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/
Nice Time
Don Carlos Lyrics
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(Late night blues)
Hey little girl don't forget that we've got a date (got a date)
I'll be at the gate at precisely quarter to eight (quarter to eight)
So put on your best dress and don't be late
Yes, I would appreciate if you have some faith
And everything will be alright
We love tight
Out of sight
I'm going to take it to the blues (late night blues)
So baby all you got to do is to wear us off shoes (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 (anywhere you want fe 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 (quarter to eight)
So put on your best dress and don't be late (dancing shoes)
I would appreciate if you got some faith (if you got some faith)
We gonna rub this ya music tonight
We gonna have nice time tonight
We love tight (late night blues)
Out of sight (late night blues)
(Late night blues)
(Late night blues)
(Late night blues)
(Late night blues)
I'm going to take it to the blues (late night blues)
So baby all you got to do is to wear us off shoes (wear us off shoes)
If your choice is to the late night show
Then baby I'll take you any place that you wanna go
We gonna jam this ya music tonight
We gonna jam this ya rhythm so tight
We love tight
(Late night blues)
(Late night blues)
(Got a date)
(Quarter to eight)
(Have nice time tonight)
(Late night blues)
(Wear us off shoes)
The song "Nice Time / Late Night Blues" by Don Carlos is a classic reggae tune set to a slow rhythm and punctuated by the horns section, making it an easy listening pleasure. The song seeks to invite a lady out for a good time at night, and the lines are filled with instructions and assurance that the night would be a memorable one. The opening verse implores the girl to remember that there is a date, and she would do best to put on her best dress and be on time. The instructions are repeated for emphasis to make it clear that the artist expects the girl to meet him at the gate at precisely a quarter to eight. If the girl can manage to have faith and trust him, then everything would turn out well, and they would have a nice time together.
The chorus is a catchy one belted out twice, with the horns blaring and the drum keeping the beat. The chorus states that they would have a "nice time tonight," and "everything will be alright." The verse repeats the instructions once more, with the artist stating that he would take her out to places of her choice provided it is a late-night show. The song continues with more instructions and assurances before ending with another repetition of the chorus.
Line by Line Meaning
Hey little girl don't forget that we've got a date (got a date)
The singer is reminding his female companion of their plans to spend time together later.
I'll be at the gate at precisely quarter to eight (quarter to eight)
The singer has a specific time planned for their meeting.
So put on your best dress and don't be late
The singer advises his companion to dress up and arrive on time.
Yes, I would appreciate if you have some faith
The artist is asking for trust from his companion.
We gonna have nice time tonight
The artist anticipates a good time with his companion.
And everything will be alright
The singer is confident that things will go well.
We love tight
The singer is expressing his enthusiasm for the coming experience.
Out of sight
The artist is indicating that the experience will be fantastic.
I'm going to take it to the blues (late night blues)
The artist is planning to enjoy some blues music.
So baby all you got to do is to wear us off shoes (wear us off shoes)
The artist is suggesting that his companion wear comfortable shoes for dancing.
If you choose to go to the late night show
The singer is giving his companion an option for how to spend their time.
Then baby I'll take you anywhere that you want to go (anywhere you want fe go)
The artist is willing to be flexible and go wherever his companion wants to go.
We gonna rub this ya music tonight
The singer is saying that they will enjoy this music tonight.
We gonna have nice time tonight
The singer is emphasizing once again that they will have a good time.
We love tight (late night blues)
The singer is showing his enthusiasm for the blues music they will enjoy.
Out of sight (late night blues)
The artist is indicating again how great the experience will be.
Hey little girl remember we've got a date (got a date)
The artist is reminding his companion once again about their plans to meet.
And I'll be at the gate at precisely quarter to eight (quarter to eight)
The singer is emphasizing the importance of timeliness.
So put on your best dress and don't be late (dancing shoes)
The singer is suggesting that his companion dress up and wear a comfortable pair of shoes for dancing.
I would appreciate if you got some faith (if you got some faith)
The artist again asks his companion to put trust in him.
We gonna rub this ya music tonight
The artist is emphasizing how enjoyable the music will be.
We gonna have nice time tonight
The artist is confident that they will enjoy themselves.
We love tight (late night blues)
The singer is again expressing his love for the blues music they plan to enjoy.
Out of sight (late night blues)
The artist indicates once again how good the experience will be.
(Late night blues)
The singer is introducing the topic of the music they plan to enjoy.
(Late night blues)
The singer continues the theme of enjoying blues music late at night.
(Late night blues)
The singer repeats the title of the song to emphasize their focus on blues music.
(Late night blues)
The artist once again emphasizes the theme of blues music at night.
(Late night blues)
The artist concludes the song by repeating its title one final time.
(Got a date)
The singer repeats the idea of their planned meeting.
(Quarter to eight)
The singer repeats the specific time for their planned meeting.
(Have nice time tonight)
The artist concludes the song by wishing for a good time with his companion.
(Wear us off shoes)
The artist repeats the suggestion to wear comfortable shoes for dancing.
Writer(s): Kenneth Gordon, Don Carlos
Contributed by Emma V. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@liebeuniversum4371
this is music. People are lost and dont know whats music.
Thx
@alisonnpalmer64
Big tune!!! Love his voice 😍
@winstonjacobs198
Classic don Carlos, first heard it in daddy kool record store, grabbed the vinyl quick.
@gennairorhino5672
Legendary ♥️🙌🏾
@dreadermichael
Grandissimo Don Carlos !! ❤️❤️🇯🇲🇯🇲👍👍
@lornabanbury5278
Tuuuuune from yester years, piece ah bass line pon dis yah Riddim... would be nice to thump out these music in the open and everybody have a nice time.✌🏾💚 Reggae music 🎶🎶🎶🎶🎶
@AuthenticSelector64
Shine eye gal Riddim
@geraldiner5455
Love it
@blackpantherhi-fisoundsyst4712
Dis one my favorite that version is murderous
@charles-antoinecaron2143
Lucky enough to have this 12" :-)