Posted April 5, 200817 yr http://www.bbc.co.uk/6music/news/200803 ... ials.shtml As you might guess, I'm pretty excited about the news. There's even rumours about them recording new material. I'm excited, but I also fear that they will only tour in the UK. Hopefully they will come to Finland. I'm convinced they can still put on a party on stage! Hopefully it's a full reunion with Jerry joining the group as well.
April 5, 200817 yr I say just tour and give us a taste of what we miss. Forget the new material idea. It would be great to see them playing live.
April 5, 200817 yr p.s. Speaking of the Specials I now have my 4 year old son singing along to 'Rudi, A Message to You' in the car. It is currently his second favourite song after 'Baggy Trousers' which he also sing along to. Say what you want about me but never say I am not a great father
April 5, 200817 yr Did you see them last year on stage with Lilly? I got mini Mod singing 'Super Frank', you have to educate these children at early age eh Loz. oh yea, and 'Baggy Trousers' is another fave.
April 5, 200817 yr 'Baggy Trousers' is a gimme for a kid that age isn't it. It is fast paced, energetic and mentions trousers - what more does a young kid need! Even Miss Mini Loz who is only 20 months old responds to it in the car by making noises that sound like the 'duh duh duh' bit at the end of the song and shaking her head from side to side throughout the song. This purely because Mini Loz has forced her to listen to it so many times. Didn't see them on stage with Lily Allen though.
April 6, 200817 yr Fingers crossed for this. Never thought Jerry Dammers would be up for it myself, but you never know. I like Halls 'dignity' quote. My house in Leamington Spa is no more than 200 yards from the studios where Ghost Town was recorded (something i always let new visitors know!)
April 6, 200817 yr Author I like Halls 'dignity' quote. Let's just hope his definition of the word 'dignity' isn't the same as Carragher's... Just saw that Mojo magazine's got The Specials on their cover and there's a best of The Specials CD and DVD being released. I don't know if you can buy the DVD separately, but if not, then I guess I'll just have to buy the whole package, even if I already own all the songs on the complilation CD on other albums. Now if they would just release Dance Craze on DVD.
April 6, 200817 yr Author I visited the forum on the official The Specials site and in there someone claimed that Jerry's been involved in the first rehearsals for the reunion, so it sounds promising. Rico is supposed to be involved too, but apparently Dick's health will not allow him to take part.
April 6, 200817 yr i saw the specials at trentham gardens in 1980 apart from the jam and stiff little fingers they are the best band i have ever seen live btw terry hall is a man u fan
April 6, 200817 yr i saw the specials at trentham gardens in 1980apart from the jam and stiff little fingers they are the best band i have ever seen live btw terry hall is a man u fan Amen to that
April 7, 200817 yr Fantastic news that The Specials are getting back together. Cant wait to see the lads perform live in Coventry.
April 11, 200817 yr My parental skills just get better and better - Mini Loz is now singing 'Ghost Town' - next up I will get him into The Jam!
April 12, 200817 yr Loz, my son's 10 now but I had him singing along to Eton Rifles when he was 3 or 4!!
