The Specials - Do Nothing (Live at BBC's Top Of The Pops 1980) [HD Remaster]

[@garyfaulkner1480]

Skinheads, mods, punks, blacks ,whites,asians...we were all in it together in those days. This music united us all...great days.

[@Thesortvokter]

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[@michaelenglish2066]

then we got black gang bangers ,,,banging

[@martindowning65]

Well said mate, too much separation now, together we are stronger to fight the real enemies, the government 💪🙏❤️

[@jacobreesdogg]

Those who hate us will try to divide us.

[@bryanjones1857]

At last brother a person whom lived it as I did ....well said ...respect!!!

[@nik1969100]

Terry Hall. RIP, I can’t believe you’ve left us! Your legacy is amazing songs like this though. You’ll live on forever!

[@briandavis8939]

Can’t believe he’s dead

[@briandavis8939]

@@gemini802 didn’t know that I remember hearing them around 1978 and Madness on the old gray whistle test and that was me be came a skinhead I was only 10 things I did good days. r.i.p Terry Hall

[@SimonGrigg]

Such a wonderful song and just look at them. Beautiful in so many ways.

[@manweller1]

I'm still in shock such wonderful memories ❤️

[@dazauto1400]

This news hit hard 😭😭

[@Ruffbiker68]

This will never be recreated ever again and im fckn proud to have been there 😢😢

[@oldmacdreadapexriddims1460]

Kudos 🌴🌴

[@AthelstanEngland]

Well said and same... wish I could still get in me tartan trousers!!! RIP Terry and Brad

[@thestrengthwithin4249]

@@Ruffbiker68 🫡

[@Forflipsake]

Same I’m first generation Brit, my mum a Scot working class poverty moved to England met my dad immigrant from Grenada in the early 60s (he still has all his boxes of Trojan records) me and my brother and 2 sisters were born 60s,70s to early 80s and we had this amazing fusion . In our council estate where our parents lived bought their houses you could say it was the closer to Eden you could get . Not hate , everyone was just best mates you’d have my dad and kevign dad up croft bickering about the horse races because it was their one day blasting two sets of lps and discussing how to make us croft kids make shift go cart better. We were just hard working poor folks , any animosity was against the elites and their policies ruining us . They hated us getting on and forming communities like the saying goes it takes a village.. Damn I was blessed to be part of it and being mixed race and proud to be British but first and foremost Yorkshire . I never forget my blessing of all those amazing fireworks being brought together to make us yano. I pray the next generations have that zeitgeist again, coming together and making magic. There’s still hope.

[@bryanjones1857]

And so am I brother

[@edwardking8629]

This group played a big part helping my generation have a life without even thinking about racism

[@sooperheep]

Sounds like you weren’t thinking at all, btw the Specials have songs about racism, you were just blissfully ignorant apparently

[@sturdeehouse]

@@sooperheep sounds like someone looking for an argument there, but no one is biting, they clearly meant a life without being racist, but yes get bogged down with semantics and really miss the point of the post.

[@sooperheep]

@@sturdeehouse 😆you must understand morons better than I do

[@markbush992]

I was a 13 year old living on a council estate in SE London when this came out, it was like it was written for me. Listening 42 years later it’s still like the first time. RIP Terry x

[@huwzebediahthomas9193]

It's a jungle out there, on the south circular, basically what Terry is saying. 👍😎 ☯️☮️

[@OliviaSimpson-s3g]

It came around and therecwas a blood orange moon and dragons flies the size of dinner plates..and you were there and....wait, so are you saying its not the way to Oz because I was hoping to meet the wizard. I'm just crazy. I must have bumped my head.

[@thomasmccabe3111]

Same here man 😊u probably about same age me born 68

[@63billy]

Palace or Millwall my friend ??

[@ianlaccohee7180]

I was born 68, so exactly the same for me.

[@mufcgeoff5258]

This is the story of my youth

[@annarive2059]

The kind gentle soul that was Terry Hall. Terry was a man that you could look up to. The true definition of a gentleman. He wanted no divisions, just unity. Love shared from one brother to another. No self loving, no self-importance. A truly down to earth man, with a love of peace, & a heart of gold. Rest in peace 🙏 xx

[@iamspartacus6713]

beautiful tribute for an amazing talent from up the road,Cov

[@allcatsarebeautiful1221]

you're totally right! I met him a fair few times in the '80s and he was always lovely to us, as fans. The outpouring of love online shows how much he was loved. Totally down to earth and not up his own arse like so many. Rest in peace Terry

[@trebor7499]

Why can't we live together ... Terry understood that and his death must be remembered forever ! Ska's been a great part when I was a teenager, I'll never forget that ! Rip Terry ...

[@michaelsinclair2731]

How nicely put. Great to hear that about Terry. Would have loved to see The Specials Live

[@trickymicky3108]

Beautiful words for a true gentleman 🙏👌

[@briandavis8939]

It makes me sad looking back on the best days of my life

[@MrMargo48]

Enjoy the memories

[@briandavis8939]

I will 👍🏻

[@Marymary999-h8s]

I know how you feel xx

[@Sured70]

Why be sad? Be happy we were around in that era. This makes me grateful 😍

[@manweller1]

❤️

[@oehasan]

Anyone late 40s and upwards will feel a cold wind blowing today. RIP. This track takes me back to being 8 years old again.

[@garyheaton4073]

Me too, lost someone special

[@ajl896]

Perfectly put, mate. This one's hit me hard. I don't have many heroes in life, and he'd probably have been uncomfortable with that title, but that's what he was to me since I was a kid. Rest well, Terry, you've left an unfillable hole, mate.

[@andrewdrummond2673]

I'm 29, I feel the wind too. Rip Terry

[@imgoingtocountdownfromthir4580]

Me too, I'm still thinking Terry's passing is a sick joke.

[@OliviaSimpson-s3g]

O, ob him o rage CHECK CH K Q HC G OR g i must have done this to my self. K691276g jc haaaheehoohiibye

[@thewiseoldman]

RIP Terry, you wrote the soundtrack to my youth and I loved every minute of it. God bless, sleep tight and thank you for the music

[@raywalker7918]

Spot on buddy, many memories 😢

[@andrewkeen7828]

I remember being in my family kitchen, this was playing. My mum, dad, little brother are all gone now. Life passes by. Loved this band. So sorry for what happened to TH. RIP

[@mofotoo]

hold on to the memories mate

[@MichaelWhite-e6m]

That is so sad, bless you

[@gazzairee]

Hi. I'm in the same boat, sadly. My mam,dad,sister,son. These songs bring back the times for sure. Stay strong x

[@leeandboys]

RIP Terry Hall - you sang what we all wanted to say xxx

[@johnchristopher5075]

Words cannot describe how much I LOVE this song. Terry at his all time best with this Rude Buoy Massive. RIP!

[@danrowden9487]

Brilliant, isn’t it. So sad.

[@rogerpeachey2212]

A message to you rudies... Don't forget this man. He was awesome.

[@thomastom888]

All about the music 🎶 then and dressing right Money, race, rich or poor didn't matter

[@pat56theman]

Was only 14, now 58, surprising how true the lyrics are still today in dec 24!!!???? [ RIP terry ] nuff said!😎😎😎😎😎

[@londonwines2381]

I hear you. 55 in shitty seattle. These songs bring little miracles. I want that sweater!

[@67dmills]

Same age here, my favorite band as a teenager. Better times and a great era we grew up in

[@asboukcomfortable1670]

RIP Terry Hall. Recession, poverty struggles, people got to eat or heat..Its 2022! Nothing ever change! 2 Tone was it.. RIP. UK 🇬🇧

[@badllama8090]

or 2024...

[@craig7248]

This band had the most profound influence on the 11 year old me. Changed my outlook and my music forever. Thank you, Terry. Rest well, brother.

[@playgirlc]

same same same, totally

[@rogerpeachey2212]

I'm 62 was a youth at the time, 70s.best times of my life. This band re-invented ska music and was one of the first bands to include black artists. HENCE 2 TONE. THEN WE HAD, THE SELECTER MADNESS, THE BEAT, BAD MANNERS. GOOD TIMES.

[@stevenclarke2559]

AND ME TOO BROTHER X

[@MB-ys1uw]

Here is a man that new about equality and poverty, and still today this music is so relevant,nothing ever changed . RIP a wonderful man band and music, ❤️

[@trishafox6213]

So true...How sad that in 2024 that this is still the case

[@paulrichards2350]

2 Tone, black and white as it should be 🖤🤍

[@TonyM-c9z]

@@trishafox6213 ov course we have gangster paradise shite

[@ukulelelab4219]

RIP Rico Rodriguez. Great trombone. You were also special

[@HarryHopkins-fv3li]

Rico was an original true

[@MrJeepsters]

@@HarryHopkins-fv3li A quel niveau ? C'était un excellent musicien.

[@dazauto1400]

Rip Brad 2015, Rico 2015, Terry 2022. The soundtrack to my youth. Thank you gentlemen xx

[@jodywales6760]

I miss these times

[@trickymicky3108]

The best

[@user-ca3sp7er1h]

💯

[@stevepettit2064]

tell me about it lol.

[@VanielDeeform]

Rest In Peace Terry Hall. This melancholy, yet gorgeous song was not their most well known, but was the first that came to mind when I heard the news. Timely with those Christmas jumpers as well. So many of his to hear again now.

[@fredw4711]

At that time it was NOT Xmas jumpers we had all those norgie wool sweaters

[@anewdirection11]

This has to be one of the most best lyrics/songs ever. Real talk by a real band. R.I.P. Terry Hall. Your music will never fade. Never.

[@andrewyork7015]

What a great band The Specials were. RIP Terry Hall - An original and unique vocalist and great lyricist.

[@leeholloway2635]

RIP Terry. Gone but never forgotten

[@selennathegreat]

I still can't get over Terry Hall no longer being with us. RIP.

[@oehasan]

It’s knocked me off my stride this week

[@msbwilson6990]

Same. You know when your blissful of good things lasting forever 😪

[@erikaadams1827]

Me too still can't believe he's gone true legend in the music world .

[@allentwillie192]

RIP Terry Hall, loved, missed, and never forgotten!

[@ianlaccohee7180]

I was a kid when you split in 81, so I never got to see you live, but still remain one of my favourite bands ever.

[@Charles61284]

RIP Terry far to young woke up this morning to the news, absolutely shaken by it. You had such an influence on my young teenage self, you’ll be sorely missed.

[@oughtonoughton2634]

CHARLES , i was in my early 20s when this genius of a bloke appeared ,, all the decades on i still love him and his specials xx i still get goose lumps evert time i hear the fantastic timeless songs xx jANE

[@Charles61284]

Fantastic transports me back to my 16 year old self. The 80s what a time for music, nothing like it ever since 😊

[@rw8733]

I'd go back in a heartbeat if I could. Rest in Peace Terry. God bless you 🙏

[@JayJay-ky2qg]

Gone to soon.

[@Charles61284]

@@JayJay-ky2qg just heard the news this morning 💔💔💔💔

[@gillianjames3875]

I loved Rat Race as an innocent teenager ❤❤❤

[@fishtales2597]

Same where has all the good songs gone? Rest peaceffully

[@AdrianProctor-v2l]

Just a beautiful.song brilliant band rest in peace terry

[@davidlongbottom8683]

RIP Terry Hall, a sad loss, a great legacy. Standing together and singing together.

[@jflojo]

Love how Terry can chew gum and sing at the same time 😄. May he rest in peace 💞.

[@linoleumbonypart385]

He was miming …..

[@bray65]

The Specials will live on forever, R.I.P. Terry Hall , thank you for the memories. 🕶🎼

[@johnwilliams2920]

R.I.P. Terry Hall. Yet another immense talent, gone too soon. 🙏❤

[@ArchStanton45]

Both The Beat and The Specials were on this TOTP episode, with David Steele of The Beat playing (miming!) bass with The Specials and Horace swapping and playing bass for The Beat!! Oh happy days.

[@eezy9872]

Yes and both The Beat and The Specials performed live at Rochester Castle last Saturday 9 July, fantastic gig. Supported by Hollie Cook, daughter of Paul Cook of Sex Pistols fame.

[@neonh161]

I remember that happening..

[@stephentester7664]

I guess this answers my question.

[@SanaRaskolnikova88]

I just noticed that, I was about to type "wait, that's not Horace on bass!" lol

[@Tosspot67]

Best collection of Xmas jumper ever... R.I.P

[@Sured70]

Serious jumper action going on! Class act these boys ❤

[@elizajohn5]

It was nearly Christmas, hence the Christmas jumpers!

[@rb7007]

Their best song actually. ❤ Neville’s dancing was epic! 😀 I really miss the 80s.

[@johntimberlake2958]

My first 45 single. RIP Terry Hall.

[@robertjohnston4280]

If we could ALL leave behind something as terrific as Terry Hall - and the Specials - well, what a wonderful world!!

[@GrahamStyles-ou3qg]

so sad to hear of Terry's passing. God bless him - a unique singer and front man. What a great band and what a great song this is!

[@starcat17]

I hope Terry's wife and kids see the beautiful eulogy that is this comment section. What a loving tribute here, from all over our world.🌎💙🎶 Rest in peace, Terry - you are LOVED, HONORED and APPRECIATED😇. You and The Specials made such a POSITIVE influence on SO many lives...🕊️✨

[@sugarray29]

RIP Terry Hall - The Special's were part of my youth growing up. I identified with their music and message. Too much racism around at that time. This music has stood the test of time.

[@Jungleland33]

Can still remember seeing this on the TV almost 44 years ago. I nearly had a meltdown at the time. Loved ( and still do) The Specials.

[@stephaniebailey864]

Who says Christmas jumpers can't be cool...I never tire of this performance it warms my soul ♥

[@stevenclarke2559]

MINE TOO STEPH X

[@ianmizensharp164]

My favourite song by the specials awesome tune

[@thewesternwonderer9065]

Mine too!.. Closely followed by ghost town 👍

[@geoffreyjonathanwilson9932]

Mine too Ian 😊

[@paulymullo]

Whohh i couldnt pick 1,but top favorite 5 and little bitch,niteclub,ratrace,live skheadmoonstomp with liquidator count that as 1

[@The.Last.Guitar.Hero.]

When music was important. RIP Terry

[@FHIPrincePeter]

Music was very tribal back then.

[@dazza912]

R.i.p Terry Hal..A legend in his own right.✌️❤️

[@oughtonoughton2634]

Dazza i like your comment , Terry was a pure genius in every sense ,,i have adored him and his specials from the beginning xx my heart is broken ,, his classics will still be played in eternity lol Jane x🔥🔥🔥✔✔✔✔✔

[@Mickybee197]

The specials influenced a whole generation and i'm glad i was part of it, Rip Terry.

[@viciouscircle7802]

And more....

[@Tombro1856]

And don't forget us Irish loved you too R.I.P Terry

[@patwright8331]

Am truly gutted, my idol, the best band ever to me, R.I.P terry, you’ll never be forgotten , I’ll always be 18 when I hear your beats 💙🕊️💙🕊️💙

[@oughtonoughton2634]

Pat i love your comment , i feel the same way as you ,, What a bloke xx My heart feels so sad xx His classics will still be played in Eternity xx RIP XX hIS MUSIC gives me such great joy xx lol Jane x🙏

[@rosemarycuthbert4623]

Me too. Devastated

[@wolfmancool]

This song is as relevant now as it was then. May you rest in peace Terry 😥

[@TheLunarnotes]

RIP Terry Hall, brilliant man.

[@gh-vi9tk]

Taken too soon, rest in peace Terry and thanks for the great tunes.

[@nickyb4681]

Rest easy Terry, one of my 1st crushes. An amazing writer and performer with a dry quick wit. 🥺

[@oughtonoughton2634]

Nicky i like your comment Terry was a pure utter genius in every respect xx i will adore his classics until eternity x The words of his songs all told a story xx WOW XX RIP YOU FINE FELLOW jANE X

[@Haaaayley]

RIP Terry, can’t believe it. Listened to the Specials constantly growing up and like so many British people I was very fond of Terry. So sad 💔

[@josdo2919]

Terry Hall's death really hit me and I wasn't born when he was first around. God bless.

[@bajan2101]

Oh what a Gem ... this so relevant to whats going on in 2022...

[@theotherromfordpele8653]

40+ yrs later still a fantastic recording, quite haunting as it fades out. RIP Terry.

[@stuartburnett351]

Blessed to have been enjoying this in the 80s. Best time of my life. No cares just enjoying ourselves

[@paulinedmb4664]

Terry 🖤 Absolutely heartbreaking to see him as a young man knowing he just passed away yesterday. I hope you had a wonderful life, a thing is sure you definitely made ours less bitter. I can tell that your songs will always have a Special part in my life that's for sure. Thank you ❤️

[@dq3146]

R.i.p Terry, the music of my teenage years, thank you from Coventry x

[@kilgarvan04]

Strange coincidence that this was filmed on 18th December 1980 and Terry passed away 42 years later to the day. May he RIP

[@leftyleftwright1950]

Voice of my youth and the late 70's & early 80's.

[@sue3028]

Rest in peace Terry. Thank you for the music. Sadly missed xx

[@damianreid2452]

God love this song, this band and this guy. R.I.P. Terry.

[@oughtonoughton2634]

Damian i adore your comment , i feel the same way as you xx special memories of great classics from genius Terry xx LOL jANE ps IM WONDERING why you went so young xx 💛💚💙💜🤎🖤

[@islanddreams4805]

Rude Boi for life here. I remember playing this song and others on the way to local Live Ska gigs. I skanked my ass off. Love this era. As a black Rude Boy it was nice to see a mixed group i loved. RIP TERRY HALL

[@bellman8041]

I know you were looking forward to a new album Terry with The Specials. So sad my friend, RIP.

[@maxinesmith3801]

RIP Terry Hall. Thank you for the music. 💔💔

[@karenbarker1229]

R I P Terry hall . This being my favourite special s song . Thank you for the music

[@ainobredtved3132]

R.I.P Terry Hall 💔

[@AndrewCameron-g6x]

I'm 63, and I saw the last specials concert in Belfast. Glad I was there . Legends.

[@richard310]

One of my favourite TOTP performances. Great band. Thanks for the music Terry. RIP

[@Wishful-Thinking]

Am I the only one who finds Neville’s dancing totally absorbing? 😁

[@musicloverUK]

He still performs with his own band, UK tour starts shortly

[@Ve-suvius]

He has excellent vibes. Good energy.

[@fionamacdonald8363]

Amazing ❤

[@stephenwalsh4392]

No! i couldn't take my eyes of him - absorbing and amusing too. Neville is great.

[@debbienobbs3958]

Love this!! My favourite Specials track!!❤️🎼🎶🎶🎶

[@Airwaves1914]

I'll not do a Terry Hall RIP, we all have clicked like on those for good reason. I just appreciate and love the music The Specials gave us. Thank you.

[@kerrymetcalfe2737]

Wow loved these guy's ❤ still listening to their music in 2024 ✌

[@boothenender1st]

Terry and the Specials where a very, very Special band. Thanks for the music. RIP Terry, sleep tight .

[@carlospereztombo7826]

Impossible not to be influenced by Terry and the specials in england back in the Day or anywhere come to think of it Thanks for everything ✊

[@SpeedTriple59]

The lyrics of the ole Specials songs are timeless...RIP Terry lad...

[@oughtonoughton2634]

Karl i agree with you after all the decades i still get as much pleasure and happiness from all Terrys classics , What a bloke xx RIP XX YOU GENOUS BLOKE XX LOL jANE X💞💞💞💞💞💞💞

[@m.c.SHoppIng.cenTrE]

i remember coming into school and everyone was wearing these jumpers... i guess they all did follow fashion, lol :)

[@tuxedoneko9837]

They started the trend, lol

[@clairewalton2275]

I had one 😂😂

[@arminius4406]

@@clairewalton2275 So did i

[@darrennorgan3410]

I had 2 back in the day

[@notlob23]

Wore mine with a mini kilt, woolly tights and ballet pumps .,🫣

[@peterboon2415]

The Specials seem even more relevant today than even in the 1980s

[@stevenclarke2559]

NOTHING EVER CHANGE X

[@ramdoug]

1986, Birmingham town library music department gave me a whole new music world I would have never listened to. This was one of them.

[@ronanwhite1605]

RIP Terry. You left some legacy.

[@annettemiller6857]

What a great time that was, I never saw a division when I lived in England, so many differen people getting along talking to each other,❤️

[@daniskassidi5411]

1 of the best Singer on this World, sleepwell Terry🥀

[@stevechapman5711]

Such sad news today. RIP Terry. You were one of the good guys.

[@michaelobrien9825]

Another classic from the specials and the 80s great music, great times.

[@paulcoleman478]

For all the lads from poor back-grounds this was the ultimate song that bought out the Class-War in us angry young men........ Now I'm a sort-of angry much older man....... But what a fantastic song 👍👍

[@beerlover7460]

The 80's were much more fun than nowadays🙂

[@Kerry72100]

I was born this year - 😮🎉✨ 1980💕 Nothing but love for The Specials 🏁🇯🇲🇬🇧

[@TheMaricamp]

RIP true legend Terry Hall the Specials takes me to my early teens, this was always my favourite song GBNF

[@imgoingtocountdownfromthir4580]

I'm absolutely speechless, so sad, RIP Terry.

[@leonardcharlesnew1591]

God bless you Terry, we’ll keep you alive 💃🏻🕺🏼❤

[@anthonymurphy34]

Living in life without meaning but then the unique magic of your music gave meaning for so many. 🥀

[@alejandroramirez4470]

Was listening to my copy of more specials today because I heard of Terry's recent passing. This is one of my favorites on the album

[@ianbarcham2385]

Rest in peace Terry. Best music ever

[@MrSimplesimon007]

Even suggs loves this song, I remember it from my youth, no other song I can think of sounds like this, and sounds just as good today, a message to you Terry! God rest your soul.

[@paulmajor8865]

Both the specials and madness were part of the 2 tone ska movement

[@jacquelinemccann1493]

R.I.P Terry loved this song, loved all your songs but this was special

[@marioramus9681]

RIP Terry Hall. Gone but not forgotten.