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Fun Music Information -> Specials
This is the most recent information about Specials that has been submitted to amIright. If we have more information about Specials, then we provide a link to the section where it appears (the actual page whenever possible).
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Possible Misspelled Names:
These are the alternate spellings of the performer's name we've had to correct in submissions to amIright.
SpecialsStupid Band Names:
- They're just as special as the other thousands of bands in this world! Is there some narcissism going on here? Submitted by: hekifier
New Song Names:
Original Song Name | New Song Name | Submitter Name |
| "Ghost World" | "Ghost Town" | neworld |
Use a Song Title to Answer a Different Song:
Song & Band Name | Song & Band Name | |
| "Wanted Dead or Alive," Bon Jovi | "Gangsters," The Specials | |
| "Lazy Elsie Molly," Chubby Checker | "Do Nothing," The Specials | |
| "Lazy Mary," Lou Monte | "Do Nothing," The Specials | |
| "Ghost Town," The Specials | "No One There," Sentenced | |
| There are additional songs titles that answer other songs available. | ||
Remove a Letter From a Song Title:
"His Is The Dawning Of A New Era" originally "This Is The Dawning Of A New Era"
Wendy Torrance
"This Is The Dawning Of A New Ra" originally "This Is The Dawning Of A New Era"
Ra = Egyptian Sun god
Gretchen Wieners
"This Is The Awning Of A New Era" originally "This Is The Dawning Of A New Era"
Sam Bucus the elder
"Ghost Ton" originally "Ghost Town"
Mike Kim
"Host Town" originally "Ghost Town"
Mike Kim
Add a Letter to a Song Title:
"This Is The Dawning Of A New Hera" originally "This Is The Dawning Of A New Era"
Hera = Greek goddess, wife of Zeus
Karen Smith
"This Is The Dawning Of A Newt Era" originally "This Is The Dawning Of A New Era"
The age of newts is upon us!
Ursula Turpin
"This Is The Dawning Of A New Ezra" originally "This Is The Dawning Of A New Era"
Ezra is turning over some major new leaf!
Ursula Turpin
Change a Letter:
"This Is The Dawning Of A New Eva" originally "This Is The Dawning Of A New Era"
Eva has embarked on a new life in some way?
Regina Olsen
"A Message To You, Ruby" originally "A Message To You, Rudy"
Another sex change by changing a letter!
Melissa Conway
"A Message To You, Judy" originally "A Message To You, Rudy"
Another sex change by changing a letter.
Melissa Conway
"Ghost Gown" originally "Ghost Town"
Sarah Tonin
"Ghost Down" originally "Ghost Town"
nuwavechick
Song Parody Lyrics:
Original Song Name | Parody Song Name | Parody Author |
| "Ghost Town" | "Goat's Town" | Van S A'Parody |
| "Ghost Town" | "Goat's Town" | Grandpa |
| "It’s You" | "It’s You (Nudie)" | Hu’s On First |
| "A Message To You, Rudy" | "A Message To You, Nudie" | Hu’s On First |
| "Gangster" | "Shyster" | Elgin Edward Suiter |
| "Too Much Too Young" | "On The Beach (That Thong Song)" | Jakko Wakko |
| "Too Much Too Young" | "Danny's First New Year's Party" | Agrimorfee |
| "Rudi, A Message to You" | "Rummy, A Message to You" | Charlie Decker |
Songs for Commercials, That Haven't Been Done Yet:
Song Name | Product | Submittor |
| Your Racist Friend | Friends episodes featuring Helen Baxendale | pickle* |
| Monkey Man | Peter Jackson's remake of 'King Kong' | pickle* |
Bad Choices for On Hold Music:
Song Name | Company/Organization | Submittor |
| Ghost Town | Urban Redevelopment Scheme | Richard Davies |
If Groups Combined, Their Names Might Be:
The Special O'Kaysions
The Specials combined with The O'Kaysions
Submitted By: Gretchen Wieners
Misheard Lyrics:
"Monkey Man"
Misheard Lyrics: Say a little something
Original Lyrics: Sing a little song
| "A Message to You, Rudy"
Misheard Lyrics: Better think of your douching
Original Lyrics: Better think of your future
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"A Message to You, Rudy"
Misheard Lyrics: Start a merry-go-round
Original Lyrics: Stop your messing around
| "Little Bitch"
Misheard Lyrics: Your bum-coloured PVC wedlock maxi pad
Original Lyrics: Your plum-coloured PVC wet-look maxi mac
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| There are additional Specials misheard lyrics available. | |
Misheard Lyrics Stories:
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"Too Much Too Young"
Misheard Lyrics: Dickie the Bird's controlling, we don't want no cricket
Original Lyrics: Gi we de birth control, we no want no pickni
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Story about this misheard lyric by: Mark Williams Dickie Bird was an English cricket umpire and I thought the lyric was about him. |
Dated Song Lyrics:
"Free Nelson Mandela "
The Dated Lyrics: Free Nelson Mandela
Why They're Dated: Nelson Mandela was released from jail in 1990.
Submitted by: Reggie Pillbox
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Songs That Open With Their Titles:
"Ghost Town"
Opening Lines: This town, is coming like a ghost town.
Comments: Submitted by: Brian Kelly
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Song Title Space Change:
"This Is The Dawning Of An Ewe, Ra" originally "This Is The Dawning Of A New Era"
Telling the Egyptian sun god about a sheep birth?
Submitted by: Naomi Swanson
Band Name Anagrams:
Pathless Ice Submitted by: Jennifer
Slit Peaches Submitted by: John
Cheap Stiles Submitted by: Janet
Song Title Anagrams:
"Two Thongs" originally "Ghost Town"
Submitted by: Claire Grayson
"Ghost Won't" originally "Ghost Town"
Submitted by: Lauryn Canna
"Town Ghost" originally "Ghost Town"
Submitted by: Lauryn Canna
"A Crater" originally "Rat Race"
Submitted by: Joy Stick
"Rare Cat" originally "Rat Race"
Submitted by: Joy Stick
There are additional Song Title Anagrams available.
Song Title Spoonerisms:
"Toast Gown" originally "Ghost Town"
Submitted by: Amber Malone
