2 Tone: The Sound of Coventry
The story of how 2 Tone, a record label from Coventry, went on to have a global impact. The brainchild of Jerry Dammers saw dance music with a message dominate the charts from 1979.
Using music, archive and new interviews, this is the story of 2 Tone 鈥� a unique musical phenomenon that exploded out of Coventry in the summer of 1979. 2 Tone not only dominated the charts and got the nation dancing to a ska beat, it played a vital part in the movement against racism in Britain and beyond. Including a rare interview with Jerry Dammers, the architect of 2 Tone, and contributions from other key players, the film explores the music style and ethos of the genre and charts the remarkable story of how this independent 鈥榙o it yourself鈥� record label from Coventry went on to have a global impact and a unique place in popular music.
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Gangsters
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The Selecter
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It's Up To You
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Prince Buster
Al Capone
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(Dawning of a) New Era
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The Beat / The English Beat (Usa), The Beat
The Tears of A Clown
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One Step Beyond
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A Message To You, Rudy (feat. Rico Rodriguez)
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James Bond
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Longshot Kick De Bucket
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John Leyton
Johnny Remember Me
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Three Minute Hero
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International Jet Set
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Ghost Town
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Free Nelson Mandela
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Monkey Man
Credits
| Role | Contributor |
|---|---|
| Interviewed Guest | Jerry Dammers |
| Interviewed Guest | Neville Staple |
| Interviewed Guest | Pauline Black |
| Interviewed Guest | Neol Davies |
| Director | Nicola Silk |
| Executive Producer | Colette Foster |
| Production Manager | Sophie Cole |
| Executive Producer | Diana Hare |
| Editor | Ant Smith |
| Production Company | Full Fat TV |
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