Top singles from the past
2 February 2025
45 years ago this day, on 2 February 1980, ska legends THE SPECIALS
topped the UK Singles Chart with TOO MUCH TOO YOUNG from their
The Special A.K.A. Live EP featuring reggae trombonist Rico Rodriguez.
The 3 tracks on it were recorded at a gig in their hometown of Coventry.
Contrary to what is sometimes stated the song was not banned by
the BBC due to mentions of contraception in the lyrics. However,
when the song’s video was featured on Top of the Pops, it was cut
off just before the final line, “try wearing a cap”.
Ska it!
