Desmond Dekker - Live At Basins Nightclub 1987
Description
The live album, recorded at Basins Nightclub in February 1987, presents Desmond Dekker in his element, with 12 songs including his hits that made him an international reggae star. Dekker's contribution to Jamaican ska, rocksteady and reggae is unique with his amazing songwriting and marvellous vocal talent.
His song "Israelites" is particularly well known, reaching the top of the UK singles charts in 1969 and was one of the first reggae songs to gain huge popularity outside Jamaica. This success was instrumental in bringing reggae music to a worldwide audience.
Desmond Dekker's music was often influenced by themes of daily life, love and social issues, and he played a significant role in popularising Jamaican music genres. His other successful songs include "007 (Shanty Town)", "It Mek" and "You Can Get It If You Really Want". His influence on the development of Jamaican music is of lasting importance and he is recognised as one of the pioneers of reggae and a key figure in the international success of the genre. The 1987 live performance at Basins Nightclub offers an impressive insight into the talent and energy of Desmond Dekker.
His song "Israelites" is particularly well known, reaching the top of the UK singles charts in 1969 and was one of the first reggae songs to gain huge popularity outside Jamaica. This success was instrumental in bringing reggae music to a worldwide audience.
Desmond Dekker's music was often influenced by themes of daily life, love and social issues, and he played a significant role in popularising Jamaican music genres. His other successful songs include "007 (Shanty Town)", "It Mek" and "You Can Get It If You Really Want". His influence on the development of Jamaican music is of lasting importance and he is recognised as one of the pioneers of reggae and a key figure in the international success of the genre. The 1987 live performance at Basins Nightclub offers an impressive insight into the talent and energy of Desmond Dekker.
| Band: | Desmond Dekker |
| Title: | Live At Basins Nightclub 1987 |
| Release: | 2024 |
| Label: | Proper / Burning Sounds |
| Genre: | Ska / Reggae |
