im very much into my northern soul and motown well call it soul alltogether and now getting into original ska and this is just so perfect my dad gets me all into this music and tunes like this he would have been listening to as young as i am now at 13 being an original skinhead as he is its scary how im only just discovering these gems !
He was the man before bob marley, not that im trying to take away anything from bob, really and truly no one alive or dead can take away bob's work but im just sayin he was big way before marley, grammy honoured him as the king of ska and rightly so i think, BIGUP!! to the king of ska and the king of reggae both!!
I guess you didn`t know the Ram Jam Club In Brixton then,I knew Rodney Rarse Clauth really well.Speedy, Bongo player From Georgie Fames Blue Flame band took me there several times after the Whisky a gogo/Pink Flamigo on Wardour street had shut down for the night, he was great fan of Dong & DekkerLOL
Had to check this out after reading in the Guardian (23 July 2011) that David Rodigan considers this one of the recordings he considers pivotal in his life. He said: "This amazing rhythm reflects the change in the beat to rocksteady and Dekker's vocal gymnastics could just turn a song around. The greatest work of Dekker and Toots came from the sessions with [producer] Leslie Kong. His attention to detail put him head and shoulders above, but he never got the respect he should have."
@Xaymot If you were a British reggae fan you would have heard of him. He is one of Britain's best known DJs and currently is on BBC Radio 1 every Thursday night. He has his own Wikipedia page if you care to know more.
I am in my 50s i start playing music 1968 in dances, parties wedding .Its was all fun and good times to remember.I am still playing to this day those same songs and people are still enjoying them. Spectrum
This song was covered in spanish by a venezuelan cuartet called "Las Cuatro Monedas" (The Four Coins) in the late 60's under the title "Mala suerte" (Bad look) and people enjoyed without knowing it was a rocksteady classic.
there was a story that Derrick Morgan told about one particular "rude boy" who was vex that no record producer made a tune about him! All he was hearing was "007","Cry Tough" etc,so he went to a studio and ordered a producer to make a tune with his name mentioned, and the coming Friday be the only tune to be played in the dance that night. The dance mash up, but the rudie didn't care.As long as he knew everyone know his name, he was sweet! He didn't enjoy his "fame" for long: He got killed
@bhamboy05 - Same here only im stuck hear in snowy sub-zero temp. Pittsburgh Pa with a cheap beer! Good news! If I could save at least $1000 (I am young and work near minimum wage so that is hard) & get my passport renewed, I may just go to Jamaica in April!
Right, night, night punters. Thought I'd share this classic with fellow ex Suede Heads, Skinheads, Two Tones or Ska munkers! Enjoy! If you like this try the original from Byron Lee ( Wikipedia him or even better-Piratebay!)
The evilous power of music. It appears to me that these songs in those days and today were/is the preparation for what was/is to come. It has just struck me that in those days, Seaga, PJ Patterson and others who grew to prominence were actually music producers before politicians. PJ, the then manager for the skatalites. It begs the question-Was music used as a tool to create monsters and murderous robots of Jamaicans. I shudder to think further! Now how can I really appreaciate these songs!
Ahaha this takes me back to those mischievous days of being a rude boy/ surfer for ever seeming to be chased by the boys in blue due to my choice of tobacco :D
Gives me good memories about the time when i was in africa and right next to jamaica after africa :D And of course this is one of my fav songs on gta iv :)
my lord. oh my gosh. wicked. i don't even think i was born when this came out. my brother had this tune back in the day when real d.j were in really sounds. with big boxes and vibrations on your chest.
I'm so glad I know this tune by Mos Dub project - History Town
Real foundation a dat 5*
Rulian35 3 days ago
ma 67 and i fuckin love this, yes ma lung love the taste of the green.
delron44 4 days ago
i loveeeeeeeeee this
livi95450 4 days ago
im very much into my northern soul and motown well call it soul alltogether and now getting into original ska and this is just so perfect my dad gets me all into this music and tunes like this he would have been listening to as young as i am now at 13 being an original skinhead as he is its scary how im only just discovering these gems !
NorthernSoulBoy6 1 week ago
where does 10 dislikes come from???? how?
Timbozz13 1 week ago
i listen to music to get away from my everyday reality all i can say is T.G. for music ska roots etc
dixiedean10 1 week ago
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waynecoolj 2 weeks ago in playlist Liked videos
My dad put me onto this and reggae/roots/ska you name it, lol Thanks dad and one day I will see you in heaven:)
waynecoolj 3 weeks ago
@waynecoolj idk ur dad but if he shown u this hes alright in my book. rest in peace sir
nakhsa18 2 weeks ago in playlist Favorite videos 2
@nakhsa18 Thank you!
waynecoolj 2 weeks ago
I saw him in a betting shop years ago, chatted 2 him, cool guy. Heard hes passed away now.
007raad 1 month ago
awesome - love it.
fieldfullofthistles 1 month ago
I only need one word to describe this song... SKA!!!
quemecortenloshuevos 1 month ago
Finally worked out why there's 007 in the title. I used to think he opened with "uh oh, sailin'".
franka64 1 month ago
@franka64 gay
damek666 1 week ago
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damek666 1 week ago
I love it for the stripped down music, and the authentic Jamaican vocalizing.
scottmontreal 1 month ago
what a tune
westham4eva 2 months ago
Im not high. The music gets me high.
kmp3000 2 months ago 5
love this tune heard it first on charter music choice reggae station.
dhbarron100 2 months ago
I MAN INNA BIRMINGHAM BUT ME ALICK DIS TUNE PON ME GUITAR AAN FEEL GOOD WID IT MAN . IT NU RAIN
COOLTUNES11 2 months ago
@COOLTUNES11 shut up homo
damek666 1 week ago
@damek666 Cheers.
franka64 1 week ago
chill grill kisses from Bordeaux from Antonina i Lukasz
Tosiaaaaaaa 2 months ago
Nuff Respect, D.D. big big big vibes !
mickeylogre 3 months ago
Chuuuune!!
parvezjakson 3 months ago
Rude Boi Mon!
parvezjakson 3 months ago
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He was the man before bob marley, not that im trying to take away anything from bob, really and truly no one alive or dead can take away bob's work but im just sayin he was big way before marley, grammy honoured him as the king of ska and rightly so i think, BIGUP!! to the king of ska and the king of reggae both!!
TopTef 3 months ago
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TopTef 3 months ago
Love it everytime i listen dis!
parvezjakson 3 months ago
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parvezjakson 3 months ago
cha mon ! :)
jade21342 3 months ago
tuffa dan rock stone
beetz15s 3 months ago
I believe this was the first Rocksteady/Reggae song to reach No 1 in the U.K
BajanBoy50 4 months ago 2
This is ska. Pure, simple, timeless, brilliant.
For all you nazi nonces out there. Stop poncing off this great culture, stick to screwdriver and peepholes. This is SKA. Liseten and learn.
worldcoup 4 months ago 2
The Harder They Come is the greatest soundtrack of all time.
RDBeatnik 4 months ago 2
exito muy agradable
kenshirothefist3000 4 months ago
Special Ed - I'm the Magnificent!
TheGoldenageofhiphop 4 months ago
The first instance of Ocean's 11!
TheMimifur 4 months ago
I bet those were some good ass times in which to be livin
jabritican 4 months ago in playlist YouTube Mix for Desmond Dekker
вот этого мне и не хватало!!!!!!!!!
tyazha1 4 months ago
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tyazha1 4 months ago
ska'd for life
jackp608 4 months ago
check out old school 80's brooklyn rapper Special Ed - I'm the Magnificent he samples this track, awesome!
theeuprise 4 months ago
@RudegirlSuicide ..nice ;) ska ska ska.. nice up the ska
parvezjakson 4 months ago
hi thats cool ,cool taste likemota.
bernardkersse66 4 months ago
ol' shanty lane..
parvezjakson 4 months ago
Thx 4 post ;-)
Tweekerhead 4 months ago
God i Love this Song ! R.I.P Mr. Dekker ...you were and still the Best!
parvezjakson 4 months ago
CHO.........
LionhartKing 5 months ago
yo love dis im born in the us but my fam yardy!! yo ive grown to love reggae so much!!! its the best!!!
beyallluv 5 months ago
I love this song! One of my absolute favs throughout the years! Thank you for posting!
stiplapanomungus 5 months ago
Good ever song ...
Nanoo297 5 months ago
harder dey come
Googlystube 5 months ago
Smoove boy
Slaphappy1975 5 months ago
If only I could get a sound like that in a bottle; I'd drink a gallon of it:)
PassionBonsai 5 months ago
I guess you didn`t know the Ram Jam Club In Brixton then,I knew Rodney Rarse Clauth really well.Speedy, Bongo player From Georgie Fames Blue Flame band took me there several times after the Whisky a gogo/Pink Flamigo on Wardour street had shut down for the night, he was great fan of Dong & DekkerLOL
phoghfilly 5 months ago
Had to check this out after reading in the Guardian (23 July 2011) that David Rodigan considers this one of the recordings he considers pivotal in his life. He said: "This amazing rhythm reflects the change in the beat to rocksteady and Dekker's vocal gymnastics could just turn a song around. The greatest work of Dekker and Toots came from the sessions with [producer] Leslie Kong. His attention to detail put him head and shoulders above, but he never got the respect he should have."
MsPeperonata 5 months ago
@MsPeperonata who the fuck is david rodigan? at least it got you to desmond dekker
Xaymot 5 months ago
@Xaymot are you for real? did you really just ask who the fuck is david ramdance rodigan.
reamer82 5 months ago
@reamer82 its actually RamJam Rodigan.
grouchomarxmusic 5 months ago
@Xaymot If you were a British reggae fan you would have heard of him. He is one of Britain's best known DJs and currently is on BBC Radio 1 every Thursday night. He has his own Wikipedia page if you care to know more.
MsPeperonata 4 months ago
rudeboy!!!.........The mods changed by this!!!
MusicaKeltoi 5 months ago
Cause' dem out of jeeeeehl
MadcapMan 6 months ago
mos dub.
IllmaticEscobar91 6 months ago
I love this song :)
gizt123 6 months ago
santa town
shazzaman1 6 months ago
I am in my 50s i start playing music 1968 in dances, parties wedding .Its was all fun and good times to remember.I am still playing to this day those same songs and people are still enjoying them. Spectrum
chinaempresscuteface 6 months ago
This song was covered in spanish by a venezuelan cuartet called "Las Cuatro Monedas" (The Four Coins) in the late 60's under the title "Mala suerte" (Bad look) and people enjoyed without knowing it was a rocksteady classic.
Great song, love it.
zerodibujero 6 months ago 2
Great tune :)
AshaCure 6 months ago
My wifee's cousin RIP Des
PortieBhoy 6 months ago
there was a story that Derrick Morgan told about one particular "rude boy" who was vex that no record producer made a tune about him! All he was hearing was "007","Cry Tough" etc,so he went to a studio and ordered a producer to make a tune with his name mentioned, and the coming Friday be the only tune to be played in the dance that night. The dance mash up, but the rudie didn't care.As long as he knew everyone know his name, he was sweet! He didn't enjoy his "fame" for long: He got killed
56postoffice 6 months ago 2
When I listen to this I close my eyes and imagine listening this lieing in a hammock in the Caribbean sipping some cool rum looking out to the sea.
But when I open them Im here in Birmingham UK with a cup of tea beside me and rain outside.
bhamboy05 6 months ago 79
@bhamboy05 hahahahahaah
rollingstone100 6 months ago
@bhamboy05 lol, one day bro
brennanthebrown 5 months ago
@bhamboy05 is that as in Kipper Tie ?
freestyleminibus 4 months ago
@bhamboy05 people still loot and shoot in Brummie so it's not so different... oh wait, the beach and the rum.
Flojetcher 1 month ago 5
@bhamboy05 - Same here only im stuck hear in snowy sub-zero temp. Pittsburgh Pa with a cheap beer! Good news! If I could save at least $1000 (I am young and work near minimum wage so that is hard) & get my passport renewed, I may just go to Jamaica in April!
erdfreeman412 3 weeks ago
give me back the earley 70s peace and love
berniespint 7 months ago
Makes me remember growing up in the tropics in the 70's. :)
1isaacmusic 7 months ago
stop your messen around!!!!
COMPACTASS1 7 months ago
yeha rocksteady of kigstown asta mexico
noiceful 7 months ago
dem a loot, dem a shoot dem a wail...priceless
MrPatrick1414 7 months ago 10
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aharperable 7 months ago
6 People Don't Know Real Music
starryb7 7 months ago
classic
MelvinWren 7 months ago
I wish I was stoned, lol but none the less this song is fucking amazing..
Somabokusiien 7 months ago
thumbs up if your stoned :-) :-)
88Heartandsoul 8 months ago 26
yeah!!
gomez123nigel 3 months ago
西武園～♪
NHW11 8 months ago
shanty townnn.... Classic never die! Reggae Prevail!
KingMyron23 8 months ago 2
6 people expected the Mighty Mighty Bostones.
totenkray 8 months ago
Shanty Town! Greatest hit by the Originator! Rude Boyz lissen Up!!!
botvinnik64 8 months ago 2
What is the importance of 6 at 822
kolozof 8 months ago
6 people don't get Bail!
kukol 9 months ago 3
oi
mirru825 9 months ago
oi
mirru825 9 months ago
oi
lebleufleur 9 months ago
oi
oifromeastleigh 9 months ago
oi
oifromeastleigh 9 months ago
6 people are fuckin retards!
tgoswitz 9 months ago
Recently sampled by Jill Scott on the tune 'shame'. A Gram classic!
ThrowbackSoul 9 months ago
@ThrowbackSoul Yes it was, also sampled by rapper Special Ed, back in the 80's.
aishaparker 9 months ago
BIG UP ALL YAADI (REAL JAMAICANS)...STR8888T...
buttacudawey 9 months ago
We must say no more quiet that you've been smoking marijuana earlier the better right? So all we rebel.
Shagui30sep 9 months ago
dem a loot dem a shoot dem a wail.
CaptainOi82 9 months ago
6 people are bond villians
EDALLDAY1 9 months ago
uh oh seven
uh oh seven
at ocean eleven
and the rude boy have the will
cuz they out of jill
rude boys cannot fill
cuz they must have bill
BootyFister 9 months ago
Right, night, night punters. Thought I'd share this classic with fellow ex Suede Heads, Skinheads, Two Tones or Ska munkers! Enjoy! If you like this try the original from Byron Lee ( Wikipedia him or even better-Piratebay!)
rumbletruck 9 months ago
best of the best
Nineteen58Fury 9 months ago
we got the harder they come soundtrack when i was 7 in 1973...grew up on this guy and he sounds better than ever
EaglesNester 10 months ago
Police get taller
Soldiers get longer . . .
Dem a loot dem a shoot dem a wail
. . . In a jam down Island . . .
buffel60 10 months ago
I joined the rude boy train when I was 5. If you don't like Desmond Dekker.....Fuck You!!!!
norstamb 10 months ago 5
Rude boys cannot feel.
BootyFister 10 months ago
@BootyFister
rudeboys cannot fail. cause them must get bail
IMNOTAPOLICEOFFICER 9 months ago
what a tune
classic
RIP
MyDJRevolution 10 months ago
Dem a loot, dem a shoot, dem a wail...and the rude boys are for real? that's awesome! RIP
MacDisel1 10 months ago 2
my neighbors liked this song so much they called the cops
TasteLikeMota 10 months ago 218
@TasteLikeMota haha
like
peace
MyDJRevolution 10 months ago
@TasteLikeMota hilarious
florida2009ify 9 months ago
@TasteLikeMota haaaaaaaaaahahaha
LODubstyle 9 months ago
@TasteLikeMota lol
modslarissa 9 months ago
@TasteLikeMota Yo I clicked for your 100th thumbs up. Do i win a prize :) ?
upsidedahead 7 months ago
@TasteLikeMota best comment ever!
FatGuyNaLilShirt 7 months ago
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prestigechaser 5 months ago
next time smoke with closed windows.
prestigechaser 5 months ago
so oneof my old favs. i so remember the clubs and being blocked listening to this especialy reminds me of the old shoreline club in bognor
shorelineboy 10 months ago
Q-wality
IHaveTheSolution 10 months ago
desmond dekker, legend, this tune is perfect
Travlad87 10 months ago 2
fuck the 4 that dilike this
TheLego96 10 months ago
boogie woogie
CaptainOi82 10 months ago
Yesssssssss
TheRussWhitley 10 months ago
fuck yeah!!!! this is the shit!!
SexMachine915 10 months ago 2
trop coul j'adore cette chanson
mimi91358 10 months ago
I hope the four people hating only pressed thumbs down by accident.....
zepareace 10 months ago
4 people must have had full tampons in their ears. . .
NinjaPhallus 10 months ago 60
@NinjaPhallus that comment made my day, thank you!
breakfastclub75 10 months ago
@NinjaPhallus 6 now
tyga42 10 months ago
@NinjaPhallus 6 people didn't make it to 007 Shanty town!
judgekongo187 9 months ago
@NinjaPhallus make that 6
nobchop65 8 months ago
@NinjaPhallus LOOOOOOOOOOL
JustBenJammin7 5 months ago
@NinjaPhallus what the fuck
West0SDS0Side 5 months ago
@NinjaPhallus Now its seven. shame
jabritican 4 months ago in playlist YouTube Mix for Desmond Dekker
ooohhh yeeah swingy song
jonaaaz66 10 months ago
sorted this is.all the racist skinheads please fuck off u givuz a bad name u cuntts
SKINHEAD1445 10 months ago
Always loved this one- good quality upload! :-)
marcusmuck 11 months ago
gosh this tune makes me cry
Japt10001 11 months ago
The evilous power of music. It appears to me that these songs in those days and today were/is the preparation for what was/is to come. It has just struck me that in those days, Seaga, PJ Patterson and others who grew to prominence were actually music producers before politicians. PJ, the then manager for the skatalites. It begs the question-Was music used as a tool to create monsters and murderous robots of Jamaicans. I shudder to think further! Now how can I really appreaciate these songs!
spiritsexist 11 months ago
@spiritsexist wat r u on about its jst a song!!!!!
XxLizXx1000 11 months ago
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@spiritsexist
what in the world are you talking about
4l4ddin77 11 months ago
such an amazing track... ska/rocksteady all the way
ReggaeJungleMassiv 11 months ago 3
Ahaha this takes me back to those mischievous days of being a rude boy/ surfer for ever seeming to be chased by the boys in blue due to my choice of tobacco :D
woolythebear 11 months ago 3
RAM JAM FM
B1tCHsLapU 11 months ago 2
Big up for Ska and reggae!!! This is England!!
wickedwetcat 11 months ago 3
well I`ll agree with most comments, what a wonderful tune and artist
hejsvejk 11 months ago
wait my bad,it was I'm the magnificent by special ed
27sincity 1 year ago
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wait wait special Ed sample this back in the day, i got it made...
27sincity 1 year ago
wait wait special Ed sample this back in the day
27sincity 1 year ago
going back to my roots on this one. thanks for posting!
Rudiger1981 1 year ago
What a great artist , i grow up to his music
back in the 60-70s in the U.K as one of the original skinheads long live Reggae
ericg83z 1 year ago 2
Ooooooooo woooaahhhoooooooohhhhhhh !
TheAnnoyingAsian 1 year ago
tnulb gib a pu nillor,awl ight.
Bumbumawangis 1 year ago
sometimes i just gotta hear it
sanjurodog 1 year ago
@sanjurodog true.
Felisette 1 year ago
@Felisette :)
sanjurodog 1 year ago
dude is a GOD if you dont know shut up and learn!!!!
puffAH73 1 year ago
Sampled By: The Latin Kings - Mecka
anDREasbeats 1 year ago
"Oh oh seven, at ocean eleven" Baaaaadboy lyrics iiiiiii
fingerinthedyke 1 year ago
im 19 but shit ive been rockin steady for 20 some odd years
PissControl 1 year ago
62 year old baldy remembers...........
WuffWuffOhFlashy 1 year ago
brings back some great memories......... a 56 year old skin...
ebrozzie 1 year ago
3 people got too hi and saw red as green
samkhan230891 1 year ago
i could hardly understand this man..but songz fire gta4 lets get it lol
zoosallmighty 1 year ago
Desmond Dekker came first!
ishabaka 1 year ago
Gives me good memories about the time when i was in africa and right next to jamaica after africa :D And of course this is one of my fav songs on gta iv :)
XXPlayBoyXX1996 1 year ago
Thank you!
zepareace 1 year ago
my lord. oh my gosh. wicked. i don't even think i was born when this came out. my brother had this tune back in the day when real d.j were in really sounds. with big boxes and vibrations on your chest.
omygosh121 1 year ago
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shutupufuckinmug 1 year ago
o o seven XD
cittadellamito93 1 year ago
"a shanty town"
tripoticsoundscapes 1 year ago
Fantastic. for a long time that I didn't listen to this tune....just great
psammo100 1 year ago
Dance with my father to this song.. This was is era :)
chamuel79 1 year ago
wherever this was pulled from, that must be a den of preciuos jewels.......... big up for this piece, Ras test74!
kawikahob1 1 year ago