Born in Cuba of mixed Cuban and Jamaican descent, Aitken and his family settled in Jamaica in 1938. After an early career working for the Jamaican Tourist Board singing mento songs for visitors arriving at Kingston Harbour, he became a popular nightclub entertainer. His first recordings in the late 1950s were mento tunes such as "Nebuchnezer", "Sweet Chariot" (aka the gospel classic "Swing Low, Sweet Chariot") and "Baba Kill Me Goat". Aitken's 1958 single "Boogie in My Bones"/"Little Sheila" was one of the first records produced by Chris Blackwell and the first Jamaican popular music record to be released in the United Kingdom. Other more Jamaican rhythm and blues orientated singles from this period include "Low Down Dirty Girl" and "More Whisky" both produced by Duke Reid.
Aitken moved to Brixton, London, in 1960 and recorded for the Blue Beat label, releasing fifteen singles before returning to Jamaica in 1963. He recorded for Duke Reid, with backing from the Skatalites on tracks such as "Zion" and "Weary Wanderer", before returning to the UK, where he began working with Pama Records. He recorded hits such as "Fire in Mi Wire" and "Landlord and Tenants", which led to a wider recognition outside of Jamaica and the UK. This cemented his position as one of ska's leading artists and earned him the nicknames The Godfather of Ska, and later Boss Skinhead. He gained a loyal following not only among the West Indian community, but also among mods, skinheads and other ska fans. He had hit records in the United Kingdom and other countries in the 1950s through to the 1970s on labels such as Blue Beat, Pama, Trojan, Rio, Dr. Bird, Nu-Beat, Ska-Beat,Hot Lead and Dice. Some of his singles featured B-sides credited to his brother, guitarist Bobby Aitken. Aitken also recorded a few talk-over/deejay tracks under the guise of 'King Horror', such as "Loch Ness Monster", "Dracula, Prince of Darkness", and "The Hole". Aitken settled in Leicester with his wife in 1970. His output slowed in the 1970s and during this period he worked as an entertainer in nightclubs and restaurants in the area including the popular 'Costa Brava Restaurant' in Leicester under his real name Lorenzo. In 1980, with ska enjoying a resurgence in the wake of the 2 Tone movement, Aitken had his only success in the UK Singles Chart with "Rudi Got Married" (#60) released on I-Spy Records (the label created and managed by Secret Affair. Aitken's career took in mento/calypso, R&B, ska, rock steady, and reggae, and in the 1990s he even turned his talents to dancehall. He performed occasional concerts almost until his death from a heart attack in 2005. After a long campaign, a blue plaque in his honour was put up at his Leicester home in 2007. Punk band Rancid cover's Aitken's Everybody Suffering on their 2014 LP Honor Is All We Know
Laurel Aitken (April 22, 1927 - July 17, 2005) became famous as one of the originators of Jamaican ska music in the late 1950s.
Aitken was born as Lorenzo Aitken in Cuba, and is the brother of singer Bobby Aitken. He moved to England in the 1960s, and had a loyal following among Skinheads and other ska fans. He had massive hits in the 1950s through 1970s, while recording for Blue Beat Records, Pama Records and Trojan Records. He recorded one of the earliest ska records, the double A-sided Boogie in My Bones / Little Sheila (1958). It was the first record on producer Chris Blackwell's Island Records label.
Aitken, who is known as "The Godfather of Ska", made his home in Leicester UK and performed live almost until his death. He suffered from a serious illness following a heart attack about a year before he died. He died from a heart attack in Leicester, UK on July 17, 2005.
I'll Love You More Everyday
Laurel Aitken Lyrics
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Every night, I need you more and more
And darling you've made my life complete
That is why I love you more each day
Every night I miss you tender touch
O my love I need you Oh so much
And darling you've made my life complete
Don't ever doubt my feelings my love is real
My darling I'm revealing exactly how I feel
Everyday, I love you more and more
Every night, I need you more and more
And darling you've made my life complete
That is why I love you more each day
Ever doubt my feelings my love is real
My darling I'm revealing exactly how I feel
Everyday, I love you more and more
Every night, I need you more and more
And darling you've made my life complete
That is why I love you more each day
Mmm Darling That is why I love you more each day
Mmm my darling That is why I love you more each day
That is why I love you more each day..
The song "I Love You More Everyday" by Laurel Aitken is a beautiful love song that expresses the depth of love and devotion the singer has for his significant other. The song repeats the same verses and chorus emphasizing the singer's constant love and need for his partner. The lyrics of the song speaks of the singer's intense feelings for his beloved, which grows stronger each passing day. The use of repetition in the song makes the lines more memorable and powerful.
The chorus of the song goes, "Everyday, I love you more and more. Every night, I need you more and more. And darling you've made my life complete. That is why I love you more each day." The lyrics signify the singer's love and commitment to his lover. The second verse speaks of the yearning the singer has for his partner when he is not with her. "Every night I miss your tender touch, Oh my love, I need you oh so much." The song is a perfect representation of a love that keeps growing stronger and deeper every day.
Overall, "I Love You More Everyday" by Laurel Aitken is an intense love song that conveys the deep, abiding love and devotion the singer has for his significant other, and how that love continues to grow with every passing day.
Line by Line Meaning
Everyday, I love you more and more
With every passing day, my love for you grows deeper and stronger
Every night, I need you more and more
Each night, I long for your presence even more than the night before
And darling you've made my life complete
You have filled my life with joy and happiness, making it whole and complete
That is why I love you more each day
Your love is the reason for my increasing affection every day
Every night I miss you tender touch
Your gentle touch is something I yearn for every night when we're apart
O my love I need you Oh so much
My love, I desire you with such intense longing
Don't ever doubt my feelings my love is real
Please trust that my love for you is sincere and genuine
My darling I'm revealing exactly how I feel
I am expressing my true emotions for you, my beloved
Mmm Darling That is why I love you more each day
My dear, this is the reason why I keep falling more deeply in love with you
Mmm my darling That is why I love you more each day
My sweet love, your influence is the driving force behind my growing passion
That is why I love you more each day..
And this is why my love for you constantly intensifies day by day
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: AITKEN, LAUREL ANTONIO
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