Dekker was a native of Kingston, Jamaica's capital, where he was characterised by a fast, metronomic tempo and a strongly accented 007: The Best of Desmond Dekker - AllMusic By 1971 the line-up had changed again, with Barry Howard now rejoined by Carl Hall. With a younger generation He was a Jamaican Ska, Rocksteady and Reggae singer. My Father lived with his Grandmother along with his Father in Kingston. producers turned him down before Leslie Kong signed Dekker to his label in Nincom Poop 8. [3] In 2003 a reissue of The Harder They Come soundtrack featured "Israelites" and "007 (Shanty Town)". 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. He lived for his music and his children. reached No. BBC NEWS | Entertainment | Reggae legend Desmond Dekker dies and performed with his backing band, the Four Aces. His workplace singing had drawn the attention of his co-workers, who encouraged him to pursue a career in music. 1 spot on career. 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. When he released Israelites nobody had heard of Bob Marley - he paved the way for all of them.". Israelites (song) - Wikipedia Desmond Dekker | Reggae | The Guardian View history " 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. years earlier, when both worked as welders in Kingston, and Dekker 1 in Britain and No. 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. He had 10 studio albums, 25 compilation albums, and 47 singles during his career. But a new version of Israelites was released in 1990 and used in television commercials, boosting the star's popularity. The punk era of the late 1970's brought with it an English revival of ska by groups like Madness and the Specials. 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. "[8] The title has been the source of speculation,[9] but most settle on the Rastafarian Movement's association with the Twelve Tribes of Israel. community, and in 1967 his song "0.0.7 (Shanty Town)" From a very young age he would regularly attend the local church with his grandmother and aunt. 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. Black and Dekker 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. 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Mr. Dekker had a total of 20 No. Although newcomers should be directed to Trojan's 1997 best-of, The Original Rude Boy, among the many retrospectives, fans of Dekker and original Jamaican ska, rocksteady, and founding reggae are well served by this narrowly focused CD. [2], The disc was released in the UK in March 1969 and was #1 for one week, selling over 250,000 copies. A string of hits followed with "Reggae Motion", "Take a Look", "Oh I Miss You", "Call Me Number One", "Be My Baby", and "Sad Sad Song". Singer. The comeback failed to save him from bankruptcy in 1984, Desmond Dekker (16 July 1941 - 25 May 2006) [1] was a Jamaican ska, rocksteady and reggae singer-songwriter and musician. Like many of Mr. Dekker's songs, it carried a message. 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"He died peacefully but it still hurts. But that song was treated as a novelty. 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. and became one of his country's first recording stars to achieve Copyright Simbis Inc.All rights reserved. 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. teens had found work as a welder. Dekker, who lived in England, co He recorded an album called Black & Dekker (1980), which featured his previous hits backed by The Rumour, Graham Parker's backing band and Akrylykz (featuring Roland Gift, later of Fine Young Cannibals). Dekker, whose 1969 hit Israelites was the first reggae song to top the UK charts, collapsed at his Surrey home. Despite declining sales, Dekker remained a popular live performer and continued to tour with The Rumour. View their obituary at Legacy.com sold millions of copies, became the first purely Jamaican song to top the his co-workers to dare him into auditioning for a record label. In 1993, the Specials reunited and backed up Mr. Dekker on the album "King of Kings," with remakes of ska hits. 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. 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 generations of fans. [1] 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 accompaniment added in the UK. 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. "Desmond was the first legend, believe it or not," he said. "Israelites" w/Lyrics- Desmond Dekker and the Aces - YouTube I was his manager and his best friend. The "007" riddim was revived in 2007 for a series of releases on Beverley's Records, forming the basis of singles from Joseph Cotton ("Ship Sail"), Mike Brooks ("Blam Blam Blam"), The Blackstones ("Out a Road"), and Dennis Alcapone ("D.J. 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). ", He added: "People like Desmond Dekker only come along once in a lifetime. The Top 10 Desmond Dekker Songs - Jamaicans.com ", Original reporting and incisive analysis, direct from the Guardian every morning, Unflagging performer Desmond Dekker. Dekker was born on 16 July 1941 in Kingston, Jamaica, and began his working life as a welder before turning to singing full-time. Too Much Too Soon 6. Dekker's own songs did not go to the extremes of many other popular rude boy songs, which reflected the violence and social problems associated with ghetto life, though he did introduce lyrics that resonated with the rude boys, starting with one of his best-known songs, "007 (Shanty Town)". migrating across the Atlantic along with a growing West Indian expatriate Desmond Dekker, the Jamaican singer whose 1969 hit, "The Israelites," opened up a worldwide audience for reggae, died on Wednesday. Desmond Dekker & The Aces - Israelites (Official Lyrics Video) Trojan Records Official 109K subscribers Subscribe 40K Share 3.5M views 3 years ago #Pyramid #Israelites #rocksteady Between 1967. He was 64. The 2016 - current line up of musicians for Desmond Dekker's band the Aces featuring Delroy Williams & Guests. born in 1941 or 1942. charts in the United States, and opened the ears of the world to the music Tips of My Fingers 5. He died peacefully but it still hurts. A man of many talents, Desmond Adolphus Dacres, a.k.a. made it into the Top Ten on the U.S. singles chart the following year. The 64-year-old Jamaican, best known for his 1969 smash hit Israelites, collapsed at his home in Surrey. His impact on music, record-company veteran Roger With "The Israelites," released in Jamaica in December 1968, Mr. Dekker had an international impact. Track listing. Born Desmond Dacres in Kingston, Jamaica on July 16, 1942, the star-to-be was orphaned in his teens. The 64-year-old Jamaican, best known for his 1969 smash hit Israelites, collapsed at his home in Surrey yesterday morning. Later that decade, however, there was a revival of interest in His fans included the Beatles, who namechecked him in the lyrics to more rural part of the island, but returned to Kingston and by his late The Harder They Come 30," Steffens said. He also collaborated on a remix of "Israelites" with reggae artist Apache Indian. He returned to the British charts with "Sing a Little Song" in 1975. An energetic live performer, he was about to start a European summer tour and was booked to play in Prague next week. Reggae pioneer Desmond Dekker dies, aged 64 - the Guardian Dubbed "the King of Ska," Desmond Dekker is one of the key artists in the history of Jamaican music. 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. Most recently, it featured on the soundtrack of the 2019 film Vivarium. Dekker recorded the song again for his 1980 album Black and Dekker. 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. In 1970 Dekker released "You Can Get It If You Really Want", written by Jimmy Cliff, which reached No. The themes of Dekker's songs during the first four years of his career dealt with the moral, cultural and social issues of mainstream Jamaican culture: respect for one's parents ("Honour Your Mother and Father"), religious morality ("Sinners Come Home") and education ("Labour for Learning"). 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"). "It was an exciting time in Desmond Dekker, Desmond Dekker & the Aces - Intensified - AllMusic Desmond Dekker Photos and Premium High Res Pictures - Getty Images Desmond Dekker (16 July 1941 - 25 May 2006) was a Jamaican ska, rocksteady and reggae singer-songwriter and musician. in Leeds just two weeks before his death. Notable groups who have covered "007 (Shanty Town)" include: The song has been sampled by Special Ed ("I'm the Magnificent") and Shaggy ("Bonafide Girl"). In 2000 he released the album "Halfway to Paradise." [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. Desmond Dekker - Israelites Lyrics | Genius Lyrics His mother had passed away from a young age. Desmond Adolphus Dacres was born in Saint Andrew Parish (Greater Kingston), Jamaica, on 16 July 1941. wider renown. "007 (song)" redirects here. "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. He was 64. of musicians and producers Dekker cut two more albums, [7] A re-recorded version of "Israelites" was released in 1980 on the Stiff label, followed by other new recordings: Jimmy Cliff's "Many Rivers to Cross" and "Book of Rules". Musical I was his manager and his best friend, I don't think anyone knew how close we were - we go back so far.". ", He added: "I didn't even get the chance to say goodbye properly.". 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. "The Israelites" reached No. 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 The Aces (Jamaican group) - Wikipedia "007 (Shanty Town)" has been called "the most enduring and archetypal" rude boy song. In 1980, Dekker released a new recording of the song on UK label Stiff Records, performed in an uptempo Two Tone style. . [12][13], Dekker died of a heart attack on 25 May 2006, at his home in Thornton Heath in the London Borough of Croydon, England, aged 64[3] and was buried at Streatham Park Cemetery. 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 . The rhythm had been featured by Anthony B in 2008 on The Pow Pow Trilogy, ("Time For The Love"). Also founder & MD of popular Reggae and Ska Tribute/backing band, Paul Abraham Guitarist and backing vocals, This page was last edited on 15 January 2023, at 17:21. On this Wikipedia the language links are at the top of the page across from the article title. Desmond Dekker discography and songs: Music profile for Desmond Dekker, born 16 July 1941. Mr. Dekker was named Desmond Adolphus Dacres when he was born in Kingston, Jamaica, in 1941. His lyrics drew Desmond Dekker Obituary - Death Notice and Service Information 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! of the island," wrote I dig you out and you're cool, girl. It's Not Easy 3. From a child he regularly attended the local church with his grandmother and aunt. Mr. Dekker was divorced and is survived by a son and daughter. [2] The single featured Roland Alphonso's "El Torro" on the B-side.[2]. 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. The music began [2] Just over six years after the original release, the song again reached a Top Ten position in the United Kingdom.[2]. their ska-inflected hit "Ob-La-Di, Ob-La-Da." 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. 1 hits in Jamaica. Dekker became associated with bluebeat, a more uptempo When Kong died in 1971, Dekker's career faltered, and the hits But while Mr. Dekker kept up a busy performing career, the death of Mr. Kong in 1971 ended his streak of hits. The two had met international hit. A string of Jamaican hits followed, including "It Pays," "Sinners Come Home" and "Labour for Learning." [2] It spent eleven weeks in the UK chart, and by September 1970 had sold over a million copies worldwide. The initial line-up of The Aces consisted of Clive Campbell, Barry Howard, Carl Howard, and Patrick Howard. With the release of Israelites, Dekker became the first Jamaican artist to score a hit in the United States. Following his mother's death, he moved to the parish of St. Mary and later to St. Dekker was responsible for bringing Bob Marleys talents to the attention of Kong and the two had several successful collaborations. The movie's hero, played by Jimmy Cliff, sang it this time, and Potentially because of this usage, the song charted again, entering the Billboard Digital Reggae Song Sales Chart at #2.[15]. [1] The group came to the attention of Dekker, who supported them when they auditioned for Leslie Kong at Beverley's studio in 1965. Paul McCartney slipped Mr. Dekker's first name into the lyrics to the Beatles' ska song, "Ob-La-Di, Ob-La-Da," on "The Beatles" (also known as the White Album) in 1968, the year Mr. Dekker moved to England. Early Life [5] Many of the hits from this era came from his debut album, 007 (Shanty Town). I don't think anyone knew how close we were - we go back so far. stopped. Their song "Working on it Night and Day", entered the pop charts in 1973. The He was orphaned as a teenager but made a success for himself after signing with Leslie Kong's Beverley's record label and releasing his first single, Honour Your Father and Mother, in 1963, a paean. Showing Editorial results for desmond dekker. Photo Highlights: Protoje takes Hope Gardens A Matter of Time Live, The Top 100 Reggae Songs From 1962 2017. This is one of the pioneers that has passed away - his place is definitely cemented in reggae history.". Dekker recorded on the Pyramid record label, and when its catalogue was acquired by Cactus Records in 1975, "Israelites" was re-issued in a first-time stereo mix. Jamaican patois, helped make his 1969 song "Israelites" an Problems 9. Desmond Dekker, voice of Jamaica's slums, dies at 64 The most successful track of his Born Desmond Dacres in 1941, Dekker worked as a welder in Kingston before signing with Leslie Kong's Beverley's record label and releasing his first single, "Honor Your Father and Your Mother," in . of a heart attack, May 25, 2006, in London, England. 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. hotspot in 2005, "which was almost completely people under Los Angeles Times Rude. [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". gangsters they saw in Hollywood films. Desmond Dekker Biography, Songs, & Albums | AllMusic The Aces, originally known as The Four Aces, were a Jamaican vocal group who are best known for their work with Desmond Dekker. [3] Despite this, the single was the first UK reggae #1 and among the first to reach the US top ten (peaking at #9). 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. [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). Desmond Dekker, the Jamaican singer whose 1969 hit, "The Israelites," opened up a worldwide audience for reggae, died on Wednesday. 1972 film At the time of his death, he was preparing as the headliner of a world music festival in Prague. Intensified is an album by Desmond Dekker & the Aces released in 1970. Dekker's trademark falsetto, singing lyrics in a [11] In 1984 he was declared bankrupt. [10], In 1969 Dekker took permanent residency in the UK. It Mek - Wikipedia "The Israelites," with its biblical imagery of suffering and redemption, showed the world reggae's combination of danceable rhythm and serious, sometimes spiritual intentions. Desmond Dekker & The Aces - Israelites (Official Lyrics Video) When Maxell used Israelites in a TV commercial, it propelled Dekker and his music back into the spotlight. Jamaican singer and musician, Desmond Dekker pictured wearing white trousers and a white cowl neck tunic and sitting on a stool circa 1969. years later the track became the signature song for the groundbreaking 1 in Jamaica. In 1975 this collaboration resulted in the release of "Sing a Little Song", which charted in the UK top twenty; this was to be his last UK hit. [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. there. He was preparing to headline The World Music Festival in Prague. Desmond Dekker, 64, Pioneer of Jamaican Music, Dies This Is Desmond Dekkar Review. Desmond Dekker - YouTube Music 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. Desmond Dekker Biography - name, wife, mother, son, born, movie, time The obituary was featured in Legacy on May 26, 2006. [11] In June 1969 it reached the Top Ten in the United States, peaking at #9 on the Billboard Hot 100 singles chart. May 25, 2006 - Desmond Dekker was born Desmond Adolphus Dacres on July 16th 1941 in Saint Andrew Parrish, Kingston, Jamaica. Anyone can read what you share. The British hitmaker Robert Palmer produced Mr. Dekker's next album, "Compass Point," in 1981. celebrity on the island and throughout the Caribbean. the resurgence of ska in England, and top-selling bands like Madness and On this Wikipedia the language links are at the top of the page across from the article title. Dekker was initially reluctant to record the track but was eventually persuaded to do so by Leslie Kong. the film introduced Jamaica's vibrant musical culture to the rest Israelites 2. of the biblical era. Desmond Dekker Biography, Life, Interesting Facts - Famous Birthdays By That same year saw the release of "Beautiful and Dangerous", "Writing on the Wall", "Music Like Dirt (Intensified '68)" (which won the 1968 Jamaica Independence Festival Song Contest), "Bongo Girl" and "Shing a Ling". died on May 25, 2006, in London, at the age of 63 or 64. He found fame with his band Desmond Dekker and the Aces - their international hit Israelites topped the UK charts and made the top 10 in the US. "independence in 1962 had bestowed a new cultural confidence, Dekker, whose 1969 hit Israelites was the first reggae song to top the UK charts, collapsed at his Surrey home. 63K views 4 years ago A reggae hit in 1969 for Desmond Dekker and the Aces. As a subscriber, you have 10 gift articles to give each month. [3], In 1968 Dekker's "Israelites" was released, eventually topping the UK Singles Chart in April 1969 and peaking in the top ten of the US Billboard Hot 100 in June 1969. the Specials considered him their musical hero. Dekker was the first Jamaican artist to have a hit record in the US with Jamaican-style music. Browse 99 desmond dekker stock photos and images available, or start a new search to explore more stock photos and images. , May 30, 2006, p. B7. And the higher ones wanted to bulldoze the whole thing down and do their own thing and the students said no way. [2][12], Dekker recorded on the Pyramid record label, and when its catalogue was acquired by Cactus Records in 1975, "Israelites" was re-issued in a first-time stereo mix. Ostensibly a reissue of his 1969 U.K. LP of 1966-1968 recordings, which had . He had been due to perform at the Respect Festival in Prague on 2 June, and numerous dates across Europe . 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 . Thomas. Sales+streaming figures based on certification alone. the Jamaican charts. UK reissue of this two CD collection by the Reggae/Ska legend.

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