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/
Late Night Blues
Don Carlos Lyrics
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Late night blues
Hey little girl don′t forget that we've got a date
I′ll be at the gate at precisely quarter to eight
So put on your best dress and don't be late
Yes, I would appreciate if you have some faith
We gonna have nice time tonight
And everything will be alright
Out of sight
I'm going to take it to the blues
So baby all you got to do is to wear us off shoes
If you choose to go to the late night show
Then baby I′ll take you anywhere that you want to go
We gonna have nice time tonight
We gonna dub this ya rhythm so nice
We love tight
Out of sight
Hey little girl remember we′ve got a date
(Got a date)
And I'll be at the gate at precisely quarter
To eight
So put on your best dress and don′t be late
I would appreciate if you got some faith
We gonna love this a music tonight
We gonna have nice time tonight
We love tight
Out of sight
I'm going to take it to the blues
So baby all you got to do is to wear us off shoes
If you choice to go to the late night show
Then baby I′ll take you anywhere that you wanna go
We gonna done this a music tonight
We gonna done this rhythm so tight
We love tight
Out of sight
The song "Late Night Blues" by Don Carlos is an upbeat and catchy tune that speaks of a romantic evening ahead. The lyrics primarily focus on a man who is eagerly waiting to meet his date at a specific time, reminding her to wear her best dress and have faith in him. He assures her that they will have a great time together and that he will take her wherever she wants to go. The lyrics mention dancing to the rhythm of the blues, emphasizing the desire to enjoy the night with his partner.
The song's tone is upbeat and energetic, with the lyrics creating a sense of anticipation for the night ahead. The repetition of the phrase "we gonna have nice time tonight" further emphasizes the excitement and joy that the singer is feeling. The phrase "out of sight" is also repeated throughout the song, which was a popular slang term used in the 1960s and 1970s to express approval or admiration.
Overall, "Late Night Blues" is a catchy and feel-good song that speaks of the desire for a fun and romantic night with a loved one.
Line by Line Meaning
Late night blues
Feeling sad and melancholic in the late hours of the night
Hey little girl don't forget that we've got a date
Reminding his partner about their planned meeting
I’ll be at the gate at precisely quarter to eight
Assuring his partner of his punctuality
So put on your best dress and don't be late
Asking his partner to dress nicely and not be delayed
Yes, I would appreciate if you have some faith
Requesting his partner to trust him
We gonna have nice time tonight
Expressing his excitement for their planned evening
And everything will be alright
Assuring his partner that everything will be fine
We love tight
We like to be close and intimate
Out of sight
Expressing that something is impressive or amazing
I'm going to take it to the blues
Referring to playing or enjoying blues music
So baby all you got to do is to wear us off shoes
Asking his partner to wear comfortable shoes for dancing
If you choose to go to the late night show
Offering his partner an alternative evening plan
Then baby I’ll take you anywhere that you want to go
Promising to cater to his partner's preferences
We gonna dub this ya rhythm so nice
Referring to enjoying and dancing to a nice rhythm
Hey little girl remember we've got a date
Reminding his partner about their planned meeting again
And I'll be at the gate at precisely quarter to eight
Reiterating his punctuality commitment
I would appreciate if you got some faith
Reiterating his trust request
We gonna love this a music tonight
Expressing his enthusiasm for enjoying music that night
We gonna have nice time tonight
Reiterating his excitement for their planned evening
We love tight
Re-emphasizing his preference for closeness and intimacy
Out of sight
Re-emphasizing that the night will be impressive or amazing
I'm going to take it to the blues
Reiterating his eagerness to enjoy blues music
So baby all you got to do is to wear us off shoes
Reiterating his request for comfortable shoes for dancing
If you choice to go to the late night show
Reiterating his alternative plan offer
Then baby I’ll take you anywhere that you wanna go
Reiterating his promise to cater to his partner's preferences
We gonna done this a music tonight
Expressing his resolve to fully enjoy the music that night
We gonna done this rhythm so tight
Referring to enjoying and dancing to a tight rhythm
Writer(s): Kenneth Gordon, Don Carlos
Contributed by Caleb R. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@thernfoster4360
If you like this type of Reggae song, then check out these other killer tunes!
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@paulinebanton1147
Best tune ever❤
@rokderboat
classic tune never goes old , great vocals great production
@scoty434
Jah love from Glasgow!
@jeanedwards2497
Makes us wanna be at a late nite blues party right now....but back in the day. 🎶🎶
@Mouz480
Im mad.... But u give me smile late night! Thx D.C. I shall never tell it enought! Bless!
@MrRoberttheprune
He gives me memories I never had. Since John Peel played him in the 80s. One love.
@timothybergdoll4905
Soo nice...true groove this one.
@sharlott1972
one of the greatest memorys of my LEICESTER childhood!.Blessed always!!!!!.
@HectorRT420
Memories!! This is a beautiful song!! awsome!
@wil579
One of my favourite song,ever.