Mr Williams said Dekker had led the way for reggae stars such as Bob Marley. Mr. Dekker's songs were rediscovered, and he was signed by Madness's label, Stiff Records. I was his manager and his best friend. Orphaned at an early age, he was sent to live in a The artist died on May 25, 2006, of a heart attack at his home in Thorton Heath in the Croydon Borough of London. The two had met The unsigned vocalist then auditioned for Leslie Kong's Beverley's record label and was awarded his first recording contract. 30," Steffens said. Rock it to me, children. Dekker had also begun working on new material with the production duo Bruce Anthony in 1974. [3] In 2003 a reissue of The Harder They Come soundtrack featured "Israelites" and "007 (Shanty Town)". Search instead in Creative? Left to earn a living on his own, he apprenticed as a welder. [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, 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. of the island," wrote A man of many talents, Desmond Adolphus Dacres, a.k.a. [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. Mr. Dekker was named Desmond Adolphus Dacres when he was born in Kingston, Jamaica, in 1941. of a heart attack, May 25, 2006, in London, England. Photo Highlights: Protoje takes Hope Gardens A Matter of Time Live, The Top 100 Reggae Songs From 1962 2017. The song established Dekker as a rude boy icon in Jamaica and also became a favourite dance track for the young working-class men and women of the United Kingdom's mod scene. Together with his backing group The Aces, he had one of the earliest international reggae hits with "Israelites". Dekker was initially reluctant to record the track but was eventually persuaded to do so by Leslie Kong. [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. 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. Jamaican music, and Dekker was at its cutting edge," his [2] The single featured Roland Alphonso's "El Torro" on the B-side.[2]. [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. 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. 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. What sweet nanny goat a go run him belly good. A few lament, whose lyrics Dekker had written in his head while walking in a With a younger generation international hit. Desmond Adolphus Dacres was born in Saint Andrew Parish (Greater Kingston), Jamaica, on 16 July 1941. hotspot in 2005, "which was almost completely people under The British hitmaker Robert Palmer produced Mr. Dekker's next album, "Compass Point," in 1981. The Harder They Come 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. Despite declining sales, Dekker remained a popular live performer and continued to tour with The Rumour. Israelites 2. The initial line-up of The Aces consisted of Clive Campbell, Barry Howard, Carl Howard, and Patrick Howard. Stock Photos from Photos.com, iStockPhotos.com, 123rf. He died on 24 May 2006 in Thornton Heath, London, England, UK. Genres: Jamaican Ska, Rocksteady, Reggae. , May 27, 2006, p. B17; Dekker soon garnered a wider audience with his songs, which were recorded Musical pioneer Desmond Dekker dominated Jamaica's pop charts in the 1960s, and became one of his country's first recording stars to achieve wider renown. Jamaican Ska Star Desmond Dekker Dies - Billboard ", Original reporting and incisive analysis, direct from the Guardian every morning, Unflagging performer Desmond Dekker. 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. stopped. The song's title is Jamaican patois meaning "that's why" or "that's the reason. "The Israelites," with its biblical imagery of suffering and redemption, showed the world reggae's combination of danceable rhythm and serious, sometimes spiritual intentions. When he released Israelites nobody had heard of Bob Marley - he paved the way for all of them.". It was one of the first reggae songs to become an international hit, despite Dekker's strong Jamaican accent which made his lyrics difficult to understand for many listeners outside Jamaica.[10]. gangsters they saw in Hollywood films. [11] In 1984 he was declared bankrupt. Desmond Dekker 1. 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. introduced Marley to the record label executives who shaped his own Privacy Policy & Terms of use. I told you once and I told you twice. He briefly had an apprenticeship as a tailor before working as a welder. "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. Dekker still performed regularly, and gave what would be his final concert ", He added: "People like Desmond Dekker only come along once in a lifetime. The comeback failed to save him from bankruptcy in 1984, He collaborated with the Specials on the 1993 album, King of Kings, which was released under Desmond Dekker and the Specials. "007 (song)" redirects here. 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). "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. 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 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]. By 1971 the line-up had changed again, with Barry Howard now rejoined by Carl Hall. The Top 14 Jamaican Recipes Searched for by Canadians. An energetic live performer, he was about to start a European summer tour and was booked to play in Prague next week. View their obituary at Legacy.com [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. the resurgence of ska in England, and top-selling bands like Madness and [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]. May 25, 2006 - Desmond Dekker was born Desmond Adolphus Dacres on July 16th 1941 in Saint Andrew Parrish, Kingston, Jamaica. Jamaica's post-colonial 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. charts in the United States, and opened the ears of the world to the music He was a Jamaican Ska, Rocksteady and Reggae singer. reached No. Their song "Working on it Night and Day", entered the pop charts in 1973. After being re-released in June 1969, the single reached number 7 in the UK Singles Chart. 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. Dekker, who lived in England, co States, but it reached No. It was also a hit for Musical Youth in 1983. This was followed by the release of the tracks "Sinners Come Home" and "Labour for Learning". 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)". Desmond Dekker (16 July 1941 25 May 2006)[1] was a Jamaican ska, rocksteady and reggae singer-songwriter and musician. 2 in the UK charts. 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. [2] Dekker composed the song after overhearing an argument: "I was walking in the park, eating popcorn. "007 (Shanty Town)" has been called "the most enduring and archetypal" rude boy song. 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. 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. Desmond Dekker, the Jamaican singer whose 1969 hit, "The Israelites," opened up a worldwide audience for reggae, died on Wednesday. Dekker was the first Jamaican artist to have a hit record in the US with Jamaican-style music. there. comparisons between Jamaica's poor and the beleaguered Israelites career, "Israelites," was released in December of 1968 and On this Wikipedia the language links are at the top of the page across from the article title. 1972 film Desmond Dekker. Other successes included 007 (Shanty Town) and Rude Boy Train, which established him as an icon of Jamaica's 1960s rude boy scene - the ska subculture of sharp-suited urban youth who lead violent invasions of dancehall parties. [3] Despite this, the single was the first UK reggae #1 and among the first to reach the US top ten (peaking at #9). Its title and lyrics refer to the cool imagery of films such as the James Bond series and Ocean's 11, admired by "rudies". [1] Dekker's international success led to him touring overseas, although The Aces did not accompany him due to Samuels refusal to fly (Samuels stating that "Rastas did not fly on iron birds") and Barry Howard's decision to emigrate to the United States. He was already a major star in Jamaica and well known in Britain. ", 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. I heard a couple arguing about money. his music thanks to [9] Desmond headlined Jools Holland's 2003 Annual Hootenanny. Singer. "Israelites" brought a Jamaican beat to the British top 40 for the first time since Dekker's #14 hit "007 (Shanty Town)" in 1967. Free shipping for many products! The most successful track of his his co-workers to dare him into auditioning for a record label. "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. 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. Los Angeles Times [3], The new group recorded a number of Jamaican hits, including "Parents", "Get Up Edina", "This Woman" and "Mount Zion". 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. Track Listing - Disc 1 Track Listing - Disc 2 blue highlight denotes track pick 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. Despite "Israelites" being recorded and released in 1968, the Uni 45 discography shows its cataloguing in 1969. Born Desmond Adolphus Dacres, July 16, c. 1941, in Kingston, Jamaica; died At the time of his death, he was preparing as the headliner of a world music festival in Prague. released the song "You Can Get It If You Really Want." Musical 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 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. "Isrealites" lyrics have long been obscure, but, with the wonder of the internet are now easily available and I have. It was taken from an album of similar re-recordings of his old hits, Black & Dekker. He also collaborated on a remix of "Israelites" with reggae artist Apache Indian. The obituary was featured in Legacy on May 26, 2006. He was renowned for his earliest reggae hit internationally 'Israelites.' He died at the age of Sixty Four years. Desmond Dekker (16 July 1941 - 25 May 2006) was a Jamaican ska, rocksteady and reggae singer-songwriter and musician. By 1970 Dekker was living in England, but still worked steadily with Kong. 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. 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[3], Despite achieving a record deal, it was two years before Dekker saw his first record released. [10], In 1969 Dekker took permanent residency in the UK. in Leeds just two weeks before his death. His fans included the Beatles, who namechecked him in the lyrics to career. 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"). Dekker's next album, Compass Point (1981), was produced by Robert Palmer. sold millions of copies, became the first purely Jamaican song to top the With "The Israelites," released in Jamaica in December 1968, Mr. Dekker had an international impact. Desmond Dekker passed away. 17,029 pages were read in the last minute. But while Mr. Dekker kept up a busy performing career, the death of Mr. Kong in 1971 ended his streak of hits. In 2000 he released the album "Halfway to Paradise." 1 spot on born in 1941 or 1942. more rural part of the island, but returned to Kingston and by his late 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 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 . He was 64. [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. expressed in the growth of ska, a mix of imported rhythm and blues and Copyright Simbis Inc.All rights reserved. By the time I got home, it was complete. Black and Dekker Times He was orphaned as a teenager but made a success for himself after signing with Leslie Kong's Beverley's record label and releasing his first single, Honour Your Father and Mother, in 1963, a paean. He suffered a heart attack and He moved to the UK in the 70s and recorded the hit You Can Get It If You Really Want, written by Jimmy Cliff. Roll Call"). 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. Dekker spent his early formative years in Kingston, the capital of Jamaica. Born Desmond Adolphus Dacres, July 16, c. 1941, in Kingston, Jamaica; died of a heart attack, May 25, 2006, in London, England. [3] Dekker's version uses the same backing track as Cliff's original. producers turned him down before Leslie Kong signed Dekker to his label in 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! . The artist took a permanent residency in the UK in 1969. Dekker, whose 1969 hit Israelites was the first reggae song to top the UK charts, collapsed at his Surrey home. and became one of his country's first recording stars to achieve Desmond Dekker was born on July 16, 1941. It hit #1 in the United Kingdom,[12] the Netherlands, Jamaica, South Africa, Canada, Sweden and West Germany. A . He often sang on the job, which prompted The song was his only United States hit, but it was a turning point for Jamaican music among international listeners. 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. As a subscriber, you have 10 gift articles to give each month. Desmond Dekker, 64, Pioneer of Jamaican Music, Dies, https://www.nytimes.com/2006/05/27/arts/music/27dekker.html. But that song was treated as a novelty. Dekker was divorced and was survived by his son and daughter.[14]. Photograph: PA. Dekker's trademark falsetto, singing lyrics in a He was 64. The 64-year-old Jamaican, best known for his 1969 smash hit Israelites, collapsed at his home in Surrey. Albums include The Harder They Come, The Harder They Come, and Tougher Than Tough: The Story of Jamaican Music. Jamaican patois, helped make his 1969 song "Israelites" an His 1980 album, "Black and Dekker," featured members of a venerable Jamaican band, the Pioneers, and Graham Parker's band, the Rumour. jazz elements, combined with such local forms as calypso and mento and Compass Point He had 10 studio albums, 25 compilation albums, and 47 singles during his career. [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. Dekker wrote the song after watching news coverage of a student demonstration against government plans to build an industrial complex on land close to the beach, which descended into violence. 2, p. 11; 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. He was due to perform at the Respect festival in Prague on June 2, before heading on to Switzerland, Ireland, Poland, Belgium and London. He had been due to perform at the Respect Festival in Prague on 2 June, and numerous dates across Europe . He was preparing to headline The World Music Festival in Prague. His mother had passed away from a young age. of the world. ", He added: "I didn't even get the chance to say goodbye properly.". [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". Desmond Dekker performing at London's Brixton Academy in 1985. The musician's popularity waned in the late '70s and '80s, and Dekker was declared bankrupt in 1984. of the biblical era. 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. Many of his On this Wikipedia the language links are at the top of the page across from the article title. [6] Dekker also released "Problems" and "Pickney Gal", both of which were popular in Jamaica, although only "Pickney Gal" managed to chart in the UK top 50.[3]. years later the track became the signature song for the groundbreaking died on May 25, 2006, in London, at the age of 63 or 64. He died after collapsing from a heart attack at his home in Surrey, England, his manager, Delroy Williams, told Reuters. migrating across the Atlantic along with a growing West Indian expatriate 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)". 1961. [3], Only a single live album was released in the late '80s. even the most obscure ones.". Steffens told Stewart in the But a new version of Israelites was released in 1990 and used in television commercials, boosting the star's popularity. [2] Just over six years after the original release, the song again reached a Top Ten position in the United Kingdom. But in 1984 Mr. Dekker declared bankruptcy, blaming his former manager. park one day, was a homage to Jamaica's underclass, who were still Desmond Dekker, who brought the sound of Jamaican ska to the world with songs such as "Israelites," has died, his manager said Friday. Desmond Dekker 5/2006. Nincom Poop 8. The He had been due to perform at the Respect Festival in Prague on 2 June, and numerous dates across Europe during the summer. This Is Desmond Dekkar Review. From a very young age he would regularly attend the local church with his grandmother and aunt. [4] "007 (Shanty Town)" was a top 15 hit in the UK and his UK concerts were attended by a large following of mods wherever he played. New York Times On the 22 August 1970 edition of American top 40, Casey Kasem claimed that Dekker had more than 40 #1 records in Jamaica. Incudes 'Israelites', '007 (Shanty Town)', 'It Miek', 'You Can Get It If You Really Want' and 'Sing a Litte Song'. My Father lived with his Grandmother along with his Father in Kingston. His impact on music, record-company veteran Roger generations of fans. He died peacefully but it still hurts. version of ska. [2] 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). [3] 1969 saw the release of "It Mek", which became a hit both in Jamaica and the UK. Following his mother's death, he moved to the parish of St. Mary and later to St. "independence in 1962 had bestowed a new cultural confidence, 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 . [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. Two 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. 63K views 4 years ago A reggae hit in 1969 for Desmond Dekker and the Aces. "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. Dubbed "the King of Ska," Desmond Dekker is one of the key artists in the history of Jamaican music. , May 27, 2006, sec. It was also a hit for Musical Youth in 1983. years earlier, when both worked as welders in Kingston, and Dekker "[8] The title has been the source of speculation,[9] but most settle on the Rastafarian Movement's association with the Twelve Tribes of Israel. Desmond Dekker, the Jamaican singer whose 1969 hit, "The Israelites," opened up a worldwide audience for reggae, died on Wednesday. Dekker became associated with bluebeat, a more uptempo It Mek 7. He died after collapsing from a heart attack at. He returned to the British charts with "Sing a Little Song" in 1975. [5] Many of the hits from this era came from his debut album, 007 (Shanty Town). Me said a it mek - mek you pop yu bitta gall. His last concert was at Leeds Metropolitan University on 11 May. given to Kingston's tough urban youth who modeled themselves on the This early religious upbringing, as well as Dekker's enjoyment of singing hymns, led to a lifelong religious commitment. A man of many talents, Desmond Adolphus Dacres, a.k.a. Dekker, whose 1969 hit Israelites was the first reggae song to top the UK charts, collapsed at his Surrey home. Thomas. "The song, an ode to the troubles of the poor, , May 27, 2006, p. A11; 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. "They know all the words to his songs, A string of Jamaican hits followed, including "It Pays," "Sinners Come Home" and "Labour for Learning." [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. Potentially because of this usage, the song charted again, entering the Billboard Digital Reggae Song Sales Chart at #2.[15].