Name: The Fun Boy Three
Brand: Fun Boy Three

Bonus disc

Bonus disc: No

Catalogue number

CHYL1426.1

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Rough Trade Exclusive

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Format detail

40th Anniversary Edition.&nbsp;180 Gram Vinyl.

Format Music US

Limited edition

Release date

2023-08-04

Signed copies

Signed copies: No

Supplier US

Tax rate US

Sales:8.875

UPC / Barcode

5060516096480

Total Cap

Red LP

Artist

Fun Boy Three

Genre US

Rock-Pop

Label US

Chrysalis

Fun Boy Three were well known faces in the 2 Tone movement. After the split of The Specials, singers Terry Hall, Neville Staples, and Lynval Golding formed Fun Boy Three. Their first single was already recorded with producer Dave Jordan when "Ghost Town" reached UK#1 on July 11, 1981.

As prominent members of The Specials, Fun Boy Three brought their unique style and sound to the music scene. With their catchy tunes and infectious energy, they quickly gained a loyal following.

With hits like "Our Lips Are Sealed" and "The Lunatics (Have Taken Over the Asylum)," Fun Boy Three made a lasting impact on the music industry. Their fusion of reggae, pop, and new wave created a sound that was both innovative and timeless.

Newest Listed Items

Fun Boy Three was formed by Terry Hall, Lynval Golding and Nevile Staples after leaving The Specials in the Summer of 1981. Taking on a more pop sensibility, the band released their debut single, The Lunatics (Have Taken Over The Asylum), reaching number 20 in the UK charts in October 1981. The endurance of the track still resonates today and led to the reformed Specials, featuring Terry and Lynval, to re-record the track on their 2019 comeback album 'Encore'.

On their second single, they were joined by Bananarama for a a cover of the old jazz standard 'T'Ain't What You Do (It's The Way That You Do It)' which reached number 4 in the UK charts (Feb '82). A third single from the album, The Telephone Always Rings, was also a top 20 hit single, which completed a trio of hits in the bands first year.This debut album, The Fun Boy Three, was released in March 1982, and was a top 10 hit in the UK, going on to achieve gold status.

The Fun Boy Three

Music US

Discover Fun Boy Three by Fun Boy Three. Their debut album includes 6 bonus tracks and sleeve-notes by Terry Hall fan and expert Paul Rodgers. Available in CD format from Chrysalis.