The Specials - Rat Race

[saichelva1]

whats the guys name

[superbungabunga]

5 people were dancing to the music and accidently hit the dislike button

[Ogasso]

I love this song! Greetings from SWEDEN!

[PremiseTester]

It's hard to be a team player when they won't explain what game they're playing.

[Zerudah]

@PremiseTester Or when the game is rigged for you to lose before you even start.

[PremiseTester]

@Zerudah Don't worry too much. Don't know your sitaution. (You may just be an unsuccessful suck up)...but it's more likely the "gang" has sniffed out something decent and soulful in your character. You would have been similarly rejected by the Nazis, KKK, ...and Enron. Take pride in your refusal to march and chant to the Gods of twitchy Corporate hacks. They're nothings.

[leavemebuddin]

fuck vevo

[RickRox80]

WOW! WOW! WOW!

Love this classic. I defy any artist now to come up with something like this.

[kessie184]

Only 118, 215 views?

[juanrbcamilo]

rude boy rulers

[nuttyboy11]

If Jerry kept his teeth as nice as his hair he would be an American...... Long live the SKA!!!

[beccawheeler91]

Good vid, great song...............

[sprinklesprout]

Two people know they're wasting their time.

[Sinfulgaiden]

Too easy

[sexydyl1234]

ska forever 

[squidvicious27]

2 People are just plain lying......

[eatglowsticks]

you see if these were in my exams, i'd work much more easily..

[mollysangelique]

help,what,am,i,doing,here,on,t­his,side,mn,aanbevelingen,were­n,t,very,good,so..............­

[croydonsbest]

@mollysangelique use the spacebar kut

[XxXLeahKennyXxX]

Haha over 90,000 views and only 2 dislikes

[PremiseTester]

2 assholes were searching Youtube for a "how to" instuctional video on succeeding in the Corporate World. Imagine their dissapointment. Middle finger up.

[Kwales66]

ITS DONE NOT WORKING FOR THOSE TWATS AGAIN !!!!!

[scarellu]

from which date this song?

[pederosa96]

@scarellu The single "Rat race" came out in 1980

[MexicanMarine]

The promises you make tomorrow will carry no guarantee: This best line in the song and so true.

[lyonesse67]

too badd ,,it stopped me from ambision,,and got it back,,from my ex ,,been an joint miljournesse,,ore something,,drove a jaguar,,but wasnt happy,, now i dont own annyrhing,,exept myselfe,,,

[theendxofanera]

@lyonesse67 Please learn how to spell and use grammar properly.

[1964chrissie]

@theendxofanera or use a spellchecker ! PS you forgot to tell them, grammar is NOT your Grandpa's wife !

[tommyofleeds]

@1964chrissie If you really want to tell people about grammar maybe you should learn it properly yourself. There is no comma between 'them' and 'grammar' in your sentence. And there is no space from the last letter of your sentence and a punctuation mark.

[adamcharney]

That's why I look down on people who have PhDs...they're only pursuing one to show off. Most jobs don't require them. They get them to feel better than everyone else. Well that's my perception anyway. Disagree if you like.

[ShallotThat]

@adamcharney Nothing wrong with having one if you enjoy doing it or need it, but yes, if its just to show off then I agree its not worth it. Especially if you insist on putting Dr. in front of your name constantly, or initials like Dr. John Smith PhD, BA, BSC, LOL, ROFLMAO, LYL, LG LCD TV...

[988GUMMYBEAR2010]

fk music of 2day

[keinNAZISCHWEIN]

nobody is special

[0haeschen]

You know you're wasting your time!

[lincbond442]

Brilliant song!!!

[balabunat]

God! I love these guys!

[misterdirtyknees]

The rats are winning.

[PremiseTester]

The trouble with the Rat Race, is that even if you win, you're still a rat.

[MadFranko008]

@PremiseTester

Only if you're daft enough to allow yourself to be labelled a rat in the first place and work in a job you don't like, at the end of the day no-one forces you too work for the rat race, that is done through your own choice... ;-)

[PremiseTester]

@MadFranko008 I don't allow myself to be labeled a rat. I see enough of it, though. I work for a large corporation, as I have neither the funds, trust or otherwise, to start my own business, and I'm not irresponsible enough to live off of my Mother and post Holier-than-thou Ivory Tower comments on YouTube all day . To summarize, I do an honest day's work for a day's pay, without being disingenuous, so I think that I've earned this: Learn punctuation/spelling, and go fuck yourself in the head.

[MadFranko008]

@PremiseTester

Why would I want to "learn punctuation/ spelling" on the advice of someone who clearly doesn't know how to use it themselve !!!

Hollier than thou , Ivory Tower, grow up dunderheid and stop whining that you have neither the brains nor ability to start your own business, what concern is that of mine. I honestly couldn't care less that you're not very bright and lacking in willpower or self respect. ;-)

The only thing you've "earned" here is this... awa n bile yer heid ya tube ye

[helsing1234]

@PremiseTester Class. Made me chuckle!

[PremiseTester]

@helsing1234 Thanks. Your comment made me smile.

[Kelly14UK]

I like this. Good verses.

[kdw712]

this song hasn't aged at all - still sounds fantastic

[ratballbag]

tory government, strikes, riots, falklands beef. one good thing about things coming round full circle is it brings good music back with it

[VoxJoxx]

This was released at the time Thatcher was ruining the uk and now Cameron has the same game plan.

[WunderDoob]

@VoxJoxx

I still hate Thatcher

[Pharaohphile]

Second Wave Ska! Your time has come!

[bjorn2run]

I always wondered how they got that sound - plucked piano strings!

[zjkille89]

listening to it now loud had few neighbors come round but hey what a song and band

[RobbieReineldt]

Brilliant intro to this song, one of the best.

[TlGBC]

this.. is amazing!!..

[alabvix]

@lancethrustworthy Be a capitalist! Get rich and enjoy your time.

@brobson81 socialism? That is pure utopia. I was in Cuba, believe me when I say, socialism ended the dignity of the Cuban people.

[VoxJoxx]

@alabvix WRONG.... Amercian embargoes ruined the cuban economy, do you think the fascist yanks want a socialist country to look good on its door step?

[alabvix]

@VoxJoxx Cuba received financial aid from the USSR for decades. Today, socialism in Cuba is declining. The Cuban government sacked 500,000 civil servants and the private sector is expanding. R.I.P cuban socialism.

[gibraltarrn]

love this stuff. Long live 2 tone

[Aver6611]

weres the skacore!!!!!!!

[Aver6611]

weres the skacore!!!!!!!

[SkaFan1991]

The sportshall where this is filmed is at Coventry University, above which is a place for all 2tone fans. ' 2tone central' cafe, music venue and museum featuring a wide range of 2tone memoribilia highly reccommend visiting :)

[ethanizabunny]

did vevo just advertise mormanism?

[mikjon67]

I remember when back in the late 70's The Specials came to Leeds! They sang in Potternewton Park (Not called that anymore) I wanted to go even if I was 9 or ten! Then the word spread that the National Front would ruin the concert! In the end I had to listen to the music from my house!

[BuddyFantastic]

Sure wish Golding and Staples had been teachers at some of my schools, they be real entertainers.

[lancethrustworthy]

I would have liked it if the song had suggested real live alternatives to working for said rat race. If we are, indeed rats in a race, what are the other options?

[Teesside88]

@lancethrustworthy fucking off on a backpacking trek around the world. thats one way to get out of the Rat Race.

[Kwales66]

@Teesside88 What Fucking Great Idea

[Teesside88]

@Kwales66

Hopefully i can do it one day!

[brobson81]

@lancethrustworthy socialism my friend.

[TheSka2Tone]

i am truely ska'd for life

[jordangraham12]

get that dooooosh bag kid out of the back round!! what tha fahk!!

[sartanko]

So, who else here is working for the rat race?

[geoffreydesantis]

Rat Race on VEVO... the irony!

[Feisty1967]

This song came out when I was 12 and I didn't understand what it meant at the time, I understand now though!!

[Tiramisumandeln]

so sad british music basically dissapeared..now they copy everything from america...

[lukeydoeslikey]

yes this is the new torys theme tune........yep in a few weeks time we,r fucked....

[RudeNRebel69]

2 tone 4 life!

[988GUMMYBEAR2010]

i love this..

[ILiveOnMyBoat]

Tory bastards are at it again sacking and screwing us Rats again.....

[Wrightwasright]

Love the Specials.

[onionsonions62]

I left school with 1 art olevel. My art olevel ended doing doing a lot for me,,,,,,but at the time with the Specials being my no. 1 band,,,,,,they made me feel special in a grim time. I can only say thankyou.

[griffin16tg]

see you boys down the B i c in october 11

[jacksonwescott]

Why is the video quality so shitty? I downloaded the video off of iTunes and it looks a bazillion times better than this. Way to go VEVO -__-

[poughkeepsiejohn1]

Love that prepared piano at the beginning. 

[johnnyBtrain]

This song is more relivent today,maybe more than ever.Lyrics ring true,FK the rat race.

[TheJohnwilliam2]

rude boys and girls this tune has come full circle.

[lesterroberts1]

Working class tune- i can dig that!!

[carlos7217]

dont settle for second best,fk the rat race..

[tinaf82]

fyhgyhygvhbgyhhhh

[addictedtokaya]

because they have black and white guys on the band

[Gullatine5]

why do they call this two tone?

[azafasha]

god memories in school playground aged 12 listening to old

radio of my dads to specials on top 20

[elitechick31]

Cannot wait to see The Specials in London november!!! Still sound great today 2009..

[XxOTTxX]

This reminds me how much I hated school... damn it was torture.. I'm quite happy I'm in college now...

[DrOzvozsky]

at 1:10 he looks so much like frankie boyle... lol

[tomeeeee1]

People are so afraid these days to stand up for themselves. Afraid they will lose their job etc.  But where are all the US college kids?! I hope people hit the streets agian soon.

[illroy77]

reminds me of 11th grade...

[MrSamuel500]

How?

[illroy77]

It came out when I was in 11th grade

[dan1919breen]

the good oll days ska

[SiouxSyndicate]

F*K THE RAT RACE!!!!!

STEEL THE FLAGS OF EVERY NATIoNALISTIC CUNT!!!!

DO IT NOW!!!

F*KMALL!

(i know i stole your bullshit flag...national front wankers!!!!) woehahaaaaa

ONE LOVE

LOVE SPECIAL BEAT, SPECIALS, SELECTER. MAK FOGGO,4 SKINS!!!!

PEACE! dont work 4 da RAT RACE!!!

[KubaHeist]

You said 4skins. lol.

[MrZoomhead]

Anybody know what kind of guitar that is at 1:42?

[melf2691]

if i had to guess, i would say a Vox teardrop. it looks so much like dave from the english beat's guitar... that is the best guess i have.

[jeymong]

Coral Sitar Guitar.

[johnmurray911]

the great kind my friend!! great kind!!

[fluffydolly]

so kool.....

[jacksnack1111]

great music