It’s the song that keeps on giving; not simply a pivotal record of 1981, but a song that transcends pop culture to stand as a commentary on urban decay in post-war Britain. While looking outward, it also captures the struggles of a band in turmoil, about to implode, and while written for a specific moment in time, it continues to connect with new audiences. Central to its mood was dub reggae producer John Collins. Now fighting fit following a bout of the dreaded coronavirus, John tells us how he did it…
Were The Specials on your radar before you worked with them?