Ostensibly a reissue of his 1969 U.K. LP of 1966-1968 recordings, which had . 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. Stock Photos from Photos.com, iStockPhotos.com, 123rf. Dekker was a native of Kingston, Jamaica's capital, where he was Desmond Dekker. [3] In 2003 a reissue of The Harder They Come soundtrack featured "Israelites" and "007 (Shanty Town)". [2] Dekker composed the song after overhearing an argument: "I was walking in the park, eating popcorn. Privacy Policy & Terms of use. Desmond Dekker was born on July 16, 1941. Incudes 'Israelites', '007 (Shanty Town)', 'It Miek', 'You Can Get It If You Really Want' and 'Sing a Litte Song'. He lived for his music and his children. The unsigned vocalist then auditioned for Leslie Kong's Beverley's record label and was awarded his first recording contract. 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. He was preparing to headline The World Music Festival in Prague. In 1990 "Israelites" was used in a Maxell TV advert that became popular and brought the song and artist back to the attention of the general public. "The Israelites," with its biblical imagery of suffering and redemption, showed the world reggae's combination of danceable rhythm and serious, sometimes spiritual intentions. [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. (London), May 27, 2006, p. 70; Desmond Dekker 5/2006. By 1970 Dekker was living in England, but still worked steadily with Kong. of a heart attack, May 25, 2006, in London, England. in 1980, and , May 27, 2006, p. A11; [1] The group came to the attention of Dekker, who supported them when they auditioned for Leslie Kong at Beverley's studio in 1965. His lyrics drew [3] Despite this, the single was the first UK reggae #1 and among the first to reach the US top ten (peaking at #9). Like many of Mr. Dekker's songs, it carried a message. Potentially because of this usage, the song charted again, entering the Billboard Digital Reggae Song Sales Chart at #2.[15]. It was during this period that Desmond Dacres adopted the stage-name of Desmond Dekker. The musician's popularity waned in the late '70s and '80s, and Dekker was declared bankrupt in 1984. He was a Jamaican Ska, Rocksteady and Reggae singer. His 1980 album, "Black and Dekker," featured members of a venerable Jamaican band, the Pioneers, and Graham Parker's band, the Rumour. "007 (Shanty Town)" was included in the soundtrack for Chocolate Skateboard's Las Nueve Vidas De Paco (1995), during the segment of professional skater Keenan Milton. "Israelites" was Dekker's only real hit in the United Dekker was born on 16 July 1941 in Kingston, Jamaica, and began his working life as a welder before turning to singing full-time. "Desmond was the first legend, believe it or not. 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. be eclipsed by another Jamaican, reggae artist Bob Marley. best-known songs celebrated the "rude boy" culture, the name "It is such a shock, I don't think I will ever get over this," he said. the film introduced Jamaica's vibrant musical culture to the rest Desmond Dekker was a Jamaican ska, rocksteady and reggae singer-songwriter and musician. 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 . He was 64. Several more hits followed, and Dekker became a major Thomas. The rhythm had been featured by Anthony B in 2008 on The Pow Pow Trilogy, ("Time For The Love"). Dekker had also begun working on new material with the production duo Bruce Anthony in 1974. 1 hits in Jamaica. Dekker recorded the song again for his 1980 album Black and Dekker. 2 in the UK charts. A string of Jamaican hits followed, including "It Pays," "Sinners Come Home" and "Labour for Learning." Desmond Dekker discography and songs: Music profile for Desmond Dekker, born 16 July 1941. 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. Los Angeles Times [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]. 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. May 25, 2006 - Desmond Dekker was born Desmond Adolphus Dacres on July 16th 1941 in Saint Andrew Parrish, Kingston, Jamaica. On this Wikipedia the language links are at the top of the page across from the article title. I dig you out and you're cool, girl. Washington Post 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". Los Angeles Times Too Much Too Soon 6. "I saw him live dozens of times and he couldn't do a bad show - he was always magnificent.". Later that decade, however, there was a revival of interest in 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. I was his manager and his best friend. 1961. ", He added: "I didn't even get the chance to say goodbye properly.". [1] The group came to the attention of Dekker, who supported them when they auditioned for Leslie Kong at Beverley's studio in 1965. For Once in My Life (Missing Lyrics) 10. [7], "007" was Dekker's first international hit. even the most obscure ones.". Jamaican Ska Star Desmond Dekker Dies - Billboard On November 3, 2019, "Israelites" was prominently featured in the third episode of HBO's Watchmen. Roll Call"). 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. 30," Steffens said. After being re-released in June 1969, the single reached number 7 in the UK Singles Chart. Two In 1980, Dekker released a new recording of the song on UK label Stiff Records, performed in an uptempo Two Tone style. Join our newsletter to get the latest articles, news, & videos. From a young age he regularly attended the local church with his grandmother and aunt. his co-workers to dare him into auditioning for a record label. Ironically although he went to worldwide fame his former welding colleague Marley never had a UK number one. Dekker became associated with bluebeat, a more uptempo Intensified is an album by Desmond Dekker & the Aces released in 1970. [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. And it just get out of controlIs just a typical riot 'cause I say - Them a loot, them a shoot, them a wail. Reggae singer Desmond Dekker has died suddenly from a heart attack, aged 64. 1972 film pioneer Desmond Dekker dominated Jamaica's pop charts in the 1960s, 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. This is one of the pioneers that has passed away - his place is definitely cemented in reggae history.". years later the track became the signature song for the groundbreaking Mr. Kong produced Mr. Dekker's first single, "Honour Thy Father and Mother," in 1963, and it reached No. 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. UK reissue of this two CD collection by the Reggae/Ska legend. [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". View their obituary at Legacy.com [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. suffering even after independence from Britain. States, but it reached No. New York Times 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. Desmond Adolphus Dacres was born in Saint Andrew Parish (Greater Kingston), Jamaica, on 16 July 1941. This was followed by the release of the tracks "Sinners Come Home" and "Labour for Learning". [10], In 1969 Dekker took permanent residency in the UK. Along with Bob . "[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." [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". 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. 1 in Britain and made him a household name 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. 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)". 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! community, and in 1967 his song "0.0.7 (Shanty Town)" On the 22 August 1970 edition of American top 40, Casey Kasem claimed that Dekker had more than 40 #1 records in Jamaica. Rude. You got wildlife and thing like that because it down near the beach. ", He added: "People like Desmond Dekker only come along once in a lifetime. When Maxell used Israelites in a TV commercial, it propelled Dekker and his music back into the spotlight. [3], Only a single live album was released in the late '80s. Its title and lyrics refer to the cool imagery of films such as the James Bond series and Ocean's 11, admired by "rudies". Previously divorced, he was survived by a son and daughter. 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). [11] In June 1969 it reached the Top Ten in the United States, peaking at #9 on the Billboard Hot 100 singles chart. 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 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. "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. From a child he regularly attended the local church with his grandmother and aunt. [5] Many of the hits from this era came from his debut album, 007 (Shanty Town). Los Angeles Times 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). Albums include The Harder They Come, The Harder They Come, and Tougher Than Tough: The Story of Jamaican Music. ", 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. Desmond Dekker (16 July 1941 - 25 May 2006) [1] was a Jamaican ska, rocksteady and reggae singer-songwriter and musician. He moved to the UK in the 70s and recorded the hit You Can Get It If You Really Want, written by Jimmy Cliff. [3] Dekker's version uses the same backing track as Cliff's original. [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". He was 64. 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 . Originally issued in Jamaica as "Poor Me Israelites",[7] it remains the best known Jamaican reggae hit to reach the United States Hot 100's top 10,[5] and was written almost two years after Dekker first made his mark with the rude boy song "007 (Shanty Town)". He won the Jamaican Song Festival in 1968 with "Intensified.". He collaborated with the Specials on the 1993 album, King of Kings, which was released under Desmond Dekker and the Specials. Photo Courtesy:Desmond Dekker Reggae Facebook. This early religious upbringing, as well as Dekker's enjoyment of singing hymns, led to a lifelong religious commitment. Desmond Dekker performing at London's Brixton Academy in 1985. Dekker's trademark falsetto, singing lyrics in a the Specials considered him their musical hero. of London obituary noted. As a subscriber, you have 10 gift articles to give each month. Me said a it mek - mek you pop yu bitta gall. Jamaican singer and musician, Desmond Dekker pictured wearing white trousers and a white cowl neck tunic and sitting on a stool circa 1969. Together with his backing group The Aces, he had one of the earliest international reggae hits with "Israelites". [3] 1969 saw the release of "It Mek", which became a hit both in Jamaica and the UK. His manager and best friend, Delroy Williams, said he had seen the singer and songwriter the night before and he had seemed fine. Mr. Dekker's songs were rediscovered, and he was signed by Madness's label, Stiff Records. Other hits include "007 (Shanty Town)" (1967), "It Mek" (1969) and "You Can Get It If You Really Want" (1970). 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. Other hits include "007", "It Mek" and "You Can Get It If You Really Want". [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. Orphaned at an early age, he was sent to live in a version of ska. [11] In 1984 he was declared bankrupt. 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. Chicago Tribune The Jamaican rhythm of ska had already generated hits in the United States, notably Millie Small's 1964 hit, "My Boy Lollipop." career, "Israelites," was released in December of 1968 and expressed in the growth of ska, a mix of imported rhythm and blues and Desmond Dekker, the Jamaican singer whose 1969 hit, "The Israelites," opened up a worldwide audience for reggae, died on Wednesday. "The song, an ode to the troubles of the poor, 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. "Israelites" brought a Jamaican beat to the British top 40 for the first time since Dekker's #14 hit "007 (Shanty Town)" in 1967. "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. 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. [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. On this Wikipedia the language links are at the top of the page across from the article title. "Israelites" is a song written by Desmond Dekker and Leslie Kong that became a hit for Dekker's group, Desmond Dekker & The Aces,[2] reaching the top of the charts in numerous countries in 1969. The song was his only United States hit, but it was a turning point for Jamaican music among international listeners. , May 27, 2006, sec. 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. The vocal melody is syncopated and is centred on the tone of B flat. made it into the Top Ten on the U.S. singles chart the following year. Dekker was responsible for bringing Bob Marleys talents to the attention of Kong and the two had several successful collaborations. With "The Israelites," released in Jamaica in December 1968, Mr. Dekker had an international impact. The artist died on May 25, 2006, of a heart attack at his home in Thorton Heath in the Croydon Borough of London. journalist Jocelyn Y. Stewart. Desmond Adolphus Dacres - Born in Saint Andrew Parish Kingston Jamaica 16th July 1941. He was a composer, known for Fool's Gold (2008), Idiocracy (2006) and Forgetting Sarah Marshall (2008). His last concert was at Leeds Metropolitan University on 11 May. "[4], The song also deals with a 'rude boy' who after being released from prison continues to commit crime. Dekker still performed regularly, and gave what would be his final concert 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). Ska legend Desmond Dekker has died suddenly from a heart attack, his manager said today. years earlier, when both worked as welders in Kingston, 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. By 1971 the line-up had changed again, with Barry Howard now rejoined by Carl Hall. 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. international hit. UK ska-punk band Sonic Boom Six used a sample of the chorus as the outro to "Rum Little Skallywag". The [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". 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 . Desmond Dekker 1. "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. 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. He was Desmond Dekker, the Jamaican singer whose 1969 hit, "The Israelites," opened up a worldwide audience for reggae, died on Wednesday. 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 gangsters they saw in Hollywood films. He continued to tour regularly; his final concert was on May 11 at Leeds University. 17,029 pages were read in the last minute. career. 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. He had another hit in 1969, "It Mek," and a year later [3], The new group recorded a number of Jamaican hits, including "Parents", "Get Up Edina", "This Woman" and "Mount Zion".
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