"Missing Words" is a song and single written by Neol Davies and performed by English 2 tone ska revival band the Selecter.[1] Released in 1980 it reached #23, on the UK charts, staying there for eight weeks.[2][1]
| "Missing Words" | ||||
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| Single by the Selecter | ||||
| from the album Too Much Pressure | ||||
| B-side | "Carry Go Bring Come" | |||
| Released | 1980 | |||
| Genre | Ska | |||
| Length | 3:22 | |||
| Label | 2 Tone CHS TT 10 | |||
| Songwriter(s) | Neol Davies | |||
| Producer(s) | Roger Lomas | |||
| The Selecter singles chronology | ||||
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Background edit
In contrast to the Selecter's two previous singles, "On My Radio" and "Three Minute Hero", "Missing Words" is a downbeat song about heartbreak issued as the 2 Tone Records ska revival began to fade.[3]
References edit
- ^ a b "Missing Words". www.discogs.com. Retrieved 24 July 2016.
- ^ "UK Official charts - Selecter Missing Words". www.officialscharts.com. Retrieved 24 July 2016.
- ^ Peter Buckley (2003). The Rough Guide to Rock. Rough Guides. pp. 923–. ISBN 978-1-84353-105-0.
External links edit
- "Missing Words" at Discogs (list of releases)
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