Neville Staple / Police and Thieves (2012)

With the amazing success of London 2012 and all of the fantastic olympic stories coming from our capital, it’s easy to forget that it’s only been a year since the terrible riots that rocked London and many other UK cities. Ska legend, Neville Staple of The Specials experienced some of the chaos and destruction at first hand and was inspired to record his own version of the Junior Murvin Reggae classic, “Police and Thieves” (also covered by The Clash) with co-contributor, Leee John.



MGL Media and Indigo Blue Media were recently commissioned to create a music video that would reflect the social relevance of the song’s lyric and compliment Neville’s unique arrangement of the track. Due to their busy schedules and work commitments, Neville’s and Leee’s filming took place over 2 separate days and in different locations – Neville within a studio environment and Leee John performed the track around the street’s of Harlesden, where many of the London riots had taken place.

The performance footage was intercut with projection and physical fire effects to create a promo that really captures the feel of the track.

It was an honour to work with someone of Neville’s stature and great to help to create something positive from the violence and disruption that blighted our towns and cities last Summer. As ever, we would love your feedback on the video, so feel free to retweet, share and get in touch. Now let’s celebrate how far we’ve come and get back to watching Team GB win some more medals!

http://www.mglmedia.tv/music-video/police-and-thieves-in-the-street-neville-staple-music-video

The Specials / Return To Maida Vale Studios

The Specials
BBC 6 Music Session
Maida Vale Studios
12/12/12



Session Tracks

01 A Message To You Rudy
02 Ghost Town
03 Nite Klub
04 Too Much Too Young

The Specials / Rude Buoys At The BBC

The Specials

BBC Radio 6 Music

Wednesday 12 December

4.00-7.00pm



Steve Lamacq has a very special session from The Specials. The iconic ska band, who reformed in 2008, are live at the BBC's Maida Vale studios.

Topping off a year that saw them bring the Olympics to a close, Terry Hall fronts the band in a live set at the BBC's Maida Vale studios. They’ll be performing hits from their back catalogue, such as Ghost Town, Rat Race and a Message To You Rudy in front of an audience of 6 Music Listeners.

Presenter : Steve Lamacq

Producer : Paul Sheehan

http://www.bbc.co.uk/showsandtours/shows/shows/6music_the_specials_12dec12

The Specials / Glasgow Revisited 28/04/09

For those of you who attended any of The Specials gigs during the 30th anniversary tour 2009 you should enjoy the review and pictures below as much as you enjoyed the gig I hope?

The venue was full to capacity - there were skinheads, Harrington jackets, Fred Perrys and shiny doc marten boots everywhere. The crowd were a mixed bunch, mostly men and women in their mid forties but there were many youngsters who weren’t even born 30 years ago when two-tone started. The DJ was playing some good old ska, getting the crowd even more in the mood than they already were....

Full Review : By Dod

http://punkglobe.com/thespecials609.html

Rico Rodriguez / Interview Feb 2012 (The Specials)

Rico Rodriguez : Interview




By Silvia Demetilla

Flipron feat. Neville Staple / The Comet Returns

Live & Direct! This is the promo for the new Flipron single featuring the legend that is Neville Staple. A twangy guitar off beat spaghetti-ska number with a comet theme that is available for download on 10th September. Neville, you are a gentleman! From the forthcoming album on Tiny Dog records 'Firework Shoes', produced by Rat Scabies & mixed by David M. Allen.

Made by Paul Collins at Goanna Films with Josh Randall & assistance from Adam & CJ. Huge thanks also to the people at 2-tone Central in Coventry for giving us complete freedom to do what we like in & around the venue where we shot the performances. Specials scholars will know who the legendary gentleman is blowing smoke into the camera at 2.59. A free promo CD of the tune for the first person to identify him!

Guitarists & gearheads who are interested, on both the audio & video that's a Peerless Gigmaster SC with handmade Creamery Sonic Six pickups fitted for pure clean twangy tone, going through a rare Dickinson 45w head & a custom cab.

More Flipron vids at FLIPRONXXOFFICIAL on youtube. Flipron info, dates, music & merchandise on

www.flipron.co.uk

The Specials More... Or Less. The Specials Live

Artist : The Specials
Title : More... Or Less. The Specials Live
Label : EMI 6210141
Year 2012
Double Vinyl, 2CD, Download
Release Date : 06/08/12



Side One
01. A Message to You Rudy (Live in Bournemouth)
02. Do the Dog (Live in Paris)
03. It's Up to You (Live in Manchester)
04. Nite Klub (Live in Hull)
05. Doesn't Make It Alright (Live in Cardiff)
06. Concrete Jungle (Live in Brighton)
07. Too Hot (Live in Brixton)
Side Two
08. Monkey Man (Live in Manchester)
09. (Dawning of A) New Era (Live in Coventry)
10. Blank Expression (Live in Manchester)
11. Stupid Marriage (Live in Manchester)
12. Too Much Too Young (Live in Bournemouth)
13. Little Bitch (Live in Brighton)
14. You're Wondering Now (Live in Hull)
Side Three
01. Enjoy Yourself (It's Later Than You Think) (Live in Manchester)
02. Rat Race (Live in Milan)
03. Man At C&A (Live in Brighton)
04. Hey Little Rich Girl (Live in Hull)
05. Do Nothing (Live in Manchester)
06. Pearl's Cafe (Live in Cheltenham)
Side Four
07. Stereotype (Live in Cardiff)
08. Ghost Town (Live in Coventry)
09. Friday Night, Saturday Morning (Live in Bournemouth)
10. International Jet Set (Live in Glasgow)
11. Gangsters (Live in Bournemouth)
12. Guns of Navarone (Live in Hull)

Available Now In All Good Record Shops :)

http://hmv.com/hmvweb/displayProductDetails.do?sku=625624