Ken Boothe
Ken Boothe's (born 1948 in Kingston, Jamaica) is known as "Mr Rocksteady" for his prominence during the musical period 1966-1974 and was a major idol for the to-be members of UB40. Boothe started by recording a version of Sandie Shaw's "Puppet on a String" in 1967. Later the same year, Boothe and Alton Ellis had a successful U.K. tour with the group The Soul Vendors. Under new direction from record producer Lloyd Chalmers, the song "Everything I Own" surprisingly was Number One in the UK in 1974. Read Full BioKen Boothe's (born 1948 in Kingston, Jamaica) is known as "Mr Rocksteady" for his prominence during the musical period 1966-1974 and was a major idol for the to-be members of UB40. Boothe started by recording a version of Sandie Shaw's "Puppet on a String" in 1967. Later the same year, Boothe and Alton Ellis had a successful U.K. tour with the group The Soul Vendors. Under new direction from record producer Lloyd Chalmers, the song "Everything I Own" surprisingly was Number One in the UK in 1974. The song, written by David Gates, was given a sympathetic light reggae feel and found instant favour in the West Indies and in the U.K.
Boothe seemed, at the time, to have the makings of an international, long-lasting, hit maker, certainly when compared to most of the other latter-day reggae acts. His smoother style gave him a wider appeal, rather like UB40 and Aswad. Boothe's choice of songs also showed the breadth of his musical taste. But for all that, he only managed one more hit in the UK Chart, "Crying over You", which made Number 11.
In more recent times, Boothe has also recorded for Bunny Lee, Phil Pratt, King Jammy, Pete Weston, Jack Ruby, Hugh "Red Man" James, Castro Brown, and Tappa Zukie. Plus in 1995, he teamed up with Shaggy, for a new styled version of his old track, "The Train Is Coming", which appeared on the soundtrack of the film, Money Train.
A double-disc overview of Boothe's Trojan years, Crying over You, was released by the label in 2001.
Boothe's official Web site is at www.kenboothemusic.com
Boothe seemed, at the time, to have the makings of an international, long-lasting, hit maker, certainly when compared to most of the other latter-day reggae acts. His smoother style gave him a wider appeal, rather like UB40 and Aswad. Boothe's choice of songs also showed the breadth of his musical taste. But for all that, he only managed one more hit in the UK Chart, "Crying over You", which made Number 11.
In more recent times, Boothe has also recorded for Bunny Lee, Phil Pratt, King Jammy, Pete Weston, Jack Ruby, Hugh "Red Man" James, Castro Brown, and Tappa Zukie. Plus in 1995, he teamed up with Shaggy, for a new styled version of his old track, "The Train Is Coming", which appeared on the soundtrack of the film, Money Train.
A double-disc overview of Boothe's Trojan years, Crying over You, was released by the label in 2001.
Boothe's official Web site is at www.kenboothemusic.com
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Everything I Own
Ken Boothe Lyrics
You sheltered me from harm
Kept me warm, kept me warm
You gave my life to me
Set me free, set me free
The finest years I ever knew
Is all the years I had with you
And I would give anything I own
I'd give up my life, my heart, my own
And I would give anything I own
Just to have you back again
Is there someone you know
That won't let you go
And taking it all for granted?
You may lose them one day
Someone takes them away
And you don't hear the words they say
And I would give anything I own
I'd give up my life, my heart, my own
I would give anything I own
Just to have you back again
Just to talk to you words again
If there's someone you know
That won't let you go
And taking it all for granted?
You may lose them one day
Someone takes them away
And you don't hear the words they say
And I would give anything I own
I'd give up my life, my heart, my own
And I would give anything I own
Just to have you back again
Just to talk to you words again
Just hold you once again
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: David Gates
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Lorenzo Firinu
You sheltered me from harm
Kept me warm, kept me warm
You gave my life to me
Set me free, set me free
The finest years I ever knew
Is all the years I had with you
And I would give anything I own
I'd give up my life, my heart, my own
And I would give anything I own
Just to have you back again
Is there someone you know
That won't let you go
And taking it all for granted?
You may lose them one day
Someone takes them away
And you don't hear the words they say
And I would give anything I own
I'd give up my life, my heart, my own
I would give anything I own
Just to have you back again
Just to talk to you words again
If there's someone you know
That won't let you go
And taking it all for granted?
You may lose them one day
Someone takes them away
And you don't hear the words they say
And I would give anything I own
I'd give up my life, my heart, my own
And I would give anything I own
Just to have you back again
Just to talk to you words again
Just hold you once again
ALFRED V SENILAGI
You sheltered me from harm
Kept me warm, kept me warm
You gave my life to me
Set me free, set me free
The finest years I ever knew
Is all the years I had with you
And I would give anything I own
Give up my life, my heart, my home
And I would give anything I own
Just to have you, back again
If there's someone you know
That won't let you go
And taking it all for granted
You may lose them one day
Someone takes them away
And you don't, hear a word they say
And I would give anything I own
Give up my life, my heart, my home
And I would give anything I own
Just to have you back again
Just to talk to you once again
(..)
If there's someone you know
That won't let you go
And taking it all for granted
You may lose them one day
Someone takes them away
And you don't, hear a word they say
And I would give anything I own
Give up my life, my heart, my home
And I would give anything I own
Just to have you back again
Just to talk to you once again
Just to hold you once again
Just to talk to you once again
Note:
This song is the original version first released in 1974.
It was later covered by Horace Andy, who also released it in 1974.
Tadeu Ras
You are the Light that guides me
From midnight to noon
In Love I take refuge
In solitude my company
Bring me peace and joy
The truth and harmony
In acceptance praises me
But without ego in magic
Only in faith can you infect me
Frequently and in tune
Like the sound of my life
The best of melody
The Ego repudiates
Don't criticize or rate me
In perfect sync
At night it takes pain
At dawn brings mastery
És a Luz que me guia
Da meia noite ao meio dia
No Amor me refugia
Na solidão minha companhia
Me traz a paz e a alegria
A verdade e harmonia
Na aceitação me elogia
Mas sem ego na magia
Só na fé me contagia
Com frequência e sintonia
Como o som da minha vida
O melhor da melodia
O Ego repudia
Não me critica ou avalia
Em perfeita sincronia
Na noite leva a dor
No amanhecer traz maestria
Eu te Amo
D U Sivri
David Gates of BREAD wrote this about his father in 1972. Many people think it's about a broken relationship, but it's about the loss of his father. This great version by Ken Boothe reached number 1 in 1974, as did Boy George's version in 1987. I lost my father in 2010 and miss him every day.
To everyone who has lost a parent or loved one, this great song is for you.
💜
Liza-Jo Guyatt
😮Never knew
Sick side Worldwide
You will meet again next time round ❤
Magnus Forsman
@Tony Hall ❤️
rose Lawrence
When I hear this song I always think about people I lost and miss who transitioned
Sandra Chin-Brown
So sorry for your loss...one love
Alyboo C
My Mum and Dad's song. Dad passed in 2018, Mum very recently. Played this at her funeral 😭😭
Alyboo C
Thank you all for the lovely sentiments 🖤
Darrell Godbold
❤
Jonathan Johnson
Praying 🙏🏿