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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.
Party in the Sun
Gregory Isaacs Lyrics
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There is a party in the slum
So???? and come
Reggae music entertains more than I (?)
And everything is gonna be alright
everything is gonna be alright???? shoulders, move your head???? camp around and
Let each man have a sit
It seems that mankind is been reborn again
and everything is gonna be alright
Everything is,
is gonna be alright
I hope you gonna come
at the party in the slum
come shake your shoulders, move your hip
best camp around, let each man have a sit
it seems that mankind is been reborn again
the worst enemy is now my best friend
And everything is
is going to be alright, alright
Everything is gonna be alright
Im telling you
Everything
is gonna be alright
At the party at night
I wanna wrap you 'till???
Be not afraid
I know the cup won't ring(?)
Things will be cool
don't play fool
party in the sun...
The song "Party in the Sun" by Gregory Isaacs is a reggae song that is a call for unity among people from all walks of life, who come together to have fun, dance, and celebrate life. Isaacs invites people to join him in a party that will be held in the slum, where reggae music will be played to entertain them. He encourages everyone to come to the party and enjoy themselves to the fullest. The lyrics suggest that his audience believes in the message of unity and love that reggae music preaches. Isaacs emphasizes that no matter the situation, everything will be alright; even the worst enemy can become a friend.
The second verse is a further call for unity, with Isaacs saying that it is time for mankind to be reborn again. He suggests that the worst enemy can become a friend, and everything will be alright. The party in the slum is an opportunity for everyone to come together, dance, and have fun. The lyrics also suggest that the party will be held during the day and night, and Isaacs invites his lover to the party, saying that he will wrap her until the night is over. The song ends with Isaacs saying that things will be cool, and no one should play the fool at the party in the sun.
Line by Line Meaning
I hope you gonna come
I am anticipating your presence at the party
There is a party in the slum
The celebration is taking place in an underprivileged neighborhood
So???? and come
You are welcome to join us
Reggae music entertains more than I (?)
The music genre can bring more entertainment than I can describe
And everything is gonna be alright
There is nothing to worry about because things will be fine
everything is gonna be alright???? shoulders, move your head???? camp around and
People can relax, dance and have a great time together, regardless of their backgrounds
Let each man have a sit
Everyone is invited, and they can have a seat and enjoy the party
It seems that mankind is been reborn again
People are getting along, forgetting about their differences and feeling as if they have a fresh start
The worst enemy is now best friend
Even those who were previously at odds can now be close companions
and everything is gonna be alright
The reassurance that everything will be fine
Everything is,
is gonna be alright
Another reassurance that things are going to be okay
At the party at night
The event will continue until late at night
I wanna wrap you 'till???
The desire to embrace someone because of the happiness felt in the moment
Be not afraid
I know the cup won't ring(?)
Things will be cool
don't play fool
party in the sun...
There is no need to worry; everything will be taken care of, so just enjoy the party
Contributed by Harper N. 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