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me a stawt early..cause me proscatinating on what i should really be doing [img]/forums/images/%%GRAEMLIN_URL%%/cry.gif[/img]
oooh..how to chose..dis wan really melts me
Whoa yeah...
Whoa yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah
Alright...
Sitting here watching fools like themselves when
They should all be thinking of getting to know themselves
While life goes on everyone's got to stand strong
You can't surrender, no no no
Giving your heart and soul to vanity, yeah
Makes your life filled with pain and misery
While life goes on everyone's got to stand strong
You can't surrender, no no no, oh no
Whoa yeah...
Got to be good to yourself, yeah
Whoa yeah, yeah
Whoa yeah, whoa yeah
Ah yeah
Sitting here watching fools like themselves when
They should all be thinking of getting to know themselves
While life goes on everyone's got to stand strong
You can't surrender, no no no, whoa
Giving your heart and soul to vanity, yeah
Makes one's life filled with pain and misery
While life goes on everyone's got to stand strong
You can't surrender, no no, oh no
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Re: all day celebration Feb 1..D Brown 50th earthday ..post ur
Remembering Dennis Brown, reggae royal
My friend Randy Fagan called to remind me that tomorrow, the first of February is supposed to be a special day. It's Dennis Brown's birthday. Did you remember? Maybe you didn't even know.
Yes, when February comes around, our memory of the late Dennis Brown is usually eclipsed by our memory of his more famous colleague, the late Robert Nesta Marley, because both men were born in the same month. This is understandable, but unfortunate because Dennis Brown is also unquestionably Reggae Royalty; and his work should be specially remembered too. The people at the Jamaica Association of Vintage Artistes and Affiliates (JAVAA), have done a lot and should be commended, but more can still be done to celebrate D. Brown. The nation as a whole and the music industry especially, should create more space and time to recognise the man's contribution and commemorate his achievements. Don't get me wrong, there is no denying the stature of Bob Marley. No one can challenge Bob's contribution to the international popularisation of our culture. But we should not forget that many other artistes also made sterling contribution. And Dennis Brown is one of them.
He was a singer's singer. I remember a time when almost every young singer whether deliberately or sub-consciously, would be trying to sound like Dennis Brown. And his influence can still be heard today. Richie Stephens, George Nooks, Anthony Johnson, Luciano, Frankie Paul, Bushman and Natty King are only some of the excellent Jamaican singers whose vocal delivery is in my opinion, either heavily influenced by, or very reminiscent of the style and sound of Dennis Brown.
Phenomenally talented
A former child prodigy, Dennis was a star from the tender age of 12. Between the time of his first hit 'No man is an Island' in 1969, to his untimely demise in 2001, Dennis produced an enormous catalogue of albums and singles, and earned the undisputed title of 'Crown Prince of Reggae'. This title is particularly special given the fact that the King himself Mr. Marley declared D. Brown as his favourite singer. Brethren and long time associates like Winston 'Niney' Holness and Ossie Hibbert, will attest to the fact that both Marley and Brown in the early days were always seen as royalty even before they became big superstars, as they both had a charisma, which made them stand out among their phenomenally talented contemporaries. My limited personal research suggested that he made about 50 albums, but my friend Randy is a walking talking encyclopaedia of Jamaican music and a big D. Brown fan; and Randy insists that the number is actually over a hundred. In fact, he tells me that the only Jamaican singer who has made more albums than Mr. Brown is the 'cool ruler' Gregory Isaacs.
Apart from the countless original hits to his credit, Mr. Brown's unique style when doing cover versions basically made every song his own as he put his trademark slurs and applied his delightful vocal gymnastics all over those songs. Yes his personal issues were well known but those issues never affected the career of say a Keith Richards, so we shouldn't dwell on those issues. Instead, let us remember that he was a prolific performer, had incomparable talent, and was a kind, humble and gentle person. He also had an abundance of that good old thing that we Jamaicans call 'mannas'.
This February, let's play more of his music so Dennis Emanuel Brown, Crown Prince of Reggae can live on, and sing on!
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them too nuff...
the original prince
-no man is an island
-if this world were mine
-revolution
-promise land
-whip them jah
-drifter
-take it easy
-satisfaction feeling
-how could i live
-chant them down to the foundation
-live up rasta children
-should i have faith in you
-tribulation
-oh mother
-malcolm x
-concrete castle king
-you bring me joy
-westbound train
-words of wisdom
-wolves and leopardsComment
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[img]/forums/images/%%GRAEMLIN_URL%%/70409-waytogo.gif[/img] Dennis Brown!! [img]/forums/images/%%GRAEMLIN_URL%%/70409-waytogo.gif[/img]
I read that him have over 80 #1 hits! [img]/forums/images/%%GRAEMLIN_URL%%/eek2.gif[/img]
Love and hate can never be friends
Oh no, oh no
Here I come with love and not hatred
surely goodness and mercy
shall follow I all the days of I life
envy no one no wish to be with no evil man
for there'll come the day
when you'll be whipped by the father's hand
Live up roots children
Live up rasta children
My head is annointed and my cup runneth over
surely goodness and mercy
shall follow I all the days of I lifeComment
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(((E)))
Thank you for posting this. D. Brown is reggae royalty for sure.
Will play only his music in my car as a tribute.
D. Brown long live forever!!!! [img]/forums/images/%%GRAEMLIN_URL%%/70409-waytogo.gif[/img] [img]/forums/images/%%GRAEMLIN_URL%%/70409-waytogo.gif[/img]
ok..feb 6th he might have to share...lol [img]/forums/images/%%GRAEMLIN_URL%%/grin.gif[/img]Comment
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Re: all day celebration Feb 1..D Brown 50th earthday ..post ur
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Swedish</div><div class="ubbcode-body">(((E)))
Thank you for posting this. D. Brown is reggae royalty for sure.
Will play only his music in my car as a tribute.
D. Brown long live forever!!!! [img]/forums/images/%%GRAEMLIN_URL%%/70409-waytogo.gif[/img] [img]/forums/images/%%GRAEMLIN_URL%%/70409-waytogo.gif[/img]
ok..feb 6th he might have to share...lol [img]/forums/images/%%GRAEMLIN_URL%%/grin.gif[/img] </div></div>
if u want to hear some wikked music try an find a cd Wildfire...it is D Brown an John Holt mekking wikked musicComment
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Re: all day celebration Feb 1..D Brown 50th earthday ..post ur
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: evanovitch</div><div class="ubbcode-body"><div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Swedish</div><div class="ubbcode-body">(((E)))
Thank you for posting this. D. Brown is reggae royalty for sure.
Will play only his music in my car as a tribute.
D. Brown long live forever!!!! [img]/forums/images/%%GRAEMLIN_URL%%/70409-waytogo.gif[/img] [img]/forums/images/%%GRAEMLIN_URL%%/70409-waytogo.gif[/img]
ok..feb 6th he might have to share...lol [img]/forums/images/%%GRAEMLIN_URL%%/grin.gif[/img] </div></div>
if u want to hear some wikked music try an find a cd Wildfire...it is D Brown an John Holt mekking wikked music </div></div>
mi love di song dem do togedda name 'they will rob you'Comment
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Re: all day celebration Feb 1..D Brown 50th earthday ..post ur
Dennis Brown is my favorite singer. I can listen to him all day and not get tired of listening to him.Comment
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Love has found its way
In our hearts today yeh
Love has found its way
In our hearts to day
when your love is beautifulComment
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Only youuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuu
can bring true meaning to my lifeeeeeeeeeee
You'll forever be here with me
NEXT CHUNE
have you ever
have you ever
have you ever
beaing in loveeee
have you ever
have you ever
have you ever being in loveeeeeeeeeComment
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Me gonna listen to the Crown Prince all day [img]/forums/images/%%GRAEMLIN_URL%%/70409-waytogo.gif[/img]
Dennis Brown on Soundpedia
Listening to Revolution right now [img]/forums/images/%%GRAEMLIN_URL%%/cool.gif[/img]
Are you ready to stand up and fight the right revolution...
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For you, there is no mountian I wouldn't climb
no treasures I wouldn't find,
I'll turn the hands of time for you..
For you, I'll be the cover when you're cold,
The one to have and hold,
I'll be there all the time for you..
For you, there is no cup I wouldn't full
no string I wouldn't pull..
no place I wouldn't go for you.. etc...Comment
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