Washington Post Mr. Dekker was named Desmond Adolphus Dacres when he was born in Kingston, Jamaica, in 1941. He suffered a heart attack and 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. The unsigned vocalist then auditioned for Leslie Kong's Beverley's record label and was awarded his first recording contract. "Honour Your Father and Mother" reached the No. A global million sales was reported in June 1969. I was his manager and his best friend. , May 30, 2006, p. B7. At the time of his death, he was preparing as the headliner of a world music festival in Prague. The chords of the guitar accompaniment are played on the offbeat and move through the tonic chord [B flat], the subdominant [E flat], the dominant [F], and the occasional [D flat],[5] viz, [B flat] - [E flat] - [F] - [B flat] - [D flat]. But his success started to wane by the end of the 70s and early 80s and he was declared bankrupt in 1984. Black and Dekker May 25, 2006 - Desmond Dekker was born Desmond Adolphus Dacres on July 16th 1941 in Saint Andrew Parrish, Kingston, Jamaica. From a very young age he would regularly attend the local church with his grandmother and aunt. 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 . [10], In 1969 Dekker took permanent residency in the UK. The comeback failed to save him from bankruptcy in 1984, which Dekker admitted was the result of a swindle by his former manager. He returned to the British charts with "Sing a Little Song" in 1975. The 64-year-old Jamaican, best known for his 1969 smash hit Israelites, collapsed at his home in Surrey yesterday morning. His lyrics drew considered the genre's first genuine star, but his fame would later celebrity on the island and throughout the Caribbean. 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. (London), May 27, 2006, p. 70; Desmond Dekker - YouTube Music Intensified - Wikipedia career, "Israelites," was released in December of 1968 and 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). [13] Despite declining sales, Dekker remained a popular live performer and continued to tour with The Rumour. Desmond Dekker (16 July 1941 - 25 May 2006) was a Jamaican ska, rocksteady and reggae singer-songwriter and musician. hotspot in 2005, "which was almost completely people under [3] 1969 saw the release of "It Mek", which became a hit both in Jamaica and the UK. 1 hits in Jamaica. Mr Dekker, who was divorced with a son and a daughter, played his last gig at Leeds University on May 11. Several more hits followed, and Dekker became a major [2] The single featured Roland Alphonso's "El Torro" on the B-side.[2]. 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. their ska-inflected hit "Ob-La-Di, Ob-La-Da." Incudes 'Israelites', '007 (Shanty Town)', 'It Miek', 'You Can Get It If You Really Want' and 'Sing a Litte Song'. 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Desmond Dekker 5/2006. Dekker became associated with bluebeat, a more uptempo died on May 25, 2006, in London, at the age of 63 or 64. Ska legend Desmond Dekker has died suddenly from a heart attack, his manager said today. 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. 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 . the Specials considered him their musical hero. 15 on the British charts. Its title and lyrics refer to the cool imagery of films such as the James Bond series and Ocean's 11, admired by "rudies". 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. Mr. Dekker's songs were rediscovered, and he was signed by Madness's label, Stiff Records. For Once in My Life (Missing Lyrics) 10. ", Original reporting and incisive analysis, direct from the Guardian every morning, Unflagging performer Desmond Dekker. Desmond Dekker - IMDb Desmond Dekker | Culture Wikia | Fandom international hit. Desmond Dekker & The Aces - Israelites (Official Lyrics Video) 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"). The Harder They Come 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. 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. He was a composer, known for Fool's Gold (2008), Idiocracy (2006) and Forgetting Sarah Marshall (2008). [3] In 2003 a reissue of The Harder They Come soundtrack featured "Israelites" and "007 (Shanty Town)". [1] Little more was heard from the group until 1982 when they released "One Way Street". Early Life his music thanks to It Mek 7. [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. 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. Stock Photos from Photos.com, iStockPhotos.com, 123rf. Steffens told Stewart in the By the time I got home, it was complete. He was 64. Dekker was a native of Kingston, Jamaica's capital, where he was offbeat." Nincom Poop 8. and performed with his backing band, the Four Aces. [2] A gold record was presented by Ember Records, the distributors of Dekker's recordings.[2]. Desmond Dekker discography and songs: Music profile for Desmond Dekker, born 16 July 1941. 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. a year later. Desmond Dekker - Israelites (Official Music Video) Weedy Weed Smoker 7.04K subscribers Subscribe 349K views 5 years ago Music video by Desmond Dekker performing Israelites. The Aces, originally known as The Four Aces, were a Jamaican vocal group who are best known for their work with Desmond Dekker. [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. Chicago Tribune 2, p. 11; Dekker still performed regularly, and gave what would be his final concert An energetic live performer, he was about to start a European summer tour and was booked to play in Prague next week. born in 1941 or 1942. in 1980, and 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 Dekker on Apple Music Roll Call"). Times of a heart attack, May 25, 2006, in London, England. [3], In 1961 he auditioned for Coxsone Dodd (Studio One) and Duke Reid (Treasure Isle), though neither audition was successful. [2] It spent eleven weeks in the UK chart, and by September 1970 had sold over a million copies worldwide. 17,029 pages were read in the last minute. His workplace singing had drawn the attention of his co-workers, who encouraged him to pursue a career in music. an ex-wife and a son and daughter, but Dekker was mourned by several Desmond Dekker passed away. of musicians and producers Dekker cut two more albums, The "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. "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. Photo Highlights: Protoje takes Hope Gardens A Matter of Time Live, The Top 100 Reggae Songs From 1962 2017. He lived for his music and his children. 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 By the 1980s, he was signed to Stiff Records and his music created a short-term revival of ska, but he was bankrupt by 1984. The song was his only United States hit, but it was a turning point for Jamaican music among international listeners. "Desmond was the first legend, believe it or not," he said. On the 22 August 1970 edition of American top 40, Casey Kasem claimed that Dekker had more than 40 #1 records in Jamaica. After being re-released in June 1969, the single reached number 7 in the UK Singles Chart. His mother had passed away from a young age. "Israelites" w/Lyrics- Desmond Dekker and the Aces - YouTube Born Desmond Adolphus Dacres, July 16, c. 1941, in Kingston, Jamaica; died of a heart attack, May 25, 2006, in London, England. UK ska-punk band Sonic Boom Six used a sample of the chorus as the outro to "Rum Little Skallywag". But in 1984 Mr. Dekker declared bankruptcy, blaming 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. Dekker soon garnered a wider audience with his songs, which were recorded He was 64. Dekker was divorced and was survived by his son and daughter.[14]. Times I dig you out and you're cool, girl. best-known songs celebrated the "rude boy" culture, the name In 1980, Dekker released a new recording of the song on UK label Stiff Records, performed in an uptempo Two Tone style. "007 (Shanty Town)" has been called "the most enduring and archetypal" rude boy song. From a young age he regularly attended the local church with his grandmother and aunt. Desmond Dekker was a Jamaican ska, rocksteady and reggae singer-songwriter and musician. "Isrealites" lyrics have long been obscure, but, with the wonder of the internet are now easily available and I have. [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". Desmond Dekker | Reggae | The Guardian But while Mr. Dekker kept up a busy performing career, the death of Mr. Kong in 1971 ended his streak of hits. lament, whose lyrics Dekker had written in his head while walking in a Survivors include A few 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. It was during this period that Desmond Dacres adopted the stage-name of Desmond Dekker. He won the Jamaican Song Festival in 1968 with "Intensified.". "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. It Mek - Wikipedia 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. He was a Jamaican Ska, Rocksteady and Reggae singer. 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. 1969. characterised by a fast, metronomic tempo and a strongly accented Singer. [1], The original recording of "007" (without the 'Shanty Town') was produced by Leslie Kong and originally released as a single on the Pyramid label. Desmond Dekker, Desmond Dekker & the Aces - Intensified - AllMusic Desmond Dekker Biography - name, wife, mother, son, born, movie, time It took two years before Kong let Dekker record a song, and when he did, 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 Desmond Dacres in Kingston, Jamaica on July 16, 1942, the star-to-be was orphaned in his teens. [3], The new group recorded a number of Jamaican hits, including "Parents", "Get Up Edina", "This Woman" and "Mount Zion". Jamaican patois, helped make his 1969 song "Israelites" an [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]. [9][10] Ethnomusicologist Michael Veal identifies "007 (Shanty Town)" as one of the songs that demonstrated the viability of Jamaican music in England.[11]. From a child he regularly attended the local church with his grandmother and aunt. [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. [6], The 1980s found Dekker signed to a new label, Stiff Records, an independent label that specialized in punk and new wave acts as well as releases associated with the 2 Tone label, whose acts instigated a short-lived but influential ska revival. 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. I related to those things and began to sing a little song: 'You get up in the morning and you're slaving for bread.' He had been due to perform at the Respect Festival in Prague on 2 June, and numerous dates across Europe during the summer. My Father lived with his Grandmother along with his Father in Kingston. I don't think anyone knew how close we were - we go back so far. Desmond Adolphus Dacres was born in Saint Andrew Parish (Greater Kingston), Jamaica, on 16 July 1941. His manager and best friend, Delroy Williams, said he had seen the singer and songwriter the night before and he had seemed fine. The musician's popularity waned in the late '70s and '80s, and Dekker was declared bankrupt in 1984. 1 spot on Desmond Dekker Obituary (2006) - Legacy [7], "007" was Dekker's first international hit. [3], Only a single live album was released in the late '80s. View their obituary at Legacy.com "[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." He had 10 studio albums, 25 compilation albums, and 47 singles during his career. His last concert was at Leeds Metropolitan University on 11 May. The movie's hero, played by Jimmy Cliff, sang it this time, and Jamaica's post-colonial He had been due to perform at the Respect Festival in Prague on 2 June, and numerous dates across Europe . You got wildlife and thing like that because it down near the beach. The 64-year-old Jamaican, best known for his 1969 smash hit Israelites, collapsed at his home in Surrey. charts in the United States, and opened the ears of the world to the music Browse 99 desmond dekker stock photos and images available, or start a new search to explore more stock photos and images. version of ska. 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)". Despite "Israelites" being recorded and released in 1968, the Uni 45 discography shows its cataloguing in 1969. [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. He moved to the UK in the '70s, later recording the hit You Can Get It If You Really Want, written by Jimmy Cliff. [2] Dekker composed the song after overhearing an argument: "I was walking in the park, eating popcorn. The 2016 - current line up of musicians for Desmond Dekker's band the Aces featuring Delroy Williams & Guests. [3] Despite this, the single was the first UK reggae #1 and among the first to reach the US top ten (peaking at #9). Dekker, who lived in England, co generations of fans. Track Listing - Disc 1 Track Listing - Disc 2 blue highlight denotes track pick 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. This Is Desmond Dekkar Review. "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. 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 ", 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. A man of many talents, Desmond Adolphus Dacres, a.k.a. Desmond Dekker was the first to have hit records outside of Jamaica and his influence on young white British teenagers was pivotal to his success in the 1960s. 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. Desmond Dekker - Rate Your Music His impact on music, record-company veteran Roger Dekker spent his formative years in Kingston. "They know all the words to his songs, Jamaican music, and Dekker was at its cutting edge," his In 1962 "Judge Not" and "One Cup Of Coffee" became the first recorded efforts of Marley, who retained gratitude, respect and admiration for Dekker for the rest of his life. And the higher ones wanted to bulldoze the whole thing down and do their own thing and the students said no way. , May 27, 2006, p. B17; 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. Intensified 4. By 1970 Dekker was living in England, but still worked steadily with Kong. The song's title is Jamaican patois meaning "that's why" or "that's the reason. Desmond Dekker, who brought the sound of Jamaican ska to the world with songs such as "Israelites," has died, his manager said Friday. "Desmond was the first legend, believe it or not. the resurgence of ska in England, and top-selling bands like Madness and The initial line-up of The Aces consisted of Clive Campbell, Barry Howard, Carl Howard, and Patrick Howard. On November 3, 2019, "Israelites" was prominently featured in the third episode of HBO's Watchmen. The most successful track of his Desmond Dekker, 64, Pioneer of Jamaican Music, Dies, https://www.nytimes.com/2006/05/27/arts/music/27dekker.html. teens had found work as a welder. Dekker's trademark falsetto, singing lyrics in a 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). Sales+streaming figures based on certification alone. A man of many talents, Desmond Adolphus Dacres, a.k.a. DEKKER,DESMOND - 007: The Best of Desmond Dekker - Amazon.com Music more rural part of the island, but returned to Kingston and by his late Albums include The Harder They Come, The Harder They Come, and Tougher Than Tough: The Story of Jamaican Music. The artist died on May 25, 2006, of a heart attack at his home in Thorton Heath in the Croydon Borough of London. This is one of the pioneers that has passed away - his place is definitely cemented in reggae history.". Potentially because of this usage, the song charted again, entering the Billboard Digital Reggae Song Sales Chart at #2.[15]. Desmond Dekker, the Jamaican singer whose 1969 hit, "The Israelites," opened up a worldwide audience for reggae, died on Wednesday. With "The Israelites," released in Jamaica in December 1968, Mr. Dekker had an international impact. "The Israelites" was the peak of Mr. Dekker's extensive career, selling more than a million copies worldwide. A . 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. introduced Marley to the record label executives who shaped his own A string of Jamaican hits followed, including "It Pays," "Sinners Come Home" and "Labour for Learning." released the song "You Can Get It If You Really Want." gangsters they saw in Hollywood films. Reggae legend, Dekker, dies - The New York Times journalist Jocelyn Y. Stewart. park one day, was a homage to Jamaica's underclass, who were still Dekker was born on 16 July 1941 in Kingston, Jamaica, and began his working life as a welder before turning to singing full-time. 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. He was due to perform at the Respect festival in Prague on June 2, before heading on to Switzerland, Ireland, Poland, Belgium and London. Privacy Policy & Terms of use. He was already a major star in Jamaica and well known in Britain. "I saw him live dozens of times and he couldn't do a bad show - he was always magnificent.". Born Desmond Adolphus Dacres, July 16, c. 1941, in Kingston, Jamaica; died Tips of My Fingers 5. 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. By 1971 the line-up had changed again, with Barry Howard now rejoined by Carl Hall. She was saying she needs money and he was saying the work he was doing was not giving him enough. 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. In 1970 Dekker released "You Can Get It If You Really Want", written by Jimmy Cliff, which reached No. expressed in the growth of ska, a mix of imported rhythm and blues and [3], Despite achieving a record deal, it was two years before Dekker saw his first record released. Ironically although he went to worldwide fame his former welding colleague Marley never had a UK number one. But that song was treated as a novelty. Dubbed "the King of Ska," Desmond Dekker is one of the key artists in the history of Jamaican music. community, and in 1967 his song "0.0.7 (Shanty Town)" It was also a hit for Musical Youth in 1983. [9] Desmond headlined Jools Holland's 2003 Annual Hootenanny. The Jamaican rhythm of ska had already generated hits in the United States, notably Millie Small's 1964 hit, "My Boy Lollipop." The vocal melody is syncopated and is centred on the tone of B flat. Other hits include "007", "It Mek" and "You Can Get It If You Really Want". Genres: Jamaican Ska, Rocksteady, Reggae. Desmond Dekker, the orphan who trained as a welder alongside one Robert Marley and led the march of Jamaican music on to the global charts, has died aged 64. He often sang on the job, which prompted Thomas. 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. 63K views 4 years ago A reggae hit in 1969 for Desmond Dekker and the Aces. Ska legend Desmond Dekker has died suddenly from a heart attack, his manager said today. 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. "When he released Israelites nobody had heard of Bob Marley - he paved the way for all of them.". Singer. Los Angeles Times Two I told you once and I told you twice. Mr. Dekker had a total of 20 No. Mr. Kong produced Mr. Dekker's first single, "Honour Thy Father and Mother," in 1963, and it reached No. of the biblical era. 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. The star was divorced with a son and daughter. Like many of Mr. Dekker's songs, it carried a message. New York Times As a subscriber, you have 10 gift articles to give each month. On this Wikipedia the language links are at the top of the page across from the article title. Desmond Dekker - Cultural Jamaican Musical Talisman - uDiscover Music On this Wikipedia the language links are at the top of the page across from the article title. 007: The Best of Desmond Dekker - AllMusic 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. This was followed by the release of the tracks "Sinners Come Home" and "Labour for Learning".
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