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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.
Night Nurse / Kruder & Dorfmeister Session
Gregory Isaacs Lyrics
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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
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
The lyrics of the song "Night Nurse" by Gregory Isaacs are about a man who is suffering from a broken heart and needs the attention of a nurse to help him heal. The song starts off with the singer asking the nurse to try her best to make it quick because he is in pain. He tells her that he is a patient named Gregory who is in a state of emergency and his heart is broken in two. He believes that the nurse can do something to help him because he needs her attention around the clock. He doesn't want to see a doctor because he believes that the only remedy for him is the night nurse.
The chorus of the song conveys the idea that the night nurse is the only one who can quench his thirst and ease his pain. He emphasizes the importance of the nurse when he says that there is no prescription for him and she is the only remedy. The lyrics also suggest that the night nurse is not just someone who provides medical care but also someone who is capable of providing emotional support. The song ends with the repetition of the chorus and emphasizes the importance of the night nurse for the patient's well-being.
Line by Line Meaning
Tell her try your best just to make it quick
Ask her to hurry and attend to me quickly
Whom attend to the sick
Find someone who can take care of me
'Cause there must be something she can do
Surely there's a way she can help me
This heart is broken in two
My heart is shattered into pieces
Tell her it's a case of emergency
Let her know that it's urgent
There's a patient by the name of Gregory
I'm the patient, my name is Gregory
Night nurse
A reference to the nurse who takes care of patients during the night shift
Only you alone can quench this jah thirst
Only you can satisfy my thirst for love and care
My night nurse, oh gosh
My beloved nurse who takes care of me at night
Oh the pain it's getting worse
I'm in great pain that's escalating
I don't wanna see no doc
I don't want to see any doctor
I need attendance from my nurse around the clock
I need my nurse to take care of me all the time
'Cause there's no prescription for me
No medication can cure my broken heart
She's the one, the only remedy
My nurse is the only cure for my condition
And I'm sure no doctor can cure
I'm convinced that no doctor can heal me
Night nurse, night nurse
Repeated reference to the nurse who takes care of patients during the night shift
Lyrics © Warner/Chappell Music, Inc., Universal Music Publishing Group, BMG Rights Management
Written by: GREGORY ISAACS, SLYVESTER WEISE
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@kylekrueger8411
My neighborhood is tired of me playing this song. Thank you!
@timbyles4124
I cannot believe that I've finally found the track I've been after for many many years. What a track.
@timbyles4124
I used to work on cruise ships and ferries. One week I was in Amsterdam so took a friend as he wanted to go to a cafe. I don't take the stuff, so stayed on the beer. This track came.on, and I've been after it ever since. Where was "Shazam" when I needed it.
@Craigstaaygear
@Tim Byles ha, respekt
@Craigstaaygear
@Tim Byles its a dope track
@siahbella
One of the best versions of this song.
@davidsavage2816
Thanks, I've been looking for this version for over ten years! This was the first version of this song that I heard, so the original has never sounded quite right to me. Back in 2002 I bought a 1976 Cutlass Supreme for $1 at a used car dealership, and under the seat I found a CD-R that had "Irie Music" written on it. It had this version of "Night Nurse," some Alpha Blondy song, "Asassinator" by Eek A Mouse, "What's The Use" by Israel Vibrations, "Krazy" by 2pac, some Bone Thugs weed song, and some others that I can't remember. I lost the disc in 2004 and hadn't heard this track since. Thanks for posting and thanks to the previous owner of that car for introducing me to some great songs! (*_>*)
@michaeldolash387
David Savage ,same here been looking for this version I heard in early 2000s, found it today, after years of searching.
@michaeldolash387
Around 2004 when I first heard this to be exact
@murs1123
Heard this back in 2003 7th grade, been tracking it down since.