On February 14, 1981, the soundtrack to the 2 Tone film Dance Craze was released. Exciting, uptempo ska in optimum form.
Tag: Specials
Oct 19 2024
The Specials, the debut and the 2 Tone ska-revival
On October 19, 1979, The Specials released their debut album, a classic album which was the pinnacle of 2 Tone craze. A look back!
Jun 15 2024
The Special AKA and the 1984 swan song, In The Studio
In 1984 The Special AKA released the album In The Studio. Despite the global hit Nelson Mandela the album wasn’t successful. A look back.
Nov 23 2023
Anti-discrimination
The Netherlands have voted an extreme-right party into their parliament. A black day. Maybe music can lift our spirits!
Oct 04 2020
More Specials, the best album of 1980?
The story on the second album by The Specials. Amidst chaos, fights, resentment and creativity the band emerges with the sublime More Specials. A look back.
Mar 30 2018
Paradiso, the most beautiful concert venue turns 50
Paradiso, the ultimate concert venue of The Netherlands and surrounding countries of the world, turns 50 years old. A look back on its rich history and a tribute to 50 years of pop music in Amsterdam.
Jul 01 2017
Best albums, 1966 – 2017: A Pop Life, 1 year anniversary
In honor of the 1-year anniversary of my blog A Pop Life (My life with music), the list of best albums per year from 1966.
Mar 20 2016
Concerts, top 50
Coming after the album top 50, I present the 50 best concerts I witnessed before my 50th birthday!
Mar 16 2016
Album top 50, numbers 25 to 11
On March 14th 2016 I turned 50. In honor of that occasion and to the music my top 50 best albums. Today numbers 25 to 11.
Nov 26 2014
The Specials, 11/26/2014
3/5: Despite the many songs off personal favorite More Specials, it still was a rather disappointing concert.
Sep 14 2011
The Specials, 09/14/2011
4½/5: Completely sold-out Paradiso, end of summer and The Specials giving lots of attention to More Specials. Can life get any better?
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