Junior Murvin (born Murvin Junior Smith, circa 1949, Port Antonio, Jamaica;… Read Full Bio ↴Junior Murvin (born Murvin Junior Smith, circa 1949, Port Antonio, Jamaica; died 2 December 2013, Port Antonio, Jamaica) was a Jamaican reggae musician. He is best known for the single "Police and Thieves", produced by Lee "Scratch" Perry in 1976. Murvin's soaring voice and the infectious rhythm made "Police and Thieves" into an international hit during the summer of that year. It peaked at No. 23 in the UK Singles Chart in 1980. The song was influential, and it was recorded by the punk rock pioneers The Clash on their debut album, released in 1977. Australian musician Paul Kelly made a reference to Murvin in his Christmas song, "How To Make Gravy".
Since then Murvin recorded other albums for Mikey Dread, 1982's Bad Man Possee; Junjo Lawes & the Roots Radics, 1984's Muggers In The Streets and King Jammy, 1986's Apartheid, as well as a string of singles for Joe Gibbs and The Mighty Two. More recently he has released an album of acoustic versions of his songs for Earl Chinna Smith in the Inna de Yard series.
Murvin continued to tour regularly. His most recent released recording was a single entitled "Wise Man", released on the London-based Dubwise record label in 1998. His song "Cool Out Son" was featured on the soundtrack for the video game, Skate 3, which was released in 2010.
For a comprehensive biography, go to: http://www.reggae-vibes.com/concert/juniorm/juniormu.htm
Since then Murvin recorded other albums for Mikey Dread, 1982's Bad Man Possee; Junjo Lawes & the Roots Radics, 1984's Muggers In The Streets and King Jammy, 1986's Apartheid, as well as a string of singles for Joe Gibbs and The Mighty Two. More recently he has released an album of acoustic versions of his songs for Earl Chinna Smith in the Inna de Yard series.
Murvin continued to tour regularly. His most recent released recording was a single entitled "Wise Man", released on the London-based Dubwise record label in 1998. His song "Cool Out Son" was featured on the soundtrack for the video game, Skate 3, which was released in 2010.
For a comprehensive biography, go to: http://www.reggae-vibes.com/concert/juniorm/juniormu.htm
Tedious
Junior Murvin Lyrics
We have lyrics for 'Tedious' by these artists:
Austin Fillmore Stayin focused with no hicky up My bitch goin hold me…
We have lyrics for these tracks by Junior Murvin:
Cool Out Son Son don't put your hat Where you can't reach it It doesn't…
Gipsy Woman From nowhere through a caravan Around the campfire light A l…
Magic Touch Somebody better call a doctor, doctor Or wake me up with…
Police Police and thieves in the streets (oh yeah) Fighting the nat…
Police Thieves Police and thieves in the streets (oh yeah) Fighting the nat…
Police & Theives Police and thieves in the streets (oh yeah) Fighting the nat…
Police & Thieves - Single Version Police and thieves in the streets, oh yeah Scaring the natio…
Police and Thieves Police and thieves in the streets (oh yeah) Fighting the nat…
Polices & Thieves Police and thieves in the streets Oh yeah! Scaring the nat…
Rasta Get Ready People get ready There's a train a comin' You don't need no…
Rescue Jah Children Stop the war in Rhodesia Stop the war in Mozambique When yo…
Roots Train Roots train number one, is coming Reggae train number one, …
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@lawrencenjawe9875
Excellent track... Amazing how Junior murvin's falsetto vocals is strikingly similar to that of Cedric Myton of the Congos.... REGGAE as I love...With a super duper heavy bassline.šøā¤ļø
@yvonnesmith4324
Very Classic and so Spritual. I just Love his voice. He is such a Wonderful Artist.
@andrewbrett3197
One of many Perry pinnacles, made perfect by Junior's achingly beautiful voice. Flawless.
@Jahson70
I could listen to that all night. Absolutely top class
@sekaniyahimba354
massive chune!!
@mattyddevine5385
Greatness together as one good happy family!
@bgockel
Huge tune.
@juanmarquez1679
Ohhhhhhhhhhhh my goodness
@mariamadrona8962
RIP Perry
@tomtom2222th
First time hearing and whatatuneeee