The Specials - Gangsters (Official Music Video) [HD]

[@R3dD3viL07]

R.I.P Terry Hall 😢🏁❤️

[@MJ.71]

19th March 2024 Remembering Terry on what would have been his 65th birthday. Much missed....... R.I.P 🙏🏻

[@derekstynes9631]

I am coming up to My 60 ! This is one of the Best from Thatchers Britain .

[@SymptomOfTheParanoid]

Terry had such a fantastic voice.

[@richardmunt2104]

Almost perfect for SKA.

[@irishbogman]

Rest in peace Terry Hall, lead singer with the Specials, you've done too much, Much too young.

[@stephenwride5695]

Rip Terry 1979 Lyceum Specials Slector and UB40 best gig eved

[@trudi211]

Forever a Legend. Rip Terry Hall.

[@Sharps777]

RIP Terry, your music was my youth

[@Duffy8368]

seeing the joy they play brought me here.

[@areyaouank29]

French mod here, yeah we were a few back then. The Specials were such a great band, repose in peace Terry you and your boys gave us a hell of a good time.

[@chenzenzo]

Rest easy Terry! The specials changed my life. I've been a mod since I was a little kid and this one hurts like hell. Thank you for the glorious legacy of music you with us. ❤️❤️❤️❤️🕴🏿🕴🏻🕴🏾🕴🏻🕴🏽🕴️❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@julieeales]

So incredibly sad we've lost another specials legend ,Hope you meet up with Bradders up there ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@davidchilds1443]

Well said. Terrible loss of a super talent 💔

[@kimberleylucey9533]

Yes this one is a real tough one

[@Brighid45]

Well said.

[@toddmichaeljohnson7139]

I feel your pain right now. The Specials had a huge influence on my teenage mind. ❤️

[@jeffteasdale8276]

'They use the law to commit crime'.....never a truer word. Thanks Terry

[@ichwanrasyid8638]

RIP Terry Hall. Very sad to hear this news tonight. You made the world a better place with your lyrics and tunes. Rest easy ❤️

[@FFM0594]

They weren't his lyrics or tunes, they were Jerry Dammers.

[@kevinodell4129]

@@FFM0594 a lot of the first album were cover versions

[@susaninhacouto]

I will adoro you

[@Brewerlikesbeef]

Such a legend ❤️

[@marlbarat3430]

where you from? indonesia or malaysia?

[@captainpugwash7174]

RIP Terry Hall. You left some legendary music mate 🙏

[@jacquelineedwards701]

One of the best song out,, am 55 years young female, I absolutely adore this song, was am still a big fan of Terry and his gang,, and yes I was a rude girl,, with all the get up,, and proud,, best years of my life listening to this kind of music,, RIP Terry Hall,, 🙏 ❤️❤️❤️

[@NormAppleton]

Rock on, Girlio. I'm a year older than you.

[@MW-us3sv]

Hey Jacqueline, I have 4 years on you, so a similar vintage. Time is certainly flying by. I was a punk but of course liked the whole variety of music from those days. I reckon we really did live through a fantastic era for music my friend. And to think of it, a fantastic time for some crazy and wonderful fashion, well styles at least. We ruled the world, all but for a brief moment in time.

[@nessatovey3653]

Lol I’m 55 too&loved these&was a Rude girl too 🙌🏼🙌🏼🙌🏼🙌🏼

[@steve20664]

👍😎

[@stevepenfold3153]

Me to sweetheart am 52 years young still rude girl same hair cut now just had chemotherapy no choice lolxx rip Terry 😢

[@Magnus-ml6el]

This is one the greatest ska anthems in history and people need to know.

[@billyhill9997]

I know. But Terry did other great. Fun Boy Three.

[@tarantellalarouge7632]

saw them in Paris (Le Gibus) in front of 100 persons, best conditions, I was stunned, one of the best concert in my whole life, Still remember it !

[@tarantellalarouge7632]

@@billyhill9997 Fun boy three has such beautiful songs (the tunnel of love, our lips are sealed, etc ...)

[@hiddenman99]

Word....

[@justinz4809]

@@tarantellalarouge7632 and I’m very jealous 😊

[@allyp-lu2mc]

RIP Terry Hall, coolest man ever

[@juliebagstad]

Just brilliant hasnt aged.. RIP Terry Hall great front man

[@jezphipps142]

Hearing 'Gangsters' for the first time aged 10 just totally blew me away! RIP Terry Hall.

[@moon0286]

Me too

[@madscotsman2217]

Me to what a band.Rip terry

[@musicloverlondon6070]

That's the joy of You Tube; a whole treasury of music out there for you to discover and enjoy! 😊

[@rootsmand1271]

RIP TEZZA HALL THANK YOU FOR THE MUSIC BRUDDA

[@RichardBrown-id8ul]

When music was real. Rip terry. Much love ✌

[@christopherwilson9417]

RIP Terry Hall, such a sad loss at 63 years old, brilliant singer, classic songs

[@prfu1222]

RIP Mr. Hall. Thank you for making my youth so Special.

[@uelintonrobertosampaio1227]

Two tones for ever. Black and white togheter.

[@mirjanasimovic9037]

What a lovely comment! ❤

[@MichelleGordon-p9r]

Well said and so true

[@ironfistandpowerman]

2Tone Army 4ife

[@rog2849]

RIEP Terry Hall 2 tone legend 🙏🏻

[@artlovefriend3843]

Still loving this song after all these years! Rest in power Terry Hall.

[@JoRobertsGaming1984]

The original lineup burned very brightly for a very short time, but sometimes I marvel at just how absolutely awesome this original lineup of The Specials was. Truly fantastic.

[@jamesmcmanus1192]

Do you mean the mid 70's Coventry special outfit

[@colinwilson4609]

@@jamesmcmanus1192 So, skinny ties, Fred Perry and Docs for the boys and nudity for the girls on horseback. Viva Coventry!

[@pamelamonteiro3477]

kkkkkk

[@deanhumphries7821]

RIP Terry Hall. Your shadow still looms large.

[@dannielladee]

Rest in peace Terry Hall from a proud Cov girl 🏁💙 I was just about old enough to see their 30th anniversary tour in 2009...how lucky to have witnessed the best live band to ever come out of the UK :')

[@ByTheLightOfABurningDonkey]

RIP Terry! The Specials got me through a hellish adolescence and early adulthood. I don't know if I would even be here if it wasn't for them.

[@4472robin]

Absolutely gutted, a massive influence on my youth, Rest well Terry, thanks for the amazing memories 😢

[@HT-ym6re]

Rest in Peace, Terry. You have seen life and will remain an inspiration. God bless your family, friends and fans.

[@MrRobmull]

RIP Terry Hall 😔🥺🙏🏻

[@hthomson72]

Devastated at the passing of Terry Hall! I’m having real flashbacks going through all of these old videos and performances though! Rest in peace Terry! You left an amazing legacy! 😢💔

[@user-gt5jp5jy2b]

Rest in peace Terry Hall 🙏 Feel so sad 😞 I was a teenager growing up to the sounds of ska. The Specials were such a big part of life in those days and their music resonated with me on a deep level. He will be sorely missed 😢 gone but never forgotten 💔 😢

[@MrPiston1989]

My friend since kindergarten always loved these guys, he asked me to give them another chance, he passed away suddenly, I was then left with the Specials as his last request from me.. WOW they are incredible and extremely underrated.. Thank u Eric

[@martinadarcy781]

That's one lovely story in your life ..❤️🇮🇪

[@aidancasey3018]

Extremely underrated?

[@anthonymorgan6255]

Keep the faith

[@usndocjaysin8404]

Beg much?

[@crunkaholic81]

RIP to your friend he had a knack for good tunes

[@alynmcfetridge2385]

RIP Terry. Legend.

[@pauledwards499]

Too soon, too young. RIP Terry, you legend ❤💔

[@lawrenceralph2622]

Released today 40 years ago, one of the greatest debut singles ever.

[@cathharris3063]

lawrence ralph totally agree

[@mp3ste1]

Absolutely mate, good days..........great music memories

[@arndbachler6902]

I was 15, at a language school in Bournemouth, Gangsters flashed me completely!

[@marcfedak]

The Specials entire first album (which included "Gangsters") is one of my favourite debut albums, every cut is excellent.

[@connorjames6307]

@@arndbachler6902 i was -15 i love ska

[@skafacecanadaskanorth]

Terry will be sadly missed. The Specials will always be one of our favourite bands.

[@bray65]

The world's best foot stomping sound ever, thank you Terry and the boys. 🕶🎼 R.I.P. Terry Hall.

[@pipster74]

RIP Terry! Thank you for the music! Your music was of our generation and one I’m proud of!

[@jaygee2759]

Wow still has that vib ....r.i.p. mr hall ,,and thanks buddy for the music

[@colinpetty576]

RIP Terry Remember playing this on my bike radio When I was 14 years old great times thank you.

[@Adamjustsaying]

Its taken me 20 years of quite liking The Specials to realising how truly great they were. The image. The social comment and racial vibe of white and black youth attitude together as one still never topped or anything near it. Then the music. Their reign was short but grows in stature each year.....as I prove here just finally getting them after these years. Legends

[@malos_cerebros]

When a song can remain timeless it is pure genius. Thank you Specials!!

[@iraisdelagarza272]

This is my favorite song ♡♡ Ha

[@BB-nb6in]

Agreed

[@OiforEngland]

The Clash and The Specials my two bands I love and listen to every single day without fail, been with me since 1978, and will be til I'm no longer around, I'm 55 now so hopefully plenty more years.

[@19monkeymagic99]

John Bradbury (Drums) R.I.P FROM A OLD RUDE BOY

[@giggie]

Awwwww no way !! R.I.P. !!!! );

[@carlglenn6622]

😢

[@casey00712]

Reminds me of city centre night club cov bang on 😎😁

[@cartwright420able]

King of the rim shot!

[@ronofthesea5953]

Serious inquiry from america: What's the difference between Teddy boy and Rude boy ?

[@susipaterson8185]

Aged 12, bought "Gangsters" in the record store in "The Arcade". B-Side was The Selecter. Brought the single home. Played it. Still love this music a billion years later, living in the US. Can't believe I'm saying this, but I miss Coventry.

[@stevenandrews8204]

I've got the very same 45

[@NormAppleton]

Yea Susi

[@chardenouxsylvie8167]

Moi aussi.

[@lassie123456]

Rest in Peace Terry Hall. Thank you for the sound of our youth.

[@f.w.2054]

Terry...you handled the hard knocks gracefully.The music was one of a kind. Life can be a sick place, but you showed intelligence and heart in your music! R.i.p

[@AthelstanEngland]

RIP Terry. Back in '79 Terry, as the front man, was probably the biggest influence on me in my youth and remained so throughout. Thoughts with your family and friends. And for Brad's family who passed at a similar time of year.

[@Mr75044]

Till we meet again Tez. The voice of my generation. He ment every word. RIP Gangsters last year at school... Sounds like yesterday.

[@juliawheeler8428]

RIP Terry you will be much missed loved this band so much so lucky to see them live just amazing ❤️

[@FabinhoBridges]

Rest in Power, Terry 💔

[@markmurray5816]

What a great British band never to be repeated R.I.P. Mr Hall ..xxxx

[@dazauto1400]

1979 to 1981. They were the best band on the planet. No one could touch them.

[@philipharrison73]

Well said

[@peterlawford9618]

Well said Daz,totally agree..

[@zibbezabba2491]

Absolutely. What a band.

[@ladylaois8184]

I’ve just rediscovered them living my time again

[@mindrolling24]

Totally agree. They delivered ska to the masses. Such a unique style of music. Their new album is good too (Encore. 2019) Vote for Me.

[@lunhil12]

Still a killer tune, never gets old.

[@dizmop]

Rock in Paradise Terry, you'll be missed

[@stevew406]

The Specials had a profound effect on my life and is the sound track of my youth, thanks to all the band and Rest in Peace Terry, you will never be forgotten. I can't believe I was only watching video after video the other night of new and old gigs and then I hear this sad news.

[@artemiscriggleblinken1247]

To say this album was central to my development as a human being is a huge understatement. I never went in for the whole look (couldn't afford it). But I played this album till it crumbled to dust.

[@royjones4400]

Interestingly Gangsters was originally a single only release, added to the album later when it got a cd release.

[@colinwilson4609]

I had never heard the Specials until first year university, although I had the Special AKA album in high school. Free Nelson Mandela? Anyone, anyone? Yes hearing the Specials for the first time is a wake up call, especially if you're enjoying the music with a cool nerdy boy from England who is about to become your best friend for life. We also bonded over Kate Bush, Tom Waits, the Pogues, Nikolai Gogol and the fact that we are both technically bastards (born out of wedlock). Our knee-slappingly funny attempts to function in a shared basement apartment and our stressful "vacation" in New York will have to wait for another time.

[@garylimb7744]

I'm so glad that i was born in the sixties and specials was strutting their stuff in my teenager years.great band of my era

[@mozart579]

RIP Prince Buster, died today aged 78. The Godfather of Ska

[@SamuraiTacos1]

the king of ska

[@tpsjonny]

EXACTLY ..LEGEND

[@sharonrenton6928]

your a lonely as well all are and no that.

[@pauldunneska]

Sharon Renton you'll have to write that properly,i can't understand you.

[@Devilock79]

We're living in Real Gangster Times boys. You fucking called it.

[@KSt224]

Yep your right, 90% fantasising 10% real.

[@ericxpenner]

It's unreal to me that I'm old enough to have been listening to this band for 25 years now. The Specials never get old.

[@ericxpenner]

@TTFPouyii Yeah, it was released before I was born. I've been listening it for 25 years.

[@tokyoinooshi4836]

First Ska song I ever heard it my life as a kid and I fell in love with The Specials. Their music is magic I swear

[@tokyoinooshi4836]

They are Amazing!! Especially live! :D

[@daledrake7870]

me too Tokyo Inooshi

[@hawaiivolcanosquad3322]

Tokyo Inooshi Prince Buster beat from "Al Capone" song ripped off by Specials, but it worked so whatever. "Don't call me Scarface" was the lyric from the Prince Buster song

[@alejandropulidoarias7426]

Tokyo Inooshi your rigth i jus saw them in mexico city, just amazing

[@tokyoinooshi4836]

They are amazing live right?!! Theor performance on SNL of this song is still one of my favorite TV performances ever hehe

[@imjustabadpenny]

I still have my favorite two tone suit, skinny tie, braces and pork pie hat but nothing fits anymore! It must all have shrunk over the years. Thanks for posting.

[@garynicholls1448]

+imjustabadpenny Yeah! It's the damp climate of your wardrobe that caused it to shrink. I have the same problem.

[@lexij8069]

+imjustabadpenny your badges should still fit if you kept them. If you didn't .......shame on you!!

[@laurenclaes6128]

imjustabadpenny if you live in England. You could always try Camden market London.

[@MrEdenKane]

Or your getting bigger.!

[@harveysmith100]

Funny that, it happened to me and all the lads, only the DM's didn't shrink. It must have been too many hot washes in cheap washing machines. I tell a lie, the Loafers still fit.

[@kevinsnazz]

RIP Terry, thanks for all the great music.

[@pedros33ify]

RIP Terry Hall my brother passed on this amazing band to me and always loved them, can't go to any pub in the Midlands with the specials music on without seeing middle aged men skanking around with huge smiles on their face. The music lives on forever.

[@MarileeNumbers]

Need that adress! Let’s all skank! 🥰

[@djuk6573]

Aww damn! Hadn't heard about Terry dying until I read this. Well that's upset me big time. R.i.P Terry 😮sad😢

[@francisfauconnier5594]

❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@allanclark2538]

Incredible band from Coventry, I'm from Glasgow and listened to The specials growing up and always felt a real connection with everything they had to say about Britain at the time, so proud of them and rest your soul Terry

[@Lyndanet]

Sweet

[@paulbowtell1167]

RIP Terry Hall, you legend.

[@damageinc-uo3zs]

Never read the lyrics.. After smoking weed 2 days ago finally heard him say "Are you planning a bootleg LP?" brilliant

[@cathharris3063]

damageinc 1985 good song

[@Fin_The_Shark]

Nice profile pic

[@FactNFiction]

Nice Misfits Profile pic

[@lecutter9382]

Back in the early 80s in Toronto there was a weekly dance on Fridays "Start Dancing!" that brought all the skins, mods, punk, and other assorted freaks together - most of which all knew each other anyway - to have a place to hang out on Friday nights and dance instead of fighting, with each other or the squares on the street. The Specials, Madness, et al. was always a big part of it. Had the good fortune to see most of the ska/punk/Oi bands back in the day and it was - mostly - always a good time. 63 is just way too bloody young. You are missed Terry... do not doubt.

[@RochelleEskue]

Awe, RIP Terry 🙏. You were a unique musician with that unforgettable voice. You will be missed, Love ❤️.

[@miodragmitrovic9157]

Rest in peace, Terry.

[@davecroad6277]

Both of you will never be forgotten rest in peace Terry and Sinead sadly missed but forgotten

[@tonyclifton265]

BANDS WILL PLAY NO MORE! too much fighting on the dance floor!

[@ThePurple1968]

the casual nature of the delivery hides the brilliance of this composition they really don't make them like this any more ...

[@stephenmcginness7285]

Remember seeing this on late night BBC ,i was 17,never seen anything like it since .God bless Terry,home safe now

[@melissachase1649]

I love how its so British but at the same time you get a raggae beat. But it also has a surfer vibe. Makes me want to smoke a blunt while watching people surf 😁😁😁😁

[@zoki-kj3ox]

Don't smoke! 👍🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

[@Millwall77]

It's ska, not reggae.

[@EuphroseneLabon]

RIP Terry Hall. 63 is so young.

[@al_bish]

R.I.P Terry you will live forever

[@britishrocklovingyank3491]

You fly, Terry. You gave us more than we could have ever given you. RIP king.

[@angelaburrow8114]

I'm not a huge fan of 2 tone, but always loved the Specials &, especially, Fun Boy Three. The loss of Terry Hall has knocked me for 6. His talents will be seriously missed, & my sincere condolences to all those who loved him.

[@sirfizz6518]

I finally really get it. Always been digging old school (1st and 2nd wave) ska, but just in the last couple weeks or so, something clicked with Madness and a few 2 Tone acts, particularly The Selecter and The Specials... Their stuff is just brilliant. I'm surprised I don't see more people talking about the drum sounds. Beats and everything and production so on point, perfectly complimenting the vocal parts. The whole thing is so tight, I can see why they're ostensibly the most influential band to come from that scene. Truly brilliant, eternal music.

[@julieclonan2427]

The Beat, Mirror in the Bathroom, Hands off She's Mine, saw all the Bands In Brum.

[@stevenandrewThomas-be8oq]

RIP Terry Hall timeless forever strong ,rude boy.

[@robertphilp2966]

Ooofftttt! I always loved Terrys haunting voice on these lyrics. Gotta dance now!

[@googlesmoogle57]

Yess

[@scottnapier943]

Rest In Peace Terry Hall ✌❤

[@stefandimitrov1972]

Absolute ska classic !!! This song is truly evidence, that ska music can be good enough even without a brass-section.

[@irishtino1595]

I got this album in '82 so I think these guys were over as a band by then. I just started listening to it again (thank god I saved all my vinyl). What a fucking perfect mix of ska, punk, Caribbean. This is my choice for bands "that should have bigger worldwide".

[@NormAppleton]

They were done by then

[@ericgeorge5483]

A timeless classic from the Specials!!

[@MrHarvey1968]

I grew up in this era of genuine diversity and equality, I'm disappointed how successive generations seemed to destroy that.

[@jamesetal7088]

Blame MAGA not the younger gens

[@bombazine2]

@@jamesetal7088yeh cos their woke as f*ck 😂

[@dmco123]

Stop making it about race and maybe it will get better, because if you think you are better, guess what you are...

[@dblofresh]

If you think it’s maga then you’ve fallen for it Just think for yourself and you’ll discover how the left and far left incites division how bout you read Sal Alinsky’s rules for radicals the leftists/socialists playbook and educate yourselves

[@kbtube8125]

@@jamesetal7088 i don't know about that. maybe it didn't help when the CIA introduced gangster rap to the hood. before that, rap was "these are the breaks" or "rappers delight" it was a lot more fun. then it got sinister.

[@angelagreen8221]

I am 56 now but still have my single records I brought in the day, I absolutely love The Specials and love to hear and play now on my record player!! Best ever

[@Broomehall]

A classic ..... never fails to get me all nostalgic for my youthful exuberance..... 1979, a lifetime ago.

[@escapetheratracenow9883]

Exuberance. A word that has no meaning in the shit-tip time we’re living in now.

[@babaallen61]

RIP Terry hall. The Specials One of best concerts ever at Ulster hall with The Beat. Electryfying, Jan 1981. Simply class act.

[@michaelflorida56]

I am 69 and never heard of these guys. After listening to "Ghost Town" I starting listening to their other songs, I am now hooked!

[@Lyndanet]

Bernard Rhodes must have really worked these guys hard for them to put him in the song ! He definitely made this a great album !

[@kbtube8125]

i remember hearing hearing this at dillions disco in westwood ca. probably 1980. they had a punk/new wave floor with a DJ playing, sometimes a band would set up. i never knew who did it. 44 years later i do!. i can't get enough. a great song for the ages. it takes you right back. i'm going to stay a while and look for my hair.

[@BuddyBoy68]

I absolutely love this song. It's the very first record I ever bought at 11 years old in 1979 and it will always be one of my all time favourites. Pure Class. Æ

[@kevinblanchard9064]

This is the song that got me into The Specials when I saw them performing on Saturday night live. Terry Hall was just too cool for school singing this song, rest in peace Terry

[@janlowe2]

You lit a venerable fire with in me with your your infectious, social conscientious lyrics and very catching, danceable tunes since 1979. It will be indeed a "Ghost Town" without you. RIP..

[@cra83]

RIP Terry; your music literally changed my life for te better, I’m thankful I got to see you and/or Neville in person multiple times 💔🏁