Mr. Desmond Dekker is a true pioneer when it comes on to his music.Thank you very much for giving the music that we all can sing and to.His music wll forever lives on.Rest In Peace Mr.Desmond Dekker.
Love the ending. Yeah. After years of playing pubs and small venues a great opportunity for Desmond Dekker to really show how good he was. Respect to Jools Holland. As Desmond said to the end of his life he was the man who had the first rocksteady / reggae no 1 in the UK and top 10 in the US not his old welding mate in Kingston 10. A brilliant tune.
This is the 10 time i watch this live version in 2 days.. It is soo good.. We miss your smile, and you will never be forgotten, you are a true legend Mr. Desmon Dekker and your music lives on.
I used to work in this pub in South London....not saying which one and had the pleasure of serving Mr Dekker on quite a few occasions; great guy... RIP Desmond!!!!
OMG, this song is so bananas. I absolutely love it! Desmond Decker, obviously so much older here is doing such a good job with it. I love trying to sing along.
i know desmond dekker and prince buster were legends in there life time, and there were also a lot of ska greats, but nobody ever talks about another great legend that had all the greats on his shows and who is a very talented guy him self. yes sir jools hollond what a legend the guy is a master musician.
Seven years ago now, but even in '04 it was just amazing to see Desmond Dekker still giving such a first class performance after over thirty years as the #1 star of ska!
I love this because the audience has no idea how to dance to this. Him and Laurel, kings of Ska. RIP to both of them. long live ska ska ska! skank on rude boys.
Same step with Marley.. Great reggae freedom artist ever ✌️.. Thx for bring reggae in my life and into a big whitening guy city in Europe 😊 love ya songs 👍👌
Don't you bum up de town! What a wonderful timewarp and cup of tea this bloke is. An amazing neverland of ska/reggae/folk that comes from a soul where the sun never sets. Keep on pushing, D.D.
This is just great, great, great. I saw him live in the Wheatsheaf, S-o-T, about 20 years ago, didn't realise it at the time but what a privilege Paula x
THAT WAS TRULLY GREAT....HAD A BROAD SMILE THHROUGHT THAT SONG....I AGREE ABOUT THE PUPPET AUDIENCE ,....THEY WERE N PRESENCE OF GREATNESS AND DIDN'T KNOW IT...MY ONLY REGRET IS THAT I NEVER SAW DESMOND ''LIVE''....ALTHOUGH I HAD THE OPPERTUNITY
I remember that song from when I was going to queens prep school at that time when that song came out in the 90s By:Mr.Desmond Dekker 007(Shanty Town) when a whole bunch of teachers were dancing on stage to that song 😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂
Pave the way for all the others to follow even though mile Small was first with her hit song "my boy lollipop" Foundation icon, Riep DD. The Blackstones
Rest In Power Desmond Dekker! In case those who do not know, the "Desmond" mentioned "Ob-La-Di, Ob-La-Da" by the Beatles is intended to be Desmond Dekker.
That's true, i find myself judging people all the time. Just to compare myself with something. And it's true that's human nature. But it's also true that the modern man can say to himself, that it is okay to judge, but not to act. And your right, the crowd should be going wild.
Mr. Desmond Dekker is a true pioneer when it comes on to his music.Thank you very much for giving the music that we all can sing and to.His music wll forever lives on.Rest In Peace Mr.Desmond Dekker.
The man had a fantastic voice. From ska, to reggae to motown. Fine fine range.
It's even more exciting to see him perform this beautiful song, one of my all time best, RIP Desmond Dekker.
My father had a brief stint with the group in the early days, my father did background vocals with the band.
To say he absolutely knocked that out of the fucking park, would be a massive understatement
These musicians cannot keep up with Desmond...he is the man!!!!
Love the ending. Yeah. After years of playing pubs and small venues a great opportunity for Desmond Dekker to really show how good he was. Respect to Jools Holland. As Desmond said to the end of his life he was the man who had the first rocksteady / reggae no 1 in the UK and top 10 in the US not his old welding mate in Kingston 10. A brilliant tune.
This is the 10 time i watch this live version in 2 days.. It is soo good.. We miss your smile, and you will never be forgotten, you are a true legend Mr. Desmon Dekker and your music lives on.
I am so glad to have seen him at High Wycombe Town Hall circa 1969/70 and he's such a great loss.
I used to work in this pub in South London....not saying which one and had the pleasure of serving Mr Dekker on quite a few occasions; great guy... RIP Desmond!!!!
We're running out of Legends. RIP
OMG, this song is so bananas. I absolutely love it! Desmond Decker, obviously so much older here is doing such a good job with it. I love trying to sing along.
ive watched this 100's of times & it just seems to get better. absolutely superb.
Great song!
Rest in peace Desmond.💖💜💖💜💖💖💖
Rest in peace Toots.💜💜💖💜💜💖💜
I hope you both are playing music up there. 😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍
Desmond Dekker is a legend! RIP man!
R,I,P Desmond Dekker. U still live and u shall live 4ever. Amen
One of the first Reggae songs I ever heard.....Long time loving it
i know desmond dekker and prince buster were legends in there life time, and there were also a lot of ska greats, but nobody ever talks about another great legend that had all the greats on his shows and who is a very talented guy him self.
yes sir jools hollond what a legend the guy is a master musician.
Seven years ago now, but even in '04 it was just amazing to see Desmond Dekker still giving such a first class performance after over thirty years as the #1 star of ska!
This is the man !!! Thanks so much mr Dekker !! Rest in peace !
ALWAYS LOVED THIS SONG FROM A YOUNG AGE
I love this because the audience has no idea how to dance to this. Him and Laurel, kings of Ska. RIP to both of them.
long live ska ska ska! skank on rude boys.
Jools Holland will always be remembered for putting on the best music
Desmond Dekker at his finest,just simply wonderful ❤
Met Desmond a few times after concerts,a true gent.His music speaks for itself ,from ska to reggae lovely
I'm a man of little words...........awesome!!!! RIP
Ska music is supposed to be so angry but why does it sound so happy and fantastic. I want to listen to the Jamaiican stuff all day long.
You probably refer to punk ska , from the third wave of ska. This stuff come from 1st wave of ska straight from kingston.
Desmond...... you still rule........From a Shropshire white boy.
Desmond Dekker lives on!
007 is still pon da case!!! wicked.
my mouth shut and open......to say i love this music.....and the Late Artist......
King of ska you will always be missed!!!
Respect Elder Desmond {Rudebwoys Cannot Fear} R.I.P Elder
No one does it like Desmond. He is the one and only.❤❤❤❤
Another top reggae song (legendary Desmond Dekker).
He was a real master. RIP Desmond!
Beautiful.
Same step with Marley.. Great reggae freedom artist ever ✌️.. Thx for bring reggae in my life and into a big whitening guy city in Europe 😊 love ya songs 👍👌
love this love it.. shanty town..
We will never forget. Rest In Peace. I hope to see you one day.
Don't you bum up de town! What a wonderful timewarp and cup of tea this bloke is. An amazing neverland of ska/reggae/folk that comes from a soul where the sun never sets. Keep on pushing, D.D.
It's actually "bun up de town" - bun means burn!
This is just great, great, great.
I saw him live in the Wheatsheaf, S-o-T, about 20 years ago, didn't realise it at the time but what a privilege
Paula x
ETERNO GENIOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO....EL MEJOR DEL ROCKSTEADY ....Q.E.P.D
One of the First Rude Bwoi ...Respect always DD!
THAT WAS TRULLY GREAT....HAD A BROAD SMILE THHROUGHT THAT SONG....I AGREE ABOUT THE PUPPET AUDIENCE ,....THEY WERE N PRESENCE OF GREATNESS AND DIDN'T KNOW IT...MY ONLY REGRET IS THAT I NEVER SAW DESMOND ''LIVE''....ALTHOUGH I HAD THE OPPERTUNITY
My wife...who is 11 yrs younger than me...actually remembered this song from drugstore cowboy
Jamaicans have talent, we don't just run
TheGlenmanusskinhead we accept you
+Miss Louq
+Miss Louq
Amen to that Miss Lou!
No running you only walk in a shanty town
One of the best ☝️
We will never forget. Rest In Peace. I hope to see you again one day.
Memories !
And then God picked up the script, ripped it up, threw it away and declared that it don't get any better than this......
mrbillhicks THATS THE BEST STATEMENT EVER!!!
Correct great stuff
Excelente! Esa voz y esos movimientos son lo máximo! Saludos desde Ambato, Ecuador 🇪🇨
1:16 leg lift and sweetest inward knee slide dancing
He was the best!!
Evergreen music.
the greatest song of ska rocksteady of desmond dekker!!! i really enjoy thgis song!!!
Amazing song!! Rip desmond..
Better backing than original especially with the horns.
Are you serious ?
And the organs
Then horns r hard
I remember that song from when I was going to queens prep school at that time when that song came out in the 90s By:Mr.Desmond Dekker 007(Shanty Town) when a whole bunch of teachers were dancing on stage to that song 😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂
legend! 🎶🎵🔊🙋
Mmm mmm mmm! Perfection!!
Grande Desmond deck. Muito sucesso
Wicked great artist
Legend at work, sad he's gone.
Absolutely fantastic 👏
Goated artist.
Unforgettable......
memorable!!
love this ! Awesome desmond dekker ..thanks for the vid
Ya mon ......mi luv yuh x
Pave the way for all the others to follow even though mile Small was first with her hit song "my boy lollipop"
Foundation icon,
Riep DD.
The Blackstones
i love Desmond dekker ..hes awesome ....Rude Boi ,yA Mon
this is just GREAT...nice one! amazing to see him doing this song...maybe the ska keeps you younger! Great posting...
What a legend !
beautiful...simply wonderful
Legend !!!
Rest In Power Desmond Dekker!
In case those who do not know, the "Desmond" mentioned "Ob-La-Di, Ob-La-Da" by the Beatles is intended to be Desmond Dekker.
Desmond rocks.
great song.
Legend , the Small Numbers Scooter Club salute you!
Desmond Dekker, master of ska.
Respect
better than the rest cream of the crop a real jem to watch my hero thanks for the pleasure
ooooooooooooooo my god i could not help myself full vol. given it LARGE xx thx u
Caramba, que reggae
!!
That is an impressive falsetto for a 63 year old.
Demond Decker in my music all time
Still skaing ! After all of these years !
+Lars Jönlid desmond died in 2006 at a heartattack, but if u mean the music, i agree:)
I do !!
Wow! Great Man! Rude Boy! #ReggaeStyle #WarmRecords #OO7
so so so coooool ,,,,,,,,,,
FABULOUS
love song
class tune 💖
all this top of the charts is rubbish is this way better than all these new people rip Desmond
That's true, i find myself judging people all the time. Just to compare myself with something. And it's true that's human nature. But it's also true that the modern man can say to himself, that it is okay to judge, but not to act.
And your right, the crowd should be going wild.
He's the man.
outstanding luv it.
great! thnx for this..excellent
Hail to the master!Listen up kids the Master has something to tell!
Wonderful
Makes my happy to be living in this awesome