Toots Hibbert interview [UNCUT]

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  • “You cannot exalt yourself” says a man whose modesty, faith and generosity of spirit are manifest in this 1995 interview. It is then, left for others to observe that the history of Jamaican music would be much poorer without the contribution of Toots and the Maytals. We start at the beginning, in Clarendon, where his church singing, he recalls, “made people joyful”. Age 13, a country boy in Trench Town, he discovers the Coptic faith. Learns the barbering trade, proceeds from singing while cutting hair to cutting dubplates (with King Edward), before coming under the tutelage of Studio One’s Coxsone Dodd. Years of chart success follow, notwithstanding a ganga bust and prison stretch (“54-46 That’s My Number”). We hear about the origin of the word reggae, the philosophical and spiritual outlook embedded in the name Maytal, and much more. Reggae historian and Blood & Fire co-founder Steve Barrow poses the questions, while D.J and filmmaker Don Letts keeps Toots in the frame-- and begs a coupla tunes.
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  • @alexanderleuchte5132
    @alexanderleuchte5132 Před 3 lety +28

    Rest in peace, your music will live on! Thank you so much for the music, such good vibes. Look at his eyes, full of love and he spread it throughn his art. One of the great

  • @cookingwithsammi-easyjamai9040

    Talented, humble, genuine...one of the best! Walk good, the music lives on.

  • @peggyserdula7311
    @peggyserdula7311 Před 3 lety +4

    What a beautiful soul. Such love coming from this man. Surely he will have a wonderful next life.

  • @Sir.Calexfo
    @Sir.Calexfo Před 3 lety +9

    One of Jamaica's greatest. Rest well in paradise Big Man.

  • @collethreid3810
    @collethreid3810 Před 3 lety +21

    Age gracefully. Very humble man. Decent music...R.I.P

  • @user-qh5yg8ps6l
    @user-qh5yg8ps6l Před 3 lety +15

    Toots you will be remembered for your inspirational contribution to the musical culture of Jamaica and the admiration the world showed for you.

  • @brianriddell1122
    @brianriddell1122 Před 3 lety +18

    A TRUE LEGEND/PIONEER/ICON. MR FUNKY KINGSTON, THANK YOU SO VERY MUCH FOR ALL YOUR POSITIVE INSPIRATION! MAY THE FOUR WINDS BLOW YOU SAFELY HOME. JAH LIVES IN ALL OF YOUR POWERFUL, SPIRITUALLY SUNG MUSIC!

  • @kaenese9427
    @kaenese9427 Před 3 lety +13

    May you rest in peace Toots HIBBERT thank you for your beautiful music will live eternerly ⚘⚘⚘⚘⚘⚘⚘

  • @cloverlynthompson4782
    @cloverlynthompson4782 Před 5 lety +51

    I love this Man, clean music no Garbage. God bless you Mr Hibbert.

    • @briangolaub107
      @briangolaub107 Před 5 lety +2

      music

    • @chwillikies490
      @chwillikies490 Před 3 lety +2

      R.I.P Toots Hibbert looking very young for his age. He lives on for ever with all his beautiful music. True talk my brebba many are call few are chosen. 😭😭😭😭🕊🕊🕊🕊😇😇😇😇 ❤💛💚 Ms 🇦🇬

  • @jacko3149
    @jacko3149 Před 3 lety +24

    R.I.P my Jamaican hero 🇯🇲🇯🇲🇯🇲🇯🇲

  • @surfnOB
    @surfnOB Před 3 lety +7

    Thank you Toots, for everything you gave us. Never missed his annual shows for 30 plus years when he visited San Francisco. There’s not enough words for this loss of a cultural icon and Reggae Ambassador. “Was down in the valley for a for a very long time and I never get weary yet.” ✊🏾. Rest In Peace Nyah

  • @mr.theodore6489
    @mr.theodore6489 Před 5 lety +16

    What a wonderful soul... This man has brought me so much joy over the years, I will listen to his music as long as I live.

  • @newproduct8107
    @newproduct8107 Před 4 lety +31

    This man never get old

  • @judithwedderburn6564
    @judithwedderburn6564 Před 3 lety +12

    Powerful inspiring Toots. Spirit at work, thanks for this piece of our musical history. Judith

  • @bancroftgroves2021
    @bancroftgroves2021 Před 6 lety +47

    True reggae pioneer, big up toots !

    • @barringtondavis8630
      @barringtondavis8630 Před 4 lety +3

      I'm a 60 years old man, who grew up in Trench town, at the time when Toots and the matals was and fire.Great days.

  • @sesethuonika659
    @sesethuonika659 Před 3 lety +7

    After hearing about his passing, l revisited all my (Toots) albums. I'm currently playing playing them nonstop. MHSLO (May His Spirit Lives On). From the Royal Soldier. All the way from Azania (South Africa) 🇿🇦🇿🇦🇿🇦🇿🇦

  • @marygiles5736
    @marygiles5736 Před 3 lety +6

    I was listening to toots since I was14y years old always wanted to see him in person my songs daddy it was written down, pressure drop 5446thats my number ,.Rip continue singing in heaven

  • @goodtobecaring4035
    @goodtobecaring4035 Před 3 lety +16

    humble and gifted

  • @frankmorris6691
    @frankmorris6691 Před 5 lety +12

    God bless this man...his music has made me feel happy for long time now

  • @patrickfrancis6508
    @patrickfrancis6508 Před 3 lety +22

    One of the 2 greatest Reggae icon,the other Bob Marley who died decades ago now sorry to have lost the creator of Reggae Music Toots Hibbert. His family should have persuaded him to put off touring until this Covid 19 was finished very sad to lose a real icon that way

  • @blairboyd4982
    @blairboyd4982 Před 4 lety +9

    Nice interview Toots I know you from in the days of 1960s, your song really breaks you out.Was Bam,Bam in 1966 independence, and when you prison .The song 54 / 46 that my number, I remembered you were living by Windward Way my brother earl useto worked on your car as mechanic,from Sirgany Drive. I when your son useto go to Vaxhall junior secondary school at that time, I haven't seeing you in more than 30years. In 1969 festival song was a bomb, everywhere you goes in Jamaica is your song playing. I remembered the good old days when reggae music a say one, there was so many artists at the time ,more than a hundred good singers was around. I remembered the most popular ones who was a house named back in the days,and you were one.I remember when you sing this song Daddy reminia, seminia,that is my new name, big hit song. Long live Toots they should honour in Clarendon Pen,by naming a street in your name. That is what the government of sports and culture should be doing, started to name streets of the original musicians, and singers from the parish they are from to keep their names to be remembered. In the history of Jamaica for the younger generation, I am going to see if anyone is going to following up on it.

  • @slicksupreme8780
    @slicksupreme8780 Před 3 lety +10

    Legendary Respect I met you at linderst road a long time ago at the gastation you give me 1000 for tip never forget ' .... RIP To YOU LEGEND ..

  • @josephwalleekendeh4320
    @josephwalleekendeh4320 Před 3 lety +16

    Indeed, he was a great man of many great music. RIP .

  • @pooznewz2632
    @pooznewz2632 Před 3 lety +14

    Rest in Soulful Peace Sir Toots!

  • @adalcarol4524
    @adalcarol4524 Před 3 lety +9

    "People believe in you, they believe in you, so you gonna do things". R.I .P, Great Voice.

  • @AaronWilliams-km2fg
    @AaronWilliams-km2fg Před 5 lety +9

    Man I love how humble he is.

  • @rixhie4991
    @rixhie4991 Před 3 lety +3

    Toots Hibbert Thank You For Your Beautiful Soul and Music and Music R.I.P ❤❤❤

  • @pamellaalexander7753
    @pamellaalexander7753 Před 3 lety +3

    Beautiful interview! Enjoyed ! Beautiful humble man! Blessings to you and family! Hope royalties come your way and family! You helped to lift up Jamaica! Beautiful work! RIP with Christ Jesus! Thank you so much!

  • @khumagadi3378
    @khumagadi3378 Před 3 lety +2

    I love him... Thank you, brother Toots!

  • @mysticman9331
    @mysticman9331 Před 3 lety +3

    Wonderful soul Toots was. Very spiritual. We will miss you!

  • @goodtobecaring4035
    @goodtobecaring4035 Před 3 lety +2

    JUST LOVED HIS MUSIC AND THE MAN HIMSELF SO TALENTED AND HUMBLE

  • @kenhymes4900
    @kenhymes4900 Před 3 lety +2

    Tragic loss. **** covid. The greatest reggae singer of all time and one of the best working in any genre during his career. Never lost the joyful spirit of the original sound system music, through all the changes. So much range in his grooves and writing. A world of music in one guy. Such a loss.

  • @niallearly426
    @niallearly426 Před 3 lety +10

    Rip what a beautiful soul

  • @marygiles5736
    @marygiles5736 Před 3 lety +2

    All rasta man should listen to this humble peaceful goodness love his interview

  • @taiwoabiodun9197
    @taiwoabiodun9197 Před 5 lety +15

    To me , he's d greatest Reggae musician with educative, informative and meaningful lyrics.I am yearning to interview him here in America to send it to his fans in Nigeria.

    • @erutty6400
      @erutty6400 Před 3 lety

      Rip sleep well jah jah ❤👌

  • @petetruther6978
    @petetruther6978 Před 3 lety +1

    An extremely talented and humble soul who was a true pioneer. The world will always love Toots

  • @ettaderizzio629
    @ettaderizzio629 Před 3 lety +2

    My sincerest condolences to one of my musical heroes, "Toots." Apart from listening to his hits from way back then, in Janaica, which were so upbeat and always left a spiritual vibe in the bottom of my belly, this is the first time l am hearing his voice so up close. We have really lost a legend! I was really so emotional, thus morning, listening to his heart and his raw talent as he gave a few highlights of his famous hits!!! Much love to his family, and may someone, his daughter, maybe, keep his memory in music, alive. May his soul rest in peace. Etta DeRizzio.

  • @rusticization
    @rusticization Před 3 lety +6

    Rest in peace, Architect of Reggae.

  • @rqztaz
    @rqztaz Před 5 lety +9

    Icon, legend, ambassador, hero, godfather

  • @leonsmith7068
    @leonsmith7068 Před 4 lety +3

    Toots! Wow! Wow!! Always cheer me up. One of the realist legends.

  • @clintonwilson5591
    @clintonwilson5591 Před 3 lety +7

    Very good artist foundation one .almighty bless u toots.Rip.ur music live on for generation to come.bless u.

    • @brianriddell1122
      @brianriddell1122 Před 3 lety +1

      A TRUE LEGEND/PIONEER/ICON/. MR FUNKY KINGSTON, THANK YOU SO VERY MUCH FOR ALL YOUR POSITIVE INSPIRATION! MAY THE FOUR WINDS BLOW YOU SAFELY HOME. O JAH LIVES IN ALL OF YOUR POWERFUL, SPIRITUALLY SUNG MUSIC!

    • @leliethmorant7847
      @leliethmorant7847 Před 3 lety

      Wow look at his eyes I miss him my dear cousin we all miss you rest in peace ,Angel's is watching over you rest well

  • @delainewihongi859
    @delainewihongi859 Před 4 lety +6

    He’s a shy guy, reserved as! Great brother!

  • @iricaja
    @iricaja Před 5 lety +14

    The ageless Mr. Toots Hibbert. The real deal.

  • @kennethdefreitas6845
    @kennethdefreitas6845 Před 4 lety +6

    Toots one of the original man such a cool humble guy one love jag bless

  • @elpashathe7royalmoabites627

    The Prophet, the legend Toots Maytal 🇯🇲🇯🇲🇯🇲🆙🆙💯

  • @maggieedwards3951
    @maggieedwards3951 Před 4 lety +8

    The legend Toots

  • @julietpaul2590
    @julietpaul2590 Před 4 lety +3

    Love you Toots my respect to u and all the other musicians from back in the days every time I’m cleaning ,cooking or bored I would listen to u and all the other reggae icons u

  • @naedosparta6151
    @naedosparta6151 Před 3 lety +4

    Rip legend toots u were really great

  • @tonybrown6496
    @tonybrown6496 Před 4 lety +11

    Humble lion, remember as a kid 54 46 hit the place like a storm respect elder"

  • @goodlife5462
    @goodlife5462 Před 3 lety +2

    Humble Guy .R I P
    Love his music

  • @sindybeac3899
    @sindybeac3899 Před 3 lety +3

    Toots you are sadly missed may your soul Rest In Peace.

  • @carltoncampbell9342
    @carltoncampbell9342 Před 4 lety +5

    I remember my mother telling me if i know my school work like how i know his songs word for word i would be a smart kid

  • @justinsutton1261
    @justinsutton1261 Před 3 lety +2

    One of the best, real humble human being, was a real gift to humanity. " REST IN PESAE "

  • @seagal84
    @seagal84 Před 3 lety +4

    Long lived toots

  • @maimericks80
    @maimericks80 Před 3 lety +1

    What a lovely person, always smiling . Just discovered him , what a treasure he was sorry I did not know him early been binge watching his interviews and music.

  • @cperkins172
    @cperkins172 Před rokem

    ❤I have listened to interviews with Jamaica’s foundation artist and one theme is common among all of them. They are humble and never seem to understand how their music has impacted the lives of people. They perform their craft and forge ahead, then leave this earth as humble as they came into it. This man is one of Jamaica’s icons. I am thrilled to have lived during his time.😊

  • @quackster41
    @quackster41 Před 5 lety +6

    Great musician!!!

  • @saudakylambuka4848
    @saudakylambuka4848 Před 3 lety +1

    Delightful interview

  • @paulinethompson3197
    @paulinethompson3197 Před 3 lety +2

    He was a gift to Jamaica

  • @dustyddrumologistdubreggae3066

    I have seen Toots 4 times live in the past, I remember one time he was playing at 1st Ave in Minneapolis, Minnesota same club Prince played at, he was getting of the bus, and I got to shake is hand, and he waved at me to follow him in the side door, into the club. I had a ticket, but for some reason I thought I was going to get in trouble or something, I regret it tell this day. Be I'm a drummer, Congo player, percussion's, keyboards and write songs. I no for a fact we would hit it off. He was a true super star like The Wailers, Alton Ellis, Ken Boothe, Delroy Wilson, Johnny Osborne, John Holt, The Paragons, The Techniques, Slim Smith, Pat Kelly, Burning Spear, Jacob Miller, Frankie Paul, Gregory Isaacs, Dennis Brown, Lee Scratch Perry, he's is up there with all the best of the best, and is music will never die because it has to much meaning, and brings happiness and joy to are hearts!!!777

  • @ewancrooks452
    @ewancrooks452 Před 3 lety +5

    Live on in our hearts brother Toots 🇯🇲🇧🇴

  • @cindywachira5629
    @cindywachira5629 Před 6 lety +8

    Bless this man

  • @julietpaul2590
    @julietpaul2590 Před 4 lety +8

    What’s your secret for keeping so young and so humble

  • @marygiles5736
    @marygiles5736 Před 3 lety +3

    Rip toots you were the best.

  • @israelboyi2006
    @israelboyi2006 Před 3 lety +1

    TOOTS,YOU RE NOT JUST THE BEST WHEN IT COMES TO REGGAE MUSIC.YOU RE REALLY AND TRUELY THE BEST OF THE BESTS.YOUR VOICE,SONGS,ENERGY AND HUMILITY RE SECOND TO NONE.THE WHOLE UNIVERSE LL MISS YOU.RIP OUR DEAREST ND BELOVED.

  • @toshmarley72
    @toshmarley72 Před 3 lety +16

    The RASTAMAN ,you were born in a little shack with your poor family, BUT YOU NEVER GET WEARY, rest in PEACE, PERFECT PEACE, you took us through REVIVAL TIME and gave us SPIRITUAL HEALING, made us to GET UP STAND UP, made us do it with you many times with 54-46 THATS MY NUMBER, read us THE SIX AND SEVEN BOOKS. We got FUNKY IN KINGSTON , but never GOT WEARY YET now you PREMATUREly left us. AND you left us with lots of GOLD AND SILVER with your music legacy. Rest in eternal peace Mr POMP AND PRIDE.

  • @dannygeorge1928
    @dannygeorge1928 Před 4 lety +6

    One of Jamaica’s greatest long may his music and his memory last, respect bro much love.

  • @darlenecalixte500
    @darlenecalixte500 Před 3 lety +1

    What a humble,kind, sensitive, compassionate human being. Always wanted us to love each other help each other don't be selfish. He had all the qualities of Jesus. RIP ❤️

  • @toshmarley72
    @toshmarley72 Před 3 lety +1

    The best interview ever.

  • @maxinerobb6441
    @maxinerobb6441 Před 4 lety +3

    Real superstar toots love an respect Rasta man

  • @thenowchurch6419
    @thenowchurch6419 Před 5 lety +6

    Don Letts is a very interesting interviewer.
    I like how he creates a lot of space and makes the whole vibe laid back and relaxed.
    Big up to Don and to Toots of course.

  • @misslou3624
    @misslou3624 Před 3 lety +2

    Very handsome man indeed. Rip bro

  • @lizmunt9116
    @lizmunt9116 Před 3 lety +1

    R. I. P. My hero. Love you Toots. X

  • @paulbennett909
    @paulbennett909 Před 3 lety +1

    Toots, was a household, name back in the day, when radio ruled, one television station, Christmas Morning Concert, at the Carib Cinema. He was part of our culture. We just say, TOOTS

  • @ChroniclesofAlicha_Balaam

    Such a genuine person....welcome back to the Redwoods, King! Mateel welcomes u. So happy u are coming, will bring the vibe up!!!

  • @margaretsmith2089
    @margaretsmith2089 Před 4 lety +5

    My goodness the man looks good ! 77 years old wow ! He takes care of himself !

    • @evanszulu1755
      @evanszulu1755 Před 4 lety

      For sure he really takes care of himself, Jah bless.

    • @angelablair252
      @angelablair252 Před 3 lety

      0rder of Distinction my brother great voice may your soul rest in peace

  • @TheAnnaFisher
    @TheAnnaFisher Před 4 lety +2

    Love this so much, thank you for sharing! He is cousin to the late great Joe Higgs.

  • @sandybradshaw1879
    @sandybradshaw1879 Před 3 lety +2

    He (Toots) made such a positive impact. He seemed a bit uncomfortable doing the interview at some points though. He has a good spirit- trying to find the good even in bad situation.

  • @glew6966
    @glew6966 Před 3 lety +2

    RIP, Toots. Lost another great one...

  • @paulbucklebuckle4921
    @paulbucklebuckle4921 Před 3 lety +2

    Legend .

  • @taboo7tatoo257
    @taboo7tatoo257 Před 5 lety +2

    Toots is a Reggae Supernaturalist. Jah Bless

  • @brendailsley7140
    @brendailsley7140 Před 3 lety +3

    RIP Toots

  • @patriciabelgrave8318
    @patriciabelgrave8318 Před 5 lety +4

    Toots is awesomely sweet.

  • @herbertpessoa6094
    @herbertpessoa6094 Před 3 lety +1

    RIP, Toots you were great living on earth we miss you may your soul rest in peace

  • @jimmy19736
    @jimmy19736 Před 3 lety +3

    rip sir toots great legend

  • @Dilllie
    @Dilllie Před 3 lety +3

    RIP Toots

  • @sifisosibiya135
    @sifisosibiya135 Před 5 lety +3

    Living legend,Jah bless

  • @omari484
    @omari484 Před 3 lety +2

    Rip to a another legend

  • @trevorMT
    @trevorMT Před 4 lety +3

    Legend

  • @BlackRootsUNLIMITED
    @BlackRootsUNLIMITED Před 5 lety +3

    Legend!! 👏🏿👏🏿

  • @olittodunkley3511
    @olittodunkley3511 Před 3 lety +1

    Rest in peace Toots, my parishiner and a musical icon.

  • @robinrhodie1738
    @robinrhodie1738 Před 3 lety +1

    OH TOOTS HEBERT GOD BLESS YOU BE REMEMBER GOD BLESS LIVING LENGED REGGIE MUSIC EMPEROR HAIL SELASSIE JAH RASTAFARI GIVE THANKS 🇯🇲🇯🇲🇯🇲🇪🇹🇪🇹🇪🇹🦁 🦁🦁🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼

  • @Chancer02
    @Chancer02 Před 3 lety +5

    RIP Frederick

    • @angelablair252
      @angelablair252 Před 3 lety

      Order of Distinction my brother lot's of love may your soul rest in peace 🌻🌻🌻

  • @blackmamba-un2mv
    @blackmamba-un2mv Před 4 lety +1

    Big up mi boss toots Hibbert respect mi general.

  • @marygiles5736
    @marygiles5736 Před 3 lety

    When i got thr news of his passing it hit me hardas hardas Kobe's death soi decided to play his music all day.

  • @ericabernard3076
    @ericabernard3076 Před 3 lety +1

    God bless his soul r.i.p. in legend

  • @goodtobecaring4035
    @goodtobecaring4035 Před 3 lety +3

    RIP

  • @rachellewalters8111
    @rachellewalters8111 Před 3 lety +1

    Love Toots and the Maytals! Nice interview :) (I didn't know that he was no longer with us? :( )

  • @kayziacoutureclothing4035

    RIP mi g

  • @dorothymorris2305
    @dorothymorris2305 Před 3 lety

    Toots gorn to heaven to sing with the lord rest in peace