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The Specials has been played over 50 times on NTS, first on 29 September 2012. The Specials's music has been featured on 45 episodes.

The Specials (also known as The Special AKA) is an English "2 Tone" ska revival band formed in 1977 in Coventry, England. Their music combines a danceable ska beat with punk's energy, underpinned by an informed political and social stance. The group was formed by songwriter/keyboardist Jerry Dammers, with Terry Hall (vocals), Lynval Golding (guitar, vocals) and a rhythm section featuring Horace Panter (bass) and John Bradbury (drums; born 16 February 1953, died 28 December 2015). The band wore mod-style 1960s period…

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Ghost Town
The Specials
Two-Tone Records1981
Ghost Town
The SpecialsTwo-Tone Records1981
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Friday Night, Saturday Morning
The Specials
Two-Tone Records1981
Friday Night, Saturday Morning
The SpecialsTwo-Tone Records1981
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Too Much Too Young
The Special A.K.A., Rico
Two-Tone Records1980
Too Much Too Young
The Special A.K.A., RicoTwo-Tone Records1980
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Gangsters
The Special A.K.A.
Two-Tone Records1979
Gangsters
The Special A.K.A.Two-Tone Records1979
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Do Nothing
The Specials, Rico, The Ice Rink String Sounds
Two-Tone Records1980
Do Nothing
The Specials, Rico, The Ice Rink String SoundsTwo-Tone Records1980
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You're Wondering Now
Specials
Two-Tone Records1979
You're Wondering Now
SpecialsTwo-Tone Records1979
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Ghost Town
The Specials
Not On Label (The Specials)2014
Ghost Town
The SpecialsNot On Label (The Specials)2014
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Ghost Town (Extended Version)
The Specials
EMI2000
Ghost Town (Extended Version)
The SpecialsEMI2000
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Man At C & A
The Specials
Two-Tone Records1980
Man At C & A
The SpecialsTwo-Tone Records1980
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Nite Klub
The Specials
Windsong International1992
Nite Klub
The SpecialsWindsong International1992
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