From the iPod #43 - "Too Nice to Talk To"

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Britain's The Beat (known as The English Beat here in the States,) are a ska band that, along with Madness and the Specials, made the genre commercially viable in the 1980's. Over time, the band has existed as various version's of The Beat, with numerous band members, but the classic lineup consisted of vocalist/guitarist Dave Wakeling, vocalist Ranking Roger, guitarist Andy Cox, bassist David Steele, saxophonist Saxa, and drummer Everett Morton. Together, this group released three well-received albums before splintering. 1980's UK hit (#7) "Too Nice to Talk To" was released as a stand-alone single (it would later appear on compilation albums.) It's a great piece of fun 80's ska, not quite as energetic as the popular "Mirror in the Bathroom," but definitely enough to get the kids that propelled it to #7 moving. It may seem overshadowed by the likes of "Mirror in the Bathroom" or "I Confess," but "Too Nice to Talk To" is one of the best songs The Beat ever did. Which says a lot, since this band never made a bad song.