Born in Kent, Judge Dread was the first White British recording artist to get a reggae hit in Jamaica. He got his stage name from a Prince Buster song, and his first hits were inspired by Prince Buster's single, "Big Five".
The Guinness Book of World Records credits Judge Dread for having the most banned songs of all time. Many of his lyrics have sexual connotations, with one song "Big Five" using rhyme to suggest lewd words while not actually saying them. A series of songs with "Big" followed by a number were some of his most notable hits — all of them featuring sexual and humorous lyrics. It is unlikely that you will ever hear his music on mainstream radio because of the nature of his lyrics.
Judge Dread died on stage in The Penny Theatre, Canterbury. At first, his collapse was thought to be part of his humorous and lively stage act, but it was quickly discovered that he was really dead.
In the 1970s, tabloid newspapers expressed concerns that young fans of the comic character Judge Dredd might buy Judge Dread's records by mistake, and hear things that may corrupt their minds.
Reggae & Ska
Judge Dread Lyrics
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We're playing ska, come on and sing along.
Grab a Rude Girl, shuffle down
Ska is the sound that's going down.
Sing Reggae, and Ska,
Sing Reggae, and Ska
Sing Reggae, and Ska
I danced to that the beat that's really hot
Show the Rude Girl what you got
We're gonna shuffle the night away
To the rhythm and ska, Jamaica way
Sing Reggae, and Ska,
Sing Reggae, and Ska
Sing Reggae, and Ska
When the rhythm drums, it'll take you far
From the early morning, 'til late at night
You can shuffle to the rhythm, really tight
You can't get away from the shuffle beat
Come on, everybody, and move your feet
Sing Reggae, and Ska,
Sing Reggae, and Ska
Sing Reggae, and Ska
When the rhythm drums, it'll take you far
Sing Reggae, and Ska,
Sing Reggae, and Ska
Sing Reggae, and Ska
When the rhythm drums, it'll take you far
The song "Reggae & Ska" by Judge Dread is an invitation to listeners to join in on the fun of dancing to the infectious beat of ska music. The lyrics encourage everyone to sing along and grab a partner, specifically a Rude Girl, to shuffle and dance the night away. The song highlights the importance of the rhythms of drums, which help transport you to another world. Judge Dread sings about the appeal of the shuffle beat and the Jamaican way of dancing their cares away.
The message of the song is clear - let loose and enjoy life through the power of music and dance. It's an ode to the roots of reggae and ska and the cultures that created these genres. It's not just about the music, but it's also about the sense of community and joy that comes from dancing together. This song has the power to bring people together and make them forget their worries, if only for a little while.
Overall, "Reggae & Ska" is a tribute to the transcendental power of music to unite people from all walks of life. It's a perfect party song that encourages everyone to let their hair down and lose themselves in the rhythm of the drums.
Line by Line Meaning
Come on everybody, join in our song
Let's all gather together and sing along to the music
We're playing ska, come on and sing along.
We're performing a ska song, so join in and sing with us
Grab a Rude Girl, shuffle down
Find a partner and dance the shuffle together
Ska is the sound that's going down.
Ska music is popular and being played everywhere
Sing Reggae, and Ska,
Sing both reggae and ska music
When the rhythm drums, it'll take you far
The beat of the drums will transport you somewhere else
I danced to that the beat that's really hot
I moved my body to the rhythm that's really exciting
Show the Rude Girl what you got
Demonstrate your dancing skills to your partner
We're gonna shuffle the night away
We will continue dancing the shuffle all night
To the rhythm and ska, Jamaica way
Dancing to the rhythm and ska music in the typical Jamaica style
From the early morning, 'til late at night
We can shuffle and dance to the music all day and night
You can shuffle to the rhythm, really tight
You can dance the shuffle with precise and tight movements
You can't get away from the shuffle beat
The rhythm and beat of the shuffle music is irresistible
Come on, everybody, and move your feet
Let's all dance together and move our feet to the music
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@admiralkoma839
Eine Legende dieser Mann
Ruhe in Frieden, krass das er schon seit 98 tod ist.
Ich glaube ich werde alt 😂 Gruß aus Niedersachsen
@wexjap
Good music will always be good music! ❤
@trustlight8904
Germany 2021 still listening to these masterpieces
@rudeboytom23
The most songs of music come from skinhead reggae music. Forever in love with ska.
@belizetourism1218
It is currently the year that it is and yet I'm still enjoying these songs from the past. This is worth commenting.
@mutorkian
I've just discovered this guy. He's friggin' great.
@autisticautomaton
the horniest ska musician
@kaiuweki464
This is the Worlds answer to solve our Solutions in every Bar und bed
@vinnyjab
Alex (the judge ) was my cousin never got to see him much but when i did he was a great guy so kind his mums house was coverd in gold and silver records
@richardmanser613
So we are family