viernes, 2 de diciembre de 2011
jueves, 1 de diciembre de 2011
Rico rodriguez - Work Song
Rico debe ser recordado como el hombre que realmente creó el sonido definitivo de los vientos en la música reggae.
Emmanuel Rodriguez nació en 1934 en Kingston, empezó sus estudios en la famosa escuela Alpha Boys y pronto se destacó por su talento tocando el trombón, aunque su primera intención fue tocar el saxofón.
Fue rico quien, junto a su amigo, tutor y compañero, Don Drummond. llevó el trombón a las calles en la música popular jamaicana: Mento y ska, y mas tarde rocksteady y reggae.
Se hizo rasta y formó una asociación musical con el legendario baterista rasta Count Ossie en la colina de Wareika, cerca del propio Kingston, grabando en cientos de sesiones para la mayoría de los más importantes productores como Prince Buster, Coxsone Dodd, Lesley Kong, etc. incluyendo sus propias composiciones. A lo largo de su carrera rico ha tocado con gente como el propio Bob Marley, Burning Spear, Linton Kwesi Johnson o The Specials. En 1977 grabó su primer disco en solitario: Man from Wareika indudablemente uno de los mejores discos de reggae instrumental jamás grabado.
El calido y expresivo sonido del trombón de Rico y su estilo particular en sus solos han sido muy aplaudidos por sus seguidores y músicos de toda clase. Aún hoy en día graba para grupos y productores al rededor del mundo.
domingo, 27 de noviembre de 2011
The Bodysnatchers
The Bodysnatchers
- Do the Rocksteady
- Easy LIfe
- Shanty town
- The Ghost of the Vox Continental
- What's this?
- Too experienced
- Happy Time
- Monkey Spanner
sábado, 19 de noviembre de 2011
lunes, 31 de octubre de 2011
sábado, 1 de octubre de 2011
lunes, 5 de septiembre de 2011
viernes, 2 de septiembre de 2011
Prince Buster - Barrister Pardon
Live at the Jools Holland Show, with the great Rico Rodriguez as guest.
Jimmy Cliff - King of Kings
King of kings
Lion says, I am king and I reign
Lion says, I am king in this range
No more kings must be in this backyard
Lion says, I am king and I reign
Elephant says, I am king 'cause I'm strong
Giraffe says, I am king 'cause my neck is long
There's no doubt that they are all wrong
Lion says, I am king 'cause I'm double strong
I'm king of kings, lord of lords in this land
No more bad hearts to any of you 'cause I'm king
From the beginning, created king
Lion says, I am king and I reign
viernes, 19 de agosto de 2011
Prince Buster - Dance Cleopatra
Dance Cleopatra
Oh, great Caesar
Could you call and let Cleopatra dance this dance?
Dance, Cleopatra, dance, dance
Dance, Cleopatra, dance
Dance, Cleopatra, dance
Dance, Cleopatra, dance
Oh, great Caesar, let her dance
jueves, 18 de agosto de 2011
Ska special... from Jamaica to the U.K.
A tribute to the ska scene in images; soundtrack features:
00:01 Derrick Morgan - Forward March,
01:47 Count Ossie's Grounation - Cool Breeze,
02:26 Derrick Morgan - The Hop,
04:16 Don Drummond - Man In The Street,
05:44 Prince Buster - Don't Throw Stones
08:32 The Skatalites - Guns Of Navarone.
Desmond Dekker - King of ska
King of ska
Take your time, take time for the king is back
Take your time, you've got to know that the king is back
Take your time, beware, for he's right on top
Take your time, you've got to know that the king is back
Don't rush it, man, you will surely lose it
I am going to burn your skin like a blazing fire
So take your time, take time for the king is back
Take your time, you've got to know that the king is back
Take your time, beware, for he's right on top
Take your time, you've got to know that the king is back
I want you to know who's the king of the ska
The king of the ska is right here on top
So take your time, take time for the king is back
Take your time, you've got to know that the king is back
Take your time, beware, for he's right on top
The king is back, right here, and he's right on top
Take your time, take time for the king is back
Take your time, you've got to know that the king is back
Take your time, beware, for he's right on top
Take your time, you've got to know that the king is back
I want you to know who's the king of the ska
The king of the ska is right here on top
So take your time, take time for the king is back
Take your time, you've got to know that the king is back
Take your time, beware, for he's right on top
The king is back, right here, and he's right on top
Prince Buster & The Skatalites - King of Kings
King of kings
Lion says, I am king and I reign
Lion says, I am king in this range
No more kings must be in this backyard
Lion says, I am king and I reign
Elephant says, I am king 'cause I'm strong
Giraffe says, I am king 'cause my neck is long
There's no doubt that they are all wrong
Lion says, I am king 'cause I'm double strong
I'm king of kings, lord of lords in this land
No more bad hearts to any of you 'cause I'm king
From the beginning, created king
Lion says, I am king and I reign
The Wailers - Rude Boy
Rude Boy
Why.. why.. why.. why..
Shoobe-doobe-do-by dey.
Shoobe-doobe-do-by dey.
Shoobe-doobe-do-by dey.
Shoobe-doobe-do-by dey.
Walk the proud land, my friends (with me).
Walk the proud land, my friends (with me).
Walk the proud land, my friends (with me).
Walk the proud land, my friends (with me).
Me want you come wheel an' turn me.
Me want you come wheel an' turn me.
Me want you come wheel an' turn me,
Fi go lick a mi head 'pon you tambourine.
I've got to keep on movin'.
I've got to keep on movin'.
I've got to keep on movin'.
I've got to keep on movin'.
I've got to keep on movin'.
Wanti wanti cyaan get it, an' getti getti no want it.
Wanti wanti cyaan get it, an' getti getti no want it.
Gimme little soul, oh Lord.
Gimme little soul, oh Lord.
Gimme little soul, oh Lord.
Gimme little soul, oh Lord.
Gimme little soul, oh Lord.
Rude boy rob, rude boy scrob I.
Rude boy rob, rude boy scrob, ah.
I've got to keep on movin'.
I've got to keep on movin'.
I've got to keep on movin'.
I've got to keep on movin'.
I've got to keep on movin'.
Ska quadrille, ska quadrille.
Ska quadrille, ska quadrille.
Why.. why.. why.. why..
Wanti wanti cyaan get it, an' getti getti no want it.
Wanti wanti cyaan get it, an' getti getti no want it.
Gimme little soul, oh Lord.
Gimme little soul, oh Lord.
Gimme little soul, oh Lord.
Gimme little soul, oh Lord..
Comment:
This song is the original version first released in 1965.
It was later covered by Gladiators in 1976 and by Bunny Wailer in 1981.
The Beat - Rankin Full Stop
Rankin Full Stop
Rankin' come forward.
Full Stop, say Ranking Full Stop.
Full Stop, say Ranking Full Stop.
My name is Ranking Full Stop
So all you really got to do
is just-a move you little feet
And just-a rock-a to the beat,
as I would say, yeah, alright
And when you hear the signal
you must stop, I said rock
I said you rock it
and you shock it and you,
ooh, say so, oh lord.
Now hold on down there.
Take it easy, yeah, alright
Said are you ready,
said are you ready to stop,
Said are you ready,
said are you ready to stop,
I said stop.
Ready, said are you ready to go,
Said are you ready, said are you ready to go.
Full Stop, me, stop, Full Stop,
Ranking Full Stop,
Now that's the name I would really, really say,
Full Stop. Ranking Full Stop.
Said Ranking Full Stop. Brr-yeah.
You move your little feet,
you rock-a to the beat,
You hear this song and you gotta come around,
I see you upon the street, you look so sweet,
I see you with your dancin' feet, yeah.
Said are you ready, said are you ready to stop,
Said are you ready, said are you ready to stop,
I said stop.
Ready, said are you ready to go,
Said are you ready, said are you ready to go.
Full Stop, me, stop, Full Stop
Say Ranking Full Stop.
As I would tell ya 'bout this song, so c'mon.
Full Stop.
Ranking Full Stop.
Say Ranking Full Stop.
Brr-yeah.
Your dancing took it over y'know
I say you come from Dover y'know
And I would really, really tell ya and show you all
To do the Ranking Full Stop.
I said you move to your left
and then you move to you right,
Tell you 'bout this song and you got to unite.
You move to your left
and then you move to your right
And then you do it 'till midnight y'know
All singing are you ready,
said are you ready to stop,
Said are you ready,
said are you ready to stop,
I said stop.
I'm dead.
martes, 16 de agosto de 2011
jueves, 7 de julio de 2011
Peter Tosh - Shame and Scandal
Shame & Scandal
Who is real?
Shame and scandal in the family
Who is real?
Shame and scandal in the family
In Trinidad there was a family
with much confusion as you will see
it was a momma and a papa and a boy who was grown
wanted to marry a wife of his own
found a young girl suited him nice
went to his papa to ask his advice
his papa said: "Son, I have to say no,
that girl is your sister, but your momma don´t know"
Who is real?
Shame and scandal in the family
Who is real?
Shame and scandal in the family
A week went by and the summer came down
soon the best cook in the island he found
he went to his papa to make a day
his papa shook his head and to him he did say
"Can´t marry that girl I have to say no
that girl is your sister, but your momma don´t know"
Who is real?
Shame and scandal in the family
Who is real?
Shame and scandal in the family
Went to his momma and covered his head
and told his momma what his papa had said
his momma she laughed, she says: "Go man, go
your daddy ain`t your daddy, but your daddy don´t know
Bad Manners - Walking in the sunshine
Walking in the sunshine
Wet winter left me cold and crying,
Beaten black and blue,
Someone said there's no harm in trying,
Nothing else to do.
I'm just a-walking in the sunshine,
Leave your troubles all behind you,
I think I'll drink a little red wine,
I'll take you where they'll never find you.
Sad songs, well I've heard to many,
Words that didn't rhyme,
Long years never had a penny,
But we spend the time.
Just a-walking in the sunshine,
Try to keep from going under,
I think I'll drink a little red wine,
Ain't no use to sit and wonder.
As I would say?
Autumn eve and the leaves are falling,
'till the trees are bare,
Summer's gone I can hear you calling,
Haven't got a care.
Just a-walking in the sunshine,
Leave your troubles behind you,
I think I'll drink a little red wine,
I'll take you where they'll never find you.
As I would say?
Madness - Shame & Scandal
Shame & Scandal
Who is real?
Shame and scandal in the family
Who is real?
Shame and scandal in the family
In Trinidad there was a family
with much confusion as you will see
it was a momma and a papa and a boy who was grown
wanted to marry a wife of his own
found a young girl suited him nice
went to his papa to ask his advice
his papa said: "Son, I have to say no,
that girl is your sister, but your momma don´t know"
Who is real?
Shame and scandal in the family
Who is real?
Shame and scandal in the family
A week went by and the summer came down
soon the best cook in the island he found
he went to his papa to make a day
his papa shook his head and to him he did say
"Can´t marry that girl I have to say no
that girl is your sister, but your momma don´t know"
Who is real?
Shame and scandal in the family
Who is real?
Shame and scandal in the family
Went to his momma and covered his head
and told his momma what his papa had said
his momma she laughed, she says: "Go man, go
your daddy ain`t your daddy, but your daddy don´t know
Madness - Night Boat To Cairo
Night Boat To Cairo
It's just gone noon half past monsoon
On the banks of the river Nile
Here comes the boat only half-afloat
Oarsman grins a toothless smile
Only just one more to this desolate shore
Last boat along the river Nile
Doesn't seem to care, no more wind in his hair
As he reaches his last half mile
The oar snaps in his hand before he reaches dry land
But the sound doesn't deafen his smile
Just pokes at wet sand with an oar in his hand
Floats off down the river Nile
Floats off down the river Nile
All aboard, night boat to Cairo
Night boat to Cairo
Madness - Cardiac Arrest
Cardiac Arrest
Papers in the morning
Bowler hat on head
Walking to the bus stop
He's longing for his bed,
Waiting with his neighbours
In the rush hour queue
Got to get the first bus
So much for him to do.
He's got to hurry
Got to get his seat
Can't miss his place
Got to rest his feet.
Ten more minutes till he gets there
The crossword's nearly done.
It's been so hard these days
Not nearly so much fun.
His mind wanders to the office
His telephone, desk and chair
He's been happy with the company
They've treated him real fair.
Think of seven letters
Begin and end in 'C'
Like a big American car
But misspelt with a 'D'.
I wish this bus'd get a move on,
Driver's taking his time.
I just don't know, I'll be late
Oh dear what will the boss say?
Pull yourself together now
Don't get in a state
Don't you worry
There's no hurry
It's a lovely day
Could all be going your way
Take the doc's advice
Let up enjoy your life
Listen to what they say
It's not a game they play.
Never get there at this rate
He's caught up in a jam.
There's a meeting this morning
It's just his luck oh damn!
His hand dives in his pocket
For his handkerchief.
Pearls of sweat on his collar
His pulse-beat seems so brief.
Eyes fall on his wristwatch
The seconds pass real slow
Gasping for the hot air
But the chest pain it won't go.
Tried to ask for help
But can't seem to speak a word,
Words are whispered frantically
But don't seem to be heard.
What about the wife and kids?
They all depend on me!
We're so sorry
We told you not to hurry.
Now it's just too late
You've got a certain date
We thought we made it clear
We all voiced our inner fears
We left it up to you
There's nothing we can do.
Madness - Bed and Breakfast man
Bed and Breakfast man
Well there's a man I know
At least I used to years ago
I didn't really mind
He used to come 'round all the time
Of course he had to be fed
I had to give him a bed
He used to kip on my sofa
They used to call him a loafer
I've heard he's changed
A lot since then
But some of his ways
He just can't mend
Told the other day
That he'd offered to pay
He didn't like his dad
He earned all he ever had
He didn't have no shame
He was a master at his game
He never showed his hand
He was the bed and breakfast man
He was, he was the bed and breakfast man...
Madness - Baggy Trousers
Naughty boys in nasty schools
Headmasters breaking all the rules
Having fun and playing fools
Smashing up the woodwork tools
All the teachers in the pub
Passing 'round the ready-rub
Trying not to think of when
The lunch-time bell will ring again.
Oh what fun we had
But, did it really turn out bad
All I learnt at school
Was how to bend not break the rules
Oh what fun we had
But at the time it seemed so bad
Trying different ways
To make a difference to the days.
Headmaster's had enough to-day
All the kids have gone away
Gone to fight with next-door's school
Every term, that is the rule
Sits alone and bends his cane
Same old backsides again
All the small ones tell tall tales
Walking home and squashing snails.
Oh what fun we had
But, did it really turn out bad
All I learnt at school
Was how to bend not break the rules
Oh what fun we had
But at the time it seemed so bad
Trying different ways
To make a difference to the days.
Lots of girls and lots of boys
Lots of smells and lots of noise
Playing football in the park
Kicking Pushbikes after dark
Baggy trousers, dirty shirt
Pulling hair and eating dirt
Teacher comes to break it up
Back of the 'ead with a plastic cup.
Oh what fun we had
But, did it really turn out bad
All I learnt at school
Was how to bend not break the rules
Oh what fun we had
But at the time it seemed so bad
Trying different ways
To make a difference to the days.
Baggy trousers, baggy trousers, baggy trousers
Baggy trousers, baggy trousers, baggy trousers
Madness - House Of Fun
Good morning miss
Can I help you son?
Sixteen today
And up for fun
I'm a big boy now
Or so they say
So if you'll serve
I'll be on my way
Box of balloons
With the feather-light touch
Pack of party-poppers
That pop in the night
A toothbrush and hairspray
Plastic grin
Miss Clay on all corners
Has just walked in
Welcome to the House of Fun
Now I've come of age
Welcome to the House of Fun
Welcome to the lion's den
Temptation's on his way
Welcome to the House of
N-n-n-n-n-n-no no miss
You misunderstood
Sixteen big boy
Full pint in my manhood
I'm up to date
And the date's today
So if you'll serve
I'll be on my way
Welcome to the House of Fun
Now I've come of age
Welcome to the lion's den
Temptation's on his way
Welcome to the House of (Fun)
I'm sorry son
But we don't stock
Party gimmicks
In this shop
Try the House of Fun
It's quicker if you run
This is a chemist's
Not a joke shop!
Party hats
Simple enough clear
Comprehende savvy understand
Do you hear?
A pack of party hats
With the coloured tips
Too late!
Gorgon heard gossip
Well hello Joe, hello Miss Clay
Many happy returns from the day
Welcome to the House of Fun
Now I've come of age
Welcome to the House of Fun
Welcome to the lion's den
Temptation's on his way
Welcome to the House of Fun
Welcome to the House of Fun...
The Skatalites - Have a good time
Goodbye I hate to see you go
But have a good time
So long, I'll miss you, dear, I know
But have a good time
Have your fling, be gay with your new love
I'm setting you free
Dance and sing, pretend that it's true love
Don't worry 'bout me
I know that tears will only drive you
Farther away (farther away)
Just go, forget that I'm alive
It's your holiday
When you're tired of being reckless and carefree
Remember that I'll be waiting to welcome you home
So have a good time
"Bye, baby. Gee, I hate to see you go but have a good time."
"You know, I'm really gonna miss you but have a good time."
And, honey when you're tired of being reckless and carefree
Remember that I'll be waiting to welcome you home
So have a good time
"Have a good time, baby."
sábado, 7 de mayo de 2011
viernes, 6 de mayo de 2011
Millie Small - My Boy Lollipop
(1964)
You made my heart go giddy up
You are as sweet as candy
You're my sugar dandy
Ha, ho, my boy lollipop
Never ever leave me
Because it would grieve me
My heart told me so
I love ya, I love ya, I love ya so
That I want ya to know
I need ya, I need ya, I need ya so
And I'll never let you go
My boy lollipop
You make my heart go giddy up
You set my world on fire
You are my one desire
My boy lollipop
My boy lollipop
You made my heart go giddy up
You are as sweet as candy
Millie Small - Be my guest
Come on baby and be my guest
Come here to party and meet the rest
Everything gonna be all right
So be my guest tonight
We're gonna dance to the rock 'n' roll
We're gonna even do the stroll
We're gonna Lindy Hop and Suzy Q
It's a special party just for you
My, my-oh-mine, gee you're so fine
Don't let me down
I'm the king but you can wear my crown
I'm gonna sing, my band gonna play
I'm gonna make you queen for a day
Everything gonna be all right
So be my guest tonight
My, my-oh-mine, gee you're so fine
Don't let me down
I'm the king but you can wear my crown
I'm gonna sing, my band gonna play
I'm gonna make you queen for a day
Everything gonna be all right
So be my guest tonight
Millie Small - Carry Go Bring Come
All this carry go bring come my dear
Bring misery
All this carry go bring come my dear
It bring misery
Going from home to home
Making disturbances
It's time you stop fooling yourself
You old Jezebel
The strong shall inherit the earth
You old Jezebel
It needs no light to see
That you're making disturbances
It's better to speak the truth
And use a wise tongue
It's better than bringing oppression
Upon an innocent man
But time will tell on you
You old Jezebel
How long shall the wicked reign over the people
I said how long shall the wicked reign over the people
La la la la la la la la la la la............
Desmond Dekker - Carry Go Bring Come
All this carry go bring come my dear
Bring misery
All this carry go bring come my dear
It bring misery
Going from home to home
Making disturbances
It's time you stop fooling yourself
You old Jezebel
The strong shall inherit the earth
You old Jezebel
It needs no light to see
That you're making disturbances
It's better to speak the truth
And use a wise tongue
It's better than bringing oppression
Upon an innocent man
But time will tell on you
You old Jezebel
How long shall the wicked reign over the people
I said how long shall the wicked reign over the people
La la la la la la la la la la la............
The Selecter - Carry Go Bring Come
Peel Session 10/9/1979.
All this carry go bring come my dear
Bring misery
All this carry go bring come my dear
It bring misery
Going from home to home
Making disturbances
It's time you stop fooling yourself
You old Jezebel
The strong shall inherit the earth
You old Jezebel
It needs no light to see
That you're making disturbances
It's better to speak the truth
And use a wise tongue
It's better than bringing oppression
Upon an innocent man
But time will tell on you
You old Jezebel
How long shall the wicked reign over the people
I said how long shall the wicked reign over the people
La la la la la la la la la la la............
The Selecter - Out On The Streets
Out on the streets again
Looking for something
It just don't matter now I don't wanna care
I want to have some fun
Make a connection
I feel like a roller coaster
I don't wanna stop
Let's go somewhere, I don't know where lets go
Somewhere exciting
White lies and amber lighting
Try to seduce me
I don't wanna go there again
Don't wanna go, don't wanna go
But it's the only place to go oh oh
There's gonna be trouble I know oh oh
Don't wanna know don't wanna know oh oh
The Selecter - The Selecter
Apparently the first single by The Selecter with the homonymous song. The song was on the opposite side of the first single by The Specials: "Gangsters". It was 1979. It was the dawning of a new era.
The Selecter - Too Much Pressure and Pressure Drop
Live.
Too Much pressure
Too Much pressure, too much pressure, too much pressure, too much pressure
Too much pressure, this pressure got to stop
Too much pressure, it's getting to my head
Too much pressure, they're giving me hard times
Too much pressure, my man made me sad
Too much pressure, him try to make me look small
Too much pressure, end up with no money
Too much pressure, my car fail its MOT
Too much pressure, I said my car fail its MOT
Too much pressure, too much pressure, too much pressure, too much pressure
Too Much pressure, Him fumble up a woman
Too much pressure, my life's so hard
Too much pressure, and all them certain kind of people
Too much pressure, them having it easy
Too much pressure, them having it easy
Too much pressure, them sail through life
Too much pressure, them have no joy
Too much pressure, them have no joy
It's too much pressure, it's too much pressure
This pressure got to stop
This pressure got to stop
This pressure got to stop
It's got to stop, it's got to stop....
Too much pressure, oh lord oh lord
Too much pressure, oh what me a go do
Too much pressure, it's too much pressure
Too much pressure, it's too much pressure
Too much pressure, oh lord oh lord
Too much pressure, somebody help me
Too much pressure, it's too much pressure
Too much pressure, it's too much pressure
This pressure got to stop............
Pressure Drop
Hmm hmm hmm, yeah... [3x]
It is you (oh yeah)
It is you, you (oh yeah)
It is you (oh yeah)
Cause a pressure drop, oh pressure
Oh yeah pressure drop a drop on you
I say a pressure drop, oh pressure
Oh yeah pressure drop a drop on you
I say when it drops, oh you gonna feel it
Know that you were doing wrong.
Hmm hmm hmm, yeah... [3x]
I say a pressure drop, oh pressure
Oh yeah, pressure drop a drop on you [2x]
The Selecter - Too Much Pressure
Too Much pressure
Too Much pressure, too much pressure, too much pressure, too much pressure
Too much pressure, this pressure got to stop
Too much pressure, it's getting to my head
Too much pressure, they're giving me hard times
Too much pressure, my man made me sad
Too much pressure, him try to make me look small
Too much pressure, end up with no money
Too much pressure, my car fail its MOT
Too much pressure, I said my car fail its MOT
Too much pressure, too much pressure, too much pressure, too much pressure
Too Much pressure, Him fumble up a woman
Too much pressure, my life's so hard
Too much pressure, and all them certain kind of people
Too much pressure, them having it easy
Too much pressure, them having it easy
Too much pressure, them sail through life
Too much pressure, them have no joy
Too much pressure, them have no joy
It's too much pressure, it's too much pressure
This pressure got to stop
This pressure got to stop
This pressure got to stop
It's got to stop, it's got to stop....
Too much pressure, oh lord oh lord
Too much pressure, oh what me a go do
Too much pressure, it's too much pressure
Too much pressure, it's too much pressure
Too much pressure, oh lord oh lord
Too much pressure, somebody help me
Too much pressure, it's too much pressure
Too much pressure, it's too much pressure
This pressure got to stop............
The Selecter - Missing Words
Last night when I told you all that stuff about the way things are
You didn't understand a word, but you said you did
Now I'm not the honest Joe I might seem, I can't take your lies
It's late, I'm tired, your words just crackle along the wire
You got a problem baby, it's all over now
You thought you had it made,
It's over, It's over, It's over
It just don't make sense, the way you did the things you did
You might have thought that I was dumb, but I'm all wised up
Game's up, move on, why don't you get out my hair
I wonder if you ever did really care
Missing words, Missing words
It's just missing words, missing words etc.
The Selecter - They make me mad
They used those fancy words to confuse your mind
But since I never did no elocution rhymes
Made me think that everything they said was fine
So I nod and wink and smile
I said I understood
I went all the way
Giving up myself to their philosophy
Now that things have changed
I make my mind up for myself
I look back on all those words
There’s little meaning in their sound
They make me mad
They make me mad
Mindless confusion makes me mad
Look beyond people
Untie your hands
You’re living in a time of shifting sands
Fights are happening in other lands
Now I shake my head and frown
I’m getting off my knees
I’m gonna teach myself
A new philosophy
Have things really changed?
Do I make my mind up for myself?
I look back on all those words
There's little meaning in their sound
They make me mad
They make me mad
Mindless confusion
Makes me mad
The Selecter - On My Radio
I bought my baby a red radio
He played it all day a-go-go a-go-go
He liked to dance to it down in the streets
He said he loved me but he loved the beat
But when I switch on I rotate the dial
I could see it there driving him so wild
I bought my baby a red radio
He said he loved me but he had to go
(Refrão):
It's just the same old show on my radio
It's just the same old show on my radio
It's just the same old show on my radio
It's just the same old show on my radio
On my radio on my radio on my radio
I bought my baby a red radio
He played it all day a-go-go a-go-go
He liked to dance to it down in the streets
He said he loved me but he loved the beat
(Refrão 2x)
It's just the same old show on my radio
It's just the same old show on my radio
It's just the same old show on my radio
It's just the same old show on my radio...
I bought my baby a red radio
A red radio a-go-go a-go-go
A red radio I rotate the dial
A red radio driving him so wild
A red radio he had to go
jueves, 7 de abril de 2011
Madness official videos
- Dust Devil
- Our House
- NW5
- It Must Be Love
- House Of Fun
- Baggy Trousers
- My Girl
- One Step Beyond
- Night Boat To Cairo
- The Prince
- Yesterdays Men
- Embarrassment
- Shut Up
- Johnny The Horse
- Lovestruck
- Tomorrow Is Just Another Day
- Wings Of A Dove
- I Pronounce You
- Waiting For The Ghost Train
- Sweetest Girl
- Uncle Sam
- One Better Day
- Michael Caine
- Sun And Rain
- Driving In My Car
- Cardiac Arrest
- Drip Fed Fred
- Grey Day
- Return Of The Los Palmas
- Bed And Breakfast Man
- Sugar And Spice
jueves, 24 de marzo de 2011
Toots & The Maytals - Pressure Drop (Ska version)
Pressure Drop
Hmm hmm hmm, yeah... [3x]
It is you (oh yeah)
It is you, you (oh yeah)
It is you (oh yeah)
Cause a pressure drop, oh pressure
Oh yeah pressure drop a drop on you
I say a pressure drop, oh pressure
Oh yeah pressure drop a drop on you
I say when it drops, oh you gonna feel it
Know that you were doing wrong.
Hmm hmm hmm, yeah... [3x]
I say a pressure drop, oh pressure
Oh yeah, pressure drop a drop on you [2x]
The Specials - Dirty Old Town
Dirty Old Town
G
I met my love by the gas works wall
Dreamed a dream by the old canal
I Kissed my girl by the factory wall
Dirty old town
Dirty old town
Clouds are drifting across the moon
Cats are prowling on their beat
Spring's a girl from the streets at night
Dirty old town
Dirty old town
( Solo vers ) ( C )
G
I Heard a siren from the docks
Saw a train set the night on fire
I Smelled the spring on the smoky wind
Dirty old town
Dirty old town
I'm gonna make me a big sharp axe
Shining steel tempered in the fire
I'll chop you down like an old dead tree
Dirty old town
Dirty old town
I met my love by the gas works wall
Dreamed a dream by the old canal
I kissed my girl by the factory wall
Dirty old town
Dirty old town
Dirty old town
Dirty old town
The Specials - Simmer Down
Simmer down, you lickin' too hot, so
Simmer down, soon you'll get dropped, so
Simmer down, can you hear what I say
Simmer down, that why won't you, why won't you, why won't you simmer down
Simmer down.
Long time people dem used to say
What sweet nanny goat a go run him belly, so
Simmer down, oh control your temper
Simmer down, for the battle will be hotter
Simmer down, can you hear what I say
Simmer down, oh that I'm a leaving you today
Simmer down.
Simmer down, oh you hear what I say
Simmer down, a that I'm leaving you today
Simmer down, can you hear what I say
Simmer down.
Chicken Mary, hawk de near and when him de near, you must beware, so
Simmer down, oh control your temper
Simmer down, for the battle will be hotter
Simmer down, and you won't get no supper
Simmer down, and you know you bound to suffer
Simmer down, simmer, simmer, simmer right down
Simmer down, like you never did before
Simmer down, oh, oh, oh
Simmer down, can you hear what I say
Simmer down, you lickin' too hot so
Simmer down, and you know soon you'll get dropped, so
Simmer down, why won't you simmer, simmer down
Simmer down, simmer down, simmer down
Simmer down, simmer, simmer down
Simmer down, oh simmer, simmer down
Simmer down, like you never did before...
The Specials - Pressure Drop
Pressure Drop
Hmm hmm hmm, yeah... [3x]
It is you (oh yeah)
It is you, you (oh yeah)
It is you (oh yeah)
Cause a pressure drop, oh pressure
Oh yeah pressure drop a drop on you
I say a pressure drop, oh pressure
Oh yeah pressure drop a drop on you
I say when it drops, oh you gonna feel it
Know that you were doing wrong.
Hmm hmm hmm, yeah... [3x]
I say a pressure drop, oh pressure
Oh yeah, pressure drop a drop on you [2x]
The Specials - Shanty Town 007
007, 007
At ocean eleven
And now rudeboys a go wail
'Cause them out of jail
Rudeboys cannot fail
'Cause them must get bail
Oh, dem a loot, dem a shoot, dem a wail
A shanty town
Dem a loot, dem a shoot, dem a wail
A shanty town
Dem rudeboys get a probation
A shanty town
And rudeboy a bomb up the town
A shanty town
007, 007
At ocean eleven
And the rudeboys a go wail
'Cause them out of jail
Rudeboys cannot fail
'Cause them must get bail
Oh, dem a loot, dem a shoot, dem a wail
A shanty town
Dem a loot, dem a shoot, dem a wail
A shanty town
Dem rudeboys get a probation
A shanty town
And rudeboy a bomb up the town
A shanty town
Police get taller
A shanty town
Soldier get longer
A shanty town
Rudeboy a weep and a wail
A shanty town
Rudeboy a weep and a wail
A shanty town
The Bodysnatchers - 007
007, 007
At ocean eleven
And now rudeboys a go wail
'Cause them out of jail
Rudeboys cannot fail
'Cause them must get bail
Oh, dem a loot, dem a shoot, dem a wail
A shanty town
Dem a loot, dem a shoot, dem a wail
A shanty town
Dem rudeboys get a probation
A shanty town
And rudeboy a bomb up the town
A shanty town
007, 007
At ocean eleven
And the rudeboys a go wail
'Cause them out of jail
Rudeboys cannot fail
'Cause them must get bail
Oh, dem a loot, dem a shoot, dem a wail
A shanty town
Dem a loot, dem a shoot, dem a wail
A shanty town
Dem rudeboys get a probation
A shanty town
And rudeboy a bomb up the town
A shanty town
Police get taller
A shanty town
Soldier get longer
A shanty town
Rudeboy a weep and a wail
A shanty town
Rudeboy a weep and a wail
A shanty town
The Bodysnatchers - Ruder Than You (1980)
Ruder Than You
Hey I want to tell you about something
that we rudegirls can do just as well as you
They forget about us up to now,
but take care boys,
we may well show you how
Long time now it is men only scene,
we didn't skank so well but we were keen
Now rudeboys don't have it their own way,
Hey listen we have something to say!
Rudegirls...you better watch out
Rudegirls...now there's more of us about
Rudegirls...
(2x)
We're ruder than you!
We don't want to fight
We don't need no tests
Cuz it doesn't matter who is the best
So, you rudies, make sure you're out there
These good sounds we were glad to share
That is all we really want to do
That's the BodySnatchers, we play for you!
The Bodysnatchers - Do the Rocksteady
The Bodysnatchers were a seven-piece ska/rock-steady outfit from London. Formed in mid-1979 during the British ska-revival movement by bassist Nicola (Nicky), who placed an ad in Melody Maker looking for like-minded band-mates, it was the only all-female band of the of the 2-Tone era. They were fronted by vocalist and song-writer Rhoda Dakar who later went on to join the Special AKA; their first gig was on Saturday, Novemebr 24, 1979 at the Windsor Castle pub in London.
Do the Rocksteady
People get ready, you got to' do Rocksteady,
Ah ha, ah ha,
People get ready, you got to' do Rocksteady,
Ah ha, ah ha,
Do Rocksteady, do Rocksteady,
Ah ha, ah ha, When you're feeling blue, all you got to' do,
Ah ha, ah ha,
When you're feeling blue, all you got to' do,
Ah ha, ah ha,
Do Rocksteady, do Rocksteady,
Ah ha, ah ha,
(solo)
[ Lyrics from: http://www.lyricsmode.com/lyrics/b/body_snatchers/lets_do_rocksteady.html ]
When you're feeling blue, all you got to' do,
Ah ha, ah ha,
When you're feeling blue, all you got to' do,
Ah ha, ah ha,
Do Rocksteady, do Rocksteady,
Ah ha, ah ha,
People get ready, you got to' do Rocksteady,
Ah ha, ah ha,
People get ready, you got to' do Rocksteady,
Ah ha, ah ha,
Do Rocksteady, do Rocksteady,
Ah ha, ah ha,
People get ready, you got to' do Rocksteady,
Ah ha, ah ha,
People get ready, you got to' do Rocksteady,
Ah ha, ah ha,
Do Rocksteady, do Rocksteady,
Ah ha, ah ha
The Specials - Nite club
(With lyrics)
Is this the in place to be?
What am I doing here?
Watching the girls go by
Spending money on...
Sleep all day
It's the only way
I'm a parasite
I creep about at night
Nite Klub, is this the in place to be?
Nite Klub, what am I doing here?
Nite Klub, watching the girls go by
Spending money on...
Hey, hey, I don't work
Cos I don't have to
I don't have to work
There's no work to do
Nite Klub,
I'm a member of the Nite Klub
Nite Klub,
A fully paid up member of the Nite Klub
I won't dance in a club like this
All the girls are slags
and the beer tastes just like piss
I'm a parasite
I creep about at night
Yes I'm a member of the Nite Klub
A fully paid up member of the Nite Klub
Nite Klub, is this the in place to be?
Nite Klub, what am I doing here?
Nite Klub, watching the girls go by
Spending money on beer!
viernes, 21 de enero de 2011
The English Beat - Tears Of A Clown
Say oh yeah baby baby
Now if there's a smile on my face
It's only there tryin' to fool the public
But when it comes down to foolin' you
Now honey that's quite a different subject
So don't let my glad expression
Give you the wrong impression
'Cause really I'm sad
(so sad sad)
Oh I'm sadder than sad
(so sad sad)
Well I'm hurt and I want you so bad
(so sad sad)
Like a clown I appear to be glad
Ooh yeah
There's some sad things known to man
But ain't too much sadder than
The tears of a clown
When there's no one around
Say oh yeah baby baby baby
Oh yeah baby baby baby
Now if I appear to be carefree
It's only to camouflage my sadness
And honey to shield my pride I try
To cover this hurt
with a show of gladness
So don't let my show convince you
That I've been happy since you
decided to go
Oh I need you so
Look I'm hurt and I want you to know
Just for others I put on a show
Ooh yeah
There's some sad things known to man
But ain't too much sadder than
The tears of a clown
Just like Pagliacci did
I'm gonna keep my surface hid
Hiding in my room I try
But in this lonely room I cry
The tears of a clown
When there's no one around
Now if there's a smile on my face
Don't let my glad expression
Give you the wrong impression
Don't let this smile I wear
Make you feel that I don't care
The tears of a clown
Tears of a clown
The tears of a clown
I'm going down de town
I'm going downtown
Tears of a clown
The Selecter - Train To Skaville & The Whisper (1980)
The Whisper
I saw you coming but I ducked out the way
Down some alley that's never seen the day
The sun is shining and I'm feeling pretty bad
I've heard the rumours the gossip and spite
You wanna leave me and do what you like
Maybe you never loved me anyway
Money in my pocket and nowhere to go
Places I think of are so, so, so
Meeting people I just don't want to meet
Today don't shape up as the best I ever had
I'm out tonight looking for some bad action
But I can't get no satisfaction.
Ssh, it's just a whisper x3
It's just a quiet thing, but it don't bother me
I tell myself it is nothing to me.
I've heard the rumours the gossip and spite
You wanna leave me and do what you like
Maybe you never loved me anyway
Today don't shape up as the best I ever had
I'm out tonight looking for some bad action
But I can't get no satisfaction.
Ssh, it's just a whisper x3
It's just a quiet thing, but it don't bother me
I tell myself it is nothing to me.
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