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Aonon

Ska.


I love Ska.


Specifically “Two Tone” ska that was popular in the late 70’s early 80’. It combined the Jamaican ska rhythms from the 50’s and 60’s with Punks faster tempos and harder lyrics. The Two Tone movement was driven by both black and white youth pushing for unity in England when racial tensions where pretty high. The Two Tone name came from the label 2 Tone records founded by Jerry Dammers of the Specials.


The Specials - Ghost Town


[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=28TeUbYvXS0[/youtube]


 


The Specials - A Message to you Rudy


 [youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UmbcOpPvQGk[/youtube]


 


 The Selecter - On My Radio


[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A-xxTAJBuMs[/youtube]

Comments (4)

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SUPimp·
Nice!!!
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Aonon·
I really wanted to throw up some Fishbone as well. Like Ma and Pa as a contrast, but all of Fishbones stuff is locked. They have some great stuff.
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jennabillion·
Oi.
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phazesmasher·
I love the specials. I got to see them live on the side stage of some giant concert back in like 97. there were about 15 people there but I had the best damn time. are you into old dub and reggae? i love older studio one stuff from the 70s.\r \r suggested viewing: Rockers, the movie