Comments on: Clash backstage video, The Specials and E*I*E*I*O http://www.theclashblog.com/clash-backstage-video-the-specials-and-eieio/ Thu, 09 Feb 2012 21:19:26 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 By: D Hawkes http://www.theclashblog.com/clash-backstage-video-the-specials-and-eieio/comment-page-1/#comment-712 D Hawkes Sat, 31 Oct 2009 10:33:20 +0000 http://www.theclashblog.com/?p=2497#comment-712 The Specials toured with the clash in 79, they were the opener, a lucky break arranged by a roadie for the Clash who was mates with the Specials in Coventry. The Specials toured with the clash in 79, they were the opener, a lucky break arranged by a roadie for the Clash who was mates with the Specials in Coventry.

]]> By: Tim at The Clash Blog http://www.theclashblog.com/clash-backstage-video-the-specials-and-eieio/comment-page-1/#comment-711 Tim at The Clash Blog Thu, 22 Oct 2009 07:14:28 +0000 http://www.theclashblog.com/?p=2497#comment-711 Great memories.....two-tone was one of those periods chat captured 1979 Britain in such a unique way. Great memories…..two-tone was one of those periods chat captured 1979 Britain in such a unique way.

]]> By: notimewarp http://www.theclashblog.com/clash-backstage-video-the-specials-and-eieio/comment-page-1/#comment-710 notimewarp Wed, 21 Oct 2009 22:37:05 +0000 http://www.theclashblog.com/?p=2497#comment-710 I remember working at a radio station in 1979-80 and sifting through the records as they came in, as well as the stuff stored in the back. I came across the 45 for 'Gangsters' and though it looked kinda cool, as well as being hungry for something new. So I snagged it and thought it was great. I don't think I got a hold of the album though... I also remember seeing them do 'Gangsters' on "Saturday Night Live", back when SNL was still bad ass. Whoever was the hottest band in the country at the time, was on that show that week. The Specials were great that night. Now I've got the CD and play songs from it on my radio station. In fact, I've got "You're Wondering Now" on right now... I remember working at a radio station in 1979-80 and sifting through the records as they came in, as well as the stuff stored in the back. I came across the 45 for ‘Gangsters’ and though it looked kinda cool, as well as being hungry for something new. So I snagged it and thought it was great. I don’t think I got a hold of the album though…

I also remember seeing them do ‘Gangsters’ on “Saturday Night Live”, back when SNL was still bad ass. Whoever was the hottest band in the country at the time, was on that show that week. The Specials were great that night.

Now I’ve got the CD and play songs from it on my radio station. In fact, I’ve got “You’re Wondering Now” on right now…

]]> By: Tim at The Clash Blog http://www.theclashblog.com/clash-backstage-video-the-specials-and-eieio/comment-page-1/#comment-709 Tim at The Clash Blog Wed, 14 Oct 2009 14:38:37 +0000 http://www.theclashblog.com/?p=2497#comment-709 Two tone in general was like a comet...for a short time simply amazing Two tone in general was like a comet…for a short time simply amazing

]]> By: Joannie Volpe http://www.theclashblog.com/clash-backstage-video-the-specials-and-eieio/comment-page-1/#comment-708 Joannie Volpe Wed, 14 Oct 2009 10:26:28 +0000 http://www.theclashblog.com/?p=2497#comment-708 Interesting article, Tim, thanks for sharing it. Boy do they make a handsome couple! I'd love to have Mick's lady give us some of the inside scoop on Mick, now that must be an interesting life!!! I am so with you on the Specials story. The Specials album got many a turn on my turntable in those days, along with Madness and the English Beat. In fact, in the past year I've seen Lynval Golding make a special appearance with the English Beat twice, and he is still a fascinating and talented performer. He's also a very sweet, mild-mannered and polite man. We were lucky enough to speak with him after the show. And stylewise---well he stands out in a crowd that's for sure! The connection between Two-Tone and the Clash is definitely a big one. One of the nicest things I remember reading about their time together is when they were touring. The Clash had a hotel to sleep in, while the Specials sho had not had much exposure, and therefore no money, were sleeping in a tent. The Clash insisted that the Specials be given proper accomodations, and a bond was formed. It's just another example of the kind of guys th Clash were, and obviously that is no surprise to those of us who know them well. And I have to say Tim, I'm still waiting for you-know-who to pop up on the C.I.A. page. What's the deal? What does one have to do to get there...? I'd also add Elvis Costello to that list. He nevers fails to mention Joe or the Clash in any interview I've ever read, and also on his Spectacle show with the Police he gave the Clash a ton of exposure. Well, off to wake the girls up for school...another weary day begins...thank goodness for coffee, the nectar of the gods as far as I'm concerned! Have a nice day all you clashbloggettes out there. xxx Joannie Interesting article, Tim, thanks for sharing it. Boy do they make a handsome couple! I’d love to have Mick’s lady give us some of the inside scoop on Mick, now that must be an interesting life!!!
I am so with you on the Specials story. The Specials album got many a turn on my turntable in those days, along with Madness and the English Beat. In fact, in the past year I’ve seen Lynval Golding make a special appearance with the English Beat twice, and he is still a fascinating and talented performer. He’s also a very sweet, mild-mannered and polite man. We were lucky enough to speak with him after the show. And stylewise—well he stands out in a crowd that’s for sure! The connection between Two-Tone and the Clash is definitely a big one.
One of the nicest things I remember reading about their time together is when they were touring. The Clash had a hotel to sleep in, while the Specials sho had not had much exposure, and therefore no money, were sleeping in a tent. The Clash insisted that the Specials be given proper accomodations, and a bond was formed. It’s just another example of the kind of guys th Clash were, and obviously that is no surprise to those of us who know them well.
And I have to say Tim, I’m still waiting for you-know-who to pop up on the C.I.A. page. What’s the deal? What does one have to do to get there…?
I’d also add Elvis Costello to that list. He nevers fails to mention Joe or the Clash in any interview I’ve ever read, and also on his Spectacle show with the Police he gave the Clash a ton of exposure.
Well, off to wake the girls up for school…another weary day begins…thank goodness for coffee, the nectar of the gods as far as I’m concerned!
Have a nice day all you clashbloggettes out there.
xxx Joannie

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