Rude Boys Outta Jail

The Specials (sometimes called The Special AKA ) are an English 2 Tone ska revival band formed in 1977 in Coventry, England. Their music combines a "danceable ska and rocksteady beat with punk's energy and attitude", and had a "more focused and informed political and social stance" than other ska groups. The band wore mod-style "1960s period rude boy outfits (pork pie hats, tonic and mohair suits, and loafers)." In 1980, the song "Too Much Too Young", the lead track on their The Special AKA Live! EP, reached number one in the UK. In 1981, the unemployment-themed single "Ghost Town" also hit number one in the UK Singles Chart. After seven consecutive UK Top 10 singles between 1979 and 1981, the band broke up. Their 1983 song "Free Nelson Mandela" was a No. 9 U… more »

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Rude boys outta jail!
Rude boys outta jail!
Rude boys out on bail!
Rude boys outta jail!

They mess around in every town
But now they've learned the rules
They used to be rough,
They used to be tough
But now they're keeping cool

They don't fight, they look just right
In their tonics and button downs
If you see them around,
Don't put them down
They're the coolest guys in town

Rude boys outta jail!
Rude boys outta jail!
Rude boys out on bail!
Rude boys outta jail!

They mess around in every town
But now they've learned the rules
They used to be rough,
They used to be tough
But now they're keeping their cool

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Written by: Lynval Golding, Neville Egunton Staples, Stephen Graham Panter

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