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"Missing Words" is a song and single written by Neol Davies and performed by English 2 tone ska revival band the Selecter.[1] Released in 1980 it reached #23, on the UK charts, staying there for eight weeks.[2][1]

"Missing Words"
Single by the Selecter
from the album Too Much Pressure
B-side	"Carry Go Bring Come"
Released	1980
Genre	Ska
Length	3:22
Label	2 Tone CHS TT 10
Songwriter(s)	Neol Davies
Producer(s)	Roger Lomas
The Selecter singles chronology
"Three Minute Hero" (1980) "Missing Words" (1980) "The Whisper" (1980)

Background

In contrast to the Selecter's two previous singles, "On My Radio" and "Three Minute Hero", "Missing Words" is a downbeat song about heartbreak issued as the 2 Tone Records ska revival began to fade.[3]

References

External links

• "Missing Words" at Discogs (list of releases)

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