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The Bar Stool Preachers

Words: Loren • February 13, 2023

The Bar Stool Preachers
The Bar Stool Preachers

T.J. McFaull (The Bar Stool Preachers)

SPB: Noting that Terry Hall recently passed away, what is your favorite song by The Specials and what does it mean to you?

McFaull:

“Do Nothing”

Even a band as genre specific as The Specials could slow it down and write a balladic banger like this was life-changing. The lyrics, like so many Specials tunes, were so real and unapologetic. What a song.

 

 

Loren • February 13, 2023

The Bar Stool Preachers
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