Ernest Ranglin (born June 19, 1932) is a famous Jamaican guitarist.

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As a child, Ranglin played ukulele, then guitar in his teen years. Charlie Christian was an early influence. Ranglin played on many classic recordings, with Jimmy Cliff, Monty Alexander, Prince Buster, The Skatalites, and others. Ranglin toured extensively with the Eric Deans Orchestra, one of the top bands in the Caribbean.

In 1958, Chris Blackwell recorded a Ranglin single; it was the first Island Records release. Later recordings in the late 1950s and early 1960s are often regarded as important in the early development of ska. In 1964, Ranglin, with Coxsone Dodd and singer Millie recorded "My Boy Lollipop", the first Jamaican song to achieve international success.

Some credit Ranglin with the invention of the core style of guitar play (sometimes known as scratching) found in nearly all Ska music.

Ranglin has continued recording, often blending jazz with reggae. In 1997, Ranglin was reunited with the Skatalites, for the album Ball of Fire.

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Ernest Ranglin Lyrics

We have lyrics for these tracks by Ernest Ranglin:

54-46 I said yeah, listen what I say I said hear me…
Dancehall Fever You pulled up and parked your El Dorado We said "hi"…
Five Thirty You pulled up and parked your El Dorado We said "hi"…
For Juni You pulled up and parked your El Dorado We said "hi"…
Limbo Limbo limbo limbo like me Limbo limbo limbo like me (limbo l…
Lovebird You pulled up and parked your El Dorado We said "hi"…
Mountain Breeze You pulled up and parked your El Dorado We said "hi"…
Papa's Bag Juice You pulled up and parked your El Dorado We said "hi"…
Satta Massagana There is a land, far far away Where there's no night,…

Something Gotta When an irresistible force such as you Meets an old immovab…
Stop That Train You pulled up and parked your El Dorado We said "hi"…
Undecided You pulled up and parked your El Dorado We said "hi"…

Up on the Downstroke Cukup satu bila kau cinta aku Jangan pernah kau sekutukan ak…

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