Lorenzo Aitken (22 April 1927 – 17 July 2005), better known by the stage na… Read Full Bio ↴Lorenzo Aitken (22 April 1927 – 17 July 2005), better known by the stage name Laurel Aitken, was an influential Caribbean singer and one of the pioneers of Jamaican ska music. He is often referred to as the "Godfather of Ska".
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.
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.
Rock Steady
Laurel Aitken Lyrics
We have lyrics for 'Rock Steady' by these artists:
All Saints Years on the run, boy I know I can take…
Alton Ellis Better get ready Come do rock steady, eh You got to do…
alton ellis the flames Better get ready Come do rock steady, ooh You got to do…
Alton Ellis & ASPO Better get ready Come do rock steady, eh You got to do…
alton ellis + the flames Better get ready Come do rock steady, ooh You got to do…
Alton Ellis And The Flames Better get ready Come do rock steady, eh You got to do…
ALTON ELLIS THE FLAMES Better get ready Come do rock steady, eh You got to do…
amuro 安室奈美恵 No matter what they say しっかりして 荷物をまとめて街を抜け出す We're gonna sho…
Aretha Franklin Rock steady, baby That's what I feel now Let's call the song…
Bad Company (1974) Well, when I want to rock steady, yeah I know, I…
Bass-D & King Matthew vs. Lady Dana It goes one for your boys from the Southtown blocks…
Betty Blue ジゴロ気取り 洒脱な仕草きめ アイソつかしながら 憎みきれないのよ 安い愛の言葉ささやいても だまされているふり 悪い気…
Beverley Knight Rock steady baby! That's what I feel now Let's call this…
Bob Marley Steady rock easy Rockstead-easy Steady rock easy Rockstead-e…
Bonnie Raitt You need a man that'll treat you like the woman…
Chris Murray Rock steady, steady with me Rock steady, steady with me Rock…
Crazy Frog Make your body rock, make your body rock Let's do the…
D-Factor It goes one for your boys from the Southtown blocks…
Daddy G Rock steady, baby That's what I feel now Just call the song…
Daniel Wesley Rock steady and I know you're good, The kinda loving…
Daryl Hall Rock steady baby That's what I feel now Let's call this so…
Daryl Hall/John Oats Rock steady baby That's what I feel now Let's call this song…
Diplo My face shining, looking like some salmon skin All twelve Re…
Diplo feat. Action Bronson RiFF RAFF Mr MFN eXquire Nicky Da B My face shining, looking like some salmon skin All twelve R…
Dof Twogee Κάτοικοι της Αθήνας οι παράνομοι είναι μαζί μας Μένουν άγνωσ…
Ellis Alton Better get ready Come do rock steady, eh You got to do…
Flames The Better get ready Come do rock steady, ooh You got to do…
G. Corp Rock steady Rock, Rock steady Rock Steady Rock, Rock Steady …
Girls2 Rock steady な私たち どんなときも揺るがない All right 目と目があった時の Feeling in…
God Rocks Tinggalkan semua kenangan Yang tak mungkin terlupakan Menghi…
H.A.P.H. It goes one for your boys from the Southtown blocks…
Hall & Oates [Aretha Franklin] Rock steady baby! That's what I feel now …
John Kay & Steppenwolf Words and music by John Kay and Michael Wilk Money, money,…
KITCHEN - Aretha Franklin Rock steady, baby That's what I feel now Let's call the song…
Kool Moe Dee [ VERSE 1 ] I roll hard (Oh-oh, oh my God!) That's…
M.L.B My face shining, looking like some salmon skin All twelve Re…
M.O.B.Stars It goes one for your boys from the Southtown blocks…
Marc Broussard I think I feel like sleepin' in I won't woke up…
Mary J. Blige Yeah, Remix, Rock Steady Mary, Foxy shit (Yeeeeaah!) (New …
Mary J. Blige feat. Jay-Z Yeah, Remix, Rock Steady Mary, Foxy shit (Yeah!) (New York) …
Method Man [Intro: Ol' Dirty Bastard] Go head.. [Raekwon] Give me all …
Mr. Peebodie My face shining, looking like some salmon skin All twelve Re…
My M.O. It goes one for your boys from the Southtown blocks…
Nina Simone & Aretha Franklin Rock steady, baby That's what I feel now Let's call the song…
No Doubt Our love is rock steady Rock steady, rock steady Rock steady…
Ole Børud I got to build my house a solid ground Makin' sho…
Paul Jackson Jr. I looked at you You stole my heart You were…
Prince feat. Beverley Knight Rock steady baby! That's what I feel now Let's call this…
Raekwon Method Man U God [Intro: Ol' Dirty Bastard] Go head.. [Raekwon] Give me …
Sara Lugo Rocksteady we should know it better we could move together …
Steppenwolf Money, money, day and night You got to pay and pay Well,…
Sting Saw an ad in the newspaper that caught my eye…
Sue Ann – Hey Sue Ann, check this out! This is what my…
The Whispers Rock I looked at you You stole my heart You were…
The Colored Paper Drum set uh base kit kick Clap & symbol…
The Marvels Considerado o pior entre todos os alunos Como alguém sem nen…
The U.S. Army Airborne [Intro: Ol' Dirty Bastard] Go head.. [Raekwon] Give me all …
The U.S. Army Rangers [Intro: Ol' Dirty Bastard] Go head.. [Raekwon] Give me …
The U.S. Marines [Intro: Ol' Dirty Bastard] Go head.. [Raekwon] Give me all …
The Whispers Rock I looked at you You stole my heart You were…
Tony Touch [Intro: Ol' Dirty Bastard] Go head.. [Raekwon] Give me all …
U.S. Army Airborne Division [Intro: Ol' Dirty Bastard] Go head.. [Raekwon] Give me …
U.S. Army Airborne Rangers [Intro: Ol' Dirty Bastard] Go head.. [Raekwon] Give me all …
Venice Shoreline Chris Rock steady, steady with me Rock steady, steady with me Ro…
Watson Wayne Sometimes I feel I can walk on water Sometimes I feel…
Whispers Rock I looked at you You stole my heart You were…
Whispers (The) I looked at you You stole my heart You were…
ZayyDussé Let me know when you're ready Rock steady hit me on…
安室奈美恵 No matter what they say しっかりして 荷物をまとめて街を抜け出す We're gonna sho…
Aretha Franklin Rock steady, baby That's what I feel now Let's call the song…
Sting Saw an ad in the newspaper that caught my eye…
We have lyrics for these tracks by Laurel Aitken:
05 Mad About You Baby I'm mad about you baby Oh Baby Baby baby…
Aitken's Boogie Got a letter from my baby said she is coming…
Angel Heavenly angel, oh. Up in heaven above. Please send me someo…
Apollo 12 This is our sensation, all over the nation! Read all about…
Auge y Caída Buenas noches damas y caballeros. Esto se llama auge y caída…
Baba Kill Me Goat Ey. Ey. Ey me chimey goat alime. Me hear me…
Baby Baby I love you baby and I need no one but…
Baby I Need Your Loving Baby I Need Your Loving Baby i need your loving Baby i…
Baby Please Don't Go You know i love you, baby, please don't go, well,…
Bad Minded Woman Unknown Miscellaneous Truck Driving Woman Truck Driving W…
Bartender Tnder du baren Mister Bartender Tnder dess lyktor en i sn…
Boogie In My Bones Well I feel so good, I've got the boogie in…
Boogie Rock You last night, ya on the night before, No you turn…
Brother David Brother david, I want to be like you Show the enemies…
Calypso In Rock N' Roll Yes I knew dat sweatin these songs, The whole thing feel…
Cherrie My ball i'm not leaving at all. My ball when i'm…
Coconut Coconut woman is calling out And everyday you can hear her…
Coconut (Water) Coconut You cook it in a pot Coconut Makes you big and fat G…
Coconut Woman Coconut woman is calling out And everyday you can hear her…
Come Back Jeannie Jeannie is a girl I've been longing to see Eyes like…
Darling Hold me, squeeze me darling Tell me if you lo-ove me Then…
David Brother david, I want to be like you Show the enemies…
Don't Be Cruel You know I can be found, Sitting home all alone. If you…
Drinkin' Whiskey Everybody drinkin' whiskey But I am feeling blue Everybody d…
Everybody Suffering What a depression, what a depression, what a depression, upo…
Ghana Independance 1957 they sing so much and everybody, de pasta It's a…
Heavenly Angel Heavenly angel, oh. Up in heaven above. Please send me someo…
Heile Heile Y tu me as echado al olvido, Y la suerte se…
Hey Bartender Went ballin' the other night I start drinking an' I got…
Hey, Bartender Went ballin' the other night I start drinking an' I got…
Honey Girl Honey girl I want you to know how I love you I…
I Love You More Everyday Everyday, I love you more and more Every night, I need…
I Need You If it's money you need, baby that's what I got If…
I'll Love You More Everyday Everyday, I love you more and more Every night, I need…
If It's Money You Need If it's money you need, baby that's what I got If…
It's Too Late Stayed in bed all mornin' just to pass the time. There's…
Jamboree Oh, what a jumbie jamboree Took place inna Kingston cemetery…
Jeannie Is Back Oh oh Jeannie …
Jenny Jenny JENNY JENNY Little Richard Jenny, Jenny, Jenny, won't yo…
Jericho You know yeah watagwan a Jericho. You know yeah watagwan a…
Jesse James J-A-M-E-S, James Jesse James Jesse James rides again Jesse J…
Judgement Day What ya gonna do on judgement day What ya gonna do…
La Paloma Cuando salí de la Habana, válgame Dios, nadie me ha visto…
Little Sheila When my baby has left me And gone away When my baby…
Lonesome Lover I'm just a lonesome lover Looking for someone to love me Hop…
Lonesome Traveller I'm a lonesome traveller, seeking for a girl! I'm a lonesome…
Love Me Baby I love you baby and I need no one but…
Low Down Dirty Girl Yeah you low down dirty girl Why you make me feel…
Lucille Lucille, Lucille, Lucille, Can you hear me calling you Come …
Mabel Mabel, mabel Mabel, mabel Please come home Mabel, mabel Mabe…
Mad About You Baby I'm mad about you baby Oh Baby Baby baby…
Mary Oh Mary Lee, baby don't leave me May Lee, baby don't…
Mass Charlie Charlie oh Please say Charlie oh Everybody go to try Mas cha…
Médico brujo Soy El médico brujo De Asterdam Te echa el mal de ojo Si no…
Mi Vida Sin Tu Amor Yo no quiero vivir mi vida Sin tu amor Viviendo mi vida…
More Whiskey Give them more whiskey, give them more whiskey now Give them…
Nebuchadnezzar Nebuchadnezzar was a bad king He was the king of babylon Neb…
Nebuchnezer Edakanelabada was a Bat King! He was da king a babylon. Edak…
Negro Soy negro, de tierra adentro ...no tengo mama ...no teng…
Nightfall in Zion Roll jordan, roll Me say roll, jordan roll We want to go…
Nina Nina niña, niña sabes lo mucho que te quiero niña niña sabes que …
Ojos Sexys Sexy Eyes No te volveré a hacer llorar Nunca te diré adios…
Perfidia Mujeer, Si Puedes Tu Con Dios Hablar Preguntale Si Alguna Ve…
Quizás Quizás Siempre que te pregunto Que, cuando, como y donde Tu siempre…
Railroad Track I've lost my baby down by the railroad track I've lost…
Rege Dege Ding Rege dege ding when I get up Rege dege ding the…
Roll Jordan Roll Roll jordan, roll Me say roll, jordan roll We want to go…
Rudi Got Married Rudie, Rudie, Rudie, Rudie, Rudie... Have you heard the lat…
Sahara I knew a little girl And she was born in the…
Sally Brown Make me tell you about Sally Brown (Sally Brown) Make me tel…
Save The Last Dance You can dance-every dance with the guy, Who gives you the…
Skinhead when a skinhead walks down the street... every chick heart …
Stars Were Made Stars were made To shine so bright My arms were made To hold…
Sweet Chariot Sweet chariot. Sweet chariot. Swing old. Bring de chariot. I…
Swing Low Sweet Chariot I looked over Jordan and what did I see? Comin' for…
Tell Me Darling Hold me, squeeze me darling Tell me if you lo-ove me Then…
The Low Down Yeah you low down dirty girl Why you make me feel…
The Walls Of Jericho You know yeah watagwan a Jericho. You know yeah watagwan a…
They Got It 1957 they sing so much and everybody, de pasta It's a…
Tribute to Collie Smith Into the hills, cry the tears, Of the crocodiles, lost feet…
Walls of Jericho You know yeah watagwan a Jericho. You know yeah watagwan a…
Whole Lotta Rock A whole lotta rock. Im rockin and rollin, hiding and…
Woppi King They say, when you die, and after burial, you come…
Yea Yea Baby Baby baby baby, you're the girl for me Baby baby baby,…
Zion Roll jordan, roll Me say roll, jordan roll We want to go…
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