real gangster times

the specials- gangsters (live on saturday night live april 19, 1980)

talk and talk

somethings never go out of fashion. what more do you want? the specials- do nothing


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

warning nuclear attack

the specials- the man at c&a

the special aka - 'play at home'

the special aka 'play at home' documentary which was originally broadcast in the UK on Channel 4 in September 1984.

you're wondering now

A great interview by way of cherry red records internet tv station. Matt Bristow speaks to the author of 'You're Wondering Now - The Specials From Conception' Paul Williams about his book, life, career & interest in 2-Tone Ska music. A bit slow but informational.