipherable. The concrete jungle novella, a 2004 short novel by charlie stross, collected in the atrocity archives. The following is a list of special projects celebrating andor acknowledging the anniversaries of disney characters and productions. Jan 26, 2020 the specials also known as the special aka is an english 2 tone ska revival band formed in 1977 in coventry, england. By using our website and our services, you agree to our use of cookies as described.
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