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Delroy Wilson
Ska / Reggae / Dub



Kingston,
Jamaica

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Member Since3/5/2006
Record LabelStudio One


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Like Dennis Brown and Freddie McGregor, Delroy Wilson was barely out of short trousers when he recorded his debut single for Coxsone Dodd 's Studio One label. His first hit, 'Joe Liges' (1963), was written by Perry, Lee, who at the time was working as a talent-spotter, songwriter and singer for Dodd; the track was a lyrical attack on former Dodd employee and now rival, Prince Buster ('One hand wash the other, but you don't remember your brother, Joe Liges, Joe Liges, stop criticise'), set to a rollicking early ska rhythm. The record was so popular that his follow-up, 'Spirit In The Sky', another Perry-penned barb aimed at Buster, was actually credited to Joe Liges when it was released in the UK on the Bluebeat and Black Swan labels. Delroy went on to cut numerous records in the same vein for Dodd, including 'One Two Three', 'I Shall Not Remove', a duet with Smith, Slim entitled 'Look Who Is Back Again', and the anti-Buster 'Prince Pharaoh', notable for being the only occasion on which Dodd himself is heard on record, admonishing Buster in a coded, spoken outburst. Wilson's voice broke just in time for the emergence of rocksteady in 1966, and his version of the Tams' 'Dancing Mood' of that year, one of the first rocksteady records, became a monstrous hit, alerting music fans to a new soul-styled crooner to match Ellis, Alton. Throughout the rest of the decade, Wilson, still recording mainly for Studio One, increased his popularity with titles such as 'Riding For A Fall', another Tams cover version, 'Once Upon A Time', 'Run Run', 'Won't You Come Home', 'Never Conquer', 'True Believer', 'One One', 'I'm Not A King', 'Rain From The Skies' and 'Feel Good All Over', as well as covering the Temptations' 'Get Ready'. Leaving Studio One in 1969, Wilson sojourned briefly at Lee, Bunny 's camp, which resulted in a popular reading of the Isley Brothers' 'This Old Heart Of Mine' (1969), before moving to Sonia Pottinger 's Tip Top Records, where he cut the excellent 'It Hurts' and a version of the Elgins' 'Put Yourself In My Place' (both 1969). He teamed up once more with Bunny Lee and enjoyed a huge Jamaican hit with 'Better Must Come' (1971), which was so popular that it was adopted as a theme song by Michael Manley's PNP to increase their vote among 'sufferers', during that year's election campaign. In 1972 his success continued with 'Cool Operator', again for Lee, and throughout the next few years he maintained his position as one of reggae's best-loved singers, with songs such as 'Mash Up Illiteracy' and 'Pretty Girl' for Gibbs, Joe, 'Love' for Gussie Clarke, 'Rascal Man' for Winston 'Niney' Holness, a cover version of the Four Tops' 'Ask The Lonely' for J., Harry, 'It's A Shame' (a version of the Detroit Spinners song for Joseph 'Joe Joe' Hookim ), 'Have Some Mercy' for A. Folder, and 'Keep On Running' for Prince Tony. In 1976 his career took a further step forward when he recorded a hugely popular version of Marley, Bob 's 'I'm Still Waiting' for Charmers, Lloyd LTD label, later followed by the well-received Sarge, still regarded by most aficionados as his best set. The misnomered Greatest Hits was also issued by Prince Tony during this period. Further recordings towards the end of the decade, including 'All In This Thing Together', 'Halfway Up The Stairs' and 'Come In Heaven' for Gussie Clarke, did well, but Wilson's career floundered somewhat during the early part of the 80s, apart from a few sporadic sides, including the popular 'Let's Get Married' for London's Fashion Records. The Digital age, however, provided a revival of fortunes with the massive 'Don't Put The Blame On Me'/'Stop Acting Strange' for King Jammy in 1987, and 'Ease Up', a cut of the famous 'Rumours' rhythm for Bunny Lee, as well as albums such as Looking For Love for Phil Pratt and Which Way Is Up, produced by Errol 'Flabba' Holt for Blue Mountain, since which time he has once again drifted into semi-retirement. Despite being one of the best singers Jamaica has ever produced, Wilson was rarely able to consolidate the success that came his way; nevertheless, he remained a much-loved and respected, but sorely under used and, outside of reggae circles, underrated performer

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Jun 23 2009 8:52 AM

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May 18 2009 6:44 PM

Please help us to win the European Reggae Contest!

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Oder kommt vorbei!

Doppel-Record-Release Party
im Rahmen des 10. Fluch der Skaribik Festivals

20.Mai 2009 - Maria am Ostbahnhof
Beginn 20:00 Uhr

Berlin Boom Orchestra (Reggae-Dancehall-Ska)
Record Release Live-EP

Carlos de Nicaragua Y Familia (ex Mano Negra / Latin-Reggae-Salsa // Nicaragua)
European Release Tour of "Militante" Album

Support: Hans der Kleingärtner (Reggae-Dancehall-Ska)

Aftershow: P.R. Kantate [DJ Set] + Ganjaman [DJ Set] + Lou Large [Grooving Smokers]





Das 10. Jubiläum des "Fluch der Skaribik Festivals" findet am 20. Mai in der Maria am Ostbahnhof statt.
Es wird ein Doppel-Record-Release Konzert vom Berlin Boom Orchestra, welches eine neue EP mit heißen Reggae-Dancehall-Tracks
veröffentlichen werden. Zudem wird Carlos de Nicaragua sein neues Latin-Reggae-Album in Europa veröffentlichen.
Das ex Mitglied & Songschreiber von Mano Negra spielt nur 3 Konzerte auf seiner Tour in Deutschland. Supporten wird das ganze Hans der Kleingärtner,
die schon beim Album-Record-Release vom Berlin Boom Orchestra im SO36 eingeladen waren. Die Aftershowparty werden Berliner Szene-Größen wie P.R. Kantate,
Ganjaman und Lou Large rocken.
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Jun 16 2008 10:48 AM

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Dec 10 2007 3:04 PM

Big up everytime Delroy Wilson

Découvrez l'album de BISHOB meets Manjul "GET UP & TRY"

Réalisé par MANJUL à Bamako au Mali

People get ready for BISHOB meets Manjul !!! BISHOB from Nigeria first reggae album

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Bientôt en tournée dans votre ville avec Manjul & Takana Zion & The Humble Ark Band

Soon in your town with Manjul & Takana Zion & The Humble Ark Band

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Nov 18 2007 11:02 PM

we went to school with her she was so gorgeous RIP!

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Nov 17 2007 12:31 PM

I miss my namesake's velvet tones...I wonder what you'd be singing now, if you were here and I hope you're happy, at last, up there with the rest of the best..
Peace to you from a younger brother
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Nov 16 2007 10:45 AM

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Nov 9 2007 4:33 PM

Greetings Delroy Wilson

THANKS FI SUPPORT

Wicked show a come

TAKANA ZION + MANJUL + WINSTON MCANUFF
LE 18 NOVEMBRE AU CABARET SAUVAGE



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Et aussi :
Le 02 novembre Takana Zion en sound-system à Nantes
Le 15 novembre, Takana Zion et Manjul en concert à Avignon (Salle Rouge Gorge, 10bis rue de la Peyrolerie)
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Oct 12 2007 3:36 AM

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Oct 11 2007 8:00 AM

Greetings from The Dynamics!! Thanks alot for looking and listening and hope to see you soon.. Much love and kisses and respect..- flab-----+ Album out Super-Soon!! Paris gig 20 october!
Daniel





Oct 8 2007 6:33 AM

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