The Specials

• Named after a 1950s vinyl record player, the 'Special A,' which played 45s. It reflected their love for classic ska and rocksteady music.

• Had 2 UK Chart Number 1s.
• Included in Johnnie's Jukebox chart. For more details visit BBC.
• Included in UK Number Ones.

• Terry Hall
• Gary Powell
• Rico Rodriguez

• 1979
• Gangsters - The Specials entered the UK charts on 22 July 1979 and reached number 6.
• A Message To You Rudy - The Specials entered the UK charts on 21 October 1979 and reached number 10.
• 1980
• Too Much, Too Young - The Specials entered the UK charts on 20 January 1980 and reached number 1.
• Rat Race - The Specials entered the UK charts on 01 June 1980 and reached number 5.
• Stereotype - The Specials entered the UK charts on 14 September 1980 and reached number 6.
• Do Nothing - The Specials entered the UK charts on 14 December 1980 and reached number 4.
• 1981
• Ghost Town - The Specials entered the UK charts on 02 August 1981 and reached number 1.
• 1983
• War Crimes (The Crime Remains The Same) - The Specials entered the UK charts on 02 January 1983 and reached number 84.
• Racist Friend - The Specials entered the UK charts on 28 August 1983 and reached number 60.
• 1984
• Free Nelson Mandela - The Specials entered the UK charts on 18 March 1984 and reached number 9.
• What I Like Most About You Is Your Girlfriend - The Specials entered the UK charts on 26 August 1984 and reached number 51.
• 1996
• Hypocrite - The Specials entered the UK charts on 04 February 1996 and reached number 66.
• Pressure Drop - The Specials (featuring Staple & Kendell) entered the UK charts on 31 March 1996 and reached number 100.

• El Pussycat Ska - The Specials
• Enjoy Yourself (It's Later Than You Think) - The Specials
• Everybody Say Yea - The Specials
• Friday Night, Saturday Morning - The Specials
• Nite Club - The Specials
• Rude Boys Outa Jail - The Specials
• You Stood Me Up - The Specials