Ne-Ne Na-Na Na-Na Nu-Nu

Ne-Ne Na-Na Na-Na Nu-Nu was released in 1980 by the British 2-Tone ska band Bad Manners as a single through RCA Records. The track served as a showcase for the band's boisterous, high-energy take on the ska revival movement that was sweeping the United Kingdom at the time. By incorporating elements of traditional Jamaican ska with a distinctly British, irreverent stage presence, Bad Manners carved out a unique space within the 2-Tone subculture, which emphasized multiracial unity and rhythmic, danceable compositions.

The song was originally written and recorded in 1964 by Dicky Doo and the Don'ts, and the Bad Manners version reflects their penchant for covering upbeat pop and rock standards with a brass-heavy arrangement. Produced during an era when the band was becoming a fixture of the UK charts, the recording highlights the theatrical delivery of lead singer Buster Bloodvessel. While the song is primarily remembered as a spirited dance floor filler, its release on RCA helped solidify the band's mainstream visibility amidst the broader rise of ska-influenced pop music in the early 1980s.