The Selecter, a ska revival band from Coventry, England, formed in the late… Read Full Bio ↴The Selecter, a ska revival band from Coventry, England, formed in the late 1970s as one of the essential bands of the British ska movement. The profilic lead singer is Pauline Black. The Selecter are known for hits as 'On My Radio', 'Too Much Pressure', 'Missing Words', 'Three Minute Hero' and 'Celebrate The Bullet'. The Selecter featured a racially mixed line up, and the name of the band is a reference to the Jamaican word for a music selecter, known elsewhere as the DJ.
- - -
The Selecter are a British ska revival band from Coventry, formed in the late 1970s as one of the essential bands of the British ska movement.
Much of what set apart The Selecter from many of the other ska bands at the time was the voice of Pauline Black. She had to disguise herself as a man in order for the band to get gigs, but once they did, there was no disguising her voice. Like other ska bands of this movement, The Selecter featured a racially mixed line up, and songs about violence, politics, marijuana, a fictional spy's theme song, James Bond, and reggae classics. The name of the band is a reference to the Jamaican word for a music selecter, known elsewhere as the DJ. Also typical to the style is the mix of one vocalist singing, and the other toasting in a Jamaican style, a precursor to rapping.
The Selecter's first recording Too Much Pressure was recorded at the end of 1979 and beginning of 1980 and issued on the pre-eminent 2 Tone/Chrysalis label. Their second recording Celebrate the Bullet was issued in 1981. Though the band has continued to regroup and reform on and off, most of the many recordings available are recompiled selections from these first two albums, either live or studio recordings. The Selecter's first two albums are essential British ska recordings.
Pauline Black has been the singer in The Selecter since its formation in 1979 when the band spearheaded the Two Tone movement alongside The Specials releasing the singles "The Selecter", "Three Minute Hero", "The Whisper", "Missing Words" and "On My Radio" as well as two albums; "Too Much Pressure" and "Celebrate The Bullet". The Selecter were also featured in the cult film Dance Craze. The band split in 1982, Pauline carved out a career in TV and theatre, appearing in dramas like The Vice, The Bill, Hearts and Minds and 2000 Acres of Sky. She won the 1991 Time Out award for Best Actress for her portrayal of Billie Holiday in the play All or Nothing At All and starred next to Christopher Lee in the schlock horror film The Funny Man. She reformed The Selecter in 1991 and has released several new albums and has toured all over the world.
Nick Welsh is probably best known for being the bassist in The Selecter and formerly Bad Manners but he has worked with some of the biggest names in Ska and Reggae, Prince Buster, Laurel Aitken, Rico Rodriguez, Dave Barker and most recently Lee "Scratch" Perry with whom he received a Grammy Award Certificate for his work on the CD Jamaican ET which won The Best Reggae Category in 2002. Nick also writes music for TV which has been used world-wide on shows as diverse as WWE (World Wrestling Entertainment), The Osbournes and even adverts for Ariel soap powder.
Neol Davies the founder and writer of the classic hits returns with a brand new band in 2010.
neoldaviesakatheselecter plays the mainstage at Bestival 2011 with new album and remixes.
Original line-up
Pauline Black : vocals
Compton Amanor: guitar
Charley Anderson: bass guitar
Charley Bembridge: drums
Desmond Brown: Hammond keyboard
Neol Davies: guitar
Arthur Hendrickson: vocals
Anderson and Brown left The Selecter in 1980. They were replaced by James Mackie: Hammond organ and Adam Williams: bass guitar
Reformed line-up: 1991
Pauline Black: vocals
Neol Davies: guitar
Arthur 'Gaps' Hendrickson - vocals
Martin Stewart: keyboards
Nick Welsh : bass
Perry Melius : drums
The Selecter 2010 lineup includes
Founder and songwriter Neol Davies- vocals/guitars
Lead Vocals- John Gibbons
Daniel Crosby- Drums
Andre Buyani- Bass
Tim Cansfield- Guitar
Victor Travino- Congas & Percussion
Dean Ross- Hammond Organ
Selecter Horns
- - -
The Selecter are a British ska revival band from Coventry, formed in the late 1970s as one of the essential bands of the British ska movement.
Much of what set apart The Selecter from many of the other ska bands at the time was the voice of Pauline Black. She had to disguise herself as a man in order for the band to get gigs, but once they did, there was no disguising her voice. Like other ska bands of this movement, The Selecter featured a racially mixed line up, and songs about violence, politics, marijuana, a fictional spy's theme song, James Bond, and reggae classics. The name of the band is a reference to the Jamaican word for a music selecter, known elsewhere as the DJ. Also typical to the style is the mix of one vocalist singing, and the other toasting in a Jamaican style, a precursor to rapping.
The Selecter's first recording Too Much Pressure was recorded at the end of 1979 and beginning of 1980 and issued on the pre-eminent 2 Tone/Chrysalis label. Their second recording Celebrate the Bullet was issued in 1981. Though the band has continued to regroup and reform on and off, most of the many recordings available are recompiled selections from these first two albums, either live or studio recordings. The Selecter's first two albums are essential British ska recordings.
Pauline Black has been the singer in The Selecter since its formation in 1979 when the band spearheaded the Two Tone movement alongside The Specials releasing the singles "The Selecter", "Three Minute Hero", "The Whisper", "Missing Words" and "On My Radio" as well as two albums; "Too Much Pressure" and "Celebrate The Bullet". The Selecter were also featured in the cult film Dance Craze. The band split in 1982, Pauline carved out a career in TV and theatre, appearing in dramas like The Vice, The Bill, Hearts and Minds and 2000 Acres of Sky. She won the 1991 Time Out award for Best Actress for her portrayal of Billie Holiday in the play All or Nothing At All and starred next to Christopher Lee in the schlock horror film The Funny Man. She reformed The Selecter in 1991 and has released several new albums and has toured all over the world.
Nick Welsh is probably best known for being the bassist in The Selecter and formerly Bad Manners but he has worked with some of the biggest names in Ska and Reggae, Prince Buster, Laurel Aitken, Rico Rodriguez, Dave Barker and most recently Lee "Scratch" Perry with whom he received a Grammy Award Certificate for his work on the CD Jamaican ET which won The Best Reggae Category in 2002. Nick also writes music for TV which has been used world-wide on shows as diverse as WWE (World Wrestling Entertainment), The Osbournes and even adverts for Ariel soap powder.
Neol Davies the founder and writer of the classic hits returns with a brand new band in 2010.
neoldaviesakatheselecter plays the mainstage at Bestival 2011 with new album and remixes.
Original line-up
Pauline Black : vocals
Compton Amanor: guitar
Charley Anderson: bass guitar
Charley Bembridge: drums
Desmond Brown: Hammond keyboard
Neol Davies: guitar
Arthur Hendrickson: vocals
Anderson and Brown left The Selecter in 1980. They were replaced by James Mackie: Hammond organ and Adam Williams: bass guitar
Reformed line-up: 1991
Pauline Black: vocals
Neol Davies: guitar
Arthur 'Gaps' Hendrickson - vocals
Martin Stewart: keyboards
Nick Welsh : bass
Perry Melius : drums
The Selecter 2010 lineup includes
Founder and songwriter Neol Davies- vocals/guitars
Lead Vocals- John Gibbons
Daniel Crosby- Drums
Andre Buyani- Bass
Tim Cansfield- Guitar
Victor Travino- Congas & Percussion
Dean Ross- Hammond Organ
Selecter Horns
James Bond
The Selecter Lyrics
We have lyrics for 'James Bond' by these artists:
3name Stunting real classy, 3 just made a new song Extras fucking…
Alesya KAF Лукас залетает в комнату на час Мне потом не выгнать его…
B-Free Yea, I know that you're slangin packs I'm gonna serve a…
Damon White Give it to me, give it to me my baby You…
Doodie Lo Pull up game strong Pop out like I'm James Bond Bitch my…
General Steele & ES-K Önemi yok Bunların artık hiç bir önemi yok Kovala dur Yeni b…
Herman Finkers James Bond rijdt razendsnel Door hartje Rome heen Waar druk …
Iggy Pop She wants to be your James Bond She wants to be…
K.I.R Önemi yok Bunların artık hiç bir önemi yok Kovala dur Yeni b…
Kollegah Gangsterrapper slash Visionär, die Geldpaletten paar Kilo sc…
M.T.A Al m'n bro's zijn elevated off the loud pack, voelt…
Moby & Grooverider Now let it lift you, oh! One love will One love will One…
Moby/Pierce Brosnan Now let it lift you, oh! One love will One love will One…
Movie-Themes This is the end Hold your breath and count to ten Feel…
Paper Idol Paper Idol - James Bond I just want you to notice…
Scouting for Girls 007, Britain's finest secret agent, licensed to kill Mixing …
The Toy Dolls My name is Bond! James Bond. James Bond lives down our…
Tony Seltzer A Lau Leeky G Bando & Edot Babyy Like, 7-9, heavy on it, like (Ay Tony) Brrt the, brrt…
Toy Dolls My name is Bond! James Bond. James Bond lives down our…
Trang Fødsel Jeg hadde alt man kunne ønske seg Far var streng og…
Underworld & Iggy Pop She wants to be your James Bond She wants to be…
Various Artists You're Beautiful" My life is brilliant. My life is brillia…
Zabson Chcę zostać anonimowy ludzie ciągle patrzą Ale to chyba norm…
[t.w.i.n.s.] I been up, I been down I was lost, now im…
We have lyrics for these tracks by The Selecter:
(Who Likes) Facing Situations Don't just sit there I'm bored and so are you All…
007 0-0-7 0-0-7 At ocean eleven And now rudeboys have a go wa…
01 Three Minute Hero They asked you if you're alright You say yes But all the…
Bad Dog Bad dog Don't get no biscuit Sad dog Don't get no more mo…
Black & Blue She never really had the chances That some of the kids…
Blind Leading the Blind The story's never been told The secret almost went cold So…
Bomb Scare I hear an urgent message From a panicking voice Start moving…
Bombscare I hear an urgent message From a panicking voice Start movi…
Bristol And Miami Cafe on the corner peeling painted sign Water in he vinegar…
California Screaming Once upon a time a king had a dream Then three…
Carry Go Bring Come All this carry go bring come my dear Bring misery All this…
Celebrate The Bullet Celebrate the bullet, Put your finger on the trigger, But …
Cool Blue Lady Cool blue lady sing your song Twist your heart out it…
Copasetic It was not copasetic, it was not right Those weapons that…
Cruel Britannia Paint you a picture Of how it can be But I'm not…
Danger I was only having some fun When they come and take…
Deep Water Deepwater, deepwater I'm in trouble and I'm up to my…
Deepwater Deepwater, deepwater I'm in trouble and I'm up to my neck…
Die Happy Close up the candy store Pull down the blinds No problems …
Everyday Everyday things are getting worse Everyday things are getti…
Facing Situations Don't just sit there I'm bored and so are you All…
Hairspray I met a girl I knew the other day I said…
Hearsay Small town people live small lives I swear they take you…
How Can I Win? Happiness isn't everything It takes a cynic to know Tell me …
I Want Justice I have been so blind to all the heartache and…
In My Radio Someone who loves me switched the radio on Someone who loves…
Johnny Too Bad Walking down the road With an old blade in your…
Keeping the Trees Clean Sticks and stones may break my bones But names will never…
Ladders When I wake up in the night I can't open my…
Let Your Yeah Be Yeah You keep telling me yes But you don´t mean it You keep…
Long Shot What a weepin' and wailin' dung a Caymanas park What a…
Madness Madness, madness, they call it madness Madness, madness, the…
Madness Tuff Mix Madness, madness, they call it madness Madness, madness, th…
Missing Words Last night when I told you all that stuff About the…
Murder Murder Ooh Murder I said murder, ooh murder I said murder Th…
My Collie This is a government health warning Smoking can seriously d…
My Perfect World Time was I thought I'd lost my appetite Truth was Back then …
Neurotica I′m like a fish outta water I don't like it I don′t…
Neurotica! I'm like a fish outta water I don't like it I don't…
Never Said I Love You Paradise is really hard to find Satellites are working over…
Not So Tall I took a walk along a yellow street Where purple faces…
Oh My Radio Someone who loves me switched the radio on Someone who loves…
On My Radio (Live) refrain: I bought my baby a red radio He played it all…
Out On The Streets Out on the streets again Looking for something It just don…
Pressure Drop It is you, oh yeah It is you, oh yeah I said…
Prisoner Of Love Someone that I belong to Doesn't belong to me Someone who …
Red Reflections Stretched out on the sofa Making witty conversation Instan…
Rough Rider She was a rough rider A cool stroker A strong…
Selling Out Your Future Switching on the city lighting All the homes feel so secure…
Street Feeling My friend is cut with pain He's got to get it…
Sweet And Dandy Etty in a room a cry Mama say she must wipe…
Tell Me What's Wrong We were friends do you remember Not so long ago Each and…
The Avengers Theme Tony Stark, Iron Man Nick Fury, Has a Plan Big Shock, Pepper…
The Whisper I saw you coming but I ducked out the way Down…
Then She Did A cowboy whispered in her ear Anything I can do dear? His…
They Make Me Mad They used those fancy words to confuse your mind But since…
Three Minute Hero They asked you if you're alright You say yes But all the…
Three Minute Hero (live) They asked you if you're alright, You say yes, But all the…
Three-Minute Hero They asked you if you're alright You say yes But all the…
Time Hard Everyday things are getting worse Everyday things are gettin…
Too Much Pressure (Too much pressure) Too much pressure (Too much pressure) T…
Train to Skaville Train to Skaville Train to Skaville Chicke chicke chicke Be…
Vicky's Magic Garden Angora jumpers on the 10:15 Off to Brighton for the day Sh…
Washed Up And Left For Dead It's common knowledge there's always one exception Not quit…
The lyrics are frequently found in the comments by searching or by filtering for lyric videos
More Genres
No Artists Found
More Artists
Load All
No Albums Found
More Albums
Load All
No Tracks Found
Genre not found
Artist not found
Album not found
Search results not found
Song not found
@McL9421
Lost my old man few years back he was a right good ska man and me growing up listening to what he listened to and watching this is England is wanting me to bring the trend back to my day and age 👍🏼
@paulselkirk2345
A good one I like this one the selecter are brilliant 🤩😊😎🤗
@agriorga7905
007 has arrived😆😆😮💨
@i-a-g-r-e-e-----f-----jo--b
They were awesome. saw them around 1980 in Manhattan NYC. Got me into Ska music, a school mate brought me to the show before I knew about Ska. I was 15 or 16.
@toraimanchester4658
2TONE UNITY FOREVER
@DanSingVids
I went to a high school with 1,300 in 1984 and was the only one into SKA
@PeterKuypers
James Bond TEQUILA !
@dazz1566
as a teen i played this tune to the death
@tomsqueeze8838
too much pressure but it was exciting to listen to british ska during the 80s
@cliffordphillips1716
A perfect rendition.