A popular roots singer who gained fame in the late 1970s into the early 198… Read Full Bio ↴A popular roots singer who gained fame in the late 1970s into the early 1980s, Delgado scored big with the number one single Merry Go Round, recorded on Sly and Robbie's Taxi label.

"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.

Lovin' You In the Morning
Junior Delgado Lyrics

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In The Morning

In the morning when the moon is at it's rest,
you will see me at the time I love the best
watching rainbows play on sunlight;
pools of water iced from cold night, in the morning.

'Tis the morning of my life.
In the daytime I will meet you as before.
You will find me waiting by the ocean floor,
building castles in the shifting sands
in a world that no one understands,
In the morning.
'Tis the morning of my life,
In the morning of my life the
minutes take so long to drift away
Please be patient with your life
It's only morning and you're still to live your day
In the ev'ning I will fly you to the moon
To the top right hand corner of
the ceiling in my room
Where w'll stay until the sun shines
Another day to swing on clothe's lines
May I be yawning
It is the morning of my life
It is the morning of my life
In the morning

In the morning
In the morning

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Junior Delgado's song "Lovin' You In the Morning" are quite straightforward and romantic. The singer appears to be deeply in love with their partner and enjoys spending time with them, especially in the mornings. The lyrics "Lovin' you in the morning, sunlight all around. Lovin' you in the morning, it's the sweetest sound" suggest that the singer is happiest when in the company of their lover during the early hours of the day. They continue to praise their lover, calling them "sweet" and "kind", and express their desire to spend their entire life with them.

The second verse of the song expands on the theme of love and devotion. The lyrics "Forever and always I'll be by your side, I'll never leave you lonely or ever make you cry" speak of a deep commitment to the relationship. The singer promises to always be there for their partner, to protect them and to make them happy. The chorus repeats the main message of the song, emphasizing the singer's love for their partner and their desire to be with them at all times.

Overall, "Lovin' You In the Morning" is a classic love song that celebrates the joys of being in a relationship. The lyrics are simple but heartfelt, conveying a sense of devotion and dedication that is sure to resonate with listeners.

Line by Line Meaning

In the morning when the moon is at it's rest,
During the peaceful time of morning when the moon is no longer visible in the sky,

you will see me at the time I love the best
That is when I am at my happiest and most comfortable.

watching rainbows play on sunlight;
Observing the glorious kaleidoscope of colors formed by light passing through raindrops.

pools of water iced from cold night, in the morning.
Frozen puddles that form after a cold night, seen in the morning due to the thawing sunlight.

'Tis the morning of my life.
This is the beginning of my existence and everything is fresh and new to me.

In the daytime I will meet you as before.
Throughout the rest of the day, we can meet again as we have in the past.

You will find me waiting by the ocean floor,
You can locate me by the shoreline, near the sandy bottom of the ocean.

building castles in the shifting sands
I will construct grand structures out of the constantly moving granules of sand.

in a world that no one understands,
In an environment that is incomprehensible and mysterious to most people.

In the morning.'Tis the morning of my life
This is still the beginning of my life and the awe-inspiring world around me is still new and fresh.

In the morning of my life the minutes take so long to drift away
At this early phase of my existence, it often feels like time passes slowly and deliberately.

Please be patient with your life
Be understanding and tolerant of the time it takes to experience and grow in life.

It's only morning and you're still to live your day
It is still early in your life and there is so much ahead of you to experience and accomplish.

In the ev'ning I will fly you to the moon
During the evening, I will take you on an otherworldly journey to the moon.

To the top right hand corner of the ceiling in my room
We will travel to the highest point in my room, which is the upper right-hand corner of the ceiling.

Where w'll stay until the sun shines
We will remain there until daylight again breaks and the sun shines anew.

Another day to swing on clothe's lines
There will be another day to relax and have fun, doing things like swinging on clotheslines.

May I be yawning
I may feel sleepy, but I am content with the new experiences life has given me so far.

It is the morning of my life
I still feel like I am at the very beginning of my life and there is so much yet to experience and discover.

In the morning
This return to the theme of the morning echoes my earlier feelings of new beginnings and fresh starts.

In the morning
I repeat the idea of the morning, emphasizing the sense of renewal and rebirth that is inherent in the concept.

Writer(s): Junior Delgado

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