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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.
Let's Dance
Gregory Isaacs Lyrics
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Let's sway, sway through the crowd to an empty space
If you say run, I'll run with you
And if you say hide, we'll hide
Because my love for you
Would break my heart in two
If you should fall into my arms
Let's dance Ld's dance, for fear your grace should fall Let's dance, for fear tonight is all
Let's sway, you could look into my eyes
Let's sway, under the moonlight, this serious moonlight
And if you say run, I'll run with you
And if you say hide, we'll hide
Because my love for you
Would break my heart in two
If you should fall into my arms
And tremble like a flower
Let's dance, put on your red shoes and dance the blues Let's sway, under the moonlight, this serious moonlight Let's dance Ld's dance
Let's dance, dance, dance
Let's dance - Gregory Isaacs
I want to dance with you all night long
My arms want to hold you all night long
As we embrace and you heart came close to mine
I get so excited I could cry
I want to feel your lips resting by mine*
As we swing and sway down the line
I can see the love light shining in your eyes
I get so excited I could cry
I want to dance with you all night long
Caress me darling with all your charms
As we embrace and your heart came close to mine
I get so excited I could cry
Let me hold your hand all night long
Put your arms around me, hold me strong
I want to dance with you all night long
Dance with you all night long
As we embrace and you heart came close to mine
I get so happy I could cry
I wanna dance with you!
The lyrics of "Let's Dance" by Gregory Isaacs are about the joy of dancing with someone you love. The song encourages the listener to let go of their worries and fears, and to join the singer on the dance floor. The first verse sets the scene with a call to action: "Put on your red shoes and dance the blues". The singer invites the listener to sway and move to the music, to let the color lights up their face and to find an empty space. The second verse is about the strength of the bond between the singer and their partner. The singer promises to always be there for their partner, whether they need to run or hide. The chorus repeats the main ideas from the first verse, emphasizing the importance of dancing together and enjoying the moment.
The lyrics of "Let's Dance" are full of passion and romance. The song paints a picture of a perfect night spent dancing with the one you love. The lyrics are simple but effective, conveying the joy and excitement of being with someone special. The song's upbeat tempo and catchy melody make it the perfect choice for a dance party or a night out with friends. Overall, "Let's Dance" is a timeless love song that celebrates the power of music and dance to bring people together.
Line by Line Meaning
Let's dance, put on your red shoes and dance the blues
Let's dance and forget our sorrows. Let's put on our best shoes and dance in style.
Let's dance, to the song they're playin' on the radio
Let's groove to the rhythm of the music being played on the radio.
Let's sway, while color lights up your face
Let's move our bodies in rhythm with the music as colorful lights illuminate your face.
Let's sway, sway through the crowd to an empty space
Let's push through the crowd and find some space to dance together without interference from others.
If you say run, I'll run with you
I will always be there for you, to run by your side if you ever need me to.
And if you say hide, we'll hide
I will protect you and find a hiding place with you if ever we need to hide from danger.
Because my love for you
My love for you is unconditional.
Would break my heart in two
If I ever lost you, my heart would be completely shattered.
If you should fall into my arms
If you need a shoulder to cry on or someone to lean on, I'll be there for you.
And tremble like a flower
If you ever feel scared or vulnerable, I'll hold you close and comfort you.
Let's sway, you could look into my eyes
As we dance together, you can gaze into my eyes and feel how much I care for you.
Let's sway, under the moonlight, this serious moonlight
Let's dance romantically in the moonlight, where our love can flourish.
Let's dance, for fear your grace should fall
Let's dance to ensure that you don't lose your grace or charm.
Let's dance, for fear tonight is all
Let's dance like it's our last chance to be together, like there is no tomorrow.
I want to dance with you all night long
I want to spend the entire night dancing with you, never wanting it to end.
My arms want to hold you all night long
My arms long to embrace you and feel your warmth all night long.
As we embrace and you heart came close to mine
As we hold each other close, I feel your heart beating close to mine, and it fills me with joy.
I get so excited I could cry
Being with you and dancing together fills me with so much happiness and joy that I feel like crying.
I want to feel your lips resting by mine*
I long to kiss you and feel your warm, tender lips next to mine.
As we swing and sway down the line
As we move to the music and dance together, I feel so connected to you.
I can see the love light shining in your eyes
Looking into your eyes, I see how much you love me, and that makes me feel so happy.
Caress me darling with all your charms
Touch me tenderly and show me all the love you have inside.
Let me hold your hand all night long
Let's never let go of each other's hand and hold on tight all night long.
Put your arms around me, hold me strong
Embrace me and hold me tight, never wanting to let go.
Let's dance, dance, dance
Let's keep dancing, never wanting to stop the music or our love.
I wanna dance with you!
I relish every moment I get to dance with you; I never want to stop being close to you.
Writer(s): Gregory A Isaacs
Contributed by Maya C. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Eras
on Good Morning
Anyone with out deh lyrics by Gregory isaacs
Garvey Ufot
on Dieting
Lord
Lord
I sit and wonder have I sinned
As I partake of my dieting, yeah
Just to know that every day, oh yeah
My whole life depend on a food tray, yeah
An happy day, a night of pain
I wonder when this a-term will end
Cos I'm a man and I've got to go
I don't know when I'm gonna get parole
But I'm a-one day
I'm a-one day
Yes, I'm a-one day
One day closer to home
One day closer to home
The place in which that I dwell, Lord knows
Was just an old iron gate in hell, yeah
But still I survive
The foolish man always build strife
Nuh want no baton stick come bruck me bone
The worldly man, leave me alone
Cos I'm a man and I've got to go
I don't know when I'm gonna get parole
But I'm a-one day
I'm a-one day
Yes, I'm a-one day
One day closer to home
One day closer to home
One day closer to home
One day closer to home
One day closer to home
Uunh
One day closer to home
I sit and wonder have I sinned, Lord God
As I partake of my dieting
Hurts to know that every day, every long day
My whole life depend on a food tray
An happy day, a night of pain
I wonder when this a-term will end
Cos I'm a man and I've got to go
I don't know when I'm gonna get parole
But I'm a-one day
I'm a-one day
I'm a-one day
One day closer to home
One day closer to home
One day closer to home
One day closer to home
One day closer to home
To home
I need, aah
To home
One day closer
Garvey Ufot
on Dieting
The tune, 'Dieting', is absolutely, totally and completely the hottest and the coolest tune in this album. It is absolutely massive. It is my absolute best. Anyone who thinks otherwise has NOT listened to it yet. It is heartrending in its story -- Gregory's harrowing experience in prison -- hard in its riddim (Roots Radics at their best) and soul uplifting in its melody. Jesus! Are you guys kidding me? 'Dieting' is without parrallel in this album.
Gicharu
on A Few Words
Cool Ruler had classic voice, ......one of those voice one can't imitate. these songs sang more than 30 years ago will still be played and relevant more than a century later... R.I.P
Gicharu
on Front Door
"The white men lose", does not make sense...."While I may lose"
Gicharu
on Better Plant Some Loving
This was my best cassette of G.I , all songs with the exception of Let off Supm, were classic love songs. His collabo with Dennis Brown on Let off Supm was a gem
Vinnie
on Good Morning
Great vives!
Bruce Booker
on Out Deh
I really would like to have the lyrics of gregory isaacs dieting song.
Valmir Machado
on Night Nurse
brasill é regaee, é nois mano
Evelyne De Batavia
on If I Don't Have You
Wonderful