Let me tell you. This was mom's song. She passed away in '82 from breast cancer. 39 years old. She and my Dad are Jamaicans to the core. Can't believe I stumbled on this. I'm crying. Thank you for sharing!
+Susan Carines Thanks, there are probably many more reggae songs from this era for you to discover and enjoy which your parents played at the time most will be on youtube somewhere..
+123gogary Thank you for posting something so cool that I get a smile as soon as the instrumental starts. These songs are like the rain that never stops they keep on giving like true love. Much Respect 123gogary.
I can't forget this beautiful song and where I was when it came in the early 70s and in 2020 it is still like Brand New doing alright. And it will be good for many, many more years. As I said that good music will live more than a life time.
On the b-side of this single is a track called Litchfield Garden no reggae whatsoever on it. There is a track i used to have called musical transplant Lee Perry if I can remember back which is a good version someone post please.
Nice tune. I can't believe I have never heard of Ernie Smith. I grew up listening to a lot of 60s and 70s reggae music such as The Pioneers, Ken Lazarus, The Maytones, The Might Diamonds, Black Uhuru, Don Carlos, Jimmy Cliff, Uroy, Iroy etc and somehow I never came across Ernie Smith. Unbelievable! He has such a nice baritone voice. Thanks for sharing by posting this lovely song.
I not heard this in long time. My dad used to dance with me when I was little to this song and sing it to me. Cant seem to find it in the shops though. RIP dad love ya so much.
Everyone wanted to be on the floor when this was played back in the 70’s. The music was always the same, but, Occasionally, the lyrics was different. Great memories.
@123gogary hello 123 ... sorry mate i missed your reply this 1 ...yes music moves all over mate ..beautiful thanks sorry for the late ...hope you are well mate bless ...........
This is wonderful ..thanks for the upload. Now make my day and put up" Life Is Just For Living"....An absolute classic and I still can't find on YTube.
Memories of such a wonderful time in a wonderful place called Jamaica....one of a kind.....jamaica is in need of rescue and is so worth saving and giving more folks a chance to discover the "Ernie Smiths" in more of us.
Ernie going to our heads like a shot of run wi tickle wi gigglwe had so much fusinging love won't let me wait as the raindrops came tumbling down Malachi Smith "Wi Tickle Wi Giggle "
Let me tell you. This was mom's song. She passed away in '82 from breast cancer. 39 years old. She and my Dad are Jamaicans to the core. Can't believe I stumbled on this. I'm crying. Thank you for sharing!
+Susan Carines Thanks, there are probably many more reggae songs from this era for you to discover and enjoy which your parents played at the time most will be on youtube somewhere..
Sorry to hear of your mother's loss to cancer at such a young age. I'm glad this song holds wonderful memories for you!💕🇯🇲
That sultry inviting playful little laugh of the woman, Ernie never had a chance. Lol!
This reminds me of my wonderful mother, bless her soul! Sweet Jamaica!💕❤🇯🇲
I meant his smooth vocals made the Saturdays at home doing chores easy.
+Al Smith glad you enjoyed the reggae at the time.
+123gogary Thank you for posting something so cool that I get a smile as soon as the instrumental starts. These songs are like the rain that never stops they keep on giving like true love. Much Respect 123gogary.
I guess so
thank u so much, ive been looking for this song for yrs but didnt know the name. u made my day, big thx!
He was so smooth. Wow, the memories are just flooding back. I was so young!
My first tape recorder. What a great memory it brings! Thank you for posting 123 gogary
Who is still listening in June 2020 pits pata coming down the raindrops coming down
Jez brings back memories of hanging out with the skinheads early seventies they loved this music 😊
Bring back them seventies eh liz. Can't beat that TROJAN sound eh
Hi Paul nothing like the 70s melting pot of amazing music 🥰 x
The Now Generation Band backing Ernie Smith here.
Good music never dies I'm listening in the year 2017
EVERGREEN REGGAE 45
I just listened to Alvin..which was on the other side of this track..Childhood Memories 😀
Thanks JA USA, plenty more discoveries to be found from this reggae era. Glad you enjoyed.See also the 123gogary link.
I bought a second turntable & stylus should keep me going for another few years as a back up for the vinyl
growing up in the 70,s Ernie made it easy smooth vocals
+Al Smith seemed to work with the honey on the record.
@Al Smith indeed cool
Great song, thanks for sharing.
My father bought this 45 record in the mid 70's and played it until I fell in luv with it. I still play that 45 up to Today...
Glad you enjoyed it great 45
Evergreen track glad I kept them old trojan sleeves, still see the odd ones around .
I can't forget this beautiful song and where I was when it came in the early 70s and in 2020 it is still like Brand New doing alright. And it will be good for many, many more years. As I said that good music will live more than a life time.
We has so much rain/thunder storms this week in NY/NJ that this song came to my mind..LOL
Yes I'm one in a million (Brummies that is). Glad you enjoyed.
Oh my goodness! 2023 deh yah😊
great tune))
Classic
On the b-side of this single is a track called Litchfield Garden no reggae whatsoever on it. There is a track i used to have called musical transplant Lee Perry if I can remember back which is a good version someone post please.
Used to have this a hand me down tune from my sisters
A purchase by me back in 1972
@jayceejm - One of thousands 'n' millions of great songs from The big Island - Jamacia.
Jamaica best balladeer
These songs live on
Nice tune. I can't believe I have never heard of Ernie Smith. I grew up listening to a lot of 60s and 70s reggae music such as The Pioneers, Ken Lazarus, The Maytones, The Might Diamonds, Black Uhuru, Don Carlos, Jimmy Cliff, Uroy, Iroy etc and somehow I never came across Ernie Smith. Unbelievable! He has such a nice baritone voice.
Thanks for sharing by posting this lovely song.
+yomstars A massive collection of reggae stars, still so many artistes and songs to discover from the 6T's , 7Ts & beyond.
What! Someone failed you, Sir!
Yomstars, it was Ken Lazarus who did the arrangements for this tune.
Great songs always bring back memories. Stay in your mind forever.
Real ja Jem👍💜
I not heard this in long time. My dad used to dance with me when I was little to this song and sing it to me. Cant seem to find it in the shops though. RIP dad love ya so much.
Everyone wanted to be on the floor when this was played back in the 70’s. The music was always the same, but,
Occasionally, the lyrics was different. Great memories.
havent herd this for a long time brings back memories of some one i had the hots for still havent forgot that person
Big up
My fava
Pita pita the rain drops coming down...oh I love this song thanks for sharing club mi country Jamaica
Nice song! I heard that John Holt also sang this song, but I can't find it on UA-cam. Does anyone know this number?
Great memories
Memories of going to Kingston College in the 70's!!
I forgot about this gem. Thanks for the upload
sweet ernie smith...................nuff blessings....jah know
Great song, making me think of my teenage years
Great hit back in da days.
Sure was
so good! easy listening - my parents music back in the day GT .. LOL
Who's here because of chaka demus and pliers
lol only oldies I listen too
plenty old reggae on my channel
This reggae diamond is truly flawless.
Life is Just For Living....it should be on there.
@123gogary hello 123 ... sorry mate i missed your reply this 1 ...yes music moves all over mate ..beautiful thanks sorry for the late ...hope you are well mate bless ...........
123 ...yes truth we will send all this beautiful music to the world ...
.bless out to all .........thanks for the reply
yes.. my parents used to listen to this song.. good memories...!
Save to your faves.
Thanks will do.
Sure is.
@maureenmo1 massive song in reggae you never know there may be a C&W version
Is my wife love this song!!! Awesome.
+David Wonderland one you do not see much on CD Greatest hits a forgotten treasure
I do this remake. with regards slow but faster like brushing my teeth with China brush.
CD on Trojan Tighten Up Box Set, try via obvious sites may still be available?
Yes… 1970’s Ja. Those were the days 💕👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽
I don't think Holt ever covered this. This was an Ernie Smith original, written and performed by him. One of his early signature songs.
@yawdieooman4life - got it on CD to many more reggae vinyl on youtube.
❤i love this song reminds me of bk in the days my dad had a record player in those days
Life is just for living is a name of an LP by ES any particular track ?
Thanks, song in its original format on 7 inch vinyl. Reggae Number One.
This is wonderful ..thanks for the upload.
Now make my day and put up" Life Is Just For Living"....An absolute classic and I still can't find on YTube.
Thanks Mrrk, your reggae genre is very similar to mine, Thanks for keeping the music alive n kickin'.
Happy Friday
Thank you, thank you. I remember this song from my youth and have also been looking for it. Awesome song. Miss my Jamaican youth
Reggae kuruka musiki tamu sana
Ppl still have dem kina record playa ... wow!!!! Forgot about this tune...makes me feel old!!!
same tune as pitta patter? but he asks have u ever beem in a pum pum big and wide? well i have! ha ha
Memories of such a wonderful time in a wonderful place called Jamaica....one of a kind.....jamaica is in need of rescue and is so worth saving and giving more folks a chance to discover the "Ernie Smiths" in more of us.
thank you hun, I will. My kids gonna buy it me for xmas hopefully, I dropped enough hints lol
@Mrbaje1 - if you could turn back the hands of time hey
Thanks for viewing USA. Welcome to Solid Gold Reggae UK.
I have it on dub in my channel !
Great song , I didn't know the version with lyrics.....
Been looking for this. But I was looking for "The Rain Is Coming Down". Didn't know it was pitta patta
i love ernie smith, this is my favourite coming from an englishman not bad eh, dont stop the game sir.
@crabsgetsmart - no just pure vinyl burning hot
Wow, good music
A classic reggae masterpeice
4 thumbs up
Thanx - Save to your faves
Oh, the good old days. I can't stop dancing
a winning combinaton of lyrics and music
Mhayzey
yes i remembr this...i sure do, and its making me smile from the heart. Thanks for posting.
@joy9030 - how can anyone not live this masterpiece
i am looking for life is just for living...beautiful song..great artiste..
Con piacere e simpatia che dedico questo mio brano musicale SOGNARE
D 'AMORE che scoprirà su youtube a Marcia Morris che spero l'apprezzerà.
Good days in Barbados on the school bus with the girls..........
Thanks... This was before I was born but I love old music with feeling. Love it.
@badboybaldy1 - Good music travels the globe
Ernie going to our heads like a shot of run
wi tickle wi gigglwe had so much fusinging love won't let me wait as the raindrops came tumbling down
Malachi Smith
"Wi Tickle Wi Giggle "
+malachi smith wi all rub a dub
one of the greats ..sweet nice song ...bless
2024❤
God blessed you my love. Have blessed Sunday!
@edelightful1 - never to be forgotten tune
still kicking in the USA 2009 nice to know.
Classic,check out Ram goat liver - pluto
Brings back pleasant memories ❤
Dedico una delle mie canzoni SOGNARE D'AMORE che potrà scoprire su youtube
a Marcia Morris
Do you mean - LLOYD TERRELL, BIG EIGHT
How could I listen tout pitta patta whithout remembering my vacations in Barbados 1972. Thank God for those happy times.
My Privilage Sir enjoy & remember
@koolken16 - the way it used to be
My first serious love. Still love her and the memory of those times.