The Specials
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| - | '''Double Barrel''' is a popular [[reggae]] single by [[Dave and Ansel Collins]]. | ||
| - | Written and produced by [[Winston Riley]] it was recorded in 1971 and became one of the early breakthrough ska hits internationally. It is notable for being one of the earliest recordings to feature renowned [[drummer]] [[Sly Dunbar]], who was reportedly 14 when the song was recorded. | + | '''The Specials''' (sometimes called '''The Special AKA''') are an [[England|English]] [[2 Tone]] [[ska]] revival [[Musical ensemble|band]] formed in 1977 in [[Coventry]], England. |
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| - | The single reached #1 on the [[UK singles chart]] for two weeks in April 1971 and became the first reggae single to reach the top 30 of the [[Billboard Hot 100]] peaking at #22. | + | |
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| - | The song has been covered by later [[Ska]] acts such as [[The Selecter]] and [[The Specials]]. | + | |
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The Specials (sometimes called The Special AKA) are an English 2 Tone ska revival band formed in 1977 in Coventry, England.
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