The Specials
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It is with great sadness that we announce the passing, following a brief illness, of Terry, our beautiful friend, brother and one of the most brilliant singers, songwriters and lyricists this country has ever produced. (1/4)
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40 years ago today we released our single ‘A Message to You Rudy’ here’s the original video! Can you remember where you first heard this? Let us know in the comments!
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We would ask that everyone respect the family’s privacy at this very sad time.🖤 (4/4).
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Terry was a wonderful husband and father and one of the kindest, funniest, and most genuine of souls. His music and his performances encapsulated the very essence of life… the joy, the pain, the humour, the fight for justice, but mostly the love. (2/4).
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He will be deeply missed by all who knew and loved him and leaves behind the gift of his remarkable music and profound humanity. Terry often left the stage at the end of The Specials’ life-affirming shows with three words…“Love Love Love” (3/4).
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39 years ago today we released 'Ghost Town' 🖤 Let us know your favourite Specials tune in the comments!
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This is a Special public service announcement: #GhostTown2020 🕴 feat. @BorisJohnson. Enjoy, share the message, and most importantly #StayHomeSaveLives
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40 years ago today we released our debut album ‘Specials’ - What’s your favourite tune? Let us know in the comments!
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It's official: Encore is the #1 record in the UK Albums Chart. Thank you so, so much. The Specials HQ.
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It is with deep regret that we say goodbye to our great friend, the world's greatest drummer, our beloved Brad. RIP
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Goodnight to a legend. R.I.P. Ranking Roger. The Specials HQ. x
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A very happy birthday to our very own Terry Hall - 60 today. x
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It’s great to be able to reveal that we are planning to tour in early Spring next year. But we need your input. Where should we be playing? Please let us know in the comments!. Keep safe, stay in & follow the guidelines and that way we’ll all be able to party in the spring!
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#OnThisDay ‘Too Much Too Young' Live EP hit No.1 in the UK singles chart, making it the first live recording to take the top spot since Chuck Berry's 'My Ding-a-Ling' in in 1972🕴 .@TwoToneRecs #TooMuchTooYoung
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Too Much Too Young | When did you first see us play? Let us know in the comments! #MondayMotivation
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#OnThisDay in 1980 ‘More Specials’ entered the UK Album Chart At No.6! Here is us performing Rat Race at Pinkpop 💥
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Starting at 9pm tomorrow night on BBC 4, Terry Hall at the BBC, with shows taking you through till 1AM 🖤. Swipe across for the full schedule ‼️
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#OnThisDay in 1980 ‘More Specials’ entered the UK Album Chart At No.6! Here is us performing Rat Race at Pinkpop 💥
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What's your favourite Two Tone tune? ⬛️⬜️. Vote now for your favourite 2 Tone song from a list of 30 tracks selected for @steve_lamacq (weekdays from 4pm on @BBC6Music) by Pete Chambers BEM, Director Curator at The Coventry Music Museum. Vote here:
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38 years on from the release of Ghost Town, we're on the verge of topping the UK album chart. This is big news, and is purely down to your support. If you want to help us defy the odds, grab your copy of Encore: #TheSpecialsForNo1.
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Too Much Too Young, live at The 100 Club. Enjoy in full:
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To celebrate the 40 anniversary of The ‘Specials’ album - OUT NOW on 2 Tone is a double vinyl mastered at half speed by Miles Showell at @AbbeyRoad - To get hold of your copy click the link below 👇🏼.
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Sunday 17th May, 7pm (UK time). Terry Hall and Horace Panter will join @Tim_Burgess for a tweet by tweet, track by track journey through our album The Specials!. @OfficialTerryH @HoracePanterArt.#TimsTwitterListeningParty
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Thank you @Rupert_Everett for selecting 'Ghost Town' in your Desert Island Discs episode with @LaurenLaverne on @BBCRadio4. 🏁🕶🏝 @TwoToneRecs
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A huge thank you to Don Letts! (@RebelDread) For choosing our album Encore as @BBC6Music today’s ‘Album of the Year!’ ❤️
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Our dear friend Rico passed away today.We offer our deepest condolences to his family.His legacy will go on forever and a day. RIP dear Rico.
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So if we vote for you, do you promise.To be upright, decent and honest.And take away all of the fear?
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Who's excited for @Tim_Burgess' Twitter Listening Party? 7PM this Sunday! A Tweet by tweet, track by track journey through our album The Specials. Make sure you are following @OfficialTerryH & @HoracePanterArt. See you there!
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We're still up there, and it's all thanks to you. One last push - this means the world 🙏. #TheSpecialsForNumberOne.
We've published an extra sales flash today as a new leader emerges in the race for this week's Number 1 album - @TheSpecials are now in pole position with Encore
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2019 tour complete! June 2020 here we come! Comment down below where you’ve watched us play over the last year 👍🏼 . Tickets are now available for our Halifax & Dublin shows (Link on profile)
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Thanks to your amazing support, Encore is currently sitting pretty at number one in the UK Album Chart. Let's keep pushing so we can claim the top spot on Friday. #TheSpecialsForNumberOne.
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Competition time! For your chance to win a copy of this, follow everyone @thespecialshq is following. The winner will be announced in 24 hours! Good Luck
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It was a real honour to work with Saffiyah Khan on this record.
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GIVEAWAY TIME! . For your chance to win a copy of our No.1 album ‘Encore’ Simply follow these instructions! . 1) Like this tweet and mention a friend. 2) Make sure you are following both @specials_store & @thespecials . That’s it. We will choose our winner in a few days!
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Happy birthday Lynval, what a great 12 months its been. Here’s to many more xx.#TheSpecials #LynvalGolding #Encore
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"It's a celebration of what The Specials is, and what it's about. That's why I still do it." Terry Hall. Our new album, Encore, is out now. We're delighted to be able to share it with you all, and we hope you enjoy it. Get it here:
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A true honour to have topped the album chart with Encore.
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Watch the recently remastered HD video of ‘Ghost Town’. Which reached UK No.1 in June 1981. This video was directed by acclaimed designer Barney Bubbles with the band driving around the City and East of London. Watch here 👻 @TwoToneRecs
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We are thrilled to see ‘Gangsters’ is at No.1 in the UK’s Official Physical Singles Chart Top 100! Thank you 🖤.@OfficialCharts @TwoToneRecs @ChrysalisRecs
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The 40th Anniversary Edition of our debut album ‘Specials’ cut and crafted as a half speed double vinyl at 45rpm by Miles Showell at @AbbeyRoad / Releasing 11th October 2019 by #TwoToneRecords #TheSpecials
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The @musicwalkoffame will honour Amy Winehouse on 4 March 2020 with a dedicated stone to be set into Camden high street, opposite Camden Town Tube Station. Please join from 12PM to watch the unveiling 🖤
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Two Tone ~ 𝙏𝙃𝙀 𝘼𝙇𝘽𝙐𝙈𝙎 ~ 40th anniversary boxset ~ coming soon on 4 September. Features all studio albums + long out print compilations ᴅᴀɴᴄᴇ ᴄʀᴀᴢᴇ ʟɪᴠᴇ and ᴛʜɪꜱ ᴀʀᴇ ᴛᴡᴏ ᴛᴏɴᴇ non-album tracks. Pre-order:
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Are you coming to join us on tour this year?. Tickets for all shows are available at
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#ChristmasGiveaway - Last entries! .For your chance to win a limited edition red vinyl version of Encore, read below: ..1) Like & Retweet..2) Make sure you follow everyone @TheSpecialsHQ is following..3) That’s it! Closes tonight!
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"The Specials were always very clear about where they stand and what they stand for.” - Saffiyah Khan . Our 40th Anniversary @FredPerry Shirts. Available exclusively at from Thursday 14th November.
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#FridayFeeling / Terry Hall - We want to know where you have watched us play! Let us know in the comments 💥
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Encore, the new album, is out now. We hope you enjoy it. The Specials HQ. x .
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Happy Birthday! @HoracePanterArt What a great year it has been! See you at @GunnersvilleLDN 💥
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We need you!! Support us in our bid for another number 1 album!! .If you haven’t got your copy of ‘Protest Songs’ already, head to the link and join the cause!! There’s no better way to use your voice this week. Order our new album Protest Songs .
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#MondayMotivation / What’s your favourite go to Specials tune? Let us know in the comments 💥
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