Born Desmond Dacres in Kingston, Jamaica on July 16, 1942, the star-to-be was orphaned in his teens. 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 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," Mr Williams said. Dekker soon garnered a wider audience with his songs, which were recorded 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. [2] While at St. Thomas, Dekker embarked on an apprenticeship as a tailor before returning to Kingston, where he became a welder. Desmond Adolphus Dacres - Born in Saint Andrew Parish Kingston Jamaica 16th July 1941. Desmond Dekker discography and songs: Music profile for Desmond Dekker, born 16 July 1941. 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. A series of songs including "Rude Boy Train" and "Rudie Got Soul" made Mr. Dekker a hero of Jamaica's rough urban "rude boy" culture. The singer and songwriter, whose 1969 . an ex-wife and a son and daughter, but Dekker was mourned by several journalist Jocelyn Y. Stewart. 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. He was 64. Incudes 'Israelites', '007 (Shanty Town)', 'It Miek', 'You Can Get It If You Really Want' and 'Sing a Litte Song'. in Leeds just two weeks before his death. Desmond Adolphus Dacres (Desmond Dekker), singer and songwriter, born July 16 1941; died May 25 2006, Jamaican singer best known for The Israelites and It Miek, he helped launch the career of Bob Marley, Original reporting and incisive analysis, direct from the Guardian every morning. of London obituary noted. version of ska. Showing Editorial results for desmond dekker. His 1980 album, "Black and Dekker," featured members of a venerable Jamaican band, the Pioneers, and Graham Parker's band, the Rumour. [3] Despite this, the single was the first UK reggae #1 and among the first to reach the US top ten (peaking at #9). It was during this period that Desmond Dacres adopted the stage-name of Desmond Dekker. "Desmond Dekker and the Aces: Artist Chart History", https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=It_Mek&oldid=1057544344, Short description is different from Wikidata, Single chart usages for Belgium (Flanders), Single chart usages for Belgium (Wallonia), Articles with MusicBrainz work identifiers, Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike License 3.0, This page was last edited on 28 November 2021, at 07:27. Photograph: PA. career. Genres: Jamaican Ska, Rocksteady, Reggae. In 1970 Dekker released "You Can Get It If You Really Want", written by Jimmy Cliff, which reached No. Potentially because of this usage, the song charted again, entering the Billboard Digital Reggae Song Sales Chart at #2.[15]. 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. "I saw him live dozens of times and he couldn't do a bad show - he was always magnificent.". After being re-released in June 1969, the single reached number 7 in the UK Singles Chart. 1969. His fans included the Beatles, who namechecked him in the lyrics to [6] Dekker also released "Problems" and "Pickney Gal", both of which were popular in Jamaica, although only "Pickney Gal" managed to chart in the UK top 50.[3]. years earlier, when both worked as welders in Kingston, and Dekker Jamaica's post-colonial 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. Washington Post The Jamaican rhythm of ska had already generated hits in the United States, notably Millie Small's 1964 hit, "My Boy Lollipop." and performed with his backing band, the Four Aces. of the island," wrote Jamaican Spiced Easter Bun Recipe: Kerri-Anns 9 Side Dishes Jamaicans Serve with Jerk Chicken, The 6 Soups Every Jamaican Should Know How to Cook. He was already a major star in Jamaica and well known in Britain. 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.After being re-released in June 1969, the single reached number 7 in the UK Singles Chart. Desmond Dekker was a Jamaican ska, rocksteady and reggae singer-songwriter and musician. years later the track became the signature song for the groundbreaking "Desmond was the first legend, believe it or not," he said. Several more hits followed, and Dekker became a major This is one of the pioneers that has passed away - his place is definitely cemented in reggae history.". which Dekker admitted was the result of a swindle by his former manager. 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 continued to tour regularly; his final concert was on May 11 at Leeds University. 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. migrating across the Atlantic along with a growing West Indian expatriate [13] Dekker was divorced and was survived by his son and daughter.[14]. And it just get out of controlIs just a typical riot 'cause I say - Them a loot, them a shoot, them a wail. "The song, an ode to the troubles of the poor, their ska-inflected hit "Ob-La-Di, Ob-La-Da." "007 (Shanty Town)" has been called "the most enduring and archetypal" rude boy song. [9][10] Ethnomusicologist Michael Veal identifies "007 (Shanty Town)" as one of the songs that demonstrated the viability of Jamaican music in England.[11]. His manager and best friend, Delroy Williams, said he had seen the singer and songwriter the night before and he had seemed fine. His mother had passed away from a young age. 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 . My Father lived with his Grandmother along with his Father in Kingston. best-known songs celebrated the "rude boy" culture, the name 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). Desmond Dekker, the Jamaican singer whose 1969 hit, "The Israelites," opened up a worldwide audience for reggae, died on Wednesday. From a young age he regularly attended the local church with his grandmother and aunt. career, "Israelites," was released in December of 1968 and [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. Most recently, it featured on the soundtrack of the 2019 film Vivarium. Dekker, who lived in England, co His lyrics drew He moved to the UK in the '70s, later recording the hit You Can Get It If You Really Want, written by Jimmy Cliff. He had been due to perform at the Respect Festival in Prague on 2 June, and numerous dates across Europe during the summer. He was due to perform at the Respect festival in Prague on June 2, before heading on to Switzerland, Ireland, Poland, Belgium and London. You got wildlife and thing like that because it down near the beach. "[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. [3], Despite achieving a record deal, it was two years before Dekker saw his first record released. Join our newsletter to get the latest articles, news, & videos. there. Tips of My Fingers 5. Desmond Dekker 1. The comeback failed to save him from bankruptcy in 1984, 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. 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. On this Wikipedia the language links are at the top of the page across from the article title. 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. "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. "It is such a shock, I don't think I will ever get over this," he said. even the most obscure ones.". "Desmond was the first legend, believe it or not. [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. By the end of the decade, Mr. Dekker had won the Golden Trophy award, presented annually to Jamaica's top singer, five times and was known as the King of Bluebeat. Intensified is an album by Desmond Dekker & the Aces released in 1970. of a heart attack, May 25, 2006, in London, England. When Maxell used Israelites in a TV commercial, it propelled Dekker and his music back into the spotlight. He died peacefully but it still hurts. He returned to the British charts with "Sing a Little Song" in 1975. Musical pioneer Desmond Dekker dominated Jamaica's pop charts in the 1960s, and became one of his country's first recording stars to achieve wider renown. Me said a it mek - mek you pop yu bitta gall. 1 spot on [4] "007 (Shanty Town)" was a top 15 hit in the UK and his UK concerts were attended by a large following of mods wherever he played. In 1993, the Specials reunited and backed up Mr. Dekker on the album "King of Kings," with remakes of ska hits. It was one of the first reggae songs to become an international hit, despite Dekker's strong Jamaican accent which made his lyrics difficult to understand for many listeners outside Jamaica.[10]. [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. Despite declining sales, Dekker remained a popular live performer and continued to tour with The Rumour. [2], The disc was released in the UK in March 1969 and was #1 for one week, selling over 250,000 copies. 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 . , May 27, 2006, sec. He had been due to perform at the Respect Festival in Prague on 2 June, and numerous dates across Europe . considered the genre's first genuine star, but his fame would later 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. The British hitmaker Robert Palmer produced Mr. Dekker's next album, "Compass Point," in 1981. It was also a hit for Musical Youth in 1983. But that song was treated as a novelty. He was 64. "Israelites" was Dekker's only real hit in the United Free shipping for many products! Desmond Adolphus Dacres was born in Saint Andrew Parish (Greater Kingston), Jamaica, on 16 July 1941. New York Times Although Mr. Dekker had no further hits in the United States, he continued to have hits in England with "It Mek" in 1969 and the first recording of Jimmy Cliff's "You Can Get It if You Really Want" in 1970. Desmond Dekker, the Jamaican singer whose 1969 hit, "The Israelites," opened up a worldwide audience for reggae, died on Wednesday. pioneer Desmond Dekker dominated Jamaica's pop charts in the 1960s, [1] Little more was heard from the group until 1982 when they released "One Way Street". The Harder They Come ", He added: "I didn't even get the chance to say goodbye properly.". Two , May 27, 2006, p. B17; A string of Jamaican hits followed, including "It Pays," "Sinners Come Home" and "Labour for Learning." [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. Copyright Simbis Inc.All rights reserved. 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. 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. 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. the Specials considered him their musical hero. Mr. Dekker was divorced and is survived by a son and daughter. , May 27, 2006, p. A11; Jamaican patois, helped make his 1969 song "Israelites" an 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. 1972 film Black and Dekker The initial line-up of The Aces consisted of Clive Campbell, Barry Howard, Carl Howard, and Patrick Howard. 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. 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. On this Wikipedia the language links are at the top of the page across from the article title. Dekker spent his formative years in Kingston. The musician's popularity waned in the late '70s and '80s, and Dekker was declared bankrupt in 1984. He was also a songwriter and a musician as well. sold millions of copies, became the first purely Jamaican song to top the 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. "They know all the words to his songs, What sweet nanny goat a go run him belly good. Later that decade, however, there was a revival of interest in ", Original reporting and incisive analysis, direct from the Guardian every morning, Unflagging performer Desmond Dekker. more rural part of the island, but returned to Kingston and by his late The punk era of the late 1970's brought with it an English revival of ska by groups like Madness and the Specials. And the higher ones wanted to bulldoze the whole thing down and do their own thing and the students said no way. It hit #1 in the United Kingdom,[12] the Netherlands, Jamaica, South Africa, Canada, Sweden and West Germany. Intensified 4. 1 hits in Jamaica. He often sang on the job, which prompted of the world. Dekker was initially reluctant to record the track but was eventually persuaded to do so by Leslie Kong. Sales+streaming figures based on certification alone. But his success started to wane by the end of the 70s and early 80s and he was declared bankrupt in 1984. On the 22 August 1970 edition of American top 40, Casey Kasem claimed that Dekker had more than 40 #1 records in Jamaica. [8] The single was a number one hit in Jamaica and reached number 14 on the UK Singles Chart, making it the first Jamaican-produced record to reach the UK top 20. She was saying she needs money and he was saying the work he was doing was not giving him enough. wider renown. He had another hit in 1969, "It Mek," and a year later Desmond Dekker 5/2006. As a subscriber, you have 10 gift articles to give each month. The rhythm had been featured by Anthony B in 2008 on The Pow Pow Trilogy, ("Time For The Love"). The star was divorced with a son and daughter. "The Israelites" reached No. In 1980, Dekker released a new recording of the song on UK label Stiff Records, performed in an uptempo Two Tone style. [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 was born on July 16, 1941. 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"). his co-workers to dare him into auditioning for a record label. [4] It combined the Rastafarian religion with rude boy concerns,[5] to make what has been described as a "timeless masterpiece that knew no boundaries".[6]. [5] Many of the hits from this era came from his debut album, 007 (Shanty Town). 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 . Reggae singer Desmond Dekker has died suddenly from a heart attack, aged 64. [9] Desmond headlined Jools Holland's 2003 Annual Hootenanny. He was preparing to headline The World Music Festival in Prague. international hit. The Aces, originally known as The Four Aces, were a Jamaican vocal group who are best known for their work with Desmond Dekker. He lived for his music and his children. 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. Dekker became associated with bluebeat, a more uptempo It took two years before Kong let Dekker record a song, and when he did, Many of his [1] Kong employed the group as backing singers for Dekker and they can be heard on the song "Get Up . Born Desmond Adolphus Dacres, July 16, c. 1941, in Kingston, Jamaica; died of a heart attack, May 25, 2006, in London, England. Dekker's trademark falsetto, singing lyrics in a [11] In 1984 he was declared bankrupt. "[4], The song also deals with a 'rude boy' who after being released from prison continues to commit crime. His first contract was with Leslie Kongs Beverleys label. 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 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. "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. lament, whose lyrics Dekker had written in his head while walking in a Steffens told Stewart in the I was his manager and his best friend. On this Wikipedia the language links are at the top of the page across from the article title. the film introduced Jamaica's vibrant musical culture to the rest "Israelites" brought a Jamaican beat to the British top 40 for the first time since Dekker's #14 hit "007 (Shanty Town)" in 1967. The obituary was featured in Legacy on May 26, 2006. May 25, 2006 - Desmond Dekker was born Desmond Adolphus Dacres on July 16th 1941 in Saint Andrew Parrish, Kingston, Jamaica. His 1960's songs used the upbeat ska rhythm, a precursor to reggae also known as bluebeat. A man of many talents, Desmond Adolphus Dacres, a.k.a. They provided the backing vocals on Dekker's major hit "007 (Shanty Town)" as well as the track "Music Like Dirt (Intensified '68)" (the winning song of the 1968 Jamaica Independence Festival Song Contest). producers turned him down before Leslie Kong signed Dekker to his label in Along with Bob . 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. Photo Highlights: Protoje takes Hope Gardens A Matter of Time Live, The Top 100 Reggae Songs From 1962 2017. [2] Just over six years after the original release, the song again reached a Top Ten position in the United Kingdom. Dekker still performed regularly, and gave what would be his final concert [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". Left to earn a living on his own, he apprenticed as a welder. "[3] According to the liner notes for the Dekker compilation album Rockin' Steady The Best of Desmond Dekker the phrase was also used as a schoolyard taunt roughly meaning "that's what you get." Meanwhile, Dekker spotted the talent of Bob Marley, a fellow welder, and brought the youth to Kong's attention. Jamaican Ska Star Desmond Dekker Dies - Billboard The two had met [13], Dekker had two more UK Top 10 hits over the next year, "It Miek" and his cover of Jimmy Cliff's song "You Can Get It If You Really Want". Dekker was born on 16 July 1941 in Kingston, Jamaica, and began his working life as a welder before turning to singing full-time.
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