There were many others too and one that emerged from the cross-pollination of punk and Ska was The Specials. Formed in Coventry in the late 1970’s, The Specials began charting in 1980.

The story behind The Specials' self-titled 1979 debut album, produced by singer-songwriter Elvis Costello, that many believe to have been a defining moment in the UK ska scene.

From The Specials, Terry Hall and Lynval Golding play one of the band's ska favourites with Jools and the band Ska-tastic! Terry & Lynval from The Specials join Jools for a Jamaican classic!