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Gregory Isaacs (born on 15 July 1951 in Fletchers Land, Kingston, Jamaica and died on 25 October 2010 in London) was a Reggae singer and songwriter. Gregory Anthony Isaacs is known as "The Cool Ruler" for his seductive crooning vocal style. Gregory attributed his greatest musical influences to R&B greats Sam Cooke and Percy Sledge, in addition to Delroy Wilson, Alton Ellis and Ken Boothe.
In the late 1960s, Gregory first performed in a vocal trio called The Concords, after being encouraged by Byron Lee. By 1970 the group had split up. He subsequently formed his own label, African Museum.
In the late 1970s he emerged as one of the most prolific and popular recording artists in Jamaica. He released a number of self-produced singles on his own African Museum (JA) label with Errol Dunkley. Much of Isaacs' output reflected the 'conscious' themes of Roots Reggae, but Isaacs was equally adept at interpreting more mainstream Lovers Rock material. Early hits include "My Only Lover", "Sinner Man" and "Mr. Cop", recorded at Lee Perry's Black Ark Studio.
A period in the 1970s with the GG's label and its producer Alvin Ranglin produced hits like "Border" and "Number One".
Personal problems affected him, particularly battles with a cocaine addiction and a possession charge, which prevented him from touring in North America for a significant part of his career, until a pardon could eventually be secured.
Isaacs recorded with a number of producers, including the Riddim Twin's (Sly & Robbie) Taxi Records, who gave them their first hit with 1979's "Soon Forward" , After a series of releases with Sly & Robbie, Gregory built a strong relationship with Gussie Clarke of the Music Works label. In addition to these local Jamaican labels, The Cool Ruler had had releases on Trojan, VP, Virgin's Front Line and English producer Tad A. Dawkin's Tad's Records. Isaacs would would eventually sign with Chris Blackwell's Island Records which resulted in the international release of Night Nurse (1982) and Out Deh! (1983).
Perhaps his most popular recordings in his native Jamaica are "All I Have Is Love", "Mr. Brown" and "Hard Drugs", the latter being an anti-drug anthem that dominated radio in the late 1980s and was released as a hidden track on England's Tad Records All I Have Is Love, Love Love LP.
In the 1990s Gregory's African Museum label continued to release all of Gregory Isaacs' music, and that of artists he produced. He continued to record and perform live in the 2000s, and it has been estimated that Isaacs has released over 500 records in his career, which includes singles and compilations.
Isaacs, who was 59 years old, died of lung cancer on 25 October 2010 at his home in London where he spent part of his time. A sad loss to the world.
Easy
Gregory Isaacs Lyrics
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But, I just can't stand the pain
Girl, I'm leaving you tomorrow
Seems to me girl
You know I've done all I can
You see I begged, stole, and I borrowed! (yeah)
Ooh that's why I'm easy
That's why I'm easy
I'm easy like Sunday morning!
Why in the world would anybody put chains on me?
I've paid my dues to make it
Everybody wants me to be
What they want me to be
I'm not happy when I try to fake it! no!
Ooh that's why I'm easy
I'm easy like Sunday morning
That's why I'm easy
I'm easy like Sunday morning!
I wanna be high, so high
I wanna be free to know
The things I do are right
I wanna be free
Just me! Whoa, oh! Babe!
That's why I'm easy
I'm easy like Sunday morning, yeah
That's why I'm easy
I'm easy like Sunday morning, whoa
'Cause I'm easy
Easy like Sunday morning, yeah
'Cause I'm easy
Easy like Sunday morning
The song "Easy" by Gregory Isaacs opens with an interesting paradoxical statement, "Know it sounds funny, But, I just can't stand the pain." The first verse reveals that the singer has reached his limit in a relationship, and he's decided to leave his partner the next day, as he can't seem to do anything right. He laments that he's tried everything from begging, stealing, and borrowing to hold onto her, but nothing has worked out. The chorus then follows with him stating that he's easy like a Sunday morning, which suggests his pursuit of peace and tranquility from the pain and struggles of his relationship.
The second verse then shifts from addressing his significant other to an open plea for freedom from the expectations placed on him by society. He voices his discontent with how people want him to act and behave, and he's not happy compromising his true self. Gregory then explains that he simply wants to be high and free to know that the things he does are right, just him. The chorus is repeated, once more solidifying his yearning for a tranquil existence.
Overall, Gregory Isaacs's "Easy" is a relatable and timeless classic that expresses our universal desire for inner peace, freedom, and acceptance.
Line by Line Meaning
Know it sounds funny
I understand if what I'm about to say sounds paradoxical or odd.
But, I just can't stand the pain
However, I cannot tolerate this emotional suffering any longer.
Girl, I'm leaving you tomorrow
Therefore, I plan on leaving you tomorrow.
Seems to me girl
From my perspective, it appears that
You know I've done all I can
I have exhausted all options to attempt to maintain this relationship.
You see I begged, stole, and I borrowed! (yeah)
I have pleaded, taken without permission, and even resorted to borrowing funds to try to please you! (yes)
Ooh that's why I'm easy
This explains why it's preferable for me to remain relaxed and composed.
I'm easy like Sunday morning
This is because I am calm, peaceful, and content with my current state.
Why in the world would anybody put chains on me?
I truly don't know why anyone would restrict or constrain me in any way.
I've paid my dues to make it
I have endured hardships and challenges to reach my desired goals.
Everybody wants me to be
Everyone desires or expects me to be
What they want me to be
Exactly who or what they envision or desire me to be, without concern for my own happiness.
I'm not happy when I try to fake it! no!
I do not feel content when I pretend to be someone other than who I am! No!
I wanna be high, so high
My ultimate desire is to reach an elevated or euphoric state.
I wanna be free to know
I want to possess the freedom to explore and understand
The things I do are right
That my actions are morally sound.
I wanna be free
I long to have complete autonomy over my own life
Just me! Whoa, oh! Babe!
Only myself, without distraction or manipulation! Whoa, oh! Babe!
That's why I'm easy
Therefore, it's preferable for me to remain relaxed and composed.
Easy like Sunday morning, yeah
This is because I am calm, peaceful, and content with my current state.
'Cause I'm easy
This is due to my current mindset and disposition.
Easy like Sunday morning
This is because I am calm, peaceful, and content with my current state.
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Written by: Lionel Richie
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@carlosfiador220
this easy album is the best
@christianarrizon5989
A lot of people dont now of this album
@toneejai7358
To me..its a toss up between Easy and Night Nurse both are non stop jams
@HENESYdj
Can't stop listening so you must be right
@rasmanfred
Night Nurse, Private Beach Party, Red Rose for Gregory, Warning . . . so many for me are the "best album"
@jengedrinks233
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@allisonbransford7345
Gregory Isaacs is the man. I love all his music. No one can do it like he did. He’s the best ❤❤
@user-wy9tn5ve8n
Reggae, easy sound to dance to. Proper message it brings. For us Reggae Lovers.❤
@travismaxwell9115
Non reggae people, all they know is Bob Marley, but we know THE TRUTH!
@fernandojorge634
verdade,Gregory como muitos outros cantoreses jamaicanos eram genios,porque a maioria principais ja se foram,mais continuam vivos nas suas cancoes.