1) Italian… Read Full Bio ↴There are at least two artists using the name Don Carlos:
1) Italian deep house producer and DJ Carlo Troja
2) Jamaican reggae singer and composer
1) Carlo Troja aka Don Carlos hails from Varese, in the North of Italy, and is active as a DJ from the late 70's.
He debuted as a producer towards the end of the 80's with the single 'Alone' on Calypso Records (Irma), which became one of the cult tracks of the international Deep House scene. His productions have always mixed House rhythms with afro-american jazz sounds, verging sometime towards disco, sometime towards progressive house or electronic soul.
In 1992 IRMA USA released his first album 'Mediterraneo', followed in 1993 by the Montego Bay project, produced together with Stefano Tirone (S-Tone Inc.), also on IRMA. He then released some singles on the Chicago based label Guidance under the Aquanauts moniker. He also reached the UK charts with the hit 'You Make Me Feel', sung by Byron Stingley, cover of the cult song by Sylvester.
In 2000 he released a single on Erik Morillo's Subliminal Soul label and played highly acclaimed gigs at Ministry of Sound and Turnmills in London. In 2002 he released his third album 'Music in My Mind' featuring top guest vocalists like Kim Mazelle, Michelle Weeks, Taka Boom and Kevin Bryant.
Following two mixed compilations ('Cafe De Paris Saint Tropez' and 'DJ Set') in 2004 IRMA released a collection of his 90's productions titled 'Mediterraneo', like his debut US album.
After that a serious car accident kept him away from clubs and recording studio for several months. Finally back in shape he released his fourth album 'The Cool Deep', 8 years since the previous one, which includes all the unreleased material produced during this time.
2) Don Carlos (born Euvin Spencer) was born and raised in one of the most deprived regions of Western Kingston, Jamaica, in a district known as Waterhouse. It was also a musical spawning ground for many of Reggae's greatest talents, such as King Tubby, The Jays, Junior Reid and King Jammy. Don Carlos started his singing career in 1973, as one of the original members of the roots vocal group Black Uhuru.
Alongside other founding members, Don played a prominent role in the recordings of the highly acclaimed Love Crisis album for producer Prince Jammy in 1977. The album was later re-released and re-titled as Black Sounds of Freedom. A year after the trio's ground breaking debut, Don Carlos surprisingly decided to part company in pursuit of a solo career. Having needed at least three years to get the grips of being a soloist, plus developing a knack for song writing and grooming that distinctive, vocal styling it wasn't until May 1981 that Carlos really took the fraternity by storm, courtesy of a heavy, roots and culture flavored show case album Suffering for Negus Roots.
Since then, working alongside Goldie, his side kick, co-writer and back-up vocalist, having built and consolidated a staunch following through touring the live circuit--plus 12 solo albums--there has been no turning back.
Artist website: http://www.doncarlosreggae.com/
Cool Johnny Cool
Don Carlos Lyrics
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Johnny got a visa to go to the US of A, eey
Oh Johnny got so eager to learn the rules he could not wait
Found himself in a-careless hands
Doing things he can't understand
Johnny got wasted in a-foreign land, eey
So cool, Johnny cool, Johnny cool, cool out, cool out
Oh cool, you fe cool, Johnny cool
A lawyer or a doctor that's what they expect him to be
Never knew he would get so wild
Never knew he'd be so spoiled
So cool, Johnny cool, Johnny cool, oh oh
Cool, Johnny cool, Johnny cool, oh oh
Oh yes
Cool out, cool out, Johnny cool
Cool out, cool out, a-you fe cool, oh oh
Cool out, cool out, oh oh
Oh Johnny got a visa to go to the US of A, ooey
Now Johnny got so eager to learn the rules he could not wait, eey
Found himself in careless hands
Doing things he can't understand
Like snorting coke and ting
Johnny got wasted in foreign, oey
Cool, Johnny cool, Johnny cool, cool out, cool out
Cool, a-you fe cool, Johnny cool, cool out, cool out
Now Johnny came from a distant family, oey
A lawyer or a doctor that's what they expect him to be
Never knew he would get so wild
Never knew he would change his style
Now Johnny get wasted down in a-foreign land, oh oh, eey, oh oh, eey
So cool, Johnny cool, Johnny cool,
Cool out, o oey
Cool, you fe cool, you fe cool, oh oh, oh oh
enh hei, o oey, enh hei, o oey
Cool out, cool out, cool out, cool out Johnny cool, enh hei, o oey
Oh Johnny, oh Johnny, the rules(the rules)
(Johnny, Johnny, Johnny, Johnny)
Know when(know when)...
The song "Cool Johnny Cool" by Don Carlos is a reggae song that tells a story about a young man named Johnny who gets a visa to go to the United States of America. Johnny is excited to learn the rules in the US but finds himself in careless hands and doing things he cannot understand. He gets tempted to snort coke and tries it, getting wasted in a foreign land. The song encourages Johnny to cool out and stay cool, to keep his cool even though he's in a foreign land.
The lyrics are a reflection of the reality of many young people who leave their homes and travel to foreign lands, chasing the American dream. They encounter new experiences and people, and sometimes end up making choices that they later regret. The song warns against the dangers of getting wasted and getting into trouble, encouraging one to keep their cool.
In conclusion, "Cool Johnny Cool" by Don Carlos is a song that tells a relatable story of a young man who gets into trouble in a foreign land. The lyrics remind us to keep our cool and stay vigilant when we find ourselves in unfamiliar situations.
Line by Line Meaning
Cool out cool out cool out, oh oh eey, oh oh
Take it easy, relax, calm down
Johnny got a visa to go to the US of A, eey
Johnny got a visa to go to the United States
Oh Johnny got so eager to learn the rules he could not wait
Johnny was enthusiastic about learning the ways of the new country and couldn't wait to get started
Found himself in a-careless hands
Ended up with people who didn't care about his well-being
Doing things he can't understand
Participating in activities that are unfamiliar to him
Johnny got wasted in a-foreign land, eey
Johnny got drunk and high in an unfamiliar place
So cool, Johnny cool, Johnny cool, cool out, cool out
Stay calm and relaxed, Johnny
Oh cool, you fe cool, Johnny cool
Stay cool, Johnny
Now Johnny came from a distant family, oey
Johnny comes from a family that lives far away
A lawyer or a doctor that's what they expect him to be
His family expects him to become a lawyer or a doctor
Never knew he would get so wild
They didn't expect him to become so wild and reckless
Never knew he'd be so spoiled
They didn't expect him to become so indulgent
Oh yes
Indeed
Cool out, cool out, Johnny cool
Stay cool, Johnny, relax
Cool out, cool out, a-you fe cool, oh oh
Stay calm, stay relaxed
Oh Johnny got a visa to go to the US of A, ooey
Johnny obtained a visa to visit the United States
Found himself in careless hands
He trusted the wrong people
Doing things he can't understand
Involved in activities he doesn't comprehend
Like snorting coke and ting
Using cocaine and other drugs
Johnny got wasted in foreign, oey
Johnny got drunk and high in an unfamiliar place
Cool, Johnny cool, Johnny cool, cool out, cool out
Stay cool and relaxed, Johnny
Cool, a-you fe cool, Johnny cool, cool out, cool out
Stay calm and cool, Johnny
Never knew he would change his style
They didn't expect him to change his behavior or mannerisms
Now Johnny get wasted down in a-foreign land, oh oh, eey, oh oh, eey
Johnny gets high and drunk in a foreign country
So cool, Johnny cool, Johnny cool,
Stay cool and calm, Johnny
Cool out, o oey
Relax and calm down
Cool, you fe cool, you fe cool, oh oh, oh oh
Stay calm and cool
enh hei, o oey, enh hei, o oey
Hey now, take it easy
Cool out, cool out, cool out, cool out Johnny cool, enh hei, o oey
Stay cool and relaxed, Johnny
Oh Johnny, oh Johnny, the rules(the rules)
Oh Johnny, you have to follow the rules
(Johnny, Johnny, Johnny, Johnny)
Talking directly to Johnny, emphasizing his name
Know when(know when)...
Know when to stop, know your limits
Contributed by Jayce K. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@sallysarch9441
🇰🇪 Kenyans loves this song sooooooo much
@joakimkamau5211
From Kenya with love.
@user-mm1xm9ne7b
Jah ✊ bless,I ❤ you my big man
@brunoferreira394
Mestre do Reggae!!!
@elie917
Best singer.
@kimanigithecha347
Almighty GOD unfailing love 💕 Almighty GOD reigns forever 🕊️ 🙏
@aizzozilahaizzoaizzo3334
Hello good pple much love from kenya aizzozilah outer murang'a.naff respect! True fan of you bigup Carlos
@sallysarch9441
From 🇰🇪 Kenya too love this
@LastEmperor86
Raspekt from Kenya 🇰🇪🇰🇪🦁🦁👊🏿💥💥🔥
@morriskimaniwanjohi5109
live long sir don