Desmond Dekker & The Aces

Artist: Desmond Dekker & The Aces

close

Desmond Dekker & The Aces's lyrics & chords

Desmond Dekker (born Desmond Adolphus Dacres in Kingston, Jamaica on July 16, 1941, died May 25 2006) was a ska and reggae singer and songwriter. Together with his backing group, The Aces (consisting of Wilson James and Easton Barrington Howard), he had the first international Jamaican hit with "Israelites". Other hits include "007 (Shanty Town)" (1967), and "It Mek" (1968). Before the ascent of Bob Marley, Desmond Dekker was the best-known Jamaican musician outside of his country, and one of the most popular within it. He was orphaned as a te...read more

To sir with love Lollypop Many rivers to cross The song we used to sing Workout Half way to paradise Every beat of my heart Hurts so bad Fat man Hi Why fight? Take me back to africa We can and shall Allamanna Hippo Looks are deceiving Humpty dumpty My reward Sugar dumpling Pi Israelites single version Big headed Is International echoes It miek hit version It Desmond dekker Book of rules Blackbird Introduce dub action No one shall escape the judgment Get up in the morning Polk salad annie Double of seven Bon Mot

Show All Tracks
close
Sign in person Home A to Z All Artists Top Artists Top Tracks