The Specials - A Message To You Rudy (Official Music Video) 

R I P ,Terry Hall ,you are a legend ,one of my all time heroes. Love to you and your family...

When the music industry won't give you a break, create your own label, sign yourself and get the recognition you deserve... Now, that is Special(s)

In 1979 I was 11 years old when I heard this song for the first time. Fell in love with the song and with Ska music. Now at 54, still in love with Ska music ! RIP Terry Hall, true legend and hero of a whole generation !

The greatest ska record ever lost my dad in 2008 but he lives on when I hear this tune message to u Rudy 😢😢😢😢

I feel like sharing my knowledge with you today: for those who do not know the story already, the "rudy" of this song is not a person. In fact, it refers to the slang term "rude boy" (rude boy-rudie-rudy) that originated in Jamaica in the early '60 to define an individual who belongs to a specific sub-culture where ska and rocksteady are the main musical genres. As you can imagine, the term "rude" refers to the not exactly in-line-with-the-law lifestyle they had: "better think of your future" "else you'll wind up in jail" in the lyrics clearly refers to that. This particular subculture heavily influenced the mods and the skinheads, particularly in the look. And in in regards of music too , obviously, since the genre oi! is heavily influenced by ska. Hope you'll find this interesting.

This song is magic for stopping babies crying! When my youngest was bawling for whatever reason, turned this on and he'd stop mid scream no matter what. Total magic😂

R.I.P. Terry, thanx for your incredible sound and songs.....Rude Boy never die!!!

As a trombonist, I at first thought this song to be easy, but this trombonist's tone and ability to stay perfectly in tune is immaculate. I wish he got more credit.

0:53 Oh shit I better start dancing

Heartbroken to learn of Terry Hall’s passing. Thank you TH for being part of a cultural revolution that helped change my life. Your legacy will live forever. RIP

So sad. Music. Integrity. This man did a lot for race relations. Youth culture. Education. So much more than a singer. Love love love.

As a blue collar working class school boy in Manchester in 1979, Too Much Too Young was the first single I ever baught. Many thanks Mr. Hall & all of your comrades 💗

Am 72..!! Better get out on the floor..and LOOSEN MY ARTHRITIC..JOINTS..!! MAGIC..!!

This is one of those rare songs that you can throw on at any party for any people and no one will mind and at least one person will ask "dude, what is this?"

From Russia with love. In the post-Soviet space, especially in the 2000s, popular performers playing quasi-ska and reggae, most similar to 2-Tone, were pleased. Of the officially published British bands in the USSR, I remember only UB-40. The Specials, due to controversial lyrics, did not pass the Soviet censorship, but their records, obtained illegally, were definitely in use among young people interested in Western culture. At least Yegor Letov, the legendary leader of the Grazhdanskaya Oborona band and the Siberian punk movement, included the Specials in his list of favorite bands.

I'm a 61 year old male, don't know why I'm still crying, I guess some people in our lives actually meant something, and it hits hard when they pass.

Much Respect, Much love to Terry and all his family. It's a devastating loss. But Happiness is there because he existed to give us all that he did. What an impact you had on my life for over 30 years and always will. A legend indeed. "Love Love Love" Rest in Ska Rudie!

RIP Terry. Your music will live forever.

What an immense contribution to the soundtrack of our lives. RIP Terry!

RIP Terry. Crazy to think how much further ahead they were in the '70s and '80s than we are now.

In 1980 I was 9 years old and heard this song for the first time. I immediately fell in love with ska. My mom had to buy me a "peppita" skirt, "Monkey boots" and braces and she also had to made me a "feather cut". I'm still celebrating the second wave of ska!

Rest in peace Terry Hall. True legend 💙

I was 15 when this specials cover came out in 1979. So lucky to be growing up in the 70s and early 80s. I was sad to hear of Terry's passing, he wasn't much older than me but his music had such a strong influence over all of us.

Thanks Terry and The Specials for these memorable timeless classics. They go into the vaults of memories.

I'm Italian and I'm living the quarantine against Codv-19. This song make me happy and it gives me hope.

Terry was like a friend who counseled us at our worst times and cheered us on at our best. He had an incredible ability to brighten or alleviate sadness through beautiful songs, which not everyone has.

RIP Terry Hall. A sad loss to the music industry. I’ve just discovered the band, introduced me to the music genius that was Terry Hall. Gone, but never forgotten. He will live on in his music.

Rest in peace Terry and Brad. 2 legends, both gone too soon. :(

RIP Terry Hall. Saw them live in 2011 and they were brilliant. This is my favourite song of theirs.

A lot of people tryina split us up these days 🤫 🤜🏾🤛🏻

The best band from the 2Tone era. The legendary trombonist Rico Rodriguéz in fine fashion.🇯🇲🇯🇲🇯🇲🇯🇲🇯🇲🇬🇧🇬🇧🇬🇧🇬🇧🇬🇧

Saw them live. They worked the crowd. Better than a recording.

fuck me, this takes me back....was life much simpler then? great memories

Black n white in harmony beautiful!!!

Music videos don't get much better than this.Thanks Coventry and all!

Crying my heart out listening back to all the legendary sounds and memories Terry created. Too many to leave this message on, but I love them all equally. Too good.

Amazing band...miss the times, the 80's and 90's. The band will be remembered as London multicultural troubadours. Far better than current shackled journalists to a newspaper title. The Specials breath life, insight, nostalgia and overwhelming love. Thank you for your existence!

The Specials taught my friends how-to be tolerant of people who looked different. Thank you

another fallen legend. BIG UP REST IN PARADISE sir Terry Hall.. MASSIVE RESPECT!

RIP Terry Hall I miss your talent and star quality there will never be anyone like you ❤️

RIP Terry, a legend of a man.

I love how the Jamaicans brought their music to England and the mixture gave birth to bands like The Specials and Madness.

RIP Terry. The Specials were one of our favourite bands with Terry's distinctive vocals. Terry will be sadly missed.

Mr. Hall. You and The Specials are part of my musical life. I have danced to your music for over 4 decades, and the sounds are timeless/ so relevant. RIEP. Sleep well.

13 years old in 1980 and my friend played the Specials.........loved it and always will........Dave my friend recently passed away so it means even more now. God bless him

RIP Terry Hall. We'll never forget about you and you will be missed.

RIP Terry Hall. This is so good

This has broken me. What a terrible loss to the world. Terry Hall...all the love 🖤

Love The Specials! My friends and I all wanted to wear their cool shades.

I grew up in small-town Quebec. I discovered the Specials when I walked into a Canadian Tire store one day and they had a bin of eight-track cassettes on sale. I was a punk wanna-be in a small francophone town in the early eighties. I had heard of the Specials but had never heard ska music before that day. I took a chance and bought the cassette and have never looked back. Forty years later and I am still listening to ska and even my French-Canadian husband loves it. It was him who saw the news that Tery had passed away. We are mourning the passing of a truly talented individual today. Allez en paix/Rest in peace.

Even though I never knew you in person, Terry, I'm deeply saddened by your passing. The Specials message of unity and love was a huge part of my youth, and I owe a debt to The Specials and Two Tone for sparking my political awakening by calling out Thatcher and the Tories for what they were. Your music will live forever in the hearts and minds of those of us fortunate enough to have been around when it happened. Rest in peace brother, you've earned it!

I’m not an 80s kid like everyone else here but one thing we all have in common is the love for the specials rest in peace terry hall

My son's middle name is Rudy. He is 6 months old today! A message to you Rudy: I will always love you! Dad x

RIP Terry Hall. Just heard the news 😞 this was the soundtrack to my early teens.

Another superb song 🎵

Growing up in the late 70's and early 80's the two tone/ska sound was the soundtrack to my childhood. Sad to hear of Terry Hall's passing.

As a young Mexican-American girl in early 1990s California I identified SO MUCH with The Specials and with this music. We had a huge ska/rude boy scene back then. This one really hurts 💔. RIP Terry Hall. Thank you for the amazing music/memories!

I sing this to my daughter's cat Rudy, all the time. My kids think their punky reggae Dad's a little off.

Specials: Best 9 piece band to ever walk the World!

RIP Terry. Thanks for all the good you brought, The songs and so much more 💙

Our Primary school teacher was Mrs Dammers, Jerry's Mum. Lovely little woman. Her mate Mrs Oram were the best especially after My Mum died they would take Me out of school to teach Me about slavery and colonisation of the past, Priceless Women! Always in My mind! :)

can’t believe The Specials rented out purgatory to film this

Is 40 years too late to think of my future? Thank you & RIP Terryy

RIP Terry 🙏 and thank you for your amazing music 🎶 I'm still in shock, soo sad, 😢 with regret didn't see you with the Specials touring last year! Sadly won't happen now xx Ska music is timeless and Upbeat, that's thanks to you ❤️

Terry, you're a legend. Such an inspiration for many subcultures, skinheads, rudeboys, punks and all people who enjoy ur music are grateful with you. You will never be forgotten, RIP.

I absolutely love this song as it brings back some beautiful memories for me, this will never grow old.

Great cover! 👏

You made Our youth thank you

The great sound of Rico Rodriguez on the trombone. RIP.

Claaaaassic!

I have a special love for the U.K. Ska. Was a cool moment in time for music to me. Loved the blending.

My daughters husband is from Coventry and at their wedding the DJ played a cracking selection of Specials tracks which went down so well with us oldies. Gone too soon RIP Terry

RIP Terry. A lifetime of love for these 'special' tunes. 💖

I was 16 years old. I grow up with your music! RIP Terry! From The Netherlands

So privileged to have seen Terry and his band in September '21, Manchester.❤

Remember Legends never die as long as we keep telling their stories

Hoy se nos fue un grande, no sólo un tremendo cantante y músico sino que también una gran persona, profundamente agradecido por tu música y tus enseñanzas Terry, no se te olvidará maestro. Love music, Hate racism.

Classic ❤

Very sad news!! 😢 Terry Hall was part of my youth. Watching this studio / video on BBC TV was really brilliant!! I loved the music, style, excitement, authenticity, working class street vibe and the energy. A great band front man who used his musical talent to give the youth of the 1980’s generation hope, inspiration and unity. A very successful musician who was always humble and compassionate. A beautiful human being taken from us far too early. We love you, Terry. Thank you for the wonderful memories. RIP 💔😢💐

heard the specials for the first time in 1979 as a teenager im now 50 and still love them as if it was yesterday

This song is needed now more than ever

I remember getting my first skin head aged 12 and this song was on the radio.. big fan of the specials after listening to this song... Rest in peace 🙏🙏 Terry hall.... Legend 👏👏

Rest in Peace rude boy Terry Hall. The maker of memories for many a fifty-something across the UK and beyond. Legend.

This song brings tears to my eyes every time . It was played at Keith flints funeral at the end. It has a lot more meaning now more than ever😭. R.I.P mate🐜

Omg was a teenager when this came out still listening in 2020

RIP, thanks for all the good moments!

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The voice of a generation. This Band was the best, singing about true life in the U.K. at that time. I listen to them whenever I'm in the garage working on my vehicles, It takes me back to the good old times.

This song has the best groove. I just love the feel of it!! Grateful I caught the Specials at PRB in 2019. RIP Terry Hall.

Soundtrack to my youth. Thank you Terry legend doesn't cover it. My thoughts are with your family RIP legend!!!

Rip. Brilliant artist. !! Out of sight ,never forgotten!!🙏

Metal head....loved the diversity of the 80's....Best decade for music ever !!!! Mod/Ska was nice .....

RIP Terry Hall, Thank you for your music!

RIP TERRY You were a major part of my teenage soundtrack back in the daze. THANK YOU 🙏🏼😥❤🌻✌🏼

RIP John Bradbury , you gave us great music ,

If I was 16 again ... That beat, that brass, that trombone (RIP Rico). What's not to love? "Black White, Unite". Happy days but difficult days too

One of the greatest songs of all time ❤

God bless Terry, a big part of my youth.We will miss you my friend, here's a message to you, sleep well we loved your music! Xxx!🎷

Ska has never gone it just needs us rude boys to bring it back again 👑🍻

Rip Terry Hall 😢 another legend gone too soon my thoughts are with your family and friends at a sad time 💜💜💜😢😢