Guns of Navarone
The Specials
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Guns of Navarone Guns, guns of Navarone Music and your singing a song, you've got to go... ?????????? As long as you wane beat the jungle jive, this is called "The Shark Attack" Designed to blow your mind Call me a raga bum, it's gonna blow your mind in a minute Guns of Navarone, lets see you... I could tell you?????????? Guns of Navarone One kilo, send shark in harbour Alright, blow, Mister Rico, blow Alright Come on in Musical vibrations sound is shaking the nation We will become the noise of tomorrow Shake it up Shake it baby, mamma don't break it You want another Nazi number baby boomer, shake it now or never Separation, real life Baby don't forget about that Wednesday, send some
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Written by: DIMITRI TIOMKINE, PAUL FRANCIS WEBSTER
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12 facts about this song
History of Creation"Guns of Navarone" was first performed and recorded by the Jamaican band "The Skatalites" in the 1960s. The song is regarded as a classic ska instrumental.
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Musical InfluenceThe music of "The Skatalites," including "Guns of Navarone," had a profound impact on the style and tone of ska music, leading to the development of reggae.
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Title OriginThe title of the song, "Guns of Navarone," was inspired by the 1961 war film of the same name. The film was about a mission to destroy large artillery guns.
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Impact on British SkaThe British band "The Specials" later covered "Guns of Navarone." This helped to introduce ska music and its distinct, upbeat rhythm to a wider audience in the UK.
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Release DateThe Specials' cover of "Guns of Navarone" was released in 1980 as part of their "More Specials" album. This version is more popular and well known outside of Jamaica.
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PopularityThe Specials' version of "Guns of Navarone" made it to Number 6 in the UK Singles Chart in 1980.
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ProgenyMany other bands and artists have also covered "Guns of Navarone," cementing its status as a timeless classic of ska music.
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SymbolismThe song's title and upbeat rhythm often serve as a symbol of resistance and resilience amidst turbulent times, a common theme in ska and reggae music.
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Live PerformanceThe Specials' performed their cover of "Guns of Navarone" live for the first time at the Moonlight Club in West Hampstead, London in May 1979.
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Funk InfluenceThe original by The Skatalites and the cover by The Specials both feature prominent horn sections, characteristic of the fusion of ska with jazz, and funk influence that typified ska music during this era.
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Band BrillianceTommy McCook, the saxophonist of The Skatalites, is often highlighted for his extraordinary arrangement that made "Guns of Navarone" stand out.
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Legacy"Guns of Navarone," is noted for its continual cultural relevance as ska music has proven to be a resilient genre, evolving and adapting to the different musical trends over decades. This song showcases the spirit of this transformation.
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