[3] Despite this, the single was the first UK reggae #1 and among the first to reach the US top ten (peaking at #9). He had been due to perform at the Respect Festival in Prague on 2 June, and numerous dates across Europe during the summer. 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. A global million sales was reported in June 1969. "He died peacefully but it still hurts. He had another hit in 1969, "It Mek," and a year later "I saw him live dozens of times and he couldn't do a bad show - he was always magnificent.". Previously divorced, he was survived by a son and daughter. It was during this period that Desmond Dacres adopted the stage-name of Desmond Dekker. His 1980 album, "Black and Dekker," featured members of a venerable Jamaican band, the Pioneers, and Graham Parker's band, the Rumour. Dekker was responsible for bringing Bob Marleys talents to the attention of Kong and the two had several successful collaborations. He collaborated with the Specials on the 1993 album, King of Kings, which was released under Desmond Dekker and the Specials. Survivors include [2] It spent eleven weeks in the UK chart, and by September 1970 had sold over a million copies worldwide. Dekker, whose 1969 hit Israelites was the first reggae song to top the UK charts, collapsed at his Surrey home. 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. [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. [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. When Kong died in 1971, Dekker's career faltered, and the hits The initial line-up of The Aces consisted of Clive Campbell, Barry Howard, Carl Howard, and Patrick Howard. The 64-year-old Jamaican, best known for his 1969 smash hit Israelites, collapsed at his home in Surrey. Search instead in Creative? [1] The group came to the attention of Dekker, who supported them when they auditioned for Leslie Kong at Beverley's studio in 1965. their ska-inflected hit "Ob-La-Di, Ob-La-Da." 63K views 4 years ago A reggae hit in 1969 for Desmond Dekker and the Aces. 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. May 25, 2006 - Desmond Dekker was born Desmond Adolphus Dacres on July 16th 1941 in Saint Andrew Parrish, Kingston, Jamaica. "007 (Shanty Town)" has been called "the most enduring and archetypal" rude boy song. [2] Just over six years after the original release, the song again reached a Top Ten position in the United Kingdom.[2]. On this Wikipedia the language links are at the top of the page across from the article title. comparisons between Jamaica's poor and the beleaguered Israelites years earlier, when both worked as welders in Kingston, and Dekker [2] Just over six years after the original release, the song again reached a Top Ten position in the United Kingdom. In 1975 "Israelites" was re-released and became a UK top 10 hit for a second time. With "The Israelites," released in Jamaica in December 1968, Mr. Dekker had an international impact. Dekker, who lived in England, co 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. born in 1941 or 1942. The song would return to the British charts in 1975 and was reissued as a single after being used in a commercial for Maxell recording tape in 1990. considered the genre's first genuine star, but his fame would later 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. 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. [3], In 1961 he auditioned for Coxsone Dodd (Studio One) and Duke Reid (Treasure Isle), though neither audition was successful. "Desmond was the first legend, believe it or not," he said. [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. Washington Post With a younger generation [2] Dekker composed the song after overhearing an argument: "I was walking in the park, eating popcorn. "Honour Your Father and Mother" reached the No. But while Mr. Dekker kept up a busy performing career, the death of Mr. Kong in 1971 ended his streak of hits. park one day, was a homage to Jamaica's underclass, who were still The Dekker was a native of Kingston, Jamaica's capital, where he was which Dekker admitted was the result of a swindle by his former manager. 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. Born Desmond Adolphus Dacres, July 16, c. 1941, in Kingston, Jamaica; died Desmond Dekker in Comanche Park video Sony Records (1994), Saint Andrew Parish (Greater Kingston), Jamaica, Jamaica Independence Festival Song Contest, "Desmond Dekker - full Official Chart History", "Desmond Dekker Top Songs / Chart Singles Discography", "British certifications Desmond Dekker", https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Desmond_Dekker&oldid=1133815021, Short description is different from Wikidata, All Wikipedia articles written in Jamaican English, Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike License 3.0, Aubrey Mulrain keyboard player and session musician, Steve Roberts guitarist and session musician (also a member of the British band Dubzone), Stan Samuel guitarist and session musician, Charles Nelson keyboard player and session musician, Delroy Williams Vocals (also featuring guests Winston 'Mr Fix It' Francis and Glenroy Oakley from Greyhound 'Black & White'), Gordon Mulrain bass guitarist and session musician, Learoy Green drums, backing vocals and session musician, Bryan Campbell Keyboard player and session musician, Steve Baker Guitarist, backing vocals, peripatetic guitar teacher and session guitarist. A few Mr Dekker, who was divorced with a son and a daughter, played his last gig at Leeds University on May 11. [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. He also collaborated on a remix of "Israelites" with reggae artist Apache Indian. 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". She was saying she needs money and he was saying the work he was doing was not giving him enough. Its title and lyrics refer to the cool imagery of films such as the James Bond series and Ocean's 11, admired by "rudies". Genres: Jamaican Ska, Rocksteady, Reggae. "007 (Shanty Town)" has been called "the most enduring and archetypal" rude boy song. I was his manager and his best friend. Steffens told Stewart in the What sweet nanny goat a go run him belly good. 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)". Showing Editorial results for desmond dekker. Jamaican patois, helped make his 1969 song "Israelites" an Early Life Ska legend Desmond Dekker has died suddenly from a heart attack, his manager said today. Photo Highlights: Protoje takes Hope Gardens A Matter of Time Live, The Top 100 Reggae Songs From 1962 2017. [3], Only a single live album was released in the late '80s. 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. of the world. An energetic live performer, he was about to start a European summer tour and was booked to play in Prague next week. 17,029 pages were read in the last minute. Dekker spent his early formative years in Kingston, the capital of Jamaica. 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]. I told you once and I told you twice. Desmond Dekker performing at London's Brixton Academy in 1985. The star was divorced with a son and daughter. 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. [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. He died after collapsing from a heart attack at his home in Surrey, England, his manager, Delroy Williams, told Reuters. [3], Despite achieving a record deal, it was two years before Dekker saw his first record released. He was 64. Desmond Dekker discography and songs: Music profile for Desmond Dekker, born 16 July 1941. charts in the United States, and opened the ears of the world to the music 1 spot on You got wildlife and thing like that because it down near the beach. 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. of the biblical era. 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. A man of many talents, Desmond Adolphus Dacres, a.k.a. I dig you out and you're cool, girl. 9 in the United States in 1969. 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). Chicago Tribune the film introduced Jamaica's vibrant musical culture to the rest At the time of his death, he was preparing as the headliner of a world music festival in Prague. in Leeds just two weeks before his death. and became one of his country's first recording stars to achieve 2 in the UK charts. He often sang on the job, which prompted Following his mother's death, he moved to the parish of St. Mary and later to St. Mr Williams said Dekker had led the way for reggae stars such as Bob Marley. He was already a major star in Jamaica and well known in Britain. Desmond Dekker, was born in Jamaica's Saint Andrew Parish on July 16, 1941, and was an early influencer with one of the earliest reggae hits, "Israelites." The ska, reggae and rock steady singer, songwriter and musician was introduced to music through the local church he attended as a child. The Harder They Come 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). In 1980, Dekker released a new recording of the song on UK label Stiff Records, performed in an uptempo Two Tone style. He was 1969. He moved to the UK in the 70s and recorded the hit You Can Get It If You Really Want, written by Jimmy Cliff. The vocal melody is syncopated and is centred on the tone of B flat. In 1970 Dekker released "You Can Get It If You Really Want", written by Jimmy Cliff, which reached No. reached No. Mr. Dekker had a total of 20 No. . jazz elements, combined with such local forms as calypso and mento and "independence in 1962 had bestowed a new cultural confidence, 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. 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. his co-workers to dare him into auditioning for a record label. 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. of London obituary noted. He won the Jamaican Song Festival in 1968 with "Intensified.". Dekker soon garnered a wider audience with his songs, which were recorded When Maxell used Israelites in a TV commercial, it propelled Dekker and his music back into the spotlight. Musical It took two years before Kong let Dekker record a song, and when he did, Desmond Dekker was a Jamaican ska, rocksteady and reggae singer-songwriter and musician. Desmond Dekker was born on 16 July 1941 in Kingston, Jamaica. 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. wider renown. the Specials considered him their musical hero. My Father lived with his Grandmother along with his Father in Kingston. "Israelites" was Dekker's only real hit in the United After being re-released in June 1969, the single reached number 7 in the UK Singles Chart. Jamaican music, and Dekker was at its cutting edge," his He died on 24 May 2006 in Thornton Heath, London, England, UK. [2] 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. Dekker was divorced and was survived by his son and daughter.[14]. of a heart attack, May 25, 2006, in London, England. Albums include The Harder They Come, The Harder They Come, and Tougher Than Tough: The Story of Jamaican Music. [3] 1969 saw the release of "It Mek", which became a hit both in Jamaica and the UK. 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. expressed in the growth of ska, a mix of imported rhythm and blues and Desmond Dekker (16 July 1941 25 May 2006)[1] was a Jamaican ska, rocksteady and reggae singer-songwriter and musician. released the song "You Can Get It If You Really Want." his music thanks to the Jamaican charts. He was a composer, known for Fool's Gold (2008), Idiocracy (2006) and Forgetting Sarah Marshall (2008). 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"). 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"). "It is such a shock, I don't think I will ever get over this," he said. career. Dekker was the first Jamaican artist to have a hit record in the US with Jamaican-style music. Reggae singer Desmond Dekker has died suddenly from a heart attack, aged 64. 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. [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.
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