Night Nurse
Gregory Anthony Isaacs ⋆ 15 July 1951 in Kingston, Jamaica ⋆ 25 Oct 2010 in… Read Full Bio ↴Gregory Anthony Isaacs ⋆ 15 July 1951 in Kingston, Jamaica ⋆ 25 Oct 2010 in London UK ⋆ was a Jamaican singer and songwriter. He recorded an enormous amount of songs in the genres (regular) reggae, lovers rock, roots reggae. His nickname was the Cool Ruler. By the late 1970s, Isaacs was one of the biggest reggae performers, regularly touring the US and the UK. Well-known songs are Night Nurse, Mr Cop, My Only Lover, Tune In, and Love Is Overdue. He became an international star 1978 after signed to Virgin Record's Front Line, and appeared in the movie Rockers with the song Slave Master. The two Front Line albums Cool Ruler and Soon Forward did, however, not sell as good as expected from someone regarded to be the third or fourth reggae artist in the world after Bob Marley, Dennis Brown, and maybe Jacob Miller (singer in the band Inner Circle). Drug problems with cocaine and crack cocaine in the early 80s decelerated Isaacs carrier substantially, but not completely. He released 73 studio albums with original material, and over 500 compilation or remix albums. He worked together with almost all big Jamaican music producers of the 70s, 80s and 90s.

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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.
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Night Nurse
Gregory Isaacs Lyrics


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Tell her try your best just to make it quick
Whom attend to the sick
'Cause there must be something she can do
This heart is broken in two
Tell her it's a case of emergency
There's a patient by the name of Gregory

Night nurse
Only you alone can quench this jah thirst
My night nurse, oh gosh
Oh the pain it's getting worse
I don't wanna see no doc
I need attendance from my nurse around the clock

'Cause there's no prescription for me
She's the one, the only remedy
Night nurse
Only you alone can quench this jah thirst

My night nurse
Oh the pain it's getting worse
I hurt my love
I don't wanna see no doc

I need attendance from my nurse around the clock
'Cause there's no prescription for me
She's the one, the only remedy

Night nurse
Only you alone can quench this jah thirst
My night nurse
Oh the pain it's getting worse

I hurt my love
And I'm sure no doctor can cure
Night nurse, night nurse

Overall Meaning

The song Night Nurse, released in 1982 by Jamaican reggae musician Gregory Isaacs, is a love song that creates an analogy between a nurse and a lover. The lyrics describe a situation where the singer is heartbroken and needs the attention of a nurse who can offer him the remedy for his pain. In the first verse, the singer asks the nurse to attend to him and to try to "make it quick" as his heart is "broken in two." He emphasizes the urgency of the situation by telling the nurse it is a "case of emergency" and he is the patient named Gregory.


The chorus emphasizes the idea that only the night nurse can cure his pain and quench his thirst. The lyrics suggest that the nurse is more than a physical caregiver; she is also an emotional and spiritual guide. The singer does not want to see a doctor as he feels that only his night nurse can provide him with the attention he needs. The second verse again emphasizes that the singer requires attendance from his night nurse "around the clock" and that she is the only remedy that can heal him.


The lyrics of Night Nurse are poetic and symbolic, describing a love that is both physical and emotional. The song's popularity has made it a classic in the reggae genre, and it has been covered by artists such as Simply Red and Sly & Robbie. The song's popularity has led to numerous remixes and adaptations, and it has been featured in movies, TV shows, and commercials.


Line by Line Meaning

Tell her try your best just to make it quick
Ask the nurse to do her best and be quick to attend to the patient


Whom attend to the sick
The nurse is the one who takes care of sick people


'Cause there must be something she can do
Have faith that the nurse can do something to help the patient


This heart is broken in two
The patient is heartbroken and needs comfort


Tell her it's a case of emergency
Tell the nurse that it's an emergency situation


There's a patient by the name of Gregory
Identify the patient by name so that the nurse knows who to attend to


Night nurse
The song is addressing the night nurse


Only you alone can quench this jah thirst
The nurse is the only one who can satisfy the patient's needs


My night nurse, oh gosh
The patient needs the night nurse urgently


Oh the pain it's getting worse
The patient is feeling worse and needs immediate attention


I don't wanna see no doc
The patient does not want to see a doctor, and only wants the nurse's attention


I need attendance from my nurse around the clock
The patient needs the nurse's attention 24/7


'Cause there's no prescription for me
The patient doesn't need medication, but rather the nurse's care and attention


She's the one, the only remedy
The nurse is the solution to the patient's needs


I hurt my love
The patient is heartbroken and needs comfort


And I'm sure no doctor can cure
The patient believes that only the nurse can cure their emotional pain


Night nurse, night nurse
Reiterating the importance of the night nurse's care




Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: GREGORY ISAACS, SLYVESTER WEISE, EVERTON BONNER, GREGORY ANTHONY ISAACS

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Lyrics
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Tell her try your best just to make it quick
Woman tend to the sick
'Cause there must be something she can do
This heart is broken in two
Tell her it's a case of emergency
There's a patient by the name of Gregory

Night nurse
Only you alone can quench this here thirst
My night nurse, oh gosh
Oh, the pain is getting worse

I don't wanna see no doc
I need attendance from my nurse around the clock
For there's no prescription for me
She is the one, the only remedy

Night nurse
Only you alone can quench this here thirst
My night nurse
Oh, the pain is getting worse

I'm hurt my love

(..)

I don't wanna see no doc
I need attendance from my nurse around the clock
For there's no prescription for me
She is the one, the only remedy

Night nurse
Only you alone can quench this here thirst
My night nurse
Oh, the pain is getting worse

I'm hurt by love and I'm sure
No doctor can cure
Night nurse, night nurse



@brianrisoi3779

Oooh)
Tell her try your best, just to make it quick
Whom attend to the sick
'Cause there must be something she can do
This heart is broken in two
Tell her it's a case of emergency
There's a patient by the name of Gregory

[Chorus]
Night nurse
Only you alone can quench this Jah thirst
My night nurse (Oh gosh)
Oh the pain is getting worse

[Bridge]
I don't want to see no doc
I need attendence from my nurse around the clock
Cause there's no prescription for me
She's the one, the only remedy

[Chorus]
Night nurse
Only you alone can quench this Jah thirst
My night nurse
Oh the pain is getting worse
I hurt my love (Oooh)



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@ReggaeSongsHits888

I hope everyone reading this comment is doing well during these strange times. I wish you all the best, good luck and stay healthy! ps. I love that kind of sound. It's been helping me fall asleep for years and helps to relieve stress. Thank you very much!

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