This week we are taking a look at the Ska genre and listening to some classics! I have also placed some interesting covers of Ska alternatives near the bottom of the post for people already familiar with the genre. These will hopefully get you in a cheerful mood and ready for whatever this week will throw at you. Enjoy!
The Specials
The first artist up this week is a very well known Ska band called The Specials. They were first formed in 1977 in Coventry. Below are some of their most popular tracks everyone has likely heard before – but they are bound to get you in a positive mood!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cntvEDbagAw – A Message To You Rudy
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rdu8VOWk3pg – Too Much Too Young
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RZ2oXzrnti4 – Ghost Town
Madness
Next up this week is Madness! They were formed just a year before the previous band in 1976 (Camden Town, London). Madness are arguably the biggest band in terms of the revival of Ska. They still perform today with six of the original band members.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P149VEaUmeI – Night Boat to Cairo (Live)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Dc3AovUZgvo – Baggy Trouser
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xpQhBHs3A4Y – Two Mad Men and a String Quartet (Live)
Alternative Tracks!
To finish this week, here is a small collection of Ska covers and less well known/ recognised Ska tracks.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rylbj33b8qA&list=PL3ozWt4qBKSZR48uiloqftc4Tm2K7rBg5&index=30 – Amy Winehouse, Monkey Man
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yPgF_A8ZFeI – Ska Tune Network, Bad Guy
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=emM_2uEzppg – Half Past Two, I Will
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wJl0fpUc4U8 – North East Ska Jazz Orchestra, Take Five
Thank you for taking time to read through this blog post! A new post will usually be uploaded every Wednesday and will be around the topic of music in some form. If you have any feedback or suggestions please feel free to leave a comment, or visit my website!
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