Ghost Town The Specials

The brilliant Specials‘ song ‘Ghost Town’  has been called a ‘crisis’ theme song for the current riots by the some of the British newspapers. It is still so relevant to Britain’s inner cities 30 years later.

I took this photograph of the Specials in 1981 on the Seaside Tour during a similar time of economic crisis, cuts, racism and unemployment.


2 Responses to “Ghost Town The Specials”

  1. John Tisdall says:

    hey janette, congrats on the new blog, looks great.
    (combination of great shots and information).
    dreadful what’s happening in britain right now.
    looking forward to the ‘beats, rhymes & life’ movie.
    thanks for the info on the weller/townsend pic – one day!!!
    hope all’s good with you.
    jt. x.

  2. Raoul says:

    Loving your new blog. I didn’t take pictures, but I seem to have all the records (and old copies of Smash Hits!). Tom sent me the link. A great sign of our times – then & now

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