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Yabby You - Jah Over I **R.I.P. Yabby U**

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Yabby You - Jah Over I

One of seven children, Jackson left home at the age of twelve to find work at a furnace in Waterhouse. At seventeen, the effects of malnutrition had left him hospitalized, and on his release he was left with severe arthritis which had partially crippled his legs. His physical condition meant that he was unable to return to his previous work, and he was forced into hustling a living on the streets of Kingston.

His Christian beliefs were markedly different from that of his Rastafarian comtemporaries, which often prompted debate on religio-philosophical matters, and it was after one of these discussions that Jackson first headed towards a recording studio, having heard music "like a strange ting, inside a my thoughts - like an angel a sing".

Another spell in hospital meant that finding money for recording was difficult, but eventually the "Conquering Lion" single was released late in 1972, credited to Vivian Jackson and the Ralph Brothers. Cut for King Tubby, the popularity of the song and its distinctive introduction (the chant of "Be-you, yabby-yabby-you") earned Jackson the nickname "Yabby You", which has remained with him during his entire career.
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  • I love listening to Yabby in the morning, he's one of my favorite musicians to hear as I start my day and give thanks for the sunrising

  • excellent uploads - nuff RASpect breda.

    JAH know.

    ROOTS.

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  • BIG TUNE!!

  • jah is my provider my friend my every thing. Rastafari lives. Nuff respect to Yabby you for such a beautiful song.

  • killer tune........bless yabby.sugar and the cool ruler.

  • Yabby, RIP, brother, Rastafari! Thanks for your many songs, as you will be heard today and many tomorrows!

  • the roots nation will miss him deeply !!!!! jah ray....

  • Ras Tafar I !!! Great Tune !!

  • Yabby is now with Yeshua. I miss him, but am also happy for him.

    Brother Yabby, thanks for your lyrics and your positive attitude. May we continue 2 live in the spirit of Yeshua.

  • I missed something. Did Yabby You really pass away? Truly sad for us, but Yabby is with the Lord.

    Thank you, Yabby, for your beautiful lyrics and your moving message. Yeshua rose from the dead, so will you!!

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