Jamaica 1985 Shanty Town Desmond Dekker

[HypedUpAndBlack]

i have a music test coming up and was wondering is this ska or rocksteady?

[rootsm3]

THE ORIGINAL KING OF SKA!!!

[viokand]

Thanks for the video and for taking us on a ride over the city of Lucea, this is one of my all time favorite songs, I grew up listening to reggae, and it is the number one music in Africa, this little island has given us so much music and happiness, I love Jamaica.

[RedKruzer]

@viokand - there is magic in JA music

[happyenjoytime]

Yep, was down dere last month for work ... not much change mon. Me got police mate then all can do. No mafia friend you dead mon. Some hot bitches enjoy, yeah. 

[RedKruzer]

@happyenjoytime -enjoy JA -take it all over...

[PABLO321O]

Thank god for jamaica from a British rude boy were not worthy

[gordrulez]

i never been there. but i think i wanna go now after seeing this. its grooven. haha most don't have a car because the island is so small u can just walk across it.

[RedKruzer]

@gordrulez - dont miss the chance - go to someplace like little bay west moreland

[GanjaProphecy]

@gordrulez ha ha. The island is 160m+ from West to East and about 60m North to South. But the mountains are treacherous and you would be crying for your mama after 1 mile of walking. But it would be the best walk you ever took.

Red can tell ya.

Respect!

[gordrulez]

they drive on the wrong side.

[jammigal59]

Westmoreland is one word, not two.

[RedKruzer]

@jammigal59 : Thank you, it one beautiful place, no matter how badly i mis-spell.

[haniakoer]

OLNY FANTASTYC (Y)

[RedKruzer]

@haniakoer , Thank you so much...

Liked your videos too

[mismentol]

I recognise the area in the video... BIG smile!!!

[RedKruzer]

@mismentol tell me more.

It is hard for me to recall...

I think it is headed from Negril to Sav,

Lucea...Little London too?

Have you seen the videos from the Bat Cave in W. Moreland?

[twistedschism716]

@RedKruzer did this song drop in 85 ??

[GanjaProphecy]

@twistedschism716 nah. way before. like in the 60's, I think.

[aligator337]

i used to listen to this when i was an art student and i loved it soo much and now i have heard it again after 20 years and it has brought tears to my eyes ! forever Desmond.

[nealsmagic]

Oh man , For over 30 years I drove this road jus after Lucea on the way to Mobay. Lov it. back in 2 weeks.

[calico992]

Its great to hear a pop\rock steady song in Ab major. Such a rarely used key signature!

[GingerGarlicOnion]

oldschool reggae is where its at, original positive vibrations

[mikerasta84p]

Jamaica numba 1 ! ! !

[badboybaldy1]

rudie boy forever beautiful .....

blessss

[sanjurodog]

sometimes I just need to listen to this song. I love being #7, lol.

[RedKruzer]

@sanjurodog , Help... #7...liked the Monty Python...

Only those who see the invisable,

can do the impossible....

[BobbyMercy1]

@sanjurodog desmand said loved this show!

[SkaSnake65]

RIP...DD.

[yaniska100]

Jamaica!

Jamaica!!

Prince Buster' makes popular 'ORANGE STREET' but today' it is a No-Go area!

That street will make the worse part of the Bronx look like Disney Land!

The original Orange Street record shop of his is still there tho!

[tanya876diva]

i use to listen to this every sunday withmy grandparents! long live ur music Desmond!

[02madre]

it's too bad the american music market did not recognize desmond. he was one of the best and will be missed by all who knew his music. for those of us who know about this music-thanks for keeping his memory alive!

[RedKruzer]

Desmond is an inspiration.

I was honored to cover his song.

[TheWarboots]

exact!!!! respect for desmond dekker!! skinhead!!!

[GingerGarlicOnion]

@02madre hes probly maken more money in his after life nowadays

[dehz1975]

@02madre Amen Hermana!

[igbos27]

Desmond Dekker was seen as the first Jamaican international.

Good musician at that. He inspired many including Bob Marley

[allthereds]

but you surly mean after prince buster? no offence but i know what i heard first and love them both

[skiman107]

Lovin this music and all like.

RIP Desmond..we miss ya.

[skenod]

good video, puts life into the good music, love this song. RIP Desmond Dekker

[RedKruzer]

thank you...

and what a movie...

The Harder They Come...

One of the best musicals ever...

[allthereds]

those opening bars still excite me put love in my heart  beat in my step

[RedKruzer]

it is quite the opening...

and it never misses a step...

[AshzG]

Rastaman vibrations gonna cover the earth! Like the water cover the sea!

[frenchielcfc]

water cover the sea? the sea is water you numpty

[Miamii305]

great song

[allthereds]

wow whas i that young then? did the walk talked the talk and yes i could dance any queesitions

[LeviFOE]

Are you gay?

[allthereds]

ha what sort of question is that? no batty boy but have no problem about who likes the music differnt people read into differnt things.. its all about the music not thesex..

[rudealek]

buen tema !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[skin69misa]

skinhead 69

exelente tema me fasina esta cancion!!

[dddproject]

great song

[rawsession]

Love this video!!! It makes me feel good and it makes me feel like I am back in Jamaica. One LOVE!!! Jamaica!

[dejavu2048]

one of the best videotracks for a song ever.

unpretentious realistic like being there

without the risk. song is classic of course.

[9076gfdr]

5/5*

[bigeeezy]

great. thanks missreggae for sharing

[bv19421]

onelove

[RedKruzer]

Anyone who feels one w LUCEA and wishes an original dvd of this (far better resolution)

may write me privitely w name & address, I will then try to get it together...

[tuktukskagal]

It has been a long time since i took this bus ride;great

journey;Rude boy.

[RedKruzer]

respect

i get high thinking of kruzin with you rude boy

[tuktukskagal]

It's a great trip.Peace to you.

[RedKruzer]

tuktukskagal, i saw on your playlist JC's Johnny Cash : I was there when it happened 1959

Peace.

Shalom.

Onelove

[benzz6]

THIS IS MY HOME TOWN LUCEA

[RedKruzer]

Thank you so much....

help me identify places etc...

someone told me that their Dad was on the bus...

one love

[babygurldrene]

they drove past my house.Thats where i grew up

[RedKruzer]

Did I drive past your home?

Please advise where in the video time wise that is...

onelove,

[aliveinthe2008]

awesome song much respect!

[RedKruzer]

onelove

[lavern119]

takes me back

[kerish345]

OMG!! This is Lucea a small town outsie of Montego Bay Jamaica....I grew up there ...and I think I just saw the one Mini Bus that travels from the farming area of Donalva with Farmers....Mass papa bus....LMAO

[RedKruzer]

I could not remember what town this was/is.

I am so gratefull for your help.

Hy

[RedKruzer]

help...

what does: "Mass papa bus....LMAO "

mean???

onelove

[RedKruzer]

at what time on the video is the bus...

i may repost with your comments & visualizations -if acceptable to you & others who wish to add notes to the video...

[miggy221]

omg!dis tune tek mi back. yessssss!

[RedKruzer]

thank you...

that is what i hoped to do...

you make me feel appreciated...

[Doomsdaytroop]

I LOVE this son'... one o' the many best by Desmond!! Such a wonderfull music!!

[tuktukskagal]

fab video.love his music. we miss him.....peace

[RedKruzer]

thank you so much

OneLove

[sistagirl1234]

Big tune

No one can surpass dis

[sequinlan7]

Dem a loot, dem a shoot, dem a wail

[RedKruzer]

i love Jimmy in the 6 star shirt bein too bad

OneLove

[Radhavallabha2007]

A real all-time skinhead classic!I never ever got bored with this song since I heard it first time. It helped me through all these years.

[FanZinGD]

great video, respect!

[chinxy88]

big big tune

[BuyDVDs]

What Parish and town in Jamaica is this?

[RedKruzer]

Most likely the outskirts of Mobay.

One Love.

[RedKruzer]

Lucea , see comment from Kerish 345

[reynardbizzar]

I take lots of videos like this cruising through South FLA and I just love your 007 one.

[RedKruzer]

Help. I do not recall that 007 one. But Itoo have South Fla and Alligator Alley w it's Panther signs.

Are any of yours up on Youtube yet?

[reynardbizzar]

What I meant to say is I set up the camera like you have and tune in to Majic 102.7 and turn up the volume as I listen to the old sixties and seventies stuff.Maybe I could post them one day.I going to Miami in June so shall take some footage up yhe I-95.

[RedKruzer]

still waiting to see your videos of cruisin fla

[RedKruzer]

@reynardbizzar - nu?

Still waiting...

Liked your idea...

[reynardbizzar]

Truly awesome,thanks for sharing; esp.the video.

[RedKruzer]

Thank you.

I greatly appreciate the video ackknowledgement, the song is well recognized

for its amazing virtue, a positive comment on the video is a plus for me.

One Love.

[mrmentally]

Taking a trip down memory lane ....

[1800Suicide9]

Out of all desmond dekker post, this by far is my fvorite... amazing footage ! This song is from the album ( this is desmond dekker )i think. Also know as 007 or shanty town... thanx for posting it.... great stuff !

[RedKruzer]

Thank you so much.

Especially for the footage comment.

This is 1989 Jamaica.

You might enjoy my video cover of Sitting In Limbo.

One Love,

Red

[BedStuyBro]

Man, I miss my country. Thanks for dropping this.

[RedKruzer]

You might also like the video to Many Rivers to Cross that I also have on Youtube.

One Love.

[speakonitgod]

this is fun lol

[RedKruzer]

Have a great ride on the planet.

One Love,

Red

[kingjames712]

This track reminds of sleeping on my mother's living room floor when we didn't have much. I hope that my children can relate this song to memories of sleeping on the floor of my yacht or mansion (I can dream, correct?). Either way, its an amzing track; thank you for posting it.

[RedKruzer]

Thanks for the memories...

It is sincerly appreciated.

[kingjames712]

This tack reminds me of sleeping on my mother's living room floor when we didn't have much...I love it. One day, my children will be exposed to it as well. Hopefully, they will have memories of hearing this track from the floor of a yacht or mansion...I can dream, right? Either way, it brings me back to my youth. Thanx for posting this.

[WaneEnt]

Brings back memories ... Great song !!

[RedKruzer]

for both of us...

[The6thSimpson]

I wonder how danny ocean and james bond realate to this song.

[949883]

the first 007 books had Jamaica as background, also, Ian Fleming lived in jamaica for years

007 was very popular to the jamaicans in 60's cause of the jamaican influences and cause they filmed many times there

also, the rudeboys in england in 60's used to wear suits, hats, and carry a gun, like 007

[RedKruzer]

Cool...

Do you research this, or knew it for other reasons?

[RedKruzer]

Looks like 949883 discussed this concept well..

[tylercox2]

bass player for....hahaha 7 years....

[tylercox2]

o o 777777 at ocean eleven

soooo good

[RedKruzer]

Thank you.

Are you a musician?

[zkafel]

one of Desmond's best songs

[RachelFuller]

The song is by Desmond Dekker, not Jimmy Cliff.

[RedKruzer]

Thank You.You are correct.IthoughtDesmond Dekker only wrote it andCliff sang it inTheHarderTheyCome. IhadDesmondDekker inmyTags.Correctedthetitle. The year wastheyearIshotthe video not whenthesongwas written/produced.listing of who sings what on the album: ScottyDraw Your BrakesThe MelodiansRivers Of BabyalonThe MaytalsSweet&DandyThe SlickersJohnny Too BadDesmond DekkerShanty TownThe MaytalsPressureDrop

Jimmy Cliff:SittingInLimbo;TheHarder­TheyCome;Many RiversToCrossYouCanGetItIfYouR­eallyWant

[roadrashed]

thats some kool..420...

[charlieBYtheSEA]

i love this song