Johnny Clarke
During the middle of the 1970s Johnny Clarke stood at a Crossroads of Jamaican music, and was the point about which Reggae music turned during the "Golden Era" of '70s Roots Reggae. Briefly there was no more popular act than he in Jamaica, and this in a country where popularity is exceptionally hard won.
He was nominated best vocalist five times in his own country, an indication of the love Jamaicans have for his voice and music. There are many reasons as to why he commands the respect of his countrymen Read Full BioDuring the middle of the 1970s Johnny Clarke stood at a Crossroads of Jamaican music, and was the point about which Reggae music turned during the "Golden Era" of '70s Roots Reggae. Briefly there was no more popular act than he in Jamaica, and this in a country where popularity is exceptionally hard won.
He was nominated best vocalist five times in his own country, an indication of the love Jamaicans have for his voice and music. There are many reasons as to why he commands the respect of his countrymen, one is his ability to perform both roots Reggae material and love songs with equal ability and conviction. This dual persona, both as roots 'preacher' and love 'crooner', was one which out of financial necessity many other performers were required to adopt. Dennis Brown, then Johnny's biggest rival, is a fine example in this regard.
Masterful dub remixes of Johnny Clarke's songs by KING TUBBY contribute no end to the beauty of any mid '70s single release by Clarke. Listen to 'Move Out Of Babylon Rastaman' or the later 'Cold I Up' and to the accompanying b-side dub versions, and you will realize why Johnny Clarke encapsulates so well, '70s Roots Reggae. Few other artists have ever achieved such domination, let alone with the consummate ease and style that Johnny Clarke, the 'studio idler' did.
If you are looking to understand and absorb the world of Reggae, in particular the 'Golden Era' of the mid '70s, Clarke's music is an ideal vehicle within which to do so. When Bob Marley was turning himself into the first International Jamaican superstar, Big Youth, Inner Circle and Johnny Clarke ruled the roost back home. They were the acts popular with Jamaicans, in Jamaica.
While he failed to maintain the success of the '70s, Clarke went on to become one of the highlights of the dancehall era, re-establishing his reputation as he did so. His style had always been well suited to this new genre, one that coincided with the beginning of the new decade.
He has continued to remain true to his own roots, singing largely of 'cultural' matters and retaining his Rastafarian faith. Touring to this day, he spends much of his time in the U.K., and long may we benefit from his beautiful voice.
He was nominated best vocalist five times in his own country, an indication of the love Jamaicans have for his voice and music. There are many reasons as to why he commands the respect of his countrymen Read Full BioDuring the middle of the 1970s Johnny Clarke stood at a Crossroads of Jamaican music, and was the point about which Reggae music turned during the "Golden Era" of '70s Roots Reggae. Briefly there was no more popular act than he in Jamaica, and this in a country where popularity is exceptionally hard won.
He was nominated best vocalist five times in his own country, an indication of the love Jamaicans have for his voice and music. There are many reasons as to why he commands the respect of his countrymen, one is his ability to perform both roots Reggae material and love songs with equal ability and conviction. This dual persona, both as roots 'preacher' and love 'crooner', was one which out of financial necessity many other performers were required to adopt. Dennis Brown, then Johnny's biggest rival, is a fine example in this regard.
Masterful dub remixes of Johnny Clarke's songs by KING TUBBY contribute no end to the beauty of any mid '70s single release by Clarke. Listen to 'Move Out Of Babylon Rastaman' or the later 'Cold I Up' and to the accompanying b-side dub versions, and you will realize why Johnny Clarke encapsulates so well, '70s Roots Reggae. Few other artists have ever achieved such domination, let alone with the consummate ease and style that Johnny Clarke, the 'studio idler' did.
If you are looking to understand and absorb the world of Reggae, in particular the 'Golden Era' of the mid '70s, Clarke's music is an ideal vehicle within which to do so. When Bob Marley was turning himself into the first International Jamaican superstar, Big Youth, Inner Circle and Johnny Clarke ruled the roost back home. They were the acts popular with Jamaicans, in Jamaica.
While he failed to maintain the success of the '70s, Clarke went on to become one of the highlights of the dancehall era, re-establishing his reputation as he did so. His style had always been well suited to this new genre, one that coincided with the beginning of the new decade.
He has continued to remain true to his own roots, singing largely of 'cultural' matters and retaining his Rastafarian faith. Touring to this day, he spends much of his time in the U.K., and long may we benefit from his beautiful voice.
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None Shall Escape the Judgement
Johnny Clarke Lyrics
Though you may not drive a great big Cadillac
Gangster whitewalls tv antenna in the back
You may not have a car at all
But just remember brothers and sisters
You can still stand tall
Just be thankful for what you've got
Though you may not drive a great big Cadillac
Diamonds in the back, sunroof top, digging the scene
With a gangster lean gangster whitewalls
TV antenna in the back
You may not have a car at all
But just remember brothers and sisters
You can still stand tall
Just be thankful for what you've got
Diamonds in the back, sunroof top, digging the scene
With a gangster lean ooh ooh ooh
Though you may not drive a great big Cadillac
Gangster whitewalls tv antenna in the back
You may not have a car at all
But just remember brothers and sisters
You can still stand tall
Just be thankful for what you've got
Diamonds in the back, sunroof top, digging the scene
With a gangster lean
With a gangster lean
With a gangster lean
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, BMG Rights Management
Written by: WILLIAM DEVAUGHN
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Cigde Kahvecioglu
None shall escape the Judgement in this time
These words, I sing to all mankind
None shall escape the Judgement in this time
These words, I sing to all mankind
Arise black man, Jahovah has come
Forwarding to Babylon
To declare equal rights and justice
Among the heathen
Yes, the weakheart must fall
Only the righteous shall stand
In this congregation of Jah hola one
Anything Jah say, I will always do
Anything Jah say, I will always do
Because I love him, ho-ho
Because I love him
I'll love him, I'll serve him
All the days of I life
In the house of the Lord, God, Jah Rastafari
I'll love him, I'll serve him
All the days of I life
In the house of the Lord, God, Jah Rastafari
Ho-ho, oh-oh
(..)
As I approach the gates of Zion
I can hear the choir singing
As I approach the gates of Zion
I can hear the choir singing
I'll love him, I'll serve him
All the days of I life
In the house of the Lord, God, Jah Rastafari
I'll love him, I'll serve him
All the days of I life
In the house of the Lord, God, Jah Rastafari
I'll love him, I'll serve him
Ho-ho, oh-oh
None shall escape the Judgement in this time
These words, I sing to all mankind
None shall escape the Judgement in this time..
Lehuma Nthite
Oh-oh, oh-oh, yeah
Oh-oh, oh-oh, yeah
Ho-ho, oh-oh
Ho-ho, oh-oh
Aah-aah, aah-aah
Huh-huh, huh-huh
None shall escape the Judgement in this time
These words, I sing to all mankind
None shall escape the Judgement in this time
These words, I sing to all mankind
Arise black man, Jahovah has come
Forwarding to Babylon
To declare equal rights and justice
Among the heathen
Yes, the weakheart must fall
Only the righteous shall stand
In this congregation of Jah hola one
Anything Jah say, I will always do
Anything Jah say, I will always do
Because I love him, ho-ho
Because I love him
I'll love him, I'll serve him
All the days of I life
In the house of the Lord, God, Jah Rastafari
I'll love him, I'll serve him
All the days of I life
In the house of the Lord, God, Jah Rastafari
Ho-ho, oh-oh
(..)
As I approach the gates of Zion
I can hear the choir singing
As I approach the gates of Zion
I can hear the choir singing
I'll love him, I'll serve him
All the days of I life
In the house of the Lord, God, Jah Rastafari
I'll love him, I'll serve him
All the days of I life
In the house of the Lord, God, Jah Rastafari
I'll love him, I'll serve him
Ho-ho, oh-oh
None shall escape the Judgement in this time
These words, I sing to all mankind
None shall escape the Judgement in this time.
Ismael Goros
None shall escape the Judgement in this time
These words, I sing to all mankind
None shall escape the Judgement in this time
These words, I sing to all mankind
Arise black man, Jahovah has come
Forwarding to Babylon
To declare equal rights and justice
Among the heathen
Yes, the weakheart must fall
Only the righteous shall stand
In this congregation of Jah hola one
Anything Jah say, I will always do
Anything Jah say, I will always do
Because I love him, ho-ho
Because I love him
I'll love him, I'll serve him
All the days of I life
In the house of the Lord, God, Jah Rastafari
I'll love him, I'll serve him
All the days of I life
In the house of the Lord, God, Jah Rastafari
Ho-ho, oh-oh
(..)
As I approach the gates of Zion
I can hear the choir singing
As I approach the gates of Zion
I can hear the choir singing
I'll love him, I'll serve him
All the days of I life
In the house of the Lord, God, Jah Rastafari
I'll love him, I'll serve him
All the days of I life
In the house of the Lord, God, Jah Rastafari
I'll love him, I'll serve him
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Cigde Kahvecioglu
None shall escape the Judgement in this time
These words, I sing to all mankind
None shall escape the Judgement in this time
These words, I sing to all mankind
Arise black man, Jahovah has come
Forwarding to Babylon
To declare equal rights and justice
Among the heathen
Yes, the weakheart must fall
Only the righteous shall stand
In this congregation of Jah hola one
Anything Jah say, I will always do
Anything Jah say, I will always do
Because I love him, ho-ho
Because I love him
I'll love him, I'll serve him
All the days of I life
In the house of the Lord, God, Jah Rastafari
I'll love him, I'll serve him
All the days of I life
In the house of the Lord, God, Jah Rastafari
Ho-ho, oh-oh
(..)
As I approach the gates of Zion
I can hear the choir singing
As I approach the gates of Zion
I can hear the choir singing
I'll love him, I'll serve him
All the days of I life
In the house of the Lord, God, Jah Rastafari
I'll love him, I'll serve him
All the days of I life
In the house of the Lord, God, Jah Rastafari
I'll love him, I'll serve him
Ho-ho, oh-oh
None shall escape the Judgement in this time
These words, I sing to all mankind
None shall escape the Judgement in this time..
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Gary Speirs
Massive, massive tune. Easily Top 5 greatest reggae track ever.
Anthony Coffield
The Words of the Most High are truly living and timeless. Thank you for your good works Johnny Clarke. I can hear this song playing during Judgement Day. Man it's gonna be .....
Stefan_Chance 🌴
Ya man bless up idren
peterson gabriel
Essa é classica !💚💛💚💛
Oracle__
Just learning about this man at 42 years old. My dad played these types of tumes when I was young but of course I didnt know names.
Truly amazing voice
Raymond HoChoy, Sr
His voice is a blessing to us!
Cristiano Oliveira
Aula de som 🍯🇧🇷✌️
Todd Kray
It's amazing to watch him work his way through the song.....always changing it up, the subtle embellishments, and always just in the pocket......like a masterpiece of restraint. Thanks so much for posting!