"Junior was a good artiste. We produced two songs for him, Merry Go Round and Fort Augustus. He was a talented songwriter and a very cool person. I actually spoke to him three weeks ago when he called from London," producer and musician Sly Dunbar recalled.
Born Oscar Hibbert August 25, 1958, in Kingston, Delgado began singing in his teens as Junior Hibbert, with the vocal group Time Unlimited. In 1975, Delgado decided to pursue a solo career and opted to change his name to Junior Delgado. Delgado was his long-time nickname, taken from the Spanish word for skinny.
His debut album, Taste of the Young Heart was released in 1978. The following year, the singer started his own label, Incredible Jux, on which he released his follow-up album Effort. Among the producers whom he recorded for were Prince Jammy, Joe Gibbs, Augustus Pablo and Earl 'Çhinna' Smith.
Throughout the early 1990s Delgado spent most of his time between recording and touring Britain where he had a strong fan base. The More She Love It and Disco Style Showcase albums were both released in 1981 and saw Junior experimenting with the new dancehall style.
However, Delgado had not entirely deserted his roots style.
After a forced hiatus, during which time Delgado spent 18 months in prison; in 1985 he recorded Broadwater Farm in London, a fiery single inspired by the crime-ridden and poverty-stricken north London housing estate of the same name. Coincidentally enough, soon after the album's release, the estate itself made headlines in England upon suffering the most violent and vicious rioting England had ever experienced in then recent times.
Following the death of long-time friend Dennis Brown, Delgado recorded his own personal tribute to the singer, simply titled Junior Delgado Sings Dennis Brown. During this time, the singer continued performing live to appreciative crowds on both sides of the Atlantic. Delgado spent over 25 years in the business, yet his music still connects with the generation of today.
He died at his home in London during April 2005.
Born To Be Wild
Junior Delgado Lyrics
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Head out on the highway
Lookin' for adventure
And whatever comes our way
Yeah Darlin' go make it happen
Take the world in a love embrace
Fire all of your guns at once
And explode into space
I like smoke and lightning
Heavy metal thunder
Racin' with the wind
And the feelin' that I'm under
Yeah Darlin' go make it happen
Take the world in a love embrace
Fire all of your guns at once
And explode into space
Like a true nature's child
We were born, born to be wild
We can climb so high
I never wanna die
Born to be wild
Born to be wild
Get your motor runnin'
Head out on the highway
Lookin' for adventure
And whatever comes our way
Yeah Darlin' go make it happen
Take the world in a love embrace
Fire all of your guns at once
And explode into space
Like a true nature's child
We were born, born to be wild
We can climb so high
I never wanna die
Born to be wild
Born to be wild
The lyrics to Junior Delgado's song "Born to Be Wild" are about embracing a wild, adventurous spirit and living life to the fullest. The first verse encourages the listener to "get your motor runnin'" and head out into the world in search of excitement and challenge. The refrain urges the listener to "take the world in a love embrace" and to "fire all of your guns at once / and explode into space." The second verse continues this theme of thrill-seeking and mentions the feeling of "smoke and lightning / heavy metal thunder" and the sensation of "racing with the wind / and the feeling that I'm under."
The bridge of the song declares that the singer is "like a true nature's child" and that they were "born, born to be wild." The final verse repeats this message and adds the line "we can climb so high / I never wanna die" to emphasize the idea that the wild spirit is about pushing limits and experiencing life to the fullest.
Overall, "Born to Be Wild" promotes a message of living life fearlessly and embracing adventure, even if it means taking risks and facing challenges. The lyrics suggest that this approach to life is innate to human nature and that it is meant to be celebrated and pursued.
Line by Line Meaning
Get your motor runnin'
Prepare yourself to embark on a thrilling journey
Head out on the highway
Start moving towards your goal with complete focus
Lookin' for adventure
Yearning for new experiences and excitement
And whatever comes our way
Be prepared to face any obstacle or opportunity along the way
Yeah Darlin' go make it happen
With determination and perseverance, achieve your objective
Take the world in a love embrace
Appreciate everything around you with acceptance and positivity
Fire all of your guns at once
Give your all, put in your best effort towards your mission
And explode into space
Achieve greatness and reach new heights of success
I like smoke and lightning
I enjoy the thrill and excitement of speed and danger
Heavy metal thunder
The sound of engines revving fills me with adrenaline and passion
Racin' with the wind
Surging forward with the power and speed of nature itself
And the feelin' that I'm under
The rush of adrenaline and excitement that engulfs me fosters a sense of liberation
Like a true nature's child
In tune with the natural world, and its raw power and beauty
We were born, born to be wild
Our innate nature compels us to seek adventure, take risks and live life to the fullest
We can climb so high
Our potential for greatness is limitless
I never wanna die
I want to make the most of every moment and experience life to the fullest
Born to be wild
It is our destiny to live life to the fullest, seek excitement and experience adventure
Born to be wild
It is our innate nature to seek out new experiences and live life free and unrestrained
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: MARS BONFIRE
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