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.
Ojos Sexys
Laurel Aitken Lyrics
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No te volveré a hacer llorar
Nunca te diré adios a ti
Tu eres mi soledad
Sexy Eyes
Nunca te dejaré marchar
Eres mi soledad
Cómo olvidar cuando te conocí
Te abrazaría de la misma manera
Nunca te dejaré mi amor
Siempre estaré cuando tu me llames
Sexy Eyes
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No te volveré a hacer llorar
Nunca te diré adios a ti
Tu eres toda mi fe
The lyrics of Laurel Aitken's song, "Ojos Sexys" or "Sexy Eyes" in English, express a promise of endless love and commitment to a significant other. The singer promises not to make their lover cry anymore and assures them that they are their only comfort, their "soledad" or solace. The repetition of "Sexy Eyes" highlights the physical attraction between the two, but the lyrics also emphasize the emotional connection and depth of feeling.
The singer recalls their first encounter with their lover and promises to always be there when called upon. The lyrics convey a sense of devotion and desire, with the repeated refrain of "Nunca te dejaré marchar" or "I will never let you go." The song's imagery and language are simple and straightforward, but the sentiment behind them is powerful.
Overall, "Ojos Sexys" is a love song that expresses a deep connection between two people and a vow to remain devoted to each other through thick and thin.
Line by Line Meaning
No te volveré a hacer llorar
I promise to never make you cry again
Nunca te diré adios a ti
I will never say goodbye to you
Tu eres mi soledad
You are my loneliness
Yo te quiero y tú también a mí
I love you and you love me too
Nunca te dejaré marchar
I will never let you go
Eres mi soledad
You are my loneliness
Cómo olvidar cuando te conocí
How can I forget when I met you
Te abrazaría de la misma manera
I would hug you the same way
Nunca te dejaré mi amor
I will never leave you, my love
Siempre estaré cuando tu me llames
I will always be there when you call me
Tu eres toda mi fe
You are all my hope
Writer(s): Laurel Aitken
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