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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.
lonely days version II
Gregory Isaacs Lyrics
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Hurts to know you're going away
Seems like my life begin to ruin
Now that you're departing pretty soon
But what more can I say? Yeah
Sad to know that you're leaving
Even though it's kinda grieving
Sad to know that you're leaving
You can send me a postcard
Mail it home to Do St Yard [unverified]
You know what loneliness brings
But Jah will guide you out and coming in
What more can I say?
Sad to know that you're leaving
Even though it's kinda grieving
Sad to know that you're leaving
But Jah will guide you out and coming in, oh yeah
Oh yeah, after you made my day
Hurts to know you're going away
Seems like my life begin to ruin
Now that you're departing pretty soon
But what more can I say? Yeah
Sad to know that you're leaving
Even though it's kinda grieving
Sad to know that you're leaving
But I know that you'll return real soon
You can send me a postcard
Mail it home to Do St Yard [unverified]
You know what loneliness brings
But Jah will guide you out and coming in
What more can I say?
Sad to know that you're leaving
Even though it's kinda grieving
Sad to know that you're leaving
But Jah will guide you out and coming in, oh yeah
The lyrics to Gregory Isaacs's song "Lonely Days Version II" express the singer's sadness and sorrow at the imminent departure of someone who has brought a lot of happiness and joy to his life. The opening verse sets the tone for the rest of the song, as Gregory sings, "after you made my day, hurts to know you're going away, seems like my life begins to ruin, now that you're departing pretty soon." The singer seems to feel that his entire life is falling apart just because of the other person's departure, which speaks to the depth of his emotions.
Despite his sadness, the singer knows that life goes on, and that he will have to find a way to cope with the loneliness that will inevitably follow. He urges the departing person to send him a postcard from their destination, and sings that "you know what loneliness brings, but Jah will guide you out and coming in." The mention of Jah, the Rastafarian term for God, suggests that the singer is drawing comfort from his faith, and believes that even though he is sad now, things will work out in the end.
Overall, "Lonely Days Version II" is a poignant expression of human emotion, as the singer grapples with the sadness of losing someone he cares about deeply, while remaining optimistic and hoping for their eventual return.
Line by Line Meaning
Oh yeah, after you made my day
I was happy when you were around and made me feel better.
Hurts to know you're going away
It's painful to think about you leaving.
Seems like my life begin to ruin
My life feels like it's falling apart without you.
Now that you're departing pretty soon
It's difficult to accept that you'll be leaving soon.
But what more can I say? Yeah
There's not much else to say about how sad it is that you're leaving.
Sad to know that you're leaving
It's a melancholy feeling to think about you leaving.
Even though it's kinda grieving
Even though it's sad and disheartening.
But I know that you'll return real soon
I'm hopeful that you'll come back soon.
You can send me a postcard
You can keep in touch by sending me a postcard.
Mail it home to Do St Yard [unverified]
Send it to my home address in Do St Yard, even if it's not confirmed.
You know what loneliness brings
You understand the feeling of loneliness.
But Jah will guide you out and coming in
But your faith in God will help you find your way.
Sad to know that you're leaving
Once again, it's sad that you have to leave.
Even though it's kinda grieving
Even though it's an upsetting and unpleasant experience.
But Jah will guide you out and coming in, oh yeah
But your faith in God will continue to be your guide.
Oh yeah, after you made my day
Once again emphasizing how happy you made me when you were around.
Hurts to know you're going away
The pain that you leaving causes me.
Seems like my life begin to ruin
My life feels like it's becoming ruined without you.
Now that you're departing pretty soon
It's difficult to accept that you'll be leaving soon.
But what more can I say? Yeah
There's nothing else I can really express on this matter.
Sad to know that you're leaving
Once again, expressing the sorrow that your departure brings.
Even though it's kinda grieving
Even though it's a sad experience.
But Jah will guide you out and coming in, oh yeah
Once again acknowledging the importance of faith and trust in God.
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@marcosantonioinacioantonio2402
Aí sim um reggae de responsa uma verdadeira pancada um som agradável pra recordar a decada de 80 curti d+ no abrantes e Scorpions na Chã da jaqueira uruuuúuuuu
@thulamrocka5956
My favorite from primary school ❣️
Who’s listening in 2022?
Everything is going to be well
The lonely days are getting over
God bless you
@antoniofrancisco5223
Lá no rodão em Codó MA com a estrela de cherife
@frenchguiana-southamerica8978
Tuuuuuuuuuuuuuuune!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
@liel_vieira
Pesquisei : Gregory Isaacs nostalgia ,e achei essa ☺️❤️💛💚
@heartless6763
Thank you. I once had every song. Thousands. 127 CDs. So good to hear.
@zeghdanatibi587
the ruler gregory isaacs cool master the melodies original roots reggae jah live thank you...
@trishosheaChelseaqueen53
💙Gregory at his Finest💙Mr Suave💙Mr Charismatic 💙Gorgeous Gregory💙No One Does It Better💙
@bradsleyjones6372
I missed you my love
@kamkam4571
The intro !!!!