Steel Pulse is a British roots reggae band from Birmingham, England. They were the first non-Jamaican act to win the Grammy Award for Best Reggae Album for their 1986 album Babylon The Bandit.
Steel Pulse originally formed at Handsworth Wood Boys School, Birmingham, and comprised David Hinds (lead vocals, guitar), Basil Gabbidon (lead guitar, vocals) and Ronnie McQueen (bass).
However, it is Hinds who, as songwriter, has always been the engine behind Steel Pulse Read Full BioSteel Pulse is a British roots reggae band from Birmingham, England. They were the first non-Jamaican act to win the Grammy Award for Best Reggae Album for their 1986 album Babylon The Bandit.
Steel Pulse originally formed at Handsworth Wood Boys School, Birmingham, and comprised David Hinds (lead vocals, guitar), Basil Gabbidon (lead guitar, vocals) and Ronnie McQueen (bass).
However, it is Hinds who, as songwriter, has always been the engine behind Steel Pulse, from their early days establishing themselves in the Birmingham club scene onwards. Formed in 1975, their debut release, 'Kibudu, Mansetta And Abuku" arrived on the small independent label Dip, and linked the plight of urban black youth with the image of a greater African homeland. They followed it with 'Nyah Love' for Anchor.
Surprisingly, they were initially refused live dates in Caribbean venues in the Midlands because of their Rastafarian beliefs. Aligning themselves closely with the Rock Against Racism 1 organisation, they chose to tour instead with sympathetic elements of the punk movement, including the Stranglers, XTC etc.: "Punks had a way of enjoying themselves - throw hordes at you, beer, spit at you, that kind of thing".
Eventually they found a more natural home in support slots for Burning Spear, which brought them to the attention of Island Records. Their first release for Island was the 'Ku Klux Klan' 45 rpm, a considered tilt at the evils of racism, and one often accompanied by a visual parody of the sect on stage.
By this time their ranks had swelled to include Selwyn 'Bumbo' Brown (keyboards), Steve 'Grizzly' Nesbitt (drums), Fonso Martin (vocals, percussion) and Michael Riley (vocals). Handsworth Revolution was an accomplished long playing debut and one of the major landmarks in the evolution of British reggae.
However, despite critical and moderate commercial success over three albums, the relationship with Island had soured by the advent of Caught You (released in the US as Reggae Fever). They switched to Elektra, and unveiled their most consistent collection of songs since their debut with True Democracy, distinguished by the Garveyeulogising 'Rally Around' cut.
A further definitive set arrived in Earth Crisis. Unfortunately, Elektra chose to take a leaf out of Island's book in trying to coerce Steel Pulse into a more mainstream vein, asking them to emulate the pop-reggae stance of Eddy Grant. Babylon Bandit was consequently weakened, but did contain the anthemic 'Not King james Version', which was a powerful indictment on the omission of black people and history from certain versions of the Bible.
Their next move was id Hinds of Steel Pulse to MCA for State Of Emergency, which retained some of the synthesized dance elements of its predecessor. Though it was a significantly happier compromise, it still paled before any of their earlier albums.
Rastafari Centennial was recorded live at the Elysee Montmarte in Paris, and dedicated to the hundred year anniversary of the birth of Haile Selassie. It was the first recording since the defection of Fonso Martin, leaving the trio of David Hinds, Steve Nisbett and Selwyn Brown.
While they still faced inverted snobbery at the hands of British reggae fans, in America their reputation was growing, becoming the first ever reggae band to appear on the Tonight television show. Their profile was raised further when, in 1992, Hinds challenged the New York Taxi and Limousine Commission in the Supreme High Court, asserting that their cab drivers discriminated against black people in general and Rastas in particular.
Drummer Steve "Grizzly" Nisbett (15 March 1948 – 18 January 2018) died in 2018.
The band are still recording and touring.
Steel Pulse originally formed at Handsworth Wood Boys School, Birmingham, and comprised David Hinds (lead vocals, guitar), Basil Gabbidon (lead guitar, vocals) and Ronnie McQueen (bass).
However, it is Hinds who, as songwriter, has always been the engine behind Steel Pulse Read Full BioSteel Pulse is a British roots reggae band from Birmingham, England. They were the first non-Jamaican act to win the Grammy Award for Best Reggae Album for their 1986 album Babylon The Bandit.
Steel Pulse originally formed at Handsworth Wood Boys School, Birmingham, and comprised David Hinds (lead vocals, guitar), Basil Gabbidon (lead guitar, vocals) and Ronnie McQueen (bass).
However, it is Hinds who, as songwriter, has always been the engine behind Steel Pulse, from their early days establishing themselves in the Birmingham club scene onwards. Formed in 1975, their debut release, 'Kibudu, Mansetta And Abuku" arrived on the small independent label Dip, and linked the plight of urban black youth with the image of a greater African homeland. They followed it with 'Nyah Love' for Anchor.
Surprisingly, they were initially refused live dates in Caribbean venues in the Midlands because of their Rastafarian beliefs. Aligning themselves closely with the Rock Against Racism 1 organisation, they chose to tour instead with sympathetic elements of the punk movement, including the Stranglers, XTC etc.: "Punks had a way of enjoying themselves - throw hordes at you, beer, spit at you, that kind of thing".
Eventually they found a more natural home in support slots for Burning Spear, which brought them to the attention of Island Records. Their first release for Island was the 'Ku Klux Klan' 45 rpm, a considered tilt at the evils of racism, and one often accompanied by a visual parody of the sect on stage.
By this time their ranks had swelled to include Selwyn 'Bumbo' Brown (keyboards), Steve 'Grizzly' Nesbitt (drums), Fonso Martin (vocals, percussion) and Michael Riley (vocals). Handsworth Revolution was an accomplished long playing debut and one of the major landmarks in the evolution of British reggae.
However, despite critical and moderate commercial success over three albums, the relationship with Island had soured by the advent of Caught You (released in the US as Reggae Fever). They switched to Elektra, and unveiled their most consistent collection of songs since their debut with True Democracy, distinguished by the Garveyeulogising 'Rally Around' cut.
A further definitive set arrived in Earth Crisis. Unfortunately, Elektra chose to take a leaf out of Island's book in trying to coerce Steel Pulse into a more mainstream vein, asking them to emulate the pop-reggae stance of Eddy Grant. Babylon Bandit was consequently weakened, but did contain the anthemic 'Not King james Version', which was a powerful indictment on the omission of black people and history from certain versions of the Bible.
Their next move was id Hinds of Steel Pulse to MCA for State Of Emergency, which retained some of the synthesized dance elements of its predecessor. Though it was a significantly happier compromise, it still paled before any of their earlier albums.
Rastafari Centennial was recorded live at the Elysee Montmarte in Paris, and dedicated to the hundred year anniversary of the birth of Haile Selassie. It was the first recording since the defection of Fonso Martin, leaving the trio of David Hinds, Steve Nisbett and Selwyn Brown.
While they still faced inverted snobbery at the hands of British reggae fans, in America their reputation was growing, becoming the first ever reggae band to appear on the Tonight television show. Their profile was raised further when, in 1992, Hinds challenged the New York Taxi and Limousine Commission in the Supreme High Court, asserting that their cab drivers discriminated against black people in general and Rastas in particular.
Drummer Steve "Grizzly" Nisbett (15 March 1948 – 18 January 2018) died in 2018.
The band are still recording and touring.
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Steppin' Out
Steel Pulse Lyrics
Huh, flashy jam
Steppin' out, steppin' out
Steppin' out, steppin' out
Open Sesame, here comes Rastaman
Abracadabra, catch me if you can
I know
You find it hard to believe that
I am
The genie of your lamp and
I can do anything you wish but
Right now I am commanding you to dance
Steppin' out, steppin' out (wow, I'm stepping)
Steppin' out, steppin' out
Invisible music
Beam me up to the cradle of sound
Riddle me this, yeah
You cannot see it
Nowhere on Earth
Can this reggae be found, I said
I know
You find it hard to believe that
I am
The genie of your lamp and
I can
Do anything you wish but
Right now (right now)
Commanding you to dance
Rain down
Rain down, rain down
Brimstone
Thunder and lightning
Hurricane, uh-uh
Cyclone
Ask me this I tell you why
I know
You find it hard to believe that
I am
The genie of your lamp and
I can
Do anything you wish but
Right now (right now)
Commanding you to dance
Steppin' out, steppin' out (says I'm steppin')
Steppin' out, steppin' out
Says I'm stepping
Journey through the tunnel of love
Wisdom is respected hatred is rejected
From the planet dread I said it rains dub
Climb Aladin's ladder hotter reggae hot
Open Sesame
Here comes Rastaman
Abracadabra, catch me if you can
Open Sesame
Here comes Rastaman
Abracadabra, catch me if you can, hey
Steppin' out
Says I'm steppin' (steppin' out)
I says I steppin'
I steppin', steppin', eh (steppin' out)
Says I steppin' (steppin' out)
I says I steppin'
I steppin', steppin' (steppin' out, steppin' out)
Highest heights and hottest hot (steppin' out)
Rasta this and Dreadlocks that (steppin' out, steppin' out)
The move man's just can't stop (steppin' out)
I'm in the groove and I just can't stop (steppin' out, steppin' out)
'Cause I'm
In love with Jah music (steppin' out)
(Steppin' out, steppin' out)
Invisible music (steppin' out)
I says I steppin'
I steppin', steppin', eh (steppin' out, steppin' out)
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: Robert Hinds David
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Chase Judkins
Steppin' out, steppin' out
Steppin' out, steppin' out
Open sesame, here comes Rasta man
Abracadabra catch me if you can
I know you'll find it hard to believe
That I am the genie of your lamp
And I can do anything you wish
But right now, I am commanding you to dance
Steppin' out, steppin' out
Oh, I'm steppin' (steppin' out, steppin' out)
Invisible music
Beam me up to the cradle of sound
(Riddle me this)
You cannot see it
Nowhere on Earth can this Reggae be found
I said, I know you'll find it hard to believe
That I am The genie of your lamp
And I can do anything you wish
But right now (right now)
I'm commanding you to dance
Rain down, rain down (rain down)
Brimstone, thunder, and lightning
Hurricane, ooh, ooh
Cyclone
Ask me this, I tell you why
I know you'll find it hard to believe
That I am the genie of your lamp
And I can do anything you wish
But right now (right now)
I'm commanding you to dance
Steppin' out, steppin' out
Steppin' out, says I'm steppin', steppin' out (steppin' out)
Says I'm steppin'
Journey through the tunnel of love
Wisdom is respected, hatred is rejected
On the planet dread, I say it rains dub
Climb Aladdin's ladder, hotter reggae hot
Open sesame, here comes Rasta man
Abracadabra, catch me if you can
Open sesame, here comes Rasta man
Abracadabra, catch me if you can (hey)
Steppin' out, says I'm steppin' (steppin' out)
I says, I'm steppin', I'm steppin', steppin' (steppin' out)
Says, I'm steppin' (steppin' out)
I says, I'm steppin', I'm steppin', steppin' (steppin' out)
Highest heights and hottest hot (steppin' out)
Rasta this and Dreadlocks that (steppin' out)
Jah movement just can't stop (steppin' out)
I'm in the groove, and I just can't stop (steppin' out)
'Cause I'm, in love with Jah music (steppin' out)
Invisible music (steppin' out)
I says, I'm steppin', I'm steppin', steppin' (steppin' out)
I says, I'm steppin', I'm steppin', steppin' (steppin' out)
daniel carrasco
Stepping out, stepping out
Stepping out, stepping out
Open says a me
Here comes Rasta Man
Abracadabra me seh
Catch me if you can
I know
You’ll find it hard to believe that
I am
The genie of your lamp
I can
Do anything you wish but
Right now
I am commanding you to dance
(Refrão)
Stepping out, stepping out
Stepping out, stepping out
Invisible music
Beam me up to the cradle of sound
(Riddle me this)
You cannot see it
Nowhere on earth
Can this reggae be found
I know
You’ll find it hard to believe that
I am
The genie of your lamp
I can
Do anything you wish but
Right now
I am commanding you to dance
Rain Dub Rain Dub Rain Dub
BRIMSTONE HURRICANE CYCLONE
Ask me this I tell you why
I know
You’ll find it hard to believe that
I am
The genie of your lamp
I can
Do anything you wish but
Right now
I am commanding you to dance
CHORUS
Stepping out stepping out
Stepping out stepping out
Journey through the tunnel of loce
Wisdom is respected hatred is rejected
On the planet Dread it rains dub
Climb Alladin’s ladder hotter reggae hot
Open says a me
Here comes Rasta Man
Open says a me
Here comes Rasta Man
Catch me if you can, hey!
Steppin out, say’s I’m steppin out
I know I am I can right now I’m steppin
Highest heights and hottest hot
Rasta this and Dreadlocks that
On the move I just can’t stop
I’m in the groove and I just can’t stop
Cause I’m
In love with JAH music
Invisible music
UncaDollas
The album cover alone is a masterpiece.
Shawn Michael
Steel pulse is hands down one of the best reggae groups ever
HOGUITAR
I AGREE
taffotien toure
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Real Mcoy
Facts ones of my fav bands with Bob Marley and Peter Tosh!✌✌
vincent thompson
Impossible not to bob your head to this one this reggae groove just gives one the sense of well being.
Daniel Kono
@Jorge Garcia True words , me Bredda 🙏
Jorge Garcia
Sucks listening to it alone wish someone was next to me to hear it too
Chase Judkins
Steppin' out, steppin' out
Steppin' out, steppin' out
Open sesame, here comes Rasta man
Abracadabra catch me if you can
I know you'll find it hard to believe
That I am the genie of your lamp
And I can do anything you wish
But right now, I am commanding you to dance
Steppin' out, steppin' out
Oh, I'm steppin' (steppin' out, steppin' out)
Invisible music
Beam me up to the cradle of sound
(Riddle me this)
You cannot see it
Nowhere on Earth can this Reggae be found
I said, I know you'll find it hard to believe
That I am The genie of your lamp
And I can do anything you wish
But right now (right now)
I'm commanding you to dance
Rain down, rain down (rain down)
Brimstone, thunder, and lightning
Hurricane, ooh, ooh
Cyclone
Ask me this, I tell you why
I know you'll find it hard to believe
That I am the genie of your lamp
And I can do anything you wish
But right now (right now)
I'm commanding you to dance
Steppin' out, steppin' out
Steppin' out, says I'm steppin', steppin' out (steppin' out)
Says I'm steppin'
Journey through the tunnel of love
Wisdom is respected, hatred is rejected
On the planet dread, I say it rains dub
Climb Aladdin's ladder, hotter reggae hot
Open sesame, here comes Rasta man
Abracadabra, catch me if you can
Open sesame, here comes Rasta man
Abracadabra, catch me if you can (hey)
Steppin' out, says I'm steppin' (steppin' out)
I says, I'm steppin', I'm steppin', steppin' (steppin' out)
Says, I'm steppin' (steppin' out)
I says, I'm steppin', I'm steppin', steppin' (steppin' out)
Highest heights and hottest hot (steppin' out)
Rasta this and Dreadlocks that (steppin' out)
Jah movement just can't stop (steppin' out)
I'm in the groove, and I just can't stop (steppin' out)
'Cause I'm, in love with Jah music (steppin' out)
Invisible music (steppin' out)
I says, I'm steppin', I'm steppin', steppin' (steppin' out)
I says, I'm steppin', I'm steppin', steppin' (steppin' out)
GerryMATW
I never get tired of this one... it's just perfect. Great post, herbman!