[3], Dekker continued to release rude boy songs such as "Rude Boy Train" and "Rudie Got Soul", as well as mainstream cultural songs like "It's a Shame", "Wise Man", "Hey Grandma", "Unity", "If It Pays", "Mother's Young Girl", "Sabotage" and "Pretty Africa". Jamaican music, and Dekker was at its cutting edge," his He was a composer, known for Fool's Gold (2008), Idiocracy (2006) and Forgetting Sarah Marshall (2008). his co-workers to dare him into auditioning for a record label. . sold millions of copies, became the first purely Jamaican song to top the Desmond Dekker - Wikipedia generations of fans. On this Wikipedia the language links are at the top of the page across from the article title. The Two All tracks composed by Desmond Dekker; except where indicated "It Mek" (Dekker, Leslie Kong) - 1:40 "Too Much Too Soon" (Dekker, Leslie Kong) - 2:38 "Coconut Water" - 3:27 "Sweet Music" - 2:29 [1], Jamaica Independence Festival Song Contest, "Jamaica Ska Legend Winston Samuels Is Dead - News Americas NowCaribbean and Latin America Daily News", https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=The_Aces_(Jamaican_group)&oldid=1117842044, Easton Barrington "Barry" Howard (19651969), Winston James Samuels (left 1969, died 2017), This page was last edited on 23 October 2022, at 21:37. He was also a songwriter and a musician as well. Track Listing - Disc 1 Track Listing - Disc 2 blue highlight denotes track pick Other hits include "007 (Shanty Town)" (1967), "It Mek" (1969) and "You Can Get It If You Really Want" (1970). Born July 16, 1941 Died May 24, 2006 (64) Add or change photo on IMDbPro Add to list Known for Fool's Gold 5.7 Trojan Dub Massive Chapter Two 2 Cd Reggae Ska Roots Desmond Decker The vocal melody is syncopated and is centred on the tone of B flat. His first contract was with Leslie Kongs Beverleys label. 2, p. 11; Desmond Dekker was a Jamaican ska, rocksteady and reggae singer-songwriter and musician. By the time I got home, it was complete. Desmond Dekker - Israelites Lyrics | Genius Lyrics This was the sense used in the song's lyrics, which metaphorically tell of the problems that happens when someone (such as a lover) goes too far. and performed with his backing band, the Four Aces. "I saw him live dozens of times and he couldn't do a bad show - he was always magnificent.". A man of many talents, Desmond Adolphus Dacres, a.k.a. The 7 Breakfast Dishes Every Jamaican Should Know How Jamaican Men Say Thank You to another Jamaican How Jamaicans Greet You When They Have Not Seen You 20 English Words That Sound Better In Jamaican Patois. Desmond Dekker & The Aces - Israelites (Official Lyrics Video) She was saying she needs money and he was saying the work he was doing was not giving him enough. Desmond Dekker, was born in Jamaicas Saint Andrew Parish on July 16, 1941, and was an early influencer with one of the earliest reggae hits, Israelites. The ska, reggae and rock steady singer, songwriter and musician was introduced to music through the local church he attended as a child. Three years later, Mr. Dekker had his first British Top 20 hit with "007 (Shanty Town)," a tale of rude-boy ghetto violence "Dem a loot, dem a shoot, dem a wail" sung in a thick patois, which Americans would hear later as part of the soundtrack to the film "The Harder They Come" in 1972. Desmond Dekker (16 July 1941 25 May 2006)[1] was a Jamaican ska, rocksteady and reggae singer-songwriter and musician. On this Wikipedia the language links are at the top of the page across from the article title. migrating across the Atlantic along with a growing West Indian expatriate It hit #1 in the United Kingdom,[12] the Netherlands, Jamaica, South Africa, Canada, Sweden and West Germany. Meanwhile, Dekker spotted the talent of Bob Marley, a fellow welder, and brought the youth to Kong's attention. Desmond Dekker performing at London's Brixton Academy in 1985. When Maxell used Israelites in a TV commercial, it propelled Dekker and his music back into the spotlight. [3], Despite achieving a record deal, it was two years before Dekker saw his first record released. He won the Jamaican Song Festival in 1968 with "Intensified.". Ironically although he went to worldwide fame his former welding colleague Marley never had a UK number one. DEKKER,DESMOND - 007: The Best of Desmond Dekker - Amazon.com Music "Desmond was the first legend, believe it or not. Too Much Too Soon 6. Desmond Dekker 1. Potentially because of this usage, the song charted again, entering the Billboard Digital Reggae Song Sales Chart at #2.[15]. "The Israelites," with its biblical imagery of suffering and redemption, showed the world reggae's combination of danceable rhythm and serious, sometimes spiritual intentions. [2] It spent eleven weeks in the UK chart, and by September 1970 had sold over a million copies worldwide. He was 64. It was also a hit for Musical Youth in 1983. Dekker then recruited four brothers, Carl, Patrick, Clive and Barry Howard, as his permanent backing vocalists to perform with him under the name Desmond Dekker and the Aces. Incudes 'Israelites', '007 (Shanty Town)', 'It Miek', 'You Can Get It If You Really Want' and 'Sing a Litte Song'. Singer. Desmond Dekker - Rate Your Music Mr Williams said Dekker had led the way for reggae stars such as Bob Marley. The musician's popularity waned in the late '70s and '80s, and Dekker was declared bankrupt in 1984. 007: The Best of Desmond Dekker - AllMusic [3] 1969 saw the release of "It Mek", which became a hit both in Jamaica and the UK. Dekker was responsible for bringing Bob Marleys talents to the attention of Kong and the two had several successful collaborations. journalist Jocelyn Y. Stewart. Track listing. Sales+streaming figures based on certification alone. Stock Photos from Photos.com, iStockPhotos.com, 123rf. [3], Only a single live album was released in the late '80s. [2] Just over six years after the original release, the song again reached a Top Ten position in the United Kingdom. even the most obscure ones.". Find many great new & used options and get the best deals for TROJAN DUB MASSIVE CHAPTER TWO 2 CD REGGAE SKA ROOTS DESMOND DECKER 40th lp 45 at the best online prices at eBay! With a younger generation UK ska-punk band Sonic Boom Six used a sample of the chorus as the outro to "Rum Little Skallywag". "independence in 1962 had bestowed a new cultural confidence, "007 (Shanty Town)" is a 1967 rocksteady song by Jamaican band Desmond Dekker and the Aces, released as a single from their debut album of the same name. In 1967 he appeared on Derrick Morgan's "Tougher Than Tough", which helped begin a trend of popular songs commenting on the rude boy subculture which was rooted in Jamaican ghetto life where opportunities for advancement were limited and life was economically difficult. [11] In 1984 he was declared bankrupt. [1] The group came to the attention of Dekker, who supported them when they auditioned for Leslie Kong at Beverley's studio in 1965. [3] In 1972 the rude boy film The Harder They Come was released and Dekker's "007 (Shanty Town)" was featured on the soundtrack along with Cliff's version of "You Can Get It If You Really Want", as well as other Jamaican artists' hits, giving reggae more international exposure and preparing the way for Bob Marley. In the 1960s, Jamaican Rastafarians were largely marginalized as "cultish" and ostracized from the larger society, including by the more conservative Christian church in Kingston. Born Desmond Adolphus Dacres, July 16, c. 1941, in Kingston, Jamaica; died of a heart attack, May 25, 2006, in London, England. Desmond Dekker, Desmond Dekker & the Aces - Intensified - AllMusic The two had met This is one of the pioneers that has passed away - his place is definitely cemented in reggae history.". Eventually in 1963 Kong chose "Honour Your Mother and Father" (written by Dekker and the song that Dekker had sung in his Kong audition two years earlier), which became a Jamaican hit and established Dekker's musical career. Mr Dekker was born Desmond Dacres on July 16, 1941 in Kingston, Jamaica, and started working life as a welder before turning to singing full-time. Destitute ("slaving for bread") and unkempt ("Shirt dem a-tear up, trousers a-go"), some Rastafarians were tempted to a life of crime ("I don't want to end up like Bonnie and Clyde"). And it just get out of controlIs just a typical riot 'cause I say - Them a loot, them a shoot, them a wail. Mr. Dekker's songs were rediscovered, and he was signed by Madness's label, Stiff Records. Black and Dekker He was due to perform at the Respect festival in Prague on June 2, before heading on to Switzerland, Ireland, Poland, Belgium and London. UK reissue of this two CD collection by the Reggae/Ska legend. The Harder They Come After being re-released in June 1969, the single reached number 7 in the UK Singles Chart. Mr. Dekker was named Desmond Adolphus Dacres when he was born in Kingston, Jamaica, in 1941. A global million sales was reported in June 1969. ", Original reporting and incisive analysis, direct from the Guardian every morning, Unflagging performer Desmond Dekker. Born Desmond Adolphus Dacres, July 16, c. 1941, in Kingston, Jamaica; died In 1980, Dekker released a new recording of the song on UK label Stiff Records, performed in an uptempo Two Tone style. more rural part of the island, but returned to Kingston and by his late Kong, whose music production skills had been a crucial part of both Dekker's and Cliff's careers, died in 1971, affecting the careers of both artists for a short period of time. It Mek 7. This was followed by the release of the tracks "Sinners Come Home" and "Labour for Learning". A string of Jamaican hits followed, including "It Pays," "Sinners Come Home" and "Labour for Learning." 1 in Britain and made him a household name Steffens told Stewart in the "Isrealites" lyrics have long been obscure, but, with the wonder of the internet are now easily available and I have. Desmond Dekker Photos and Premium High Res Pictures - Getty Images My Father lived with his Grandmother along with his Father in Kingston. Many of his Reggae pioneer Desmond Dekker dies, aged 64 - the Guardian Born Desmond Dacres in Kingston, Jamaica on July 16, 1942, the star-to-be was orphaned in his teens. I was his manager and his best friend, I don't think anyone knew how close we were - we go back so far.". LONDON (AP) - Desmond Dekker, who brought the sound of Jamaican ska music to the world with hits such as "Israelites," has died, his manager said Friday. The obituary was featured in Legacy on May 26, 2006. Dekker, whose 1969 hit Israelites was the first reggae song to top the UK charts, collapsed at his Surrey home. When he released Israelites nobody had heard of Bob Marley - he paved the way for all of them.". He moved to the UK in the '70s, later recording the hit You Can Get It If You Really Want, written by Jimmy Cliff. An instrumental figure in the development of ska and its slightly mellower cousin, rocksteady, Dekker was also one the first reggae performers to break big in the U.K., laying the groundwork for that country's late 1970s 2 Tone movement. years later the track became the signature song for the groundbreaking He died peacefully but it still hurts. "007 (Shanty Town)" was included in the soundtrack of the film The Harder They Come,[13] and in the Grand Theft Auto IV soundtrack from the Episodes from Liberty City add-on. [5] Despite its cautionary sentiment, it cemented Dekker's popularity among rude boys in Jamaica,[2][6] in contrast to Dekker's earlier music, which espoused traditional morals such as parental respect and the importance of education. [3] In Dekker's words: "The students had a demonstration and it went all the way around to Four Shore Road and down to Shanty Town. of the island," wrote His workplace singing had drawn the attention of his co-workers, who encouraged him to pursue a career in music. Desmond Dekker passed away. Left to earn a living on his own, he apprenticed as a welder. He had 10 studio albums, 25 compilation albums, and 47 singles during his career. 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I related to those things and began to sing a little song: 'You get up in the morning and you're slaving for bread.' Dekker wrote the song after watching news coverage of a student demonstration against government plans to build an industrial complex on land close to the beach, which descended into violence. Mr Williams described the singer as a private person who would go back to Jamaica from time to time but only to see his family rather than to perform: "He wasn't out there like other stars partying all the time, he just did his job. Ska legend Desmond Dekker has died suddenly from a heart attack, his manager said today. the Jamaican charts. In 2000 he released the album "Halfway to Paradise." The track was written by Dekker (under his real name of Desmond Dacres) and his record producer, Leslie Kong, and was recorded in Jamaica with the brass . born in 1941 or 1942. The song would return to the British charts in 1975 and was reissued as a single after being used in a commercial for Maxell recording tape in 1990. The unsigned vocalist then auditioned for Leslie Kong's Beverley's record label and was awarded his first recording contract. Jamaican Ska Star Desmond Dekker Dies - Billboard [1] Kong employed the group as backing singers for Dekker and they can be heard on the song "Get Up Adinah" (credited as The Four Aces). The artist took a permanent residency in the UK in 1969. On November 3, 2019, "Israelites" was prominently featured in the third episode of HBO's Watchmen. Despite declining sales, Dekker remained a popular live performer and continued to tour with The Rumour. For the secondary James Bond theme, see, O'Brien Chang, Kevin & Chen, Wayne (1998), Soundtrack for the ages: 40 Years of Harder They Come, https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=007_(Shanty_Town)&oldid=1099693912, This page was last edited on 22 July 2022, at 03:53. But while Mr. Dekker kept up a busy performing career, the death of Mr. Kong in 1971 ended his streak of hits. He was What sweet nanny goat a go run him belly good. [9] Desmond headlined Jools Holland's 2003 Annual Hootenanny. of musicians and producers Dekker cut two more albums, Rude. It Mek (sometimes appearing as "A It Mek" or German language "It Miek") was a 1969 hit song by the Jamaican musicians Desmond Dekker & the Aces. Jamaican Ska Star Desmond Dekker Dies - Billboard He briefly had an apprenticeship as a tailor before working as a welder. , May 27, 2006, p. B17; Desmond Dekker, the Jamaican singer whose 1969 hit, "The Israelites," opened up a worldwide audience for reggae, died on Wednesday. Dekker still performed regularly, and gave what would be his final concert Desmond Dekker, 64, Pioneer of Jamaican Music, Dies be eclipsed by another Jamaican, reggae artist Bob Marley. Desmond Dekker, was born in Jamaica's Saint Andrew Parish on July 16, 1941, and was an early influencer with one of the earliest reggae hits, "Israelites." The ska, reggae and rock steady singer, songwriter and musician was introduced to music through the local church he attended as a child. "The song, an ode to the troubles of the poor, A man of many talents, Desmond Adolphus Dacres, a.k.a. given to Kingston's tough urban youth who modeled themselves on the Los Angeles Times He was renowned for his earliest reggae hit internationally 'Israelites.' He died at the age of Sixty Four years. comparisons between Jamaica's poor and the beleaguered Israelites The Aces (Jamaican group) - Wikipedia This double disc set features every major UK and Jamaican chart hit by the first King of Reggae, all sourced from the original analog master tapes. This Is Desmond Dekkar Review. Photo Courtesy:Desmond Dekker Reggae Facebook. Desmond Dekker - It Mek Lyrics | Genius Lyrics best-known songs celebrated the "rude boy" culture, the name Desmond Adolphus Dacres - Born in Saint Andrew Parish Kingston Jamaica 16th July 1941. Reggae singer Desmond Dekker has died suddenly from a heart attack, aged 64. Desmond Dekker - IMDb Tips of My Fingers 5. Mark Lamarr, presenter of BBC Radio 2's Reggae Show, said: "He probably was the first reggae superstar to have hits outside Jamaica in the US and UK. Desmond Dekker - YouTube Music Desmond Dekker, 64, Pioneer of Jamaican Music, Dies, https://www.nytimes.com/2006/05/27/arts/music/27dekker.html. The 2006 to 2015 line-up for Dekker's backing band, The Aces, who are still performing tribute concerts, includes: This particular line-up also recorded with Dekker on some of his later studio sessions in the 1990s. But his success started to wane by the end of the 70s and early 80s and he was declared bankrupt in 1984. 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Washington Post May 25, 2006 - Desmond Dekker was born Desmond Adolphus Dacres on July 16th 1941 in Saint Andrew Parrish, Kingston, Jamaica. "Israelites" was Dekker's only real hit in the United Roll Call"). He often sang on the job, which prompted ", Reggae DJ Daddy Ernie, of Choice FM in London, said: "Any history book that you pick up on reggae, Desmond Dekker's name will have to be in there. [8] King of Kings consists of songs by Dekker's musical heroes including Byron Lee; Theophilus Beckford, Jimmy Cliff, and his friend and fellow Kong label artist, Derrick Morgan. As a teenager he worked in a welding shop alongside Bob Marley and auditioned unsuccessfully for various producers until Mr. Marley encouraged him to try out for his own first producer, Leslie Kong. From a very young age he would regularly attend the local church with his grandmother and aunt. "007 (song)" redirects here. His manager and best friend, Delroy Williams, said he had seen the singer and songwriter the night before and he had seemed fine. [2] The single featured Roland Alphonso's "El Torro" on the B-side.[2]. Genres: Jamaican Ska, Rocksteady, Reggae. "The Israelites" was the peak of Mr. Dekker's extensive career, selling more than a million copies worldwide. Anyone can read what you share. Photo Highlights: Protoje takes Hope Gardens A Matter of Time Live, The Top 100 Reggae Songs From 1962 2017. Its title and lyrics refer to the cool imagery of films such as the James Bond series and Ocean's 11, admired by "rudies". Desmond Dekker discography and songs: Music profile for Desmond Dekker, born 16 July 1941. Together with his backing group the Aces (consisting of Wilson James and Easton Barrington Howard), he had one of the earliest international reggae hits with "Israelites" (1968).Other hits include "007 (Shanty Town)" (1967), "It Mek" (1969) and "You Can Get It If You Really . Mr Williams said: "He was at his peak fitness, he had this big tour coming up for this summer and he was looking forward to it - and then that was it. New York Times introduced Marley to the record label executives who shaped his own He returned to the British charts with "Sing a Little Song" in 1975. It's Not Easy 3. He was 64. The Top 14 Jamaican Recipes Searched for by Canadians. From a young age he regularly attended the local church with his grandmother and aunt. His mother had passed away from a young age. Join our newsletter to get the latest articles, news, & videos. In 1970 Dekker released "You Can Get It If You Really Want", written by Jimmy Cliff, which reached No. Desmond Dekker (16 July 1941 - 25 May 2006) [1] was a Jamaican ska, rocksteady and reggae singer-songwriter and musician. "007 (Shanty Town)" has been called "the most enduring and archetypal" rude boy song. He was already a major star in Jamaica and well known in Britain. Desmond Dekker 5/2006. Ska legend Desmond Dekker has died suddenly from a heart attack, his manager said today. "Honour Your Father and Mother" reached the No. [3] In 2003 a reissue of The Harder They Come soundtrack featured "Israelites" and "007 (Shanty Town)". ", He added: "I didn't even get the chance to say goodbye properly.". The song's title is Jamaican patois meaning "that's why" or "that's the reason. Times international hit. reached No. [1] The group came to the attention of Dekker, who supported them when they auditioned for Leslie Kong at Beverley's studio in 1965. The initial line-up of The Aces consisted of Clive Campbell, Barry Howard, Carl Howard, and Patrick Howard. The star was divorced with a son and daughter. , May 27, 2006, sec. The Jamaican rhythm of ska had already generated hits in the United States, notably Millie Small's 1964 hit, "My Boy Lollipop." "The Israelites" reached No. It was taken from an album of similar re-recordings of his old hits, Black & Dekker. Dekker's last gig was in Leeds on 11 May (Photo: egigs.co.uk), Dekker's hits included Israelites, It Mek and 007 (Shanty Town), The BBC is not responsible for the content of external internet sites, BBC Radio 2's Mark Lamarr pays tribute to Desmond Dekker. Free shipping for many products! Nincom Poop 8. 007: The Best of Desmond Dekker is a two-disc collection that features 25 classic hits from Dekker's catalog, as well as another 25 rare and unreleased sides including alternate takes of some of the artist's fan favorites of the '60s and '70s. Jamaican patois, helped make his 1969 song "Israelites" an The song has appeared in numerous movies and television programs,[14] including the soundtracks of the 1989 American film Drugstore Cowboy and the 2010 British film Made in Dagenham. Mr. Dekker was divorced and is survived by a son and daughter. Sung in Jamaican creole, some of the song's lyrics were not readily understood by many British and American listeners at the time of its release. Desmond Dekker, who has died of a heart attack aged 64 in Surrey, was one of the first Jamaican vocalists to make a significant impact outside the land of his birth. in Leeds just two weeks before his death. made it into the Top Ten on the U.S. singles chart the following year. When Kong died in 1971, Dekker's career faltered, and the hits [1] By 1967, the only remaining members were Barry Howard and Winston Samuels and it was their backing vocals that featured on Dekker's track, "Israelites". "I was telling people not to give up as things will get better," he said in a interview last year for the Set the Tone 67 Web site. Orphaned at an early age, he was sent to live in a characterised by a fast, metronomic tempo and a strongly accented Desmond Dekker unleashed a flood of fine singles across the '60s and early '70s, all under the aegis of producer Leslie Kong.Taking a chance on an untried youngster barely into his teens, who'd already been shown the door by Coxsone Dodd and Duke Reid, Kong nurtured Dekker to international stardom, only to die suddenly in 1971, two years after the singer's breakthrough. Desmond Dekker was born on July 16, 1941. The song established Dekker as a rude boy icon in Jamaica and also became a favourite dance track for the young working-class men and women of the United Kingdom's mod scene. Dekker was instrumental in popularizing the rude boy subculture, highlighting Jamaican ghetto life with 007 (Shanty Town), that became a working-class anthem for those in Jamaica and the United Kingdom. Thomas. [2] A gold record was presented by Ember Records, the distributors of Dekker's recordings.[2]. I dig you out and you're cool, girl. Desmond Dekker (16 July 1941 - 25 May 2006) was a Jamaican ska, rocksteady and reggae singer-songwriter and musician. But in 1984 Mr. Dekker declared bankruptcy, blaming his former manager. expressed in the growth of ska, a mix of imported rhythm and blues and Dekker's next album, Compass Point (1981), was produced by Robert Palmer. Their song "Working on it Night and Day", entered the pop charts in 1973. 1961. [3] Dekker's version uses the same backing track as Cliff's original. Manager Delroy Williams said the Jamaica-born performer had seemed fine when they met a day earlier, adding: "I don't think I will ever get over this. Los Angeles Times The 64-year-old Jamaican, best known for his 1969 smash hit Israelites, collapsed at his home in Surrey. I don't think anyone knew how close we were - we go back so far. His fourth hit, "King of Ska" (backing vocals by The Cherrypies, also known as The Maytals), made him into one of the island's biggest stars.
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