Toots and the maytals, originally called the maytals, are a jamaican musical group and one of. It samples the riddim from train to skaville by the ethiopians. Toots is one of the true architects of reggae so much so that do the reggae, a 1968 single by toots and his group, the maytals, is credited with giving t. I said yeah, listen what i say i said hear me now, listen what i say i said stick it up mister hear what i say sir get your hands in the air, sir. Funky kingston, featuring bootsy collins and the roots, retains the loose, loopy groove of the original maytals version, probably because, from bootsys opening invocation of are you ready for some toots, roots and boots, nobody seems to take things too seriously, making this cut the only one on true love that might be able to hook the. Was my number play on spotify 54 46 was my number play on youtube 54 46 was my number correct. Ive listened to the obvious 4skins, rejects, last resort etc and have listened to the big oi comp albums like strength thru and thats yer lot. This a follow up to the single 5446 thats my number which was released in celebration of toots read. This a follow up to the single 54 46 thats my number which was released in celebration of toots release and the lyrics describe toots time in prison for an arrest for possession of. Album reggae got soul, toots and the maytals qobuz. Toots and the maytals pressure drop in jamaica live 2. Frederick toots hibbert, the leader of the group and the lead singer, was born in may pen in the parish of clarendon, jamaica.
Toots and the maytals start me up rolling stones cover reggae cover. Weve been so inspired by the music coming out of jamaica it only seemed right to give something back. Toots and the maytals 5446 was my number live at reggae on the river 2004. The version titled 5446 was my number came out two years later in 1970 and has different lyrics and a more freewheelingly soulful.
Elton john miscellaneous the last good man in my life think the trees are shedding leaves it looks that way and i might say the same applies to me. Phil doza vid for the epic kroosbow remix of the toots and the maytals classic 5446. Their bestknown songs include 5446 thats my number, monkey man, funky kingston, and pressure drop. Formed in the early 1960s when ska was hot, the maytals had a reputation for having strong, wellblended voices.
Toots and the maytals compositions would be given a second airing in 197880 during the reggaepunk and ska revival period in the uk, when the specials included monkey man on their 1979 debut album and the clash produced their version of pressure drop, with other maytals covers being recorded by. Bass tablature for 54 46 was my number by toots and the maytals. Download on amazon 54 46 thats my number play on apple music 54 46. Stream toots and the maytals 54 46 krossbow remix free download. Toots hibbert of toots and the maytals on amazon music. Hibbert reportedly wrote 5446 thats my number about his time in jail. Toots and the maytals 54 46 krossbow remix free download. It was such a pleasure to welcome back the band who last.
Toots hes a great reggae artist and hes still doing it. The maytals third album, monkey man originally released in 1970, and their fourth, 1973s from the roots, are included in this package. Toots and the maytals available now for download and. Be the first to be updated when this instrumental is released. Toots and the maytals have been cited as an inspiration for other music artists when it comes to career longevity.
Toots and the maytals 54 46 that s my number addeddate 20060619 05. This remix of toots and the maytals 54 46 was released back in august 2012 as a celebration of jamaicas 50 years of independence, a country whos music has. Watch the video for 5446 was my number from toots and the maytalss true love for free, and see the artwork, lyrics and similar artists. Hibert and the maytals performed live in lagos at the national arts theatre in the 80s, i enjoyed the show when he sang songs from their reining album in nigeria then titled reggae got soul. Create an account help customer service mobile version affiliate program. To follow up funky kingston, label owner blackwell returned toots and the maytals to dynamic sound studios in kingston for new recordings. Funky kingston in early 70s is on rolling stones list the greatest albums of all time. Select any poster below to play the movie, totally free. Because our mp3s have no drm, you can play it on any device that supports mp3, even on your ipod. Included were songs previously released as singles, 54 46 was my number and pomp and pride. Continuing interesting choices of cover material aimed at the english market, the maytals included a version of the hit single by john denver, take me. About 5446 thats my number a song about toots 18 month imprisonment for marijuana possession.
Chorus i said yeah i said yeah, listen what i say listen what i say i. On imdb tv, you can catch hollywood hits and popular tv series at no cost. Toots and the maytals, originally called the maytals, are a jamaican musical group and one of the best known ska and rocksteady vocal groups. Toots and the maytals start me up rolling stones cover reggae cover by tesanjcity. Reggae got soul toots and the maytals to stream in hifi, or to download in true cd quality on. Recommended tracks the undercover hippy boyfriend hiphoppapotamus remix by dj.
Toots and the maytals is a roots reggaes band with a lot of worship. Users who like toots and maytals 54 46 was my number danny j lewis remix. Jamaican artist sean paul explains this by saying, ive seen some great people in my industry, you know, people like toots toots and the maytals. Chords for toots and the maytals 5446 was my number live. A followup version released a year later, 54 46 was my number, was one of the first reggae songs to receive widespread popularity outside jamaica, and is seen as being one of the defining songs of the genre. Toots and the maytals compositions would be given a second airing in 197880 during the reggaepunk and ska revival period in the uk, when the specials included monkey man on their 1979 debut album and the clash produced their version of pressure drop, with other maytals covers being recorded by sublime. And you will get no hurt, mister, no no no i said yeah w. Weve been so inspired by the music coming out of jamaica it only seemed righ. Listen free to toots and the maytals 54 46 was my number anthology 1964 2000. Toots and the maytals pressure drop in jamaica live. Monkey manfrom the roots was released by trojan in 1999 and has everything a cd reissue should have.
Jamaican ska vocal group the maytals became a reggae band in 1971, renamed toots and the maytals with frederick toots hibbert as front figure. Toots and the maytals, highly popular jamaican vocal ensemble of the 1960s and 70s, regarded as one of the great early reggae groups. Hibbert was the youngest in a family of seven children, and first took up singing as a member of the church choir. Users who reposted toots and maytals 54 46 was my number danny j lewis remix.
As a jazz fan i am usually suspicious of most kinds of pop music but having heard a couple of tracks by toots and the maytals on youtube i was intrigued enough to hear more. The song was originally released in 1968 by the maytals as 5446 thats my number. Listen to 5446 was my number edit from toots and the maytals s 20th century masters. Toots and the maytals, originally called simply the maytals, are a jamaican musical group and one of the best known ska and reggae vocal groups. According to sandra brennan at allmusic, the maytals were key figures in reggae music. Over one million legal mp3 tracks available at juno download. The band won a 2005 grammy award for the album true love. Watch the video for 54 46 thats my number by the maytals for free, and see the artwork, lyrics and similar artists. And you will get no hurt, mister, no no no i said yeah what did i say.
Click on activate alert to receive an email as soon as it is available. Toots and the maytals 54 46 thats my number youtube. Get youtube premium get youtube tv best of youtube music sports gaming. Since getting back into listening to more oi than reggaeska ive been dyin to find more music than what ive had before. Toots and maytals 5446 was my number danny j lewis. Playlists containing toots and maytals 54 46 was my number. Mp3 is a digital audio format without digital rights management drm technology. I said yeah, listen what i say i said hear me now, listen what i say i said stick it up mister hear what i say sir get your hands in the air, sir and you will get no hurt. Well its a new year and its time to kick off this throwback thursday with an absolute gem of a tune from krossbow. Licensed to youtube by wmg on behalf of trojan records.
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