Ghost Town
The Specials
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This town (town) is coming like a ghost town All the clubs have been closed down This place (town) is coming like a ghost town Bands won't play no more Too much fighting on the dance floor Do you remember the good old days before the ghost town? We danced and sang, and the music played in a de boomtown This town (town) is coming like a ghost town Why must the youth fight against themselves? Government leaving the youth on the shelf This place (town) is coming like a ghost town No job to be found in this country Can't go on no more The people getting angry This town is coming like a ghost town This town is coming like a ghost town This town is coming like a ghost town This town is coming like a ghost town
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11 facts about this song
Genre Classification“Ghost Town” is a song by the British 2 Tone and ska revival band The Specials. The genre is a mix of ska, punk, rock, and reggae.
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Chart PositionThe song was released in 1981 and reached No. 1 in the UK Singles Chart, making it one of The Specials' most famous songs.
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Contextual SignificanceThe lyrics of "Ghost Town" were a reference to the high levels of unemployment and social unrest in the United Kingdom during the 1980s.
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Album DetailWhile most of The Specials' songs were part of their standard albums, "Ghost Town" was not included in any studio album but was released as a standalone single.
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Band DevelopmentsThis song was the last single recorded by the original seven-member line-up before five of them left the band.
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Multiple VersionsThere are two versions of "Ghost Town" — a shorter version that went to number one on the UK Singles Chart and an extended version that was popular in clubs.
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Cultural Impact"Ghost Town" was notably used as a backdrop during urban riots in the UK in the summer of 1981, and it is considered an anthem of its time.
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AccoladesIn 2011, NME placed "Ghost Town" at number 89 on its list of the 150 Best Tracks of the Past 15 Years.
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Music VideoThe music video of "Ghost Town" featured the band members driving around a deserted London in a 1961 Vauxhall Cresta, creating a visually compelling atmosphere.
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ReentriesThe song reentered the UK charts at number 67 in 2008, almost 30 years after it originally topped the charts.
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Cover Versions"Ghost Town" has been covered by several bands and artists across the world, manifesting its enduring popularity. Some of the bands include The Prodigy and Hot 8 Brass Band.
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