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   When was ghost town released?

   • Released on 20 June 1981 against a backdrop of rising unemployment, its blend of melancholy, unease and menace took on an entirely new meaning when Britain's streets erupted into rioting almost three weeks later - the day before Ghost Town reached number one in the charts.

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   How long did ghost town last?

   • "Why?" " Ghost Town " is a song by the British two-tone band the Specials, released on 12 June 1981. [ 2 ] The song spent three weeks at number one and 11 weeks in total in the top 40 of the UK Singles Chart .

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   Why was ghost town written?

   • The song was written just as three band members - Neville Staples, Lynval Golding and Terry Hall - were leaving The Specials to form Fun Boy Three. According to Dammers, the song was inspired by the band's split. He said in 2008: "'Ghost Town' was about the breakup of the Specials. It just appeared hopeless.

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   Why did the specials release ghost town?

   • The murder of a Coventry teenager called Satnam Singh Gill in a racist attack prompted The Specials to announce a gig promoting racial unity in their city on the day of Ghost Town's release; the National Front announced a march in the area on the same day. Then, as the single climbed up the charts, Britain's streets ignited.

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3. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › Ghost_Town_(The_Specials_song)Ghost Town (The Specials song) - Wikipedia

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   "Ghost Town" is a song by the British two-tone band the Specials, released on 12 June 1981. [2] The song spent three weeks at number one and 11 weeks in total in the top 40 of the UK Singles Chart.

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   Dec 20, 2022 · July 1981. Riots have broken out around Britain. Charles and Diana are about to marry. And backstage at Top of The Pops, The Specials are falling apart. In a few minutes they will perform their...

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   Jun 17, 2011 · Released on 20 June 1981 against a backdrop of rising unemployment, its blend of melancholy, unease and menace took on an entirely new meaning when Britain's streets erupted into rioting...

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   Jun 12, 2024 · Ghost Town was released on 12 June 1981 just as a series of riots began around the UK: Brixton and other parts of London, Liverpool's Toxteth area, Moss Side in Manchester, Chapeltown in...

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   The song addresses major problems with Britain in 1981, the year of the song’s release, including “urban decay, deindustrialisation, unemployment and violence in inner cities”.

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   "Ghost Town" was the seventh UK Top 10 for The Specials and their second #1, following "Too Much Too Young." The song wasn't even released as a single in America, where the band tried and failed to break through in 1980 with a tour and an appearance on Saturday Night Live .

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    Oct 2, 2020 · “Ghost Town” Facts. Primary Artist(s): The Specials; Writing: Jerry Dammers; Production: John Collins; Year of Release: 1981; Album/EP: “Ghost Town” Genre(s) Purely a reggae song. Also considered to belong to the two-tone genre that originated from Britain. Chart Performance. UK: 1; Ireland: 3