A song written, by Jamaican star Prince Buster. Catchy, hip-swaying
tune. I guess because Hall was only doing backing vocals here that Too Hot wasn’t hot enough to be a single.
Singing the winning song of the Eurovision Song Contest 1970, together in 1998.
‘All Kinds Of Everything ‘ performed by Irish singer Dana.
written by Derry Lindsay and Jackie Smith.
TERRY HALL (born Terence Edward Hall in Coventry UK), the voice/face
and co-songwriter of ska legends THE SPECIALS has passed away following
a short illness. No further details were revealed. He was only 63.
The band broke the news on their social media.
“It is with great sadness that we announce the passing, following a brief illness, of
Terry, our beautiful friend, brother and one of the most brilliant singers, songwriters
and lyricists this country has ever produced. He will be deeply missed by all who knew
and loved him and leaves behind the gift of his remarkable music and profound
humanity.
Terry often left the stage at the end of The Specials’ life-affirming shows with three
words…’Love Love Love’. Terry was a wonderful husband and father and one of the
kindest, funniest, and most genuine of souls. His music and his performances encapsulated
the very essence of life… the joy, the pain, the humour, the fight for justice, but mostly the love. We would ask that everyone respect the family’s privacy at this very sad time.”
Hall also was successful with side-projects Fun Boy Three, The Colourfield and recorded/released 3 solo LPs. Rest in peace.
Terence Edward Hall better known as TERRY HALL was born in Coventry, England on
19 March 1959. Happy 60! He is most famous for being the frontman of ska legends THE SPECIALS (who released new LP Encore last month) but he was also involved in several side-projects such as Fun Boy Three (1981-1983), The Colourfield (1984-1987),
he recorded two solo albums and collaborated with a series of musicians. Here are 3 big tracks to celebrate this special artist’s 60th birthday…
– GHOST TOWN –
(with The Specials – 1981)
– IT AIN’T WHAT YOU DO IT’S THE WAY THAT YOU DO IT –
(with Fun Boy Three featuring Banarama – 1982)
