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“A Message to You, Rudy” was originally recorded by Dandy Livingstone in 1967. This cover by The Specials became an international hit, reaching the top 40 in six countries overseas. The trombonist from the original version was recruited to perform on this recording.
‘Rudy’ (or rudi or rude boy) is...
[Instrumental break]
[Hook 1]
Stop your messing around
Better think of your future
Time you straighten right out
Creating problems in town
[Chorus]
Rudy, a message to you
Rudy, a message to you
[Hook 2]
Stop your fooling around
Time you straighten right out
Better think of your future
Else you’ll wind up in jail
[Chorus]
Rudy, a message to you
Rudy, a message to you
[Hook 1]
Stop your messing around
Better think of your future
Time you straighten right out
Creating problems in town
[Chorus]
Rudy, a message to you
Rudy, a message to you
Rudy, oh, it’s a message to you
Rudy, yeah, it’s a message to you
Rudy, oh, it’s a message to you
Rudy, oh, it’s a message to you
Rudy, yeah, it’s a message to you
A Message to You, Rudy was written by Dandy Livingstone.
A Message to You, Rudy was produced by Elvis Costello.
The Specials released A Message to You, Rudy on Fri Oct 19 1979.