Artist: Desmond Dekker
Genre: Ska
Desmond Dekker was a Jamaican ska and reggae singer born in 1941, who became one of the first reggae artists to achieve international success. Dekker's biggest hit was 'Israelites' in 1968, which topped the UK charts and became one of the first internationally successful reggae songs. Other hits included '007 (Shanty Town)' and 'It Mek.' Dekker's music helped introduce ska and reggae to international audiences, paving the way for Bob Marley and others. His distinctive voice and ability to create catchy, socially conscious songs made him hugely popular. Dekker maintained his career for decades, particularly in the UK where he remained beloved. He passed away in 2006. Dekker represented reggae's international breakthrough, demonstrating that Jamaican music could achieve worldwide success and helping establish reggae as a major global genre.
Desmond Dekker vinyl records (11)
DESMOND DEKKER The King Of Ska - Live At Dingwalls (2021 UK 8-track double LP pressed on 180 gram Vinyl recorded live at Dingwalls London on 24th February 2002 including a twelve minute medley. Housed in a glossy single-pocket picture sleeve with double-sided insert. The sleeve shows some light edgewear whilst the vinyl is near mint BSRDLP885) Track Listing: A1 Cherry Oh Baby 2:06 A2 Honour Your Mother And Father 2:26 A3 Get Up Edina 3:00 A4 Good Loving 4:53 B1 It Mek 4:49 B2 King Of Ska 3:08 B3 Half Way To Paradise 5:41 B4 Rude Boy Train 4:02 C1 Sing A Little Song 5:20 Medley (12:21) C2a 007 (Shanty Town) C2b All I Have To Do Is Dream C2c Baby Come Back C2d Pass The Dutchie C2e Wimoweh C2f Sugar Sugar C2g Jamacian Ska D1 Day-0 2:52 D2 Israelites 7:46 D3 You Can Get It If You Really Want 6:35
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