Time to throw one of my all time favourite songs into the mix for Blue Monday Music. Yes, yes, every song is my favourite but ‘Ghost Town’ is right up there.
Lyrics which could easily fit into today’s recession hit society, the eerie introduction is juicy enough to encourage you to keep listening (yes I did just use the word ‘juicy’ to describe a song).
A slightly more gentle version of the ska which dominated the music climate of the early 80s, it’s a sad tale of what has become of a once exciting and bustling town. As the song takes a dramatic uplift in vocals and key to describe the ‘better days’ of the ghost town, we’re suddenly brought crashing back to reality, a wailing ode to how it used to be.
Great songs stand the test of time and although I wasn’t even born on its release, I can easily relate to its lyrical story. There’s no other song like it. It’s not just special, it’s genius and I defy anyone not to wallow in its glory. Who knew recession could sound so good?
Originally a non-album single (1981) available on ‘The Singles Collection’ / www.thespecials.com
Originally a non-album single (1981) available on ‘The Singles Collection’ / www.thespecials.com
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