Can't believe that 2 people gave this the thumbs-down. One of the best songs ever - and Mr Dekker's voice hadn't changed after nearly 40 years! Pure class!
Actually his voice has changed slightly, this is a lower key than back inte days. But still an awesome performance of a great song. And he's backed up with probably the best musicians who ever performed this song! ❤❤❤
I saw Desmond Dekker play in a small pub in Leeds back in the earlier 90's, place was packed full of skinheads, got to be one of the best gigs I've ever been to. The guy was a legend and will always be greatly missed.
I can remember this song coming out when I was a kid it captured my mind my heart and soul then and it still does to this very day Bernie a Desmond Dekker fan for ever
Desmond Dekker was great. The horn section was amazing. The bass was superb. I can listen to the bass, by itself and still be jumping with joy. The drummer was excellent. The piano player played like a boss and the backing vocalists were heavenly.
Thank you Desmond. Joy brought to hundreds of millions of people over a life time. How few have accomplished this! Happy to have seen you in Aberystwyth around 1974. The hall was almost empty but you lit it up for me.
I haven't heard a lot of them, but so far this is the only reggae song that I love. It just makes a person want to dance and makes them happy! I first watched this video of the song: ua-cam.com/video/r5JHGi0awgc/v-deo.html and have been in love with it ever since.
Here’s another live version that I love, especially the extra “hallelujah! We’re having a party!” ending. Just so wonderful! Have a splendid day! ua-cam.com/video/j93X9A2etn4/v-deo.htmlsi=bFWOpvm_n742UgzK@3069mark
what a guy as black as my dm boot and just as cool :) ....... thank my god for this great great music ....... only a cool black guy can sing this good .... fact :)
Can't believe that 2 people gave this the thumbs-down. One of the best songs ever - and Mr Dekker's voice hadn't changed after nearly 40 years! Pure class!
He did die in May 25, 2006
+Steve Berrios Shame because a year before was a good day. But now he is remembered still.
Actually his voice has changed slightly, this is a lower key than back inte days. But still an awesome performance of a great song. And he's backed up with probably the best musicians who ever performed this song!
❤❤❤
I’m assuming it was a case of fat finger
I had the pleasure of seeing Desmond twice live RIP a legend
Our godfather of Jah Ska tank u Mista Dekka!!!
Just amazing.
Desmond sounds sharp as a tack! Thanks for sharing Dave!
I saw Desmond Dekker play in a small pub in Leeds back in the earlier 90's, place was packed full of skinheads, got to be one of the best gigs I've ever been to. The guy was a legend and will always be greatly missed.
After 20 years of collecting early reggae and thousands listened Israelites is still my favourite.
I can remember this song coming out when I was a kid it captured my mind my heart and soul then and it still does to this very day Bernie a Desmond Dekker fan for ever
The King of Ska.... Sublime
Sometimes a song captures what can only be called magic and this is one of those times. Thank you for brightening my mood and night!
Absolutely Brilliant
Voice hasn't changed. He was awesome until the end.
Unadulterated undiluted pure 100% CLASS.
God bless the king of reggae, the peerless Desmond Decker.
The brightest star in the galaxy.
My ears are alight with the sounds of the Israelites.
Great TV commercial 👍
Thanks from Australia for the memory Dave! Huge respect mate.
Serious stuff , righteous man!. T.F. for Jools, his show and that awesome band.
Desmond Dekker was great. The horn section was amazing. The bass was superb. I can listen to the bass, by itself and still be jumping with joy. The drummer was excellent. The piano player played like a boss and the backing vocalists were heavenly.
That bassline though
Thank you Desmond. Joy brought to hundreds of millions of people over a life time. How few have accomplished this! Happy to have seen you in Aberystwyth around 1974. The hall was almost empty but you lit it up for me.
Jamaica we bless
So so so... Spiritual desmond. .. Is a legend true
God bless you Mr desmond
Thanks for posting, D. Dekker had it right until the end. A favorite of mine since it's release.
What a great voice, top man....(loving that baseline too).......
Wow! Still sounds awesome!
I was 16 in '69 .. Loved it then … love it now ! Thank you sir !
WP, Lucky you. You grew up in an era, when the best songs, in the history of mankind, were made.
True artist
one of my super favorites video on youtube
Spotted @1:39 The man on the far right in the black and white shirt Paul Rodgers singer for Bad Company
like an old general nuff respect
Still gets me right there
Me too it is the best reggae song of all time
had the pleasure of seeing desmond at 100 club, maybe 2005? good memories
OMG I love this!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I can dance all day and night!
Very cool, what a voice.
Pioneer of reggae
My new Ringtone/Favorite/Anthem music jam.
Fantastic, still got a great voice......👍
That was quite brilliant.
@Henry Tudor I'll settle for that!
Absolutely wonderful!!! 💃
Man best collection of comments under a single video on all of YT
Brilliant
Hands down to you sir!!!!!!
Great band jools got
Bumbalayo go deh Mister Decker
The great late Rico r on bones the man on slide
The greatest in my oppinion
rico yeeaaahhhhh
Ooooooooooooooh VITALITE!
rip
I haven't heard a lot of them, but so far this is the only reggae song that I love. It just makes a person want to dance and makes them happy! I first watched this video of the song: ua-cam.com/video/r5JHGi0awgc/v-deo.html and have been in love with it ever since.
Here’s another live version that I love, especially the extra “hallelujah! We’re having a party!”
ending. Just so wonderful!
Have a splendid day!
ua-cam.com/video/j93X9A2etn4/v-deo.htmlsi=bFWOpvm_n742UgzK@3069mark
What year was this performance please?
2004
@@DonVideoGuy007 Cheers! :)
what year was this from??
2004
what a guy as black as my dm boot and just as cool :) ....... thank my god for this great great music ....... only a cool black guy can sing this good .... fact :)
go read the bible and you would not make that daft comment tbh .....
Trombone -> Rico Rodriguez👍🏻
Ooooh oooh the Villa are sh!te !!!!
what bell ends gave this a thumbs down ? seriously, what the F**K
The unfortunate thing with Jools is that his guests are legends while he is......ok.
lewisner This is your opinion, not fact. Thanks for sharing.
You are a tosser
That bassline is fatter than my mother-in-law!