There are at least 2 singers sharing the name Jacob Miller.
1) Jacob Mil… Read Full Bio ↴There are at least 2 singers sharing the name Jacob Miller.
1) Jacob Miller (born in Mandeville, Jamaica on 4 May 1952 – 23 March 1980) was a Jamaican reggae artist. He was the first to record with Clement Dodd. While pursuing a prolific solo career, he became the lead singer for reggae group Inner Circle with whom he recorded until his death in a car accident at the age of 27.
He recorded three songs for Dodd, including “Love is a Message” in 1968, which the Swaby brothers, (Horace, later called Augustus Pablo, and Garth) played at their Rockers Sound System. While the song did not garner much success nor maintain Dodd's attention in Miller, it resulted in Pablo’s sustained interest in Miller.
Jacob was featured in the film Rockers, alongside Gregory Isaacs, Big Youth and Burning Spear. In the movie, he plays the singer of a hotel houseband, played by Inner Circle, who are joined on drums by the films hero, Horsemouth (Leroy Wallace) and play a wicked live version of Tenement Yard.
Miller had close links with Bob Marley, who was known to promote him as 'My favourite singer'. One of Jacob Millers biggest Jamaican hits 'Tired Fe Lick Weed' betrayed his political leanings as can be seen in his performance of the song in the film 'Heartland Reggae', where his open enjoyment of a 'ganja spliff' on stage was intended to be seen as a militant statement.
Millers most potent works are often attributed to the 'rockers' singles of the mid 1970's with the band Inner Circle, with tracks like 'Tenement yard', 'Tired fe Lick Weed' and 'Stand Firm' among them. However the track which has brought him the most lasting recognition is the rockers standard 'King Tubby Meets The Rockers Uptown' with Augustus Pablo. Other notable tracks with Augustus Pablo include 'Keep on Knocking, 'False Rasta' and 'Who Say Jah No Dread', all produced by King Tubby.
Jacob Miller had a unique vocal style, using staccato motifs in counter play with the rhythm section, a perfect example of which is 'Tired Fe Lick Weed'. Miller was an intelligent and original artist, and recognised his own potential to lead, releasing a re-cut of his own track 'Tenement Yard' with the title 'To Much Imitator', a straight out attack on those trying to copy his style.
With an obvious energy, Jacob Miller was a magnetic presence on stage,and his appearance at the 'One Love Peace Concert' in Jamaica, April 1978 was typical 'Killer' Miller. Mesmerising and full of life, Jacob Miller invited members of the Jamaican political coalition, the 'Peace Committee' on to the stage for a rendition of 'Peace Treaty Special', conducting crowd, band, press and guests all with his customary zeal.
Some of Millers later work has been seen by reggae purists to be too much of an attempt at finding a commercial avenue for his music, with his yearning for success becoming evident on the track, 'I've Learned My Lesson Well', from the Island Records album 'Everything Is Great' from 1979.
This album, from musical point of view, is almost totaly unconnected to his earlier 'roots' work, and exhibits the ability of the Inner Circle band to adapt to different genres, using strong disco themes here. It is with some irony then, that Jacob Millers lasting contribution to the reggae genre will be forever focused on those 'rockers' tracks, which are, at least culturally, perhaps more important than reaching 'The top 100'.
Miller died very young in a car accident, cutting abruptly short a promising career that had already taken young Jacob from 'yard' (Jamaica) to an international record deal with Island Records.
Miller had planned to perform along with Bob Marley and Inner Circle in Brasil and then to tour with them; this tour was cancelled after Miller's untimely death.
2) Wisconsin native Jacob Miller left his hometown for Portland, OR the summer of 2009 via Amtrak, bringing with him only a suitcase and an electric guitar. After one year in the city he left to travel North America, both to study and perform music while working on various farms and ranches between travels. Time spent as a farm hand in the Blue Ridge Mountains of North Carolina shaped his devotion to the finger-picking style of the region. Spending countless hours playing alongside vintage recordings and local old-timers in the surrounding areas of Appalachia, Miller delved into the inner workings of the music’s style and history.
After 7 years leading a jazz sextet and performing both internationally and throughout North America, Miller now focuses his efforts on a different kind of songwriting and storytelling. Whether it be playing for thousands at Arlene Schnitzer Concert Hall or for 5 people in a Midwest living room, Jacob's passion, voice and laid-back demeanor create an intimate connection with audiences far and wide.
With an affinity for minimalist pop and firm roots planted in American traditional music, Jacob Miller crafts a timeless sound unique to his voice, style and abilities.
In 2019, Jacob released his debut record, ‘This New Home,’ which displays his abilities as a performer, writer and composer. Recorded and performed entirely by Miller in a Portland home-turned-studio, songs and ideas come together to form an album that is honest and heartfelt.
In 2020, he was also a featured performer on NBC’s The Voice; working with Nick Jonas and James Taylor among others.
On May 15th, Jacob will release new music since his debut solo release. “Quarantine,” out May 15th, is a collaborative project accomplished through isolation during the period of COVID-19 and shelter-in-place. It features 2 new singles, an accompanying music video, and a cast of PNW artists.
1) Jacob Mil… Read Full Bio ↴There are at least 2 singers sharing the name Jacob Miller.
1) Jacob Miller (born in Mandeville, Jamaica on 4 May 1952 – 23 March 1980) was a Jamaican reggae artist. He was the first to record with Clement Dodd. While pursuing a prolific solo career, he became the lead singer for reggae group Inner Circle with whom he recorded until his death in a car accident at the age of 27.
He recorded three songs for Dodd, including “Love is a Message” in 1968, which the Swaby brothers, (Horace, later called Augustus Pablo, and Garth) played at their Rockers Sound System. While the song did not garner much success nor maintain Dodd's attention in Miller, it resulted in Pablo’s sustained interest in Miller.
Jacob was featured in the film Rockers, alongside Gregory Isaacs, Big Youth and Burning Spear. In the movie, he plays the singer of a hotel houseband, played by Inner Circle, who are joined on drums by the films hero, Horsemouth (Leroy Wallace) and play a wicked live version of Tenement Yard.
Miller had close links with Bob Marley, who was known to promote him as 'My favourite singer'. One of Jacob Millers biggest Jamaican hits 'Tired Fe Lick Weed' betrayed his political leanings as can be seen in his performance of the song in the film 'Heartland Reggae', where his open enjoyment of a 'ganja spliff' on stage was intended to be seen as a militant statement.
Millers most potent works are often attributed to the 'rockers' singles of the mid 1970's with the band Inner Circle, with tracks like 'Tenement yard', 'Tired fe Lick Weed' and 'Stand Firm' among them. However the track which has brought him the most lasting recognition is the rockers standard 'King Tubby Meets The Rockers Uptown' with Augustus Pablo. Other notable tracks with Augustus Pablo include 'Keep on Knocking, 'False Rasta' and 'Who Say Jah No Dread', all produced by King Tubby.
Jacob Miller had a unique vocal style, using staccato motifs in counter play with the rhythm section, a perfect example of which is 'Tired Fe Lick Weed'. Miller was an intelligent and original artist, and recognised his own potential to lead, releasing a re-cut of his own track 'Tenement Yard' with the title 'To Much Imitator', a straight out attack on those trying to copy his style.
With an obvious energy, Jacob Miller was a magnetic presence on stage,and his appearance at the 'One Love Peace Concert' in Jamaica, April 1978 was typical 'Killer' Miller. Mesmerising and full of life, Jacob Miller invited members of the Jamaican political coalition, the 'Peace Committee' on to the stage for a rendition of 'Peace Treaty Special', conducting crowd, band, press and guests all with his customary zeal.
Some of Millers later work has been seen by reggae purists to be too much of an attempt at finding a commercial avenue for his music, with his yearning for success becoming evident on the track, 'I've Learned My Lesson Well', from the Island Records album 'Everything Is Great' from 1979.
This album, from musical point of view, is almost totaly unconnected to his earlier 'roots' work, and exhibits the ability of the Inner Circle band to adapt to different genres, using strong disco themes here. It is with some irony then, that Jacob Millers lasting contribution to the reggae genre will be forever focused on those 'rockers' tracks, which are, at least culturally, perhaps more important than reaching 'The top 100'.
Miller died very young in a car accident, cutting abruptly short a promising career that had already taken young Jacob from 'yard' (Jamaica) to an international record deal with Island Records.
Miller had planned to perform along with Bob Marley and Inner Circle in Brasil and then to tour with them; this tour was cancelled after Miller's untimely death.
2) Wisconsin native Jacob Miller left his hometown for Portland, OR the summer of 2009 via Amtrak, bringing with him only a suitcase and an electric guitar. After one year in the city he left to travel North America, both to study and perform music while working on various farms and ranches between travels. Time spent as a farm hand in the Blue Ridge Mountains of North Carolina shaped his devotion to the finger-picking style of the region. Spending countless hours playing alongside vintage recordings and local old-timers in the surrounding areas of Appalachia, Miller delved into the inner workings of the music’s style and history.
After 7 years leading a jazz sextet and performing both internationally and throughout North America, Miller now focuses his efforts on a different kind of songwriting and storytelling. Whether it be playing for thousands at Arlene Schnitzer Concert Hall or for 5 people in a Midwest living room, Jacob's passion, voice and laid-back demeanor create an intimate connection with audiences far and wide.
With an affinity for minimalist pop and firm roots planted in American traditional music, Jacob Miller crafts a timeless sound unique to his voice, style and abilities.
In 2019, Jacob released his debut record, ‘This New Home,’ which displays his abilities as a performer, writer and composer. Recorded and performed entirely by Miller in a Portland home-turned-studio, songs and ideas come together to form an album that is honest and heartfelt.
In 2020, he was also a featured performer on NBC’s The Voice; working with Nick Jonas and James Taylor among others.
On May 15th, Jacob will release new music since his debut solo release. “Quarantine,” out May 15th, is a collaborative project accomplished through isolation during the period of COVID-19 and shelter-in-place. It features 2 new singles, an accompanying music video, and a cast of PNW artists.
Merry Christmas
Jacob Miller Lyrics
We have lyrics for 'Merry Christmas' by these artists:
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Al & The Vibrators (Holiday) Chestnuts roasting on an open fire Jack Frost nipping at you…
Amedeo Minghi Ancora tornerà Natale ognuno lo vedrà. La stella che lo be…
Andrews Sisters & Bing Crosby This is Christmas season so there isn't any reason We can't…
Anna-Maria Zimmermann & Achim Petry Here's to wishing on a star Here's to the days fit…
Anne Shelton Merry Christmas, Merry Christmas It's the old, old story, ev…
Anne Shelton (Holiday) Merry Christmas, Merry Christmas It's the old, old story, e…
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Ashley and Justin Hey, I got one for you guys. Great! Cool! Check it out! Mmm.…
Bette Midler Merry Christmas Have a very, very Merry Christmas Dream abou…
Big Russian Boss Young p&h Have yourself a merry little Christmas Let your heart be lig…
Billy Scott & The Prophets Snowballs flying through the air Crashed my sled but I don't…
Bing Crosby I wish you a Merry Christmas I wish you a Merry…
Bing Crosby / Andrews Sisters This is Christmas season so there isn't any reason We can't…
Bing Crosby/The Andrew Sisters Mele Kalikimaka is the thing to say on a bright…
Bonnie Raitt & Charles Brown Merry Christmas baby, you sure did treat me nice Merry Chri…
Captain & Tennille Christmas future is far away Christmas past is past Christma…
cemi Sneeuw valt zachtjes in m′n dromen Zou het er van komen We…
Charles Brown Merry Christmas baby, you sure did treat me nice Ooh, merry…
Chris Lindh-Velvet It's a merry Christmas Day Jesus is Lord and He lives…
Christina Aguilera Should auld acquaintance be forgot And never brought to mind…
Christmas Band Have yourself a merry little Christmas Let your heart be lig…
Christmas Christmas Songs & Xmas Hits I had no reason for shopping this season But I hung…
Christmas Hits Snow is fallin' All around me Children playin' Having fun It…
Claudia Jung olhaedo dasiboneun Christmas tree gidaryeotdeon nareur chaja…
Denise Montana & The Salsoul Orchestra Christmastime is here It's a jolly good time of the year Peo…
DJ Alex V.I.T. Merry christmas na Oh Matagal ko ng pangarap Merry christma…
DJ Bobo The snow is falling in a cold winter night Stars…
Dj K.H.D. Wish me a merry Christmas Wish me a merry Christmas 지난 크리스마…
Doug Castle vs. The Weather Have yourself a merry little Christmas Let your heart be lig…
Ed Sheeran Build a fire and gather 'round the tree Fill a glass…
En Vogue Have yourself a merry little Christmas Let your heart be lig…
f-iv Merry Christmas Merry Christmas to you Merry Christmas Merry…
F.C.F. MERRY CHRISTMAS WORLD MAY PEACE BE UNTO YOU MERRY CHRISTMAS …
F.M. Einheit & Caspar Brötzmann Merry Christmas Merry Christmas to you Merry Christmas Merry…
Face to Face Now I feel a lot better But I still can't find…
Fletcher C. Johnson And all the kids they wish for Oh they sing for Oh…
George Strait It's Christmas time I see the lines of people everywhere Try…
George Strait (Holiday) I had no reason for shopping this season But I hung…
Guskauil Hark how the bells, Sweet silver bells, All seem to say, Thr…
Guy Lombardo and his Orchestra This is Christmas season so there isn't any reason We can't…
Hanny-D Wish me a merry Christmas Wish me a merry Christmas 지난 크리스마…
Hawksley Workman If god takes you he leaves A huge footprint of love And…
Hit Christmas Collective Snow is fallin' All around me Children playin' Having fun It…
J.H Have yourself a merry little Christmas Let your heart be lig…
J.Ramone Merry Christmas, I don't want to fight tonight with Merry C…
Jackie Gleason and His Orchestra Have yourself a merry little Christmas Let your heart be lig…
Jimmy Buffett Merry Christmas, Alabama Merry Christmas, Tennessee Merry Ch…
Joey Ramone Merry Christmas, I don't want to fight tonight Merry Christm…
John and Yoko Ever you ready, brother unite us Ever you been bad, all…
John Schneider and Tom Wopat Merry, merry Christmas, baby Sure did treat me nice I said…
Johnny Mathis Christmas future is far way Christmas past is past Christmas…
JTL Hayan noonee naereeneun white christmas On sesangee hayak'e…
Judy Garland Have yourself a merry little Christmas Let your heart be lig…
K! I drive fast I lane switch Yes I know i'm dangerous Vono…
Kallie and Kassie Have yourself a merry little Christmas Let your heart be lig…
Kelly Clarkson You let flowers say I love you You let diamonds hold…
Kenny Rogers Have yourself a merry little Christmas Let your heart be lig…
Kevin & Bean La la la la la la la la La la la…
Kidz Bop We wish you a merry Christmas We wish you a merry…
KITCHEN - Ed Sheeran Build a fire and gather 'round the tree Fill a glass…
Laakso If you go back to your hometown for christmas then You…
LIVING ROOM 1 - Ed Sheeran Build a fire and gather 'round the tree Fill a glass…
LIVING ROOM - Bryan Adams At this special time of year I'm so very glad you're…
LIVING ROOM - Ramones Merry Christmas, I don't want to fight tonight with Merry C…
Lou Rawls Merry, merry Christmas, baby Sure did treat me nice I said m…
Lower Than Atlantis Footprints in the snow We're drunk and singing carols walkin…
lula & wayne Have yourself a merry little Christmas, Let your heart be li…
Mark & Mike Have yourself a merry little Christmas Let your heart be lig…
mavve Le feu danse dans la cheminйe Dehors on tremble de froid Nui…
Melanie I wish you a merry Christmas, I wish you a…
Michael and Adam At this special time of year I'm so very glad you're…
Mintall Щедрик, щедрик, щедрівочка Прилетіла ластівочка Стала собі щ…
Mr. Rain Merry Christmas, Merry Christmas It's not just another holid…
Nat King Cole Merry Christmas baby, you sure did treat me nice Ooh, merry…
Pepe The Electric Mayhem Band Merry Christmas, baby, you really did treat me nice Merry C…
Phil Vassar Greeting cards have all been sent The Christmas rush is thro…
Philly Bongoley Lutaaya We wish you a merry christmas and a happy new…
Phudys Ich wünsche euch und wünsche mir Dass wir die Kraft niemals…
Pietro Panetta Here comes the snow And the city soon Is beautiful And prett…
Puhdys Ich wünsche euch und wünsche mir Dass wir die Kraft niemals…
Qeuyl Hello How you been Been awhile Since the last time i wrote y…
Raimundos Merry Christmas, I don't want to fight tonight Merry Christ…
Ramone Merry Christmas, I don't want to fight tonight with Merry C…
Ramone Joey Merry Christmas, I don't want to fight tonight Merry Christm…
Ramones Merry Christmas, I don't want to fight tonight with Merry C…
Ray Stevens Have yourself a merry little Christmas. Let your heart be li…
Reinhard Horn Merry Christmas, frohe Weihnacht Elengi ya mbotama, feliz na…
Relient K So we drive as fast as we can go Though the…
Rod Stewart Merry Christmas, baby Sure did treat me nice I said, "Merry …
Rudolph Have yourself a merry little Christmas Let your heart be lig…
Shadrach Tup turup tu tu turup ru rup Alright, I just thought…
Singer Dr. B... Merry Corona Christmas Lets Hope that its better this year M…
Sonyeoshidae-TaeTiSeo소녀시대태티서 a.k.a Girls' Generation-TTS걸스 제네레이션 티티에스 Merry merry merry christmas Merry merry merry Christmas Merr…
St. Peter Chanel Choir Have yourself a merry little Christmas Let your heart be lig…
Stevens Shakin Snow is fallin' All around me Children playin' Having fun It…
Stevie Wonder and Wyclef Jean Merry Christmas, baby, you really did treat me nice Merry C…
T-Spoon SHAMROCK Word Up Kids! How are you doing? Now Uncle Shammy…
Terri Clark I'm only puttin' red on my Christmas tree, It's a holiday…
The Andrews Sisters This is Christmas season so there isn't any reason We can't…
The Andrews Sisters and Bing Crosby with Vic Schoen and His Orchestra Chestnuts roasting on an open fire, Jack frost nipping at yo…
The Anti-Queens Ouu, ouu Have yourself a merry little Christmas Let your hea…
The Barrons Have yourself a merry little Christmas Let your heart be lig…
The Beach Boys My baby she told me She don't want to hold me…
The Cameos Merry Christmas, baby, you really did treat me nice Merry C…
The Connection Well that time is here again We're in the festive season Chr…
The Go Go Rockets Merry Christmas, I don't want to fight tonight with Merry Ch…
The Hollies Have yourself a merry little Christmas Let your heart be lig…
The Kelly Family Yes, I know That it's hard to believe when you're out…
The Kevin & Bean Family La la la la la la la la La la la…
The Malcolm X-Rays The First Noel the angels did say Was to certain poor…
The Ramones Merry Christmas, I don't want to fight tonight with Merry C…
The Whispers Merry Christmas, baby, you really did treat me nice Merry Ch…
Third Day There's a little girl trembling on a cold December morn Cyin…
Third Day (Holiday) There's a little girl trembling on a cold December morn Cyi…
Twisted Sister Have yourself a merry little Christmas Let your heart be lig…
T‐SPOON SHAMROCK Word Up Kids! How are you doing? Now Uncle Shammy's…
Various Artists Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays Merry Christmas, Merry Ch…
Velvet & Chris Lindh It's a merry Christmas Day Jesus is Lord and He lives…
Vika & Linda Have yourself a merry little Christmas Let your heart be lig…
Waje Hmmm Tee-Y, I like what you are playing oh Thank you…
Walkenhorst & Porter Have yourself a merry little Christmas dear Joy and love spr…
Weeping Willows This years Christmas is different, it's not like before The …
Wesley Willis Christmas is a fun time It is a fun time every…
William G. James It's been a long long time Since you said that you…
Zébulon J'étais bandé toute la nuit Mais ça m'a pas dérangé J'étai…
伊藤 智恵理 粉雪を待ちながら過ぎてゆく一日 誰よりも貴方といて良かった 明日から直ぐ何か変わるわけないけど 祈りたいような Holy…
少女时代-TaeTiSeo [Tiffany] Kkumeul kkun geot gata challa seuchyeo jinan sigan…
尚雯婕 圣诞老人的口袋里有那么多礼物 可是我想要的却连他也都不清楚 其实浪漫的圣诞不该享受这孤独 快快等你来跟大家一起翩翩起舞 …
Bryan Adams At this special time of year I'm so very glad you're…
Ｍｉｃｈａｅｌ Have yourself a merry little Christmas Let your heart be lig…
We have lyrics for these tracks by Jacob Miller:
80,000 Careless Ethiopians Idren and sistren, sight up JAH Ras JAH Ras Tafari! Even…
All Might Till Daylight Festival-val Filly-val, filly-val Chiddle-rup-a-chill, woii …
Baby I Love You So Baby I love you so And this is what I really…
Chapter a Day JAh messin Jah A Chapter a day keeps the davil away The…
Discipline Child I was born a discipline child, never knew how I…
Fly Away Stars call me closer The earth is dragging me down I want…
Forward Ever I've got a top rankin' sound Going to mash the town So…
Forward Ever Backward Never I′ve got a top rankin' sound Going to mash the town So…
Forward Jah Jah Children Africa must be free South Africa Blood fire rastafari [C…
Forward Jah Jah Children Orig Africa must be free South Africa Blood fire rastafari …
Girl Name Pat Höhr auf die Stimme Dein Weg durch das Leben Da kommen Kreuz…
Healing of a Nation Please Mr. Minister, a word with you Only take a minute,…
I Shall Be Released They say everithing can be replaced They say every distance …
I'm a Rastaman I′m a Rastaman - not a dreadlock. I'm a Rastaman -…
I've Got The Handle My baby, hey I've got the handle, baby You've got the blade…
Let Me Love You Much as you blame yourself You can't be blamed for the…
Mix Up Moods xxgustavo mas uma vez charlando sem emoção as novinhas tão n…
Mixed Up Moods Oh yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah See, ah-ha-ha Say, waa-ha-ha Yeah…
Mr. Officer ... Please Mr. Cop... Cool down now Please Mr. Cop ...Down…
Shakey Girl Gocha gocha urusee! Gocha gocha urusee! Gocha gocha urusee! …
Sinners Sinners gonna weep some more, whoah They can't hide for sure…
Slipping Away If your love's a courage I can be helped Go on do…
Suzie Wong I took a trip up to china way, said i…
Suzy Wong I took a trip to the China way Said I'd…
Take a Lift Herb I like ta smoke all herb in the world I tell…
Tenement Yard Right-o! Hear dem say...ah ah ah! Dreadlocks can't live in…
Tired Fe Lick Weed Ooh, now, want to be free.... Tired fe lick weed in…
Tired Fi Lick Weed Ooh, now, want to be free.... Tired fe lick weed in…
Tired Fi Lick Weed Inna Bush Ooh, now, want to be free.... Tired fe lick weed in…
We a Rockers Dreadlocks flying through the air! And all I…
Westbound Train Oh, now, want to be free Tired fe lick weed in…
Who We Are The ocean calms me As the rest unfolds from grace Hang…
You Make Me Feel Brand New My love I'll never find the words, my love To tell you…
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@jcherrymusicworld
The bass line is killer! Very fun to play...Everything is on point in this song
@zandilembele8203
My brother would play this song on a loud speaker when I was a kid.brings back great memories 🥺🤣🥺❤️
@aestheticham8964
I love it
@retselmidlands2303
I was 39 last year when I found this beauty. Wow . Played this on repeat for 2 weeks, puts me in a very good mood
@auxiliadoramoraes7195
Feliz natal
@DottySteven
this song always get me in the Christmas mood ,love it
@tanayj4922
My mom had this album. she played it every Christmas. Brings back memories. Merry Christmas.
@sherinalewis1367
mine too!!!
@johnmilbourn8876
Mine to
@latinodude85
I never thought that I would listen to reggae music on Christmas day. Excellent cover from the Caribbean!