Mighty Diamonds - I Need A Roof

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  • čas přidán 27. 05. 2011
  • Mighty Diamonds are a Jamaican harmony trio, recording roots reggae with a strong Rastafarian and social influence.
    The group was formed in 1969 and remains together with that same formation nowadays!
    Their first hit singles were recorded and released by the Channel One label. Two of their first greatest songs, "Go Seek Your Rights" and "I Need A Roof" both from early 70s, are classic Mighty Diamonds 'roots reggae' style, in their case characterised by close harmony 'conscious' lyrical content., relatively high-pitched lead vocals, and majestic Instrumentation.
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Komentáře • 409

  • @janicejames1953
    @janicejames1953 Před 4 měsíci +56

    Someone here listening to this song in 2024

  • @andreareid1903
    @andreareid1903 Před 2 lety +361

    Had to come here and share my condolences. R.I.P to a great singer. These songs shaped my youth, if we didn't hear these songs when hours beat then it wasn't a good party. Thanks for the good times. 🙌

    • @joelprince8299
      @joelprince8299 Před 2 lety +10

      So touching😥

    • @normathompson5743
      @normathompson5743 Před 2 lety +8

      Andrea Reid I am in a state of shock.

    • @asztonekasztonski3735
      @asztonekasztonski3735 Před 2 lety +7

      😥

    • @toprankingconstruction8536
      @toprankingconstruction8536 Před 2 lety +12

      😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭 RIP Tabby Diamond

    • @dcbiglew
      @dcbiglew Před 2 lety +15

      Thanks for the tribute. The Mighty Diamonds were loved in Nigeria . Big time love. Their harmonies helped me to understand reggae in a deeply personal way. Bless up, Tabby. Rest in power.

  • @moussaokoth5007
    @moussaokoth5007 Před 2 lety +93

    RIP to Tabby lead vocalist. Such a talented trio.

  • @RYOTT22
    @RYOTT22 Před 2 lety +136

    This song will stand the test of time

    • @homehome9158
      @homehome9158 Před 2 lety +10

      the the song will never been forgotton

    • @krissie5353
      @krissie5353 Před 2 lety +2

      Absolutely!!!💯🔥 truly a song that transcends time.

    • @djsharpemusic5731
      @djsharpemusic5731 Před 2 lety +1

      The number One Housing song

    • @CompactAlliance
      @CompactAlliance Před 2 lety

      @@djsharpemusic5731 true!!!

    • @TheKeishana
      @TheKeishana Před 2 lety +3

      Beautiful song ,now am brought here due to the sad news of the lead singers death.... hit hard.

  • @shaunjordan1781
    @shaunjordan1781 Před 2 lety +70

    Rip Tabby Diamonds,thank you for many classics🙏

    • @monique5428
      @monique5428 Před 2 lety +3

      RIP 🪦 Tabby what a classic song 🎶 your music will live on 🙏🏿🙏🏿

  • @indigoGoddess7
    @indigoGoddess7 Před 6 měsíci +16

    RIP Tabby ❤❤❤
    Thank you for making music that I can play at any age and any time 🎉🎉🎉

  • @THEREALJDOT
    @THEREALJDOT Před 2 lety +24

    my favourite singer gone.. Im 42 and listened to his voice in the belly and throughout.. He is going to be missed deeply. Sending condolences to family and friends

  • @nicolaroberts6758
    @nicolaroberts6758 Před 2 lety +14

    I am crying tears,rest in peace my sweet Tabby dread always will remain in my heart.

  • @delphineansa2930
    @delphineansa2930 Před 2 měsíci +5

    I listened to this great music when I was just a little girl. My uncle who was a Medical doctor played the tune frequently, until he passed, sadly, at the tender age of 38; and each time I heard the song, it brought good memories of my uncle, his friends and their love and passion for this music. When I grew up, I didn't know which group played the music, and then I told a guy who loves music just like me, and I said, I only know some lines...' I need a roof, ' that I do not know the rest of the lyrics; then I hummed it for him, and he told me straight up the group who made the wonderful song, and I kept playing it till date, again and again...so sad to know we lost one of them. May his soul rest in peace. 🙏❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️👍👍👍

    • @user-by7hz6qw7m
      @user-by7hz6qw7m Před měsícem

      Respect... Sellah.. reggae music lives beyond mortality..it's immortal❤

    • @johnnyasv8772
      @johnnyasv8772 Před měsícem

      👍👍👍👍

  • @purplepurple7899
    @purplepurple7899 Před 2 lety +37

    RIP King. Just senseless killing for absolutely no reason.

    • @EVER4MJ
      @EVER4MJ Před 2 lety +3

      For real
      It really hurts to the core man

    • @lawrencenjawe9875
      @lawrencenjawe9875 Před 2 lety

      For ABSOLUTELY NOTHING, my friend, NOTHING AT ALL. GOSH!!😔

  • @jacobgates1986
    @jacobgates1986 Před 2 lety +37

    I guess we can always return to those beautiful times by just turning on these songs and immediately we are taken back to the days when music made you feel good .

  • @normathompson5743
    @normathompson5743 Před 2 lety +27

    MY DEEPEST DEEPEST CONDOLENCES TO EVERYONE. R.I.P. TABBY DIAMOND 💎

  • @stephencummings2748
    @stephencummings2748 Před 2 lety +79

    One of the greatest groups ever to have existed and One of the greatest albums ever made. Jah guidance into the spiritual journey brother Tabby I&I shall never forget the inspirational works that the I,bunny and Judge has blessed us with...beautiful, sweet music that shall last eternally. Peace , guidance and rest as you sojourn to the next journey. Rastafari.

    • @patriciaharris1297
      @patriciaharris1297 Před 2 lety +1

      Well said Mr Stephen Cummings God bless you all and rest well my brother

    • @ikongchin3088
      @ikongchin3088 Před 2 lety +1

      WOW you said wat I wanted to say but so much more eloquently. I I.KONG endorse THIS. Blessed love.

    • @davidwilloughby2449
      @davidwilloughby2449 Před 2 lety

      Well done profit

  • @scottpaulson206
    @scottpaulson206 Před 2 lety +15

    RIP a big blowo tune dis ya! Rest in Power... a true Diamond in the rough

  • @lifewithtuts6407
    @lifewithtuts6407 Před 2 lety +57

    Rest well 🕊🕊🕊tabby diamond!! A true legend

  • @jpang5477
    @jpang5477 Před 2 lety +81

    This man sings about love in your heart ❤️ that's what Jamaica and the world needs. Rest well my Brother 🙏💯

  • @godblessliveandlearn5853
    @godblessliveandlearn5853 Před 2 lety +10

    I grow up on this song as a youth . Jamaica a run red . My condolences to the family of this pioneer

  • @jacquelinebryan7420
    @jacquelinebryan7420 Před 2 lety +74

    ..I WONDER IF THESE YOUNG PEOPLE EVER GET A CHANCE TO LISTEN TO THIS MASTER PEICE AND REFLECT ON THE WORDS...🤔🤔🤔...such harmony, I was A little girl when this song came out..and I remember Charles Stree, Bonds street, there was a little bar at every corner, my dad's bar always had his loyal customers, never appreciated them but today I'd do anything TO SEE my dad's face , my mama😔😔😔JAMAICA was nice, happy, people was respectful, ..today kids have no manners, so much killing, 😐😐..These song will stand the test of time🇯🇲🇯🇲🇯🇲Thank You MIGHTY Diamonds❤❤🖤🖤

    • @sueblack9151
      @sueblack9151 Před 2 lety +8

      You just brought a tear to my eyes, you expressed how i feel about Jamaica then and now. Nuff love and respect ✊

    • @paulnesbit8401
      @paulnesbit8401 Před 2 lety +2

      yep im 25

    • @normathompson5743
      @normathompson5743 Před 2 lety +2

      JACQURLINE BRYAN IRONICALLY ONE OF THE MIGHTY DIAMOND(TABBY DIAMOND) WAS MURDERED LESS THAN FORTY-EIGHT HOURS AGO. SO SAD.

    • @normathompson5743
      @normathompson5743 Před 2 lety +3

      R.I.P. TABBY DIAMOND OUR FRIEND FROM 1979.

    • @cool2180
      @cool2180 Před 2 lety +4

      these young people don’t care and that’s how they stay

  • @thewiz369
    @thewiz369 Před 2 lety +19

    Rest in paradise to a legend only god knows 🙏

  • @conquerruler4034
    @conquerruler4034 Před 2 lety +7

    Another Icon Taken Away, Rest In Zion Tabby

  • @nicholasgatheru6416
    @nicholasgatheru6416 Před 6 měsíci +7

    Big up Mighty diamonds. Serious lyrics which hold true even today

  • @bigyouthbigmouth
    @bigyouthbigmouth Před 2 lety +28

    I feel pure sadness at tabby's passing, amazing voice silenced by a wicked violent act. RIP BIG BOSS

  • @markmiller4061
    @markmiller4061 Před 2 lety +102

    I have always thought this guy is the best Jamaican male vocalist ever to hold a mic. RIP bro, your voice lives on.

  • @merlenehylton2523
    @merlenehylton2523 Před 2 lety +14

    So sad!! Great music. May God rest their soul.

  • @jennifersatchell3570
    @jennifersatchell3570 Před 2 lety +21

    Now we've lost 2 members of the group in one week! Condolences to the families. Their music will live on forever. Grew up on their music. Their music will continue to inspire me! To the remaining member of the group. Stay strong!

  • @julianspeare8471
    @julianspeare8471 Před 2 lety +7

    RIP Tabby Mighty Diamonds will live forever

  • @DJQUINCYUK
    @DJQUINCYUK Před 2 lety +14

    Manners and respect to Tabby and the whole Diamonds family 😢✊🏾🔥❤️🙏🏾

  • @averysheer8761
    @averysheer8761 Před 2 lety +4

    I come back to listen to this song every once in a while and now I’m seeing all the comments that he passed. Rest In Peace 🕊

    • @malaysiascott5256
      @malaysiascott5256 Před 2 lety +1

      He was shot and killed. Way before his time.

    • @averysheer8761
      @averysheer8761 Před 2 lety +1

      @@malaysiascott5256 it’s unfortunate our lives are surrounded by so much such loss

  • @247365DJ1
    @247365DJ1 Před 2 lety +9

    Unbelievably sad news.....what a trio.....what a singer 🙏🏿🙏🏿🙏🏿🙏🏿🙏🏿🤍🖤💙

  • @ReggaeMusicisForYou
    @ReggaeMusicisForYou Před 7 měsíci +3

    Gratitude brought me here. 🙏🏽
    Life is full of challenges, but take nothing for granted. ❤💛💚

  • @kurtmyles8735
    @kurtmyles8735 Před 2 lety +6

    RIP Tabby long live your music your music will forever be in our hearts

  • @loisewatson384
    @loisewatson384 Před 2 lety +2

    I Just Cry! Cry! Cry!
    All Through This Brilliant CONSCIOUS LYRICS SONG
    Tabby Sings With Such Deep
    Down Heart Full Of Love❤
    I Must Cry💔LEGEND Your
    Gone!! Rest on our LEGEND

  • @regsis
    @regsis Před 2 lety +6

    R.I.P Tabby . Love your group and will listen for ever more. Blessings

  • @liviaforeign6630
    @liviaforeign6630 Před 2 lety +9

    I need a roof over my head
    I need to ruuule over my head
    and pray- ay-ay on my days
    and pray -ay pn my day-ay
    with love only love in my heart
    with love -ov -ov for everyone
    Remember what Garvery say , time a guh change now, everybody a guh run way.

  • @milliandallazz7362
    @milliandallazz7362 Před 2 lety +15

    Great Jamaican🇯🇲music the mighty diamonds 💎

  • @duncaneyarhono4501
    @duncaneyarhono4501 Před 2 lety +9

    It's a real downer for me, learning about the death of these men. May their souls Rest In Power !!!

  • @realtalk2241
    @realtalk2241 Před 2 lety +3

    Rip Tabby Diamond. One of my favourite songs of all time 💔💔💔

  • @mrsparker9221
    @mrsparker9221 Před 2 lety +4

    RIP Tabby Diamond

  • @jazzys8240
    @jazzys8240 Před 2 lety +2

    RIP Tabby and Bunny. I remember playing their records as a teenager.

  • @joseyrobbie142
    @joseyrobbie142 Před 2 lety +3

    RIP Diamond you are in the hall of fame

  • @beebee3438
    @beebee3438 Před 2 lety +16

    This song was and still is one of my favourites

  • @boerasta1786
    @boerasta1786 Před 2 lety +5

    😪. 🦁😔😔😔👑

  • @scarplatz3027
    @scarplatz3027 Před 2 lety +4

    The killing is getting bad even the elderly are not spared S.I.P. Tabby diamond you are shining in our hearts

  • @sophiemclarke6556
    @sophiemclarke6556 Před 2 lety +51

    Such a unique sound, a fabulous group.The Mighty Diamond sound is truly a diamond.

    • @lawrencenjawe9875
      @lawrencenjawe9875 Před 2 lety +1

      And WE need to thank Late Donald Tabby Diamond Shaw's mother for such a befitting name. Afterall, she suggested the name Diamonds when they still refered to themselves as the Limelights, 😊😊

  • @EVER4MJ
    @EVER4MJ Před 2 lety +2

    My favorite Diamond 😍😍😍

  • @daviagray5786
    @daviagray5786 Před 2 lety +1

    R.I.P. To The Great MIGHTY DIAMOMDS 😭😭

  • @kanyethuo7773
    @kanyethuo7773 Před 2 lety +2

    The great mighty diamonds.... Rest in power Tabby!!!!

  • @liviaforeign6630
    @liviaforeign6630 Před 2 lety +5

    Fam I'm in my 30's and STILLL BUMP thanks Mom and Dad

  • @samuelbrian6013
    @samuelbrian6013 Před 2 dny

    Been searching for this song the whole of internet,wow,finally found it because of you tube how happy I am🇨🇬🥳🥳

  • @nakiabrown994
    @nakiabrown994 Před 2 lety +8

    Rest in power Tabby and Bunny! Jah know star, not my era, but love "The mighty diamonds" One of the greatest groups of all time. I remember growing up in Jamaica, and if your bar wasn't playing their songs, yuh bar wasn't known in the community. Great times with great music. This is perhaps my favorite! Thanks for the contribution to Jamaican music!🇯🇲

  • @Mariacarline1986
    @Mariacarline1986 Před 2 lety +1

    Rip, leading diamond. It shouldn't be like this. The heart of man is desperately wicked.

  • @jacquesbrown7153
    @jacquesbrown7153 Před 2 lety +1

    The wrong time come for you so sad 😞😥indeed Rip Brother Mikey Diamond

  • @nikolino3237
    @nikolino3237 Před 2 lety +1

    RIP Tabby and RIP Bunny, love you💚💛❤ one of the best Reggae band ever...

  • @dontaylor9151
    @dontaylor9151 Před 2 lety +7

    One of the best groups. RIP a Mighty Diamond.

  • @breakingnewsonsocialmediat8809

    Jah know listening to this jus brought tears to my eyes rip tabby

  • @kposh1
    @kposh1 Před 2 lety +4

    RIP bro....your voice made the world somewhat bearable.

  • @msamsa1031
    @msamsa1031 Před 2 lety +1

    Shine on your way mighty diamond 💎💎💎

  • @kennyford5632
    @kennyford5632 Před 2 lety +1

    I give thanks to tabby an his harmonial group as a little boy growing up my dad use to love thair music and introduce myself to their music as a rastarifarian mind and soul i an i give my condolence to tabby diamond an his love ones ☹💯💯💯💯✌

  • @soulwerx
    @soulwerx Před 2 lety +7

    Sweet voice will be missed. Thank you for the beautiful music, the teachings and interest in Garvey. I grew up listening to the Mighty Diamonds. This album was played at my home constantly. Bless you for such conscious and beautiful music. You are Home.

  • @Dtella55
    @Dtella55 Před 2 lety +13

    Legends never die they live on forever...my condolences to his family...the wicked shall never reign!😢😢🙏🙏🙏

  • @robertclark3245
    @robertclark3245 Před 2 lety +3

    RIP Taddy and Bunny...love this tune.Where is the love for our one another gone??

  • @patrickhall1989
    @patrickhall1989 Před 2 lety +20

    My had this album and I'm always fascinated whit the lead voice and the killer background vocals these are the pioneers of our music come on people show respect 👏👏👏👏👏👏

  • @kemmarpryce9583
    @kemmarpryce9583 Před rokem +2

    It really hurt I heart,,, RIP🙏TABBY,,, the DIAMONDS 🎤🎶it hurt I Fi loose di I so brutally,,, u know weh mi a seh Rasta 😞😟,,, These songs are still brand new ⚠️

  • @josephcampbell3831
    @josephcampbell3831 Před 2 lety +1

    The best reggae song ever

  • @roundball6592
    @roundball6592 Před 2 lety +1

    Jah know star… the deaths of Tabby & Bunny brought me here. I’m in tears Jah, when will it stop?!! Almighty… 🕊 🕊🕊🕊🕊🕊🕊🕊

  • @emdoubleyou7648
    @emdoubleyou7648 Před 2 lety +4

    ...of blessed memory. May your memories be a blessing to all who listen to your songs. Adonai is...

  • @alexmulhall2620
    @alexmulhall2620 Před 2 lety +4

    Heart is hurting!!’ Wonderful song rip tabby timeless song

  • @andrewwaller9210
    @andrewwaller9210 Před 2 lety +2

    Rip singer,Jah know star 🌟

  • @howardohara1432
    @howardohara1432 Před 2 lety +4

    RIP Brother Will the Killers of this Nobleman be caught. I'm VEXXED

  • @samuelobasih5437
    @samuelobasih5437 Před rokem

    Here 2023 and loving mighty diamonds as always 💎🥰

  • @bba1634
    @bba1634 Před 2 lety +2

    I hurt at this news! When I reflect on the good old days of my childhood this is the soundtrack that brings smiles to my lips. Keep resting champs

  • @jkengineeringarchitecture.

    RIP Tabby Shaw.

  • @a.sween-parris5275
    @a.sween-parris5275 Před 2 lety +1

    2 members gone in a matter of days! Have mercy on a good man 🥺 🙏 🕊 RIP...

  • @lorrainesavoury9868
    @lorrainesavoury9868 Před 2 lety +4

    This song was one of my favorite, back in the days, so many memories , I am in tears right now, R.I.P. my love. 😭😭😭

  • @nassel3562
    @nassel3562 Před 2 lety +1

    this song bring back some good memories

  • @trendiiboss1828
    @trendiiboss1828 Před 2 lety +5

    R I P legend diamond🙏

  • @bladebrown4341
    @bladebrown4341 Před 2 lety +1

    Why kill our legends WHY? Rest In Peace Tabby Diamond your music lives on

  • @EVER4MJ
    @EVER4MJ Před 2 lety +1

    Can't believe they silenced this sweet sweet voice 😭😭😭😭💎💎 are forever

  • @almajones9447
    @almajones9447 Před 2 lety +4

    *REST IN PEACE* 🙏
    *MIGHTY DIAMOND* 💎
    🇯🇲

  • @kimanigithecha347
    @kimanigithecha347 Před rokem

    Almighty GOD of unfailing love 💕 Almighty GOD reigns forever 🕊️ 🙏

  • @raspitas.4179
    @raspitas.4179 Před 2 lety +1

    Rest in power legend. Parties weren't parties without a song from you Mighty Diamond.🇰🇪🇰🇪🇰🇪🇰🇪🇰🇪🇰🇪

  • @jubai12345
    @jubai12345 Před 2 lety

    R.I.P Brothers. May your Names Be Written In The Book Of LIFE. To The Remaining Diamond, Keep Sparkling. So Appropriate in 2022

  • @latoyalowe4467
    @latoyalowe4467 Před 2 lety +1

    R.I.P I was very hurt when I heard the sad news this morning

  • @rosemarielee4216
    @rosemarielee4216 Před 2 lety +1

    So sad to hear about that this happened to Mighty Diamond and the others. RIP o Angel's wings.

  • @charlzwill495
    @charlzwill495 Před měsícem

    Aaaaw this tune reminds me of my uncle Alwin he gave me this abulm and I loved it!!! every time I hear these songs I think of him rip uncle Alwin ❤

  • @sandramcfarlane31
    @sandramcfarlane31 Před 2 lety +4

    My deepest condolences THE MIGHTY DIAMONDS, their family and friends. May the two deceased Rest In Peace. One love ❤️

  • @owenbrown315
    @owenbrown315 Před 2 lety +1

    This song brings me back to my fun youthful days running barefooted and just having fun playing with friendsin the streets...with no worries at all, listening to these wonderful songs brings back wonderful memories of my roots.

    • @carltonrobinson2068
      @carltonrobinson2068 Před 2 lety +1

      My sympathy to the family, a great last to the black nation. My question is why? And i still asking the question why? Rest in peace.

  • @JAH443
    @JAH443 Před rokem

    These singers were visionaries ... this song an anthem for homelessness.

  • @anythonystewart1291
    @anythonystewart1291 Před 2 lety +1

    Who soever kill this legend shall perish and suffer for the rest of their life I pray. I grow up this song. SIP legendary

  • @courtneysmith911
    @courtneysmith911 Před 2 lety +2

    That's all ini ask...no condo, no mansion..bless Rastafari. HARD LIKE DIAMONS..

  • @jahtorymusicful
    @jahtorymusicful Před 2 lety +2

    Best of all times song 👍🏼respect An blessings

  • @NickyRarvey
    @NickyRarvey Před měsícem

    Just Googled the first reggae music and found this❤🇰🇪

  • @NsikakUdoh-cz4ud
    @NsikakUdoh-cz4ud Před 11 měsíci

    My condolences to the departed Legend.This song makes me reminisce the good ol days.

  • @JAHMALCHRIS06
    @JAHMALCHRIS06 Před 2 lety +2

    R.I.P TABBY 💪🏿💪🏿💪🏿💪🏿✊🏿✊🏿✊🏿✊🏿💔💔 SLACKNESS

  • @EmpressKristine
    @EmpressKristine Před 2 lety

    My two favorite Jamaicans gone to Mt. Zion 😢❤️💛💚🖤
    My heart is undone 💎💔

  • @sherylmercurius9763
    @sherylmercurius9763 Před 2 lety +2

    R.i.p tabby diamond 🕊 🕊🕊🕊😭😭😭😭

  • @eastfinest8671
    @eastfinest8671 Před 2 lety +16

    Jamaica Jamaica...so many musical genius,listen the man dem vocals star!!! No protools or auto tune jus pure honey and spring water voice smooth like a violin

    • @gela7265
      @gela7265 Před 2 lety +3

      Nice description. They were truly awesome!

    • @davespencer7844
      @davespencer7844 Před 2 lety +2

      Yes I

    • @carolb.6350
      @carolb.6350 Před rokem

      ​@@gela7265 I couldn't have described their voice better. Pure awesomeness.

  • @rossmcleod3317
    @rossmcleod3317 Před 17 dny

    Excellent sax, excellent reggae band.

  • @wynji6956
    @wynji6956 Před 2 lety +3

    My Dads favorite song...Condolences going out to the families of these two treasures. 💔

  • @sattasweetfaya5470
    @sattasweetfaya5470 Před 2 měsíci

    Rest in peace Tabby and Bunny. Big tune 🔥🔥🔥Blessing