Win Nick’s Esteem [Extended]

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Thank Fifi it’s Friday.

With the passing of legendary bassist Robbie Shakespeare this week, the theme for our voucher-less music knockabout has to be: What’s your favourite reggae song?

Here’s mine.

Please include video links if possible.

Lines close on Sunday at Midnight

Meanwhile…

Jeff Buckley – I Know It’s Over

Last week, I asked you for your favourite song about or mentioning mothers. Jasper won my esteem with this entry:

“My personal opinion is that it is rare for a cover artist to eclipse the originator. It might, on the face of it, sound a better rendition. But the song belongs to the penmanship of those that came before.

“Rarer still, is a song that is completely owned by the cover artist. I believe this is one. Apologies to Mr Morrissey, he shall not read this, but facts are facts.”

Nick says: Thanks Jasper and to everyone who entered.

Last week: Win Nick’s Esteem

Pic: In Dub reggae store, Fownes Street, Temple Bar, Dublin.

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45 thoughts on “Win Nick’s Esteem [Extended]

  1. Andy Pipkin

    I’m going to try this gem, although it’ll probably divide opinions on the,is it or is it not a reggae number as The Clash are better known as a punk band.
    It’s still a firm favourite of mine, shout out to MIA sampling the track on paper planes.

    The Clash – Straight To Hell

    https://youtu.be/t7SvtikTkrM

    Enjoy and Happy Friday!!

  2. alickdouglas

    I generally have a soft-spot for tracks that were later remixed into big hits. Max Romeo’s ‘Chase the Devil’ a high point for me.

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XcMNfX5yh28

    Never saw the video on youtube before, the people filmed look like a very chilled out bunch.

    Gosh, I’m terribly hungry all of a sudden.

  3. Fergalito

    Lots to choose from given the riches there are to explore … for me, the tune that comes to mind is “Rudies Don’t Fear” from the inimitable Derrick Morgan – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SpzfH8uluws

    Dammit – I have to pick two, may i also present for your aural delectation Prince Buster and “Hard Man Fe Dead”

    “Them say, the cat’s got a nine life
    But this man got ninety-nine life, ’cause
    Them pick him up, them lick him down, him bounce right back
    What a hard man fe dead”

    Okay, last one – this absolute belter of a tune from a mix by Max Tannone cross-pollinating Mos Def with lots of golden reggae beats … “Johnny Too Beef” – https://youtu.be/MeayOha6ce0

    (probably doesn’t count)

    If anyone wants to listen to the full Max Tannone mix, titled “Mos Dub” – ‘ave at it :-

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1JG-5n45BcQ

    Okay, soz – I’ll shut up now.

    *zipping lips gesture*

  4. eamonn

    Peter Tosh – Buk-In-Hamm Palace -best played loud.

    https://youtu.be/ULXdGjFkKBc

    from the album Mystic Man

    Possibly one of my favourite reggae albums. I do love a bit of punky reggae too though.can’t resist a bit of dubwise, or spiritual, or……..

    It really is an impossible choice – pick your favourite child – aclickdouglas put on that ‘iron shirt
    you chase the devil , I chase the vampires.

  5. U N M U T U A L

    Anyone whoever mastered the art form commonly known as the ‘Mix Tape’ back in the day might recognise this tune…

    Desmond Dekker & The Aces • Israelites
    https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=mxtfdH3-TQ4

    Chrome ✔️
    Top tunes ✔️
    Faber-Castell ✔️✔️

    *checks pencil technique* …yep still got it!

  6. Johnny 'Diego' Keenan

    5 years ago some good friends came together to celebrate Bob Marleys birthday.

    Today we keep the vibe alive.

    #OneLove

    Happy Birthday Bob Marley who would be 76 years young today.
    What would he make of the current “shituation”?

    Thankfully his true message through his music is still bringing positive vibrations through our the world.

    Offaly Good Vibes  endeavour to keep these vibes alive.

    People Get Ready / One Love

    I & I will liberate Zimbabwae & Offaly

    Everyone gotta right to decide their own destiny,
    And in this judgement there is no partiality
    So arm in arms, with arms, we’ll fight this little struggle
    ‘Cause that’s the only way we can overcome our little trouble

    Brother, you’re right, you’re right
    You’re right, you’re right, you’re so right!
    We gon’ fight (we gon’ fight), we’ll have to fight (we gon’ fight)
    We gonna fight (we gon’ fight), fight for our rights!
    Natty Dread it inna (Zimbabwe)
    Set it up inna (Offaly )
    Mash it up a inna Zimbabwe (Zimbabwe)
    We all can liberate ourselves everyday

    No more internal power struggle
    We come together to overcome the little trouble
    Soon we’ll find out who is the real revolutionary
    ‘Cause I don’t want my people to be contrary

    And, sister, you’re right, you’re right
    You’re right, you’re right, you’re so right!
    We’ll ‘ave to fight (we gon’ fight), we gonna fight (we gon’ fight)
    We’ll ‘ave to fight (we gon’ fight), fighting for our rights!

    Mash it up inna (Offaly)
    Natty trash it inna (Zimbabwe)
    I & I a liberate Zimbabwe (Zimbabwe)
    I and I a liberate Offaly ( Offaly)

    Father you’re right
    You’re right, you’re right, you’re so right!
    We gon’ fight (we gon’ fight), we’ll ‘ave to fight (we gon’ fight)
    We gonna fight (we gon’ fight), fighting for our rights!

    To divide and rule could only tear us apart
    In everyone’s chest, mm – there beats a heart
    So soon we’ll find out who is the real revolutionaries
    And I don’t want my people to be tricked by mercenaries

    Mother , you’re right, you’re right
    You’re right, you’re right, you’re so right!
    We’ll ‘ave to fight (we gon’ fight), we gonna fight (we gon’ fight)
    We’ll ‘ave to fight (we gon’ fight), fighting for our rights!
    Natty trash it inna Zimbabwe (Zimbabwe)
    Mash it up inna Offaly (Offaly)
    Set it up inna Zimbabwe (Zimbabwe)
    I & I a liberate Zimbabwe (Zimbabwe)
    I & I a liberate Offaly (Offaly)

    Natty dub it inna Zimbabwe (Zimbabwe)
    Set it up inna Offaly (Offaly)
    I & I  will be liberated TODAY.

    Everyone got a right to decide their own destiny…

    https://youtu.be/RFLG6CH2KBY

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