Nelson Mandela - Special AKA

busyjaymz Says:

Apr 11, 2009 - Worth leaving? You are suicidal?

doublecrosspenguin Says:

Apr 13, 2009 - who is the artist of this song

lance007lance Says:

Apr 16, 2009 - doublecrosspenguin , the lead singer is Stan Campbell. He only recorded one solo album after leaving Special AKA then disappeared. The rumour or story is a sad one. His mental health deteriorated and continued going down hill .... and down hill more and more. He ended up homeless and dishevilled. He was supposedly locked up indefinitly for a series of sexual harassment and finally a sexual assault on a woman etc. Source: marcoonthebass.blogspot (Stan Campbell forgotten voice) A Sad end.

thegools Says:

Apr 22, 2009 - I learned who Mandela was from this song. That was back in 1984. Also, this is not really the Specials, but a group made up of some of the members of the Specials with some additions. Several original Specials are clearly missing.

timmyguy15 Says:

May 11, 2009 - ik doe mijn werkstuk over hem

tiana1017 Says:

May 25, 2009 - omg young high school students these days try to dance like this , i guess they call it shufflin lol. it funny how things leave and come back..

ianblanthorn Says:

Jun 4, 2009 - This tune still has it ...happy days on Margate seafront on bank holiday..

webmazter2ooo Says:

Jun 20, 2009 - Outstanding. 5 Stars. tREV

lakecityransom Says:

Jun 27, 2009 - I love that trumpet/sax intro, just wish it were part of a better fit song. Sounds more sinister/gangster.

JTrost1234 Says:

Jul 1, 2009 - I'd love to do the girls in the video. And the guys too.

jimmsfairytales0com Says:

Jul 18, 2009 - 18th July: HAPPY BIRTHDAY, NELSON!

Dejavu2311 Says:

Jul 20, 2009 - 91 años de nelson mandela libertador, ejemplo como persona felicidades señor mandela!!!! saludos desde mexico!!

javierburboa Says:

Jul 21, 2009 - Do you know what kind of Mental health problem he had?

mozdickson Says:

Jul 22, 2009 - AMANDLA! HAPPY BDAY MADIMBA!

gianniwalker Says:

Jul 29, 2009 - best dance video ever

rockalldaygirl Says:

Aug 1, 2009 - my media teacher played this for us not a bad video have to say

chilidahwg Says:

Aug 10, 2009 - remember this vid and also remember walking in a march to stop Apartied.... so long ago, yet so not... glad to see him go from prisoner to president!

missasegei Says:

Aug 20, 2009 - Damn I used to hang out in the east village and listen to this song.. Beautiful memories..

LoveHeartEmz Says:

Sep 11, 2009 - A funky and meaningful song :D

Cornerstone16 Says:

Sep 12, 2009 - Who? Stan? Yeh, he's in an institution now.

MuseNerd Says:

Sep 25, 2009 - So glad we learn about apartheid at school...otherwise I would have never heard this great song! NELSON FOR PRESIDENT OF THE WOOOORLD!!!!!

asda444 Says:

Oct 15, 2009 - Matt Eddington for president!

blackpanthersmom Says:

Nov 4, 2009 - when my daughter was 2 she loved this song. it was so cute to hear her sing FREEEEEE NELSON MANDELLA! when he was freed she thought she helped ! now shes 22 and laughs about that. i didnt realize i was teaching world politics at 25/26 yr old LOL

kiran2368 Says:

Nov 8, 2009 - One of the fingers from the hand that freed madiba.

boasorte Says:

Nov 20, 2009 - Gerry Dammers did more for Africa with this song than anything Bono ever did or will do. Dammers had real integrity. This song will be played long after U2 and Bono have thankfully passed away.