This song makes me remember myself as a young child. Never knew the meaning then but now, makes a lot of sense to me. Rest on sir. Your songs are inspiring.
Crossdale Moboluwaji Juba was born in the early 40's into a royal family of Oba Daniel Iksika Juba and Queen Marin Juba in Ilutitun Osooro, Okitipupa. He began his musical career as a Brigade at St. Louis Local Authority School and started out professionally as a trumpeter with the Agundiade Star Dandies, Ado Ekiti before he left for a bigger group Comina Mend and Dynamite Ten, which was a Ghanaian band which played at the Empire Hotel, in Mushin and then later at Club 21 in Apapa. He then played with Adeolu Akinsanya's band and other great highlife musicians like Victor Olaiya, Roy Chicago, Eddy Okonta and Rex Lawson. He ended up doing a number of releases for EMI and Eroya records that documented the vitality of his Modibodo sound. The article goes on to say Crossdale Juba died young, but neglects to give a cause. A consummate performer, music critic Benson Idonije said, " the acceptance of Crossdale's Modibodo's music could be measured by the surging crowds that took to the dancing floor each time Juba crept towards the microphone to sing. With a trumpet in hand, he sang with a guttural, glossy voice as he produced modern jazz sounds reminiscent of Mike Falana. His voice can be likened to that of a nightingale, especially with the tinge of Ikale dialect which allows the lyrics tumble out with immediacy and urgency. Juba joined Victor Olaiya's All Stars band and he was able to forge a headway with his Mobibodo Highlife tradition"
This song remains his trademark in the annals of music, it’s so deep even with his sonorous voice .... you need to know the meaning of the lyrics and appreciates its philosophical leaning. Unfortunately, he never new ‘THE NIGHT’ was near. RIP JUBA of Ikale land.
A great son of ikale land !!!his music was introduced to me by my big brother Mr Femi Omogbehin in 2008 also a native of ikale and ever since I have been a huge fan of his music !!continue to Rest on highlife KING...enjoying your music from the Scandinavians !!😊😊😊
I came across this track and when I listened to it, apparently if not for his sonorous voice, it is hard to differentiate between his rhythms and beat from that of the HIGHLIFE legend Pa Victor Olaiya, Very AMAZING!!! Mo fo gi o sun ree O bami.
Great legend, my mum your sister tells me about you and one olabuwa your close pal you will always be remember for the good works you left behind the Crossway juba
Crosdale juba another Highlife mestro with good rhythm, but also died very young. Rip crosdale. There are still nice songs from him, pls kindly upload for we his music lover.
IMMENSELY TALENTED MULTI INSTRUMENTALIST,HE AND WALE GLORIOUS LEFT TOO SOON. ITS A GREAT HONOUR FOR THE YORUBA RACE TO HAVE HAD SUCH SUBLIME COMPOSERS GRACE OUR LANDMARK..RIPP.
Alhough I am not from ilkale but his music is fantastic with the lyrics He is a great man whenever i listen to his music am highly emotional , i shed tears for his untimely death
I'm proud of his music, though I'm too small in age, during his time yet I love him💯
May his soul rest in peace,
This song makes me remember myself as a young child. Never knew the meaning then but now, makes a lot of sense to me. Rest on sir. Your songs are inspiring.
Crossdale Moboluwaji Juba was born in the early 40's into a royal family of Oba Daniel Iksika Juba and Queen Marin Juba in Ilutitun Osooro, Okitipupa. He began his musical career as a Brigade at St. Louis Local Authority School and started out professionally as a trumpeter with the Agundiade Star Dandies, Ado Ekiti before he left for a bigger group Comina Mend and Dynamite Ten, which was a Ghanaian band which played at the Empire Hotel, in Mushin and then later at Club 21 in Apapa. He then played with Adeolu Akinsanya's band and other great highlife musicians like Victor Olaiya, Roy Chicago, Eddy Okonta and Rex Lawson. He ended up doing a number of releases for EMI and Eroya records that documented the vitality of his Modibodo sound. The article goes on to say Crossdale Juba died young, but neglects to give a cause.
A consummate performer, music critic Benson Idonije said, " the acceptance of Crossdale's Modibodo's music could be measured by the surging crowds that took to the dancing floor each time Juba crept towards the microphone to sing. With a trumpet in hand, he sang with a guttural, glossy voice as he produced modern jazz sounds reminiscent of Mike Falana. His voice can be likened to that of a nightingale, especially with the tinge of Ikale dialect which allows the lyrics tumble out with immediacy and urgency. Juba joined Victor Olaiya's All Stars band and he was able to forge a headway with his Mobibodo Highlife tradition"
This is great
I love his music absolutely. May God rest his soul
Great man, may God bless his family
A man with a blessed music,i find it hard not playing,so addicted ,come back soon,we and our kids need you
Great may his soul continue to rest in perfect peace 🎇
THIS UNSUNG SUPERSTAR/HERO MUST NEVER BE FORGOTTEN IN THE ANNALS OF AFRICAN MUSIC. RIP, BRO!
Crossdale juba was simply unique in his music style,may his soul rest in peace, but where is sunny pedido ,one of his bands singing like him?
This song remains his trademark in the annals of music, it’s so deep even with his sonorous voice .... you need to know the meaning of the lyrics and appreciates its philosophical leaning. Unfortunately, he never new ‘THE NIGHT’ was near. RIP JUBA of Ikale land.
Sir can you help with the lyrics
A great son of ikale land !!!his music was introduced to me by my big brother Mr Femi Omogbehin in 2008 also a native of ikale and ever since I have been a huge fan of his music !!continue to Rest on highlife KING...enjoying your music from the Scandinavians !!😊😊😊
This philosophical track was one of Juba's last efforts before he died so prematuredly. Bless his soul
I came across this track and when I listened to it, apparently if not for his sonorous voice, it is hard to differentiate between his rhythms and beat from that of the HIGHLIFE legend Pa Victor Olaiya, Very AMAZING!!! Mo fo gi o sun ree O bami.
Can anyone please tell the meaning of this song. It so sonorous❤
Great legend, my mum your sister tells me about you and one olabuwa your close pal you will always be remember for the good works you left behind the Crossway juba
Thanks you sir 😅
Great song from a Great Man,continue to rest in peace Prince!
He is a great icon and with his sonorous voice,every ikaleans love to hear his songs.
You will be remembered forever sir
One of the most talented singers of his time....
He was indeed very great.
Crosdale juba another Highlife mestro with good rhythm, but also died very young. Rip crosdale. There are still nice songs from him, pls kindly upload for we his music lover.
People like me did not grow to meet this illustrious son of ikale but wherever I go...I'm always with all his musics .
Somebody should help us to produce all sunny pedido songs starting from first album
I play his music anywhere I go
what a great loss,i'm always inspired when listening to this song
NEVER GET TIRED OF LISTENING.THOUGH I DONT GRAB ALL THE WORDS BUT NO MISTAKE ABOUT THE RYTHM..
Ikale really lost a rare gem in Juba. I'm proud to be a kinsmen of this great icon; Crosdale Juba.
R. I. P. Baba Juba
Unique sound. Beautiful lyrics
A great Ikale man.. Rest in Peace Sir!
This song was one of best hit, that really give more details about the GREAT HIGH life mestro.
love this old music o
Me too
IMMENSELY TALENTED MULTI INSTRUMENTALIST,HE AND WALE GLORIOUS LEFT TOO SOON. ITS A GREAT HONOUR FOR THE YORUBA RACE TO HAVE HAD SUCH SUBLIME COMPOSERS GRACE OUR LANDMARK..RIPP.
His kind of music is simply unparalled,so great and highly talented,r I p.
A national treasure!
Nostalgic! Masterpiece!
Nice one
Blessed memory Crosdale Juba
Master Piece
Great man, rest in peace
Nice words
Love his style. Can someone tell me the gust of this song?
He's telling a lady not to leave him, that the time is getting late. He wants to meet her mother-in-law's and father-in-law's.
Love his style. Can someone tell me the gist of this song?
Can't be able to download
Classic
pls how can i get the whole album
Supported your channel from @jahreal
RIP great man
Alhough I am not from ilkale but his music is fantastic with the lyrics He is a great man whenever i listen to his music am highly emotional , i shed tears for his untimely death
I'm proud of his music, though I'm too small in age, during his time yet I love him💯
May his soul rest in peace,
He is a great icon and with his sonorous voice,every ikaleans love to hear his songs.
You will be remembered forever sir
what a great loss,i'm always inspired when listening to this song