The Specials
Contributed by dontwantaname, Posted by Ska and Reggae

February 12th will see a DVD release from 2–Tone ska pioneers The Specials. Image Entertainment will release the set, which follows the band from their first tour with The Clash through their breakup. The compilation of clips narration from Tim Lovejoy and was directed by Creem and Crawdaddy contributor Brian Zabawski. Along with videos from the band's Special AKA era and hits like "Ghost Town" and "A Message to You Rudy," the disc will feature concert footage from New York rock clubs Hurrah! and Speaks during the band's 1980 US tour.

The Specials Videos;

  • A Message to You Rudy
  • Gangsters
  • Concrete Jungle
  • Too Much, Too Young
  • Rat Race
  • Do Nothing
  • Ghost Town
  • Enjoy Yourself.

Special AKA Videos;

  • Free Nelson Mandela
  • War Crimes
  • Alcohol
  • Housebound
  • Girlfriend

Special Features:

  • Super 8 film shot by director Brian Zabawski at Hurrah, 25/12/80: Monkey Man, Rat Race, Concrete Jungle, Too Hot, Gangsters, Plus 5 more
  • Super 8 film shot by director Brian Zabawski at Speaks on Long Island, NY, 02/03/80: Concrete Jungle, Too Much, Too Young, Nite Klub, Gangsters, Plus 2 more