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His name was Terry. He enjoyed himself first.

His name was Terry. He enjoyed himself first.

Remembering the very Special Terry Hall

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Michael Barclay
Dec 20, 2022
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“Hi, I’m Terry and I’m going to enjoy myself first.” That’s how the Specials’ co-lead singer — who died this week, age 63 — announced his arrival on the opening track of the group’s second album, More Specials. It’s not their more popular of their two full-lengths: it’s the weird one. The one with Muzak influences, a heavy dub song, and a rave-up soul s…

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