Junior Byles (Kerrie Byles Junior, most known for his 'Fade Away' is a regg… Read Full Bio ↴Junior Byles (Kerrie Byles Junior, most known for his 'Fade Away' is a reggae artist born in the poor parts of Kingston, Jamaica 1948. 'Fade Away', with its strong spiritual warnings for materialism and egoism, was recorded in 1975 for producer Joseph Hoo Kim. It was a massive hit in Jamaica and was also a big success in the UK, and was covered five years later by among others Adrian Sherwood's New Age Steppers group and by Salmonella Dub NZ, made a special version of it. By 1975, Byles' health had begun to decline. Suffering from depression, he was deeply affected by the death of Haile Selassie, unable to reconcile this with his belief in Selassie's divinity, and attempted suicide, but survived. He then had a very though life and was living on the street in USA, scavenging for food in dumpsters, and begging from passers-by. Byles occasionally resurfaced, recording albums 1989, and 1992. He returned to live performance in 2004 in Jamaica, receiving positive reviews. His legacy of recordings from the 1970s, however, maintain his status as one of roots reggae's leading talents.
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Junior Byles (Kerrie Byles Junior, aka King Chubby) was born in Kingston, Jamaica 1948.

He first formed The Versatiles with friends Ben Davis and Dudley Earl, and they were soon recording. Their first songs were cut for Joe Gibbs, with Lynn Tait's Band under Lee Perry's direction. From these sessions came "The Time Has Come", which was entered for the 1967 festival.

Another festival entry was 1971's "Rub Up" in 1971, but Byles' debut solo single (1970) was "What The World Is Coming To" c/w "Live As One", and released in the UK with strings and vocal chorus.

In 1971 Byles also recorded "Beat Down Babylon" (co-written by friend Harold Meikle) for Lee "Scratch" Perry, backed by The Now Generation Band (including Val Douglas Bass, Mikey Chung Guitar, and Wire Lindo Organ).

Following the critical acclaim "Babylon" received, Byles then worked with Perry for the whole of 1972. These sessions produced 12 tracks, 10 of which formed the album "Beat Down Babylon".

In what must have been some incredible moments of musical genius, Perry recorded Junior Byles' monumental hit "A Place Called Africa" at the same session that produced Bunny Wailer's phenomenal hit "Dreamland". The musicians at these sessions included the Barrett brothers, Tony Chin (lead guitar), Glen Adams (organ), and the rhythm guitar of Reggie Lewis.

During the mid to late 1970's he was reduced to homelessness, hunger and mental turmoil, and spent much of his life living at the street level. Indeed, his mental condition was so frail at this time, that upon hearing of Haile Selassies' death on August 27 1975, he tried suicide. This resulted in a long stay at Kingstons Bellevue mental hospital.

Byles still managed to record during these troubled times, with releases on Thing, Micron, Lovepower, Well Charge, Clocktower, Hot Shot, Impact, Treasure Isle, Observer, Advance, Soul Beat, Upsetter, Justice League, Wizzdom and Orchid.

Aside from the tracks already mentioned, "The Long Way", "Chant Down Babylon", "Bury O Boy", "Fade Away" and the incredible "Curley Locks" all rank as some of the greatest music Jamaica has ever produced.

Apart from the retrospective looks at his career, Byles still occasionally releases new material, as well as composing for other artist's. He recently performed his first show in the U.S. at the Sierra Nevada Festival in Marysville and the Ocean Rooms in Hackney, though he appeared less than 100% mentally well at the latter.

Jordan
Junior Byles Lyrics

We have lyrics for 'Jordan' by these artists:

4-4-1 Day falls some nights try break me It's harder to get…
A Kay Claim that u love me /// but don't give a…
Against Me! Tell me how could you compromise Yourself like this? Tell me…
Akay A Kay Jordan ਦੇ shoe ਪੈਰਾਂ ਵਿਚ ਕਾਲੀ ਹੁੱਡੀ ਮਿਤਰਾਂ ਨੇ ਬਿੱਲੋ…
Alexander & the Grapes I don't worry much when you go out You come home…
AMusik Meus pés nesse Jordan ficam tão swag Meus pés nesse Jordan…
Andreas Kümmert The wolves look to the moon And the ocean to the…
Athletics Living like animals with no real shame. Like creatures that …
Bellowhead I looked to the east, I looked to the west I…

Big A & Al Gator Everyday I thank god for today And just stay out the…
C-Vis Day falls some nights try break me It's harder to get…
Cacife Clandestino Medellin, Medellin Wcnobeat Bala na agulha piloto de fuga N…
Cd rose Balling Like I'm Jordan In control Watch me going up…
Charass Wetin be that thing wey we never hear. Where be…
Chefin Aê Chefin, lançar aquela então pra vagabundo ficar escutando…
Claud Jordan It's July in The city again Spending Your time with T…
Complete Complete I really wish you would leave me alone I just want…
Darin & Brooke Aldridge Oh, come in as you tread life's journey Take Jesus as…
Deep Jandu Well, you don't know! It's your boy Roach Killa alongside De…
Dr. danger Vengo bajando desde el norte Ready tan los portes En…
Dr. Delirio The mornin' sun touched lightly on the eyes of Lucy…
Dream Tide after tide I am livin' on The same old sigh,…
Eminel JORDAN Ah ahh Ahaha ahh ahhh Yeah yeah Yo! I know my flows …
Emmylou Harris Come in as you tread life's journey Take Jesus as…
Eté & Los Problems Es tan extraño Los botes, el lago, los ganzos Y en otro…
From Alaska A pasado tanto tiempo Y muchas cosas se han ido con…
G-Beanz Nigga cannot play me like a fool[00:28.18]Got an 8 ball…
Gxtxi I'm getting too big for my old clothes Today I saw…
He Is Legend If there's something you must say Let it out You know we…
Isaiah Rashad Now it's just me, my nigga Mikey D, getting throwed We…
J.D. jarvis Who can I trust Who can I trust for real Who can…
Jana Horn They called me to Jordan, said, "Boy, pack your things The…
Johnny Cash I believe my steps are growin' wearier each day Still I've…
JONA MIX Oh na-na-na-na-na El cantante del ghetto, zaga zauu (Kurt Ca…
Joy Oladokun They drowned me in the Jordan When they tried to wash…

Kawe Meus pés nesses Jordan ficam tão swag Meus pés nesses Jordan…
Kiddo Toto (Yeah, ah) (Yeah, ah) Tengo que mirarla más (ya sé) Llevo s…
KWAN 2.0 Take a ride with me, let's fly away Let your worry…
Laurel Canyon Ramblers Oh come and as you tread life's journey Take Jesus as…
locs Rari, whippin’ Cardi, sippin’ Dish the, rock Scottie, Pippin…
Lost In Static The stars are out another normal night I wasn't ready For wh…
Maclean Tara Forty years the wilderness held my sad children Promises of …
Megaherz Du weißt nicht weiter Das hab ich erkannt Du willst nicht me…
Menor MC to voando nesse jordan sport na meca fazendo fumaça bê entra…
Mr. Assister Mr4i20 Sempre fumando eu vivo em slow E muitos não sabem…
Paul Baribeau youve got high rise eyes i guess its hard to see the…
Piku Hace meses que no te veo Déjame decirte que se siente…
Reza Yazdani وقتی که گاز میدی، با ماشین باباجون، توی سربالاییِ جردن با…
Rikki Blu feat. Michael Da Vinci & Isaiah Rashad Now it's just me, my nigga Mikey D, getting throwed We…
Rival Sons The wolves look to the moon And the ocean to the…
Rival Sons (USA) The wolves look to the moon And the ocean to the…
Roanoke Take me to the river. Cleanse my soul within. I have seen…
Ryan Castro Oh na-na-na-na-na El cantante del ghetto zaga zauu (Kurt Cai…
S.M.D Music Tu te pusiste Las Jordan Yo me puse Las Versace Versace Tu t…
Sheebah Karungi And we combine di music to dance (Sheebah) And we combine…
Shields How can I find something that's not there? How can I…
T.y.S A cambio de que? Es una pregunta que me encanta Así…
Tara MacLean Forty years the wilderness held my sad children Promises of …
The Danberrys He set out on this earth with a big old…
The Four P.M. Station Nike jordan no meu pé Eu tô muito flax E essa bitch…
The Stanley Brothers Oh come and as you tread life's journey Take Jesus as…
The Wave Yeah, yeah Aye, look I had a pen and a plan When n*****…
Tyga Feat. Migos & Rich The Kid Migo Go Young nigga shit, man (trap, trap, trap, trap) Got …
Vacca Lo stile non lo compri con I contanti, con un assegno Né…
Victor Mendivil Dale, porfa Ven conmigo que la vuelta está puesta No acepto …
War on Women The same morning you told me about your religion you pulled…
William Appling Singers and Orchestra Get away, Jordan Get away, Jordan Get away, Jordan There'…
Zeno and The Stoics JORDAN Being our first farewell together, She made it clear…

We have lyrics for these tracks by Junior Byles:

A Place Called Africa There's a place called Africa, far, far away, whoa, woo The…
Ain't Too Proud to Beg I know you wanna leave me, But I refuse to let…
Beat Down Babylon Say me no like that kind of Babylon Say me no…
Curley Locks Curly locks, now that I'm a dreadlocks Your mama say you…
Curly Locks Curly locks, now that I'm a dreadlocks Your daddy say you…
Curly Locks #3 Curly locks, now that I'm a dreadlocks Your daddy say you…
Don't Know Why If you don't know me by now You will never never…
Fade Away He who seeks of only vanity And no love for humanity Shall…
Fever I never know how much I love you I never know…
I An I Well, I've got his feeling deep inside Don't you know, don't…
I Don't Know If you don't know me by now You will never never…
I've Got A Feeling Well, I've got his feeling deep inside Don't you know, don't…
I've Got A Feeling Well, I've got his feeling deep inside Don't you know, don't…
If You Don't Know Me By Now If you don't know me by now You will never never…
Mumbling & Grumbling Dapdaphae babo gateun neo Eojjeom geureoke nunchiga eomni Na…
Pitchy Patchy There was a time in my life When I opened my…
Poor Chubby When I lost a job just the other day I'm gon'…

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