The first line-up of the group was Garth Dennis, Don Carlos, and Derrick "Duckie" Simpson. The group has undergone several lineup changes: Carlos left, replaced by Michael Rose; then Dennis left to play with The Wailing Souls, and was replaced by Errol Nelson. During this early period, the band's most famous recording is the album entitled Love Crisis, later rereleased as Black Sounds Of Freedom. In 1979 the group was joined by Sandra "Puma" Jones, a social worker from North Carolina, USA. Under this lineup, (Rose, Simpson and Jones), with Sly & Robbie as producers (and also permanently employed on drum and bass), they released the band's most popular albums: Sinsemilla, Red, Chill Out, and the Grammy-winning Anthem¹, as well as others. During this period, Black Uhuru became one of the most popular reggae groups in the world, regularly touring with the likes of The Police and The Rolling Stones. Live 1984 (a concert at the Rockpalast in Germany, but was actually recorded on October 18, 1981) captures the band at the height of its powers.
After Rose went solo in 1985, Junior Reid joined for a few records and also left; Puma Jones left in 1987 (and died of cancer three years later, in 1990). In 1990, Simpson reunited with Dennis and Carlos in the original line-up of the group. They recorded several albums and toured extensively. By the end of the 90's, Dennis and Carlos left the band and fought a legal battle against Simpson over the name Black Uhuru. Simpson won the lawsuit and formed yet another incarnation of Black Uhuru with Andrew Bees as lead singer. Only one album, Dynasty, was released before Bees left the group.
In February 2004, it was announced in the Jamaican press that Simpson and Michael Rose had re-united under the name "Black Uhuru feat. Michael Rose". Together with a female backing singer named Kay Starr, they released a single, "Dollars" and performed at several concerts including "Western Consciousness 2004" on April 28 in Jamaica, of which a live video was released shortly thereafter. A new album has been reported to be in progress.
== Discography ==
'Group: Derrick "Duckie" Simpson, Michael Rose, Errol "Tarzan" Nelson'
*1977 - 'Love Crisis'
*1981 - 'Black Sounds of Freedom' ("Love Crisis" reedition)
'Group: Derrick "Duckie" Simpson, Michael Rose, Sandra "Puma" Jones'
*1979 - 'Showcase'
*1980 - 'Black Uhuru'
*1980 - 'Sinsemilia'
*1981 - 'Red'
*1982 - 'Chill Out'
*1983 - 'Guess Who's Coming To Dinner' ("Black Uhuru" reedition)
*1983 - 'Anthem'
'Group: Derrick Simpson, Delroy "Junior" Reid, Sandra "Puma" Jones'
*1986 - 'Brutal'
*1987 - 'Positive' (Puma Jones replaced Olafunke)
'Group: Derrick "Duckie" Simpson, Garth Dennis, Don Carlos'
*1990 - 'Now'
*1991 - 'Iron Storm'
*1993 - 'Mystical truth'
*1994 - 'Strongg'
'Group: Derrick "Duckie" Simpson, Jenifah Nyah, Andrew Bees'
*1998 - 'Unification'
*2001 - 'Dynasty'
'Live / Dub albums:'
*1982 - 'Uhuru in Dub'
*1982 - 'Tear It Up - Live' (album and video)
*1983 - 'The Dub Factor'
*1986 - 'Brutal Dub'
*1987 - 'The Positive Dub'
*1988 - 'Live'
*1988 - 'Live In New York City'
*1990 - 'Now Dub'
*1990 - 'Love Dub' ("Uhuru In Dub" reedition)
*1992 - 'Iron Storm Dub'
*1993 - 'Mystical Truth Dub'
*1994 - 'Strongg Dubb'
*2000 - 'Live 1984'
*2001 - 'In Dub'
*2001 – 'Dubbin'It Live' (summer 2001, at Paléo Festival)
Party Next Door
Black Uhuru Lyrics
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In my neighborhood
She gets me down
She gets in at late at night
Always a fuss and fight (2x)
All through the night
I've got to get away from her
I've got to take my family
We'll find a quiet place
(1:22 - 1:29)
Up against my wall, up against my wall
No rest at all
She's get in too late at night
Always a fuss and fight (2x)
All through the night
I've got to get away from her
This is not a place for me to stay
I've got to take my family
We'll find a quiet place
I've got to get away from her
This is not a place for me to stay
I've got to take my family
We'll find a quiet place
There's this gal that live next door
In my neighborhood, in my neighborhood
She gets me down
She gets in too late at night
Always a fuss and fight (2x)
All through the night
The lyrics to Black Uhuru's "Party Next Door" tell a story of a man who is frustrated by his neighbor's disruptive behavior. He describes her as someone who is loud and causes trouble in the middle of the night. He expresses his desire to move away with his family to find a more peaceful location. The repetition of the line "I've got to get away from her / This is not a place for me to stay / I've got to take my family / We'll find a quiet place" reinforces the urgency of his situation.
The lyrics are simple and straightforward, but they convey a relatable experience. The frustration of a noisy neighbor is a common problem, and the song captures the feeling of being trapped in a situation that is out of your control. The repetition of the phrase "up against my wall" creates an image of being trapped and unable to escape the noise.
The chorus is also memorable, with its repetition of the lines "she gets me down" and "always a fuss and fight." The use of rhyme and repetition makes the song catchy and easy to sing along to.
Overall, "Party Next Door" is a song about frustration and the desire for a peaceful life. It captures the feeling of being trapped and unable to escape a noisy neighbor, and the urgency of finding a way out.
Line by Line Meaning
There's the gal that live next door, in my neighborhood
Black Uhuru is referring to a woman who lives next to him in his residential area
In my neighborhood
The woman in question lives in the same area as the artist
She gets me down
The woman's actions and behavior negatively affect Black Uhuru
She gets in at late at night
The woman arrives home late when it is not appropriate to do so
Always a fuss and fight (2x)
She typically creates a commotion and conflict on her arrival, which goes on all night long, which annoys the artist.
All through the night
The conflict and commotion caused by the woman's actions go on throughout the night
I've got to get away from her
Black Uhuru has decided that he has to distance himself from the woman
This is not a place for me to stay
The artist realizes that the residential area is no longer suitable for him due to his neighbor's behavior
I've got to take my family
Black Uhuru wants to take his family and leave the area for a better place
We'll find a quiet place
The artist wants to find a peaceful location where his family can live more comfortably
Up against my wall, up against my wall
The woman's late arrival and commotion prevent the artist from getting any rest or relaxation
No rest at all
The woman's behavior has denied the artist the much-needed rest that he desires
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Written by: Howard Barrett, John Holt, Tyrone Evans
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There’s a party in session brewing on all night over next door
A reggae party in session brewing on all night over next door
Don’t sit around and get lazy
Get up go dance with the lady
Precious time so amazing
I have got to be doing right
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There’s a party in session brewing on all night over next door
A reggae party in session brewing on all night over next door
In the party we do it so nice
In the party (yeah)
A Rasta’s party in session swings all night
Reggae party in session doing right
Reggae party in session going through they life over next door
@Daniela-vg3lq
This music transcends generations... my dad listened to it . I listen to it and my kids will and so on. JAH BLESS
@magisterprimus7611
What a wonderful post Daniel. I remember when as kid I listened them.....till now.
@haroldcroy922
Even hits on the Indian reservations!
@bradleyeasterling6761
Raja dat Daniel!! 🤙🏼🤙🏼
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@Kiyaboymom5
I woke up with this song on my mind now I'm in tears reminiscing
@pabloivan5346
Greetings from Chile...
Black Uhuru....respect!
@josephbennett2484
Happy birthday Dockie🇧🇴
@naturevybzsound2318
black uhuru band was started by ducky simpson the band is from waterhouse a community in kingston known for a lot of reggae artist like beenie man...etc the lead singer your hearing is micheal rose. the group was the first reggae band to win a grammy award. the group changed lead singer like 4 times the band is now still touring with the new lead singer andrew bees and the founder ducky simpson. just a little history to share as im from the same community i grew up listening my dad play these songs as a kid check them out to see tour dates you will experience real reggae bless up!!
@dennistap3693
Thanks for sharing.. I saw Black Uhuru in many different settings, even with Don Carlos. But last August 2017, i saw them perform together again except Puma ofcourse.. ;)