AS A YOUNG OF 9 YEARS I LIVED WITH MY GRAND MOTHER OF BLESSED MEMORY, AT 114 VICTORIA STREET AND SAW AND LISTENED TO REX LAWSON WHEN HE PLAYED AT WESTERN HOTEL OR BRADFORD ARMS HOTEL.A JOYFUL MAN WHO LOVED CHILDREN AND USE TO DASH US MONEY. SO MANY YEARS LATER I VISUALIZE HIM WHEN I LISTEN TO HIS MUSIC.I AM SURPRISED NO MOVIE HAS BEEN DONE ABOUT HIM.THE KING OF HIGHLIFE MUSIC.HE LOVED HIS CRAFT AND SOMETIMES CRY WHILE PLAYING HIS MUSIC. I AM SURE HE IS UP THERE WITH THE ANGELS PLAYING HIS MUSIC.HIS LEGACY KEEPS GOING ON THIS EARTH.
Wa oo Nigeria /Biafra war time music my uncle will always play this record, shaking his head, saying port Harcourt has fallen to the enemy, Enugu nsukka with a bullet wound, shattered, rex music helped him pull through, he is still alive today
Listening to Rex songs takes me down the memory lane when love and oneness Once existed in our country. His songs are evergreen, real, instructive, refreshing, and though he has gone, he lives on through his songs. Cardinal Rex was, is and would remain high Life music legend.
Am from owerri,but listening to this guy singing in flawless owerri dialect sends shivers down my spine,great son of nigeria,we don't have men like u any more adieu legend
Rex Lawson's Mother was from Mbieri... It was Ralp Amarabem of the Peacocks that composed Love Adure for him in 1964 when he returned from Ghana for before he jointly formed Peacocks Band in 1972 with Nzeh Dan Orji. I always shade tears of Joy each time I listen to the music of Rex Lawson, Israel Nwaoba of the Wizards, John Ikediala and Celestine Obiakor of the Easter mistress and of Owerri, Celestine Ukwu, the Oriental Brothers and other great highlife musicians.
it takes me back to memory lane of my childhood listening to Rex Lawson with my father in the 80's am now 46 still listening to these wonderful touchy songs with my children and my dad and I remain my dad little girl Rex is alive in all his song bringing joy to people of different generations
May the soul of Cardinal Rex Lawson continue to rest in peace. Amen. Great high life musician. Thou I don't understand calabari language but I love his music.
Rex Him Lawson: The Ijaw music Ambassador to the world. You sang in various Nigerian languages, and crossed to Cameroonian language in the song "Oko". Wickedness took you away from the earth too early. The Ijaw man of every generation is even more proud of you - now . Mbre, continue to rest in the Lord!
Thank you so much for sharing these with the word. That's what music lovers do. Yes, Cardinal Rex Jim Lawson was a great Genius. His live performances were nothing short of Mastery and total captivation with the genius in his art & craft of God's given talents. And that is why his music is ageless. James Brown is the Godfather of Soul & Cardinal Rex Jim Lawson is the Godfather of Highlife. R.I.P Brother. We will 4ever miss your kindness & generosity to us as groupies then. May you rest in God's '4ever Home' till we meet again.😭😭😭✌
I loved his music so much right from my secondary school days in the sixties! Although we didn't understand the lyrics ,we secondary students at Abeokuta in those would not consider a dance party worth it without his life tape recordings. RIP Rex Lawson.
Whereas l do not understand the wording of the king of Highlife music, the tune and the tone of the medley evoke in me a lot of nostalgia reminding me of my preteen age in the good old days.
Undoubtedly, Rex Lawson, is still the greatest. The greatest of all time He singlehandedly, united our diverse people, with his music. Rest in power King.
These some of the hilife music I grew up with. He is good but not the greatest. Remember in Ghana around 60s, they have Uhuru, Blackbeats,Broadway, Globemasters, E.T.Mensah and other bands. Nkurumah's own band was Uhuru. He used the band in his travels to promote hilife.
I got to know and love the music of Rex as early as 7yrs of age, I remain his fan for life and can sing all of his songs 'cos the vested interest I have for his music. Indeed he was the king of high life music even though gone he's music lives on 'cos of its philosophical nature. Rest on cardinal Rex Jim Lawson, adieu.
Cardinal Jim Rexlawson, one of the high life banger, ur music tracks makes me to flash back & feel good, may ur gentle soul rest the Lord, Obi Charles Ujunwa, Awo-Omamma (U.S.A, Maryland).
I started listening to this songs when I was younger now am 24 still here loving them the more, someday with my children and grandchildren 😊 keep resting in peaxe Sir
Such beautiful organic music. I desire to play music of such quality with people who value it. Where are they these days? Long live Cardinal Rex Lawson!!
His music remembers me when I was 10 years old I and my father use to go for finishing in order for us to survive, my daddy played Rex Lawso and other related kind of music and I grow up listening to all kinds of highlife music 🎶🎵 80s are the best tell tomorrow.
Wow. I can't stop remembering the good old days as a little boy. I grew up listening to this music on our turntable. Though my parents don't understand Kalabri, they loved Rex Lawson's song
There are 2 of Rex Lawson's music I will thank anyone who finds them. I am not sure of the titles but would hazard a guess 1) Anna I don tire 2) Owura Please I would be happy if anyone could upload these two. thanks in advance.
@Wagnar, search for Rex Jim Lawson: The Classics Vol.1 and Volume 2 on UA-cam. You will find those songs on either of those collections. They are already downloaded there.
No Sentiment in bizness We are not where we come from love everyone same,hurt only the one that hurts you but peace is much better am igbo too but i love Yoruba singers or Hausa singers .so my igbo bro please leave sentiment enjoy music the Universal Language >> i miss our Nigeria nd love my people no matter how anyone feels about naija and africa as whole .....
Unfortunately, another Music Maestro, who departed this Plane, in his prime. It is alleged that it was the gods of Urhonigbe that caused his accident, because he refused to play gig at Urhonigbe, claiming it was too small a place, for him to play. There is a saying there today, that Urhonigbe was too small for Rex to play, but was not too small for him to die, in an accident. Rex, we miss you, your vevelty voice and melodious Music. You can never, ever be forgotten. Continue to rest in Perfect Peace. ADEIUS.!
Cardinal Rex Lawson is Anointed Singer by the GOD of Abraham. May the good GOD of Abraham continue to give profound rest. Your music will ever be enjoyed and appreciated. Reverend ( Prophet) Dr.Daniel Fubara Eule from the Seed Sower's Pentecostal Healing Ministries Germany.
I've seen movies capture the life and times of western musicians like James Brown and Toni Braxton. Nollywood would make a killing from the story of Rex Lawson. He was and remains a man of the people.
I was about to know Cardinal Jim Rex Lawson in 1971 when his death occurred. Then I was about turn out to be 6 when the death occurred. What a near miss?
we are still sitting on the floor,been drawn down by the war,igbo will get on her feet soon and the cause of the war will become the success of every child and grandchild even the great grandchildren of our mama,the igbo,i love her so much ,i can pick the gun again to make war on our haters,long live Rex,celestine ukwu and the great orientals.i feel at home listening to u all RIP the lates among you.
Excellent contributions to illustrious genre of Nigerian highlife music,thanks for the memories these wonderful songs stir in our collective souls.Well done!!
ATTENTION ATTENTION Does anyone have any link to any music by Emperor Erasmus JaneWari. He did the then popular song 'Niger bridge's & was the resident Musician at Hotel de Plaza Onitcha. I will love for you to contact me plse Or post then here on the Utube channel. One love.✊
This man, Cardinal Rex Lawson was really a great musician in his days and till now.Can you tell me about his children, his dressing and danceing,.And the names of Band members.Pls,help me
I don't think he has a son playing music presently in this our time. probably he never a son as at 1971 he died on auto accident. Rex was a fabulous musician I ever had his songs.
Oly, you couldn’t be any more right. All you hear these days is just noisey instruments with computer-enhanced vocals.They should take take time,sit down and soak in real music by legends like the Cardinal. I mean, Erekosoma(Rex Lawson). His music will forever endure.
You brought tears to my face. Good old music is dead in Nigeria. Thank God for internet and UA-cam to afford me journey back in time to listen to good music.
I wish this generation of musicians would search deep and realize music as an art work must stand the test of time. I really don't listen to this so called current music by artists who I can't name psquare , etc I rather listen to this or listen to onyeka, bongos ikwue or fela. if you cannot sell out a restaurant in America performing an original african tune, you should not call yourself an artist. trying to sing or sound like Chris Brown would or awilo will get you nowhere. my people go back to basics, where is sunny nneji for God's sake
Who's listening in 2024? I used to play this clip for my father, he passed in 2020.
AS A YOUNG OF 9 YEARS I LIVED WITH MY GRAND MOTHER OF BLESSED MEMORY, AT 114 VICTORIA STREET AND SAW AND LISTENED TO REX LAWSON WHEN HE PLAYED AT WESTERN HOTEL OR BRADFORD ARMS HOTEL.A JOYFUL MAN WHO LOVED CHILDREN AND USE TO DASH US MONEY. SO MANY YEARS LATER I VISUALIZE HIM WHEN I LISTEN TO HIS MUSIC.I AM SURPRISED NO MOVIE HAS BEEN DONE ABOUT HIM.THE KING OF HIGHLIFE MUSIC.HE LOVED HIS CRAFT AND SOMETIMES CRY WHILE PLAYING HIS MUSIC. I AM SURE HE IS UP THERE WITH THE ANGELS PLAYING HIS MUSIC.HIS LEGACY KEEPS GOING ON THIS EARTH.
Wow, I read that he was a very emotional person and cried sometimes while singing. But I wonder why there no videos.
I remember Victoria Street, Bende, Niger and Bonny Streets of the 80's. Nevertheless, PH township will remain evergreen in our heart. Long Live PH.
Joseph, I share your thoughts and noticed Jim then too as also lived at 121 Victoria Street.
In Nigeria he is the king of Highlife music and no other person while Victor Uwaifo was the Master Guiterist
Jpp
Wa oo Nigeria /Biafra war time music my uncle will always play this record, shaking his head, saying port Harcourt has fallen to the enemy, Enugu nsukka with a bullet wound, shattered, rex music helped him pull through, he is still alive today
It's well Bro. A lot has happened but we have to forgive and forget the past for good. Rest in Peace Rex Jim Lawson
Which of the tracks exactly?
❤️ another Biafra Nigerian who grew up on this. Dad played the tape growing up
Ayando was recorded just after the Biafran Nigerian war. The first guitar rhythm I learned to play.
Listening to Rex songs takes me down the memory lane when love and oneness
Once existed in our country. His songs are evergreen, real, instructive, refreshing, and though he has gone, he lives on through his songs. Cardinal Rex was, is and would remain high Life music legend.
Well said! I could not agree with you more.
Am from owerri,but listening to this guy singing in flawless owerri dialect sends shivers down my spine,great son of nigeria,we don't have men like u any more adieu legend
Charlesashikogu Ashikogu His mother was from Owerri. He actually spoke Igbo as good as He spoke Kalahari.
This song was actually his last recording before his death. Almost prophetic.
Rex Lawson's Mother was from Mbieri... It was Ralp Amarabem of the Peacocks that composed Love Adure for him in 1964 when he returned from Ghana for before he jointly formed Peacocks Band in 1972 with Nzeh Dan Orji. I always shade tears of Joy each time I listen to the music of Rex Lawson, Israel Nwaoba of the Wizards, John Ikediala and Celestine Obiakor of the Easter mistress and of Owerri, Celestine Ukwu, the Oriental Brothers and other great highlife musicians.
Ugochukwu Charles but he died in 1971
@@ugochukwucharles8325 I will check the names you mentioned..thank you
Timeless! Timeless!! Timeless!!! Cardinal Rex Jim Lawson, you are TIMELESS! Continue to rest in peace and your music will continue to live on.❤❤❤
it takes me back to memory lane of my childhood listening to Rex Lawson with my father in the 80's am now 46 still listening to these wonderful touchy songs with my children and my dad
and I remain my dad little girl Rex is alive in all his song bringing joy to people of different generations
love this..
May the soul of Cardinal Rex Lawson continue to rest in peace. Amen. Great high life musician. Thou I don't understand calabari language but I love his music.
These are kind of music I love. It is 'clean', inspirational, and will never die! Every generation will like to listen to the music.
l am a Yoruba man born and bread in Oyo state. l love Rex music it's played over the wall-radio in those olden days.
Rex Him Lawson: The Ijaw music Ambassador to the world. You sang in various Nigerian languages, and crossed to Cameroonian language in the song "Oko".
Wickedness took you away from the earth too early.
The Ijaw man of every generation is even more proud of you - now .
Mbre, continue to rest in the Lord!
He was the greatest high-life musician in his time ....the music lives on.
Thank you so much for sharing these with the word. That's what music lovers do. Yes, Cardinal Rex Jim Lawson was a great Genius. His live performances were nothing short of Mastery and total captivation with the genius in his art & craft of God's given talents. And that is why his music is ageless. James Brown is the Godfather of Soul & Cardinal Rex Jim Lawson is the Godfather of Highlife.
R.I.P Brother. We will 4ever miss your kindness & generosity to us as groupies then. May you rest in God's '4ever Home' till we meet again.😭😭😭✌
I loved his music so much right from my secondary school days in the sixties! Although we didn't understand the lyrics ,we secondary students at Abeokuta in those would not consider a dance party worth it without his life tape recordings. RIP Rex Lawson.
Whereas l do not understand the wording of the king of Highlife music, the tune and the tone of the medley evoke in me a lot of nostalgia reminding me of my preteen age in the good old days.
He was the greatest highlife musician, period.
Undoubtedly, Rex Lawson, is still the greatest. The greatest of all time He singlehandedly, united our diverse people, with his music. Rest in power King.
Agreed, together with victor olaiya and Ebenezer obey :)
These some of the hilife music I grew up with. He is good but not the greatest. Remember in Ghana around 60s, they have Uhuru, Blackbeats,Broadway, Globemasters, E.T.Mensah and other bands. Nkurumah's own band was Uhuru. He used the band in his travels to promote hilife.
Cardinal Rex, I listen I recall my grandfather. Cause of him, I enjoy music my age group are staying away from.
Like someone said, not everytime gbish gbish music.
i'm 29 and i don't know if i fall into your age group but I can say with you that I love music my age group don't like or even know about
beautiful African music...simple as that
The best highlife musician ever..Simple
Lawson's music is legendary, never dying and makes the old to relive the old times. We cannot bring the man back here. We miss him!
I got to know and love the music of Rex as early as 7yrs of age, I remain his fan for life and can sing all of his songs 'cos the vested interest I have for his music. Indeed he was the king of high life music even though gone he's music lives on 'cos of its philosophical nature. Rest on cardinal Rex Jim Lawson, adieu.
Rex Lawson you are the best. Your music will live forever die. Rest in Peace.You were talking too soon from Us.
Great songs,evergreen...melodious tones.Rex was a complete high musician.He died so young.
I think a movie capturing our great music past should be produced; anchoring on the life and times of Cardinal Rex Jim Lawson....
Wow!!! Highlife music is evergreen. Our parents and grandparents enjoyed life and Nigeria in the late 50s and 60s
U are a very wise young man👍
These are the human endeavors and humanities that stood the test of time and will last for an eternity.
Listening to his songs while working takes out the stress, with head tossing to the right and left. Am sure colleagues would be envious...........
Cardinal Jim Rexlawson, one of the high life banger, ur music tracks makes me to flash back & feel good, may ur gentle soul rest the Lord, Obi Charles Ujunwa, Awo-Omamma (U.S.A, Maryland).
I started listening to this songs when I was younger now am 24 still here loving them the more, someday with my children and grandchildren 😊 keep resting in peaxe Sir
Listening to Rex highlife music is always soul soothing and rejuvenating to me! i bet most dudes will feel exactly the same way. relax and enjoy!!!
calming and stress reliefing.
Such beautiful organic music.
I desire to play music of such quality with people who value it. Where are they these days? Long live Cardinal Rex
Lawson!!
There are many of us still alive. Do you know anything about Erasmus Jene wari?
@@anthonynjoku7096 no sir. Where are you located?
Best collections of the great Rex Lawson
Cardinal Rex Lawson, you are the greatest.
Still sound flesh as it's played in the 70s. Thanks 👍 alot Cardinal Rex Jim Lawson of blessed memory.
I grew up with my dad playing these songs on his turntable. Rex Lawson, Sir Victor Uwaifo, Paulson Kalu etc. are all music legends
I cry very time i hear your voice..you are the greatest
U are not alone broda.😭😭😭
His music remembers me when I was 10 years old I and my father use to go for finishing in order for us to survive, my daddy played Rex Lawso and other related kind of music and I grow up listening to all kinds of highlife music 🎶🎵 80s are the best tell tomorrow.
Dis na the REAL Highlife! OMG!! Reminds me of when Jos Plateau de Sweet, Friendly, and Peaceful. Cardinal Jim Rex Lawson lives on!!
A giant and musical genius! Authentic African jazz ballad and classy high-life blend without equal! :)
Waoh, this is simply priceless! I've been listening to this songs all night. Though I'm still in my 30s I must confess that I'm really thrilled
Good music,love and oneness before the terrible tribe came up on the saddle...so sad indeed.
5 seconds in and I knew that God moves threw this artist.
Thanks for bringing the legendary songs back to us
😊
Rex Jim Lawson's music entered hearts, minds, souls and homes and stayed forever.
Rex Lawson speaks Owerri with relish to the extent I least expected. Oh Death Why, .. May your Soul Rest in Peace Erikosima
I wish there is an answer to that $1billion question. I just can't stop crying😭😭. He gave so much joy to all...young and old. R.I.P CARDINAL.🙏🙏🙏
Wow. I can't stop remembering the good old days as a little boy. I grew up listening to this music on our turntable. Though my parents don't understand Kalabri, they loved Rex Lawson's song
"Ewu na ebe akwa" was said to be that inciting song of 1966 in the North.
With this type of music ,one's sorrow is permanently kept at bay. Very nostalgic and never fading for the old and new schools.
This is the medication for those with anger problem. Just listen to the master piece when u start flaring up. U will be calm in a second.
I Love Rex.... May d lord rest your soul
Great indeed
There are 2 of Rex Lawson's music I will thank anyone who finds them. I am not sure of the titles but would hazard a guess
1) Anna I don tire
2) Owura
Please I would be happy if anyone could upload these two. thanks in advance.
@Wagnar, search for Rex Jim Lawson: The Classics Vol.1 and Volume 2 on UA-cam. You will find those songs on either of those collections. They are already downloaded there.
Whenever i played this Abari te track, i see through the music, my late brother, who was a hugh fans of cardinal Rex Lawson.
many thanks for posting these Rex classics. His music lives so does Rex. rest his soul!!!
The Oriental brothers
Mike Bello
When music was music, the dance and meriments were amazing. Rip.
Beautiful song that brings back sweet memories
Great tunes from a master musician. RIP Rex.
The highlife maestro is immortal he live on
No Sentiment in bizness We are not where we come from love everyone same,hurt only the one that hurts you but peace is much better am igbo too but i love Yoruba singers or Hausa singers .so my igbo bro please leave sentiment enjoy music the Universal Language >> i miss our Nigeria nd love my people no matter how anyone feels about naija and africa as whole .....
ok is good
AMARACHI: You are a true Nigerian. I'm reaching out to you with pure love from Edo state. Have a blessed day, my brother.
Unfortunately, another Music Maestro, who departed this Plane, in his prime.
It is alleged that it was the gods of Urhonigbe that caused his accident, because he refused to play gig at Urhonigbe, claiming it was too small a place, for him to play.
There is a saying there today, that Urhonigbe was too small for Rex to play, but was not too small for him to die, in an accident.
Rex, we miss you, your vevelty voice and melodious Music. You can never, ever be forgotten. Continue to rest in Perfect Peace. ADEIUS.!
Cardinal Rex Lawson musical album cannot be forgotten from generation to generation.
Cardinal Rex Lawson is Anointed Singer by the GOD of Abraham.
May the good GOD of Abraham continue to give profound rest. Your music will ever be enjoyed and appreciated.
Reverend ( Prophet) Dr.Daniel Fubara Eule from the Seed Sower's Pentecostal Healing Ministries Germany.
He sings with so much soul, almost making you teary.
We missed you Rex Lawson. We have not gotten a replacement yet. May your gentle soul rest in perfect peace amen. From USA.
I've seen movies capture the life and times of western musicians like James Brown and Toni Braxton. Nollywood would make a killing from the story of Rex Lawson. He was and remains a man of the people.
I grew up with my dad plying this music on his gigantic radiogram.
I was about to know Cardinal Jim Rex Lawson in 1971 when his death occurred. Then I was about turn out to be 6 when the death occurred. What a near miss?
Ore. Nigeria. Early 1960s. Halcyon days. Sweet memories.
we are still sitting on the floor,been drawn down by the war,igbo will get on her feet soon and the cause of the war will become the success of every child and grandchild even the great grandchildren of our mama,the igbo,i love her so much ,i can pick the gun again to make war on our haters,long live Rex,celestine ukwu and the great orientals.i feel at home listening to u all RIP the lates among you.
Excellent contributions to illustrious genre of Nigerian highlife music,thanks for the memories these wonderful songs stir in our collective souls.Well done!!
Ooooooh !most of his songs are blocked,can’t get access to them,any way out?Rest on Papa,Your Legacy is Timeless!!
You will live for ever.
Credit to Derrick Ofodirinawa... The medicine shell for letting me know this legend
Another masterpiece
I understand his mother was from the Owerri enclave. Keep resting in perfect peace Cardinal.
AWESOME JAZZ MUSIC, LOVE THEM ESPECIALLY "ELIZER"
This isn't jazz..This is highlife
Please what killed him 😢?
Such a talented grandpa ☹️😭
Imagine if he’s still alive till now ☹️☹️☹️☹️☹️☹️☹️
But he lives with evergreen numbers from him
ATTENTION ATTENTION Does anyone have any link to any music by Emperor Erasmus JaneWari. He did the then popular song 'Niger bridge's & was the resident Musician at Hotel de Plaza Onitcha. I will love for you to contact me plse Or post then here on the Utube channel. One love.✊
Vintage high life! Rex The Greatest!
Ayando is so good
This man, Cardinal Rex Lawson was really a great musician in his days and till now.Can you tell me about his children, his dressing and danceing,.And the names of Band members.Pls,help me
I don't think he has a son playing music presently in this our time. probably he never a son as at 1971 he died on auto accident. Rex was a fabulous musician I ever had his songs.
What a music highlife music
This was when men made music not now boys mess up Music.
Oly, you couldn’t be any more right.
All you hear these days is just noisey instruments with computer-enhanced vocals.They should take
take time,sit down and soak in real
music by legends like the Cardinal.
I mean, Erekosoma(Rex Lawson). His music will forever endure.
You brought tears to my face. Good old music is dead in Nigeria. Thank God for internet and UA-cam to afford me journey back in time to listen to good music.
Bere na Akwa is so soulful and I don't even know what he's saying.
I wish this generation of musicians would search deep and realize music as an art work must stand the test of time. I really don't listen to this so called current music by artists who I can't name psquare , etc I rather listen to this or listen to onyeka, bongos ikwue or fela. if you cannot sell out a restaurant in America performing an original african tune, you should not call yourself an artist. trying to sing or sound like Chris Brown would or awilo will get you nowhere. my people go back to basics, where is sunny nneji for God's sake
roland omogbo dead long ago
Reminiscent of my early days in PH shortly before the Biafran war 1966/67.
This guy was too much for his time
Nice songs
elizaaa yeyeye nice song
Gone are the days
All he did was create a new perspective on the ancient sound of the Biafra region❤ the master arranger himself
This trac really caused much reactions during the Biafrian civil war
can anyone tell me what bere na akwa na means?
Thanks for responding. Well appreciated!
You are death but your memory still lives on
Rest in peace Rex Lawson.
Evergreen ❤
i just got my mind back home
@ Aboubacar Siddikh bros thanks alottttttt for this song
Viva Rex Lawson!
+dczarone prophesy in progress.
iTunes, Amazon, etc. Do you guys sale this CD?????
I have "Anty I Don Tire"... I'm not sure about "Owura," but I would have to check.
Im white. Learned about this music from reading "half of a yellow sun"
I was here 📌
The Man 😂😂😂