GANGSTERS
(originally recorded by the Specials)
performed live by No Doubt

"Gangsters" is a song by the Specials that No Doubt has performed live at soundchecks. A dream came true for the band in March 1997 in France when Terry Hall joined them on stage for a rendition of the song. Never recorded or released by No Doubt, a bootleg version (from the previously mentioned Paris, France concert) has surfaced among fans and collectors.

Why must you record my phone calls
Are you planning a bootleg LP
You said you've been threatened by gangsters
Now it's you that's threatening me

Can't fight corruption with con tricks.
The youth, they love to commit crime
I dread, dread to think what the future will bring
When we're living in gangster times
Don't call me skaface...

Don't interrupt while I'm talking
Or they'll confiscate all your guitars
A catch-22 says if I sing a tune
They will make me an overnight star

Don't offer a single protection
The youth, they love to commit crime
I dread to think what the future will bring
When we're living in real gangster times