Borrowing his stage name from the popular TV Western hero of the same name,… Read Full Bio ↴Borrowing his stage name from the popular TV Western hero of the same name, the Lone Ranger was one of Jamaica's most influential early dancehall DJs. He helped pioneer a newly rhythmic, on-the-beat rhyming style that led DJ toasting into the modern age, and punctuated his lyrics with bizarre exclamations and sound effects ("bim" and "ribbit" were his favorites) that made him perhaps the most imaginative stylist of his time. The Lone Ranger was born Anthony Waldron and spent a good portion of his childhood in the U.K., later moving to Kingston. He first recorded in tandem with Welton Irie at Clement "Coxsone" Dodd's famed Studio One, but soon went solo, toasting over the rhythm tracks of past Studio One hits from the rocksteady and roots reggae eras. He also became the top DJ for the Virgo Hi Fi Sound System, resulting in its being voted the top sound system in Jamaica in 1980. The Lone Ranger's breakout hit was "Love Bump," a Dodd-produced version of the rhythm from Slim Smith's "Rougher Yet." His signature song, however, was "Barnabas Collins," an ode to the vampiric main character of the TV series Dark Shadows. Produced by Alvin "GG" Ranglin, "Barnabas Collins" was a massive hit in 1980, topping charts in both Jamaica and the U.K. An album of the same name (aka Barnabas in Collins Wood) followed on Ranglin's label, and established him as one of the top recording DJs of the time. Over the next two years, the Lone Ranger recorded prolifically for Studio One, issuing albums like On the Other Side of Dub, Badda Dan Dem, and what many regarded as his strongest LP, M-16. M-16 featured further hits in the title track, "Natty Burial," and "Fist to Fist." He also recorded with other producers, including Channel One's Winston Riley (1981's Rosemarie) and himself, in tandem with Clive Jarrett (1982's Hi Yo Silver Away). With the ascent of Yellowman and the recording debuts of other prominent early DJs (Brigadier Jerry, Josey Wales, Charlie Chaplin, etc.), the Lone Ranger found his popularity challenged; he also found some of his signature gimmicks appropriated by imitators. After his initial burst of activity, his pace had slowed considerably by the mid-'80s. He cut another album, DJ Daddy, for Winston Riley in 1984, and followed it with Learn to Drive, a low-profile album for Bebo Phillips' label, in 1985.
Rosemarie
Lone Ranger Lyrics
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Chaseiro Rosemarie dara lincah anggun ayu Disapa pipit dari sangkarny…
Die Flippers La-la-la-la-la-la-la-la-la-la La-la-la-la-la-la-la-la-la-la…
Die jungen Zillertaler Hühott, hühott oh rosemarie Rosemarie, oh rosemarie Hühott, …
Dorfrocker Servus Freunde wir sind die Dorfrocker wir erzählen euch die…
Frank Valentino Hoor de sirene gaan Rosemarie Nu breekt het afscheid aan Ros…
Heino Vor der Stadt im grünen Rasen ein bunter Zirkuswagen von…
Hubert Kah Rosemarie Rote Rose Rote roesmarie - do Nur Du. Tanz Bitte t…
Kah Hubert Rosemarie Rote Rose Rote roesmarie - do Nur Du. Tanz Bitte t…
Stanley Black La da da da da, da da da da da…
Superchunk Posting down the page from your rainy day, Waiting for the…
The Dogcatmouse Singers Rosemarie rote Rose rote roesmarie - Du nur Du. Tanz bitte t…
The Monkees Rosemarie, once you see, Rosemarie, once, Rosemarie, come an…
Wolfgang Anheisser Rosemarie, Rosemarie Sieben Jahre mein Herz nach dir schrie …
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Angela Smithson
Just for you - here are the songwords!!
A ZIDDLY BONG STOMP
A ZIDDLY BONG STOMP
Bo!!
Let me tell you bout a girl I know
Cos she's my baby and she live next door
Now in the mornin' when the sun comes up
She gives me coffee in my favourite cup
OH NO OH NO NO
I coulda never let 'er go
A ZIDDLY BONG STOMP
A ZIDDLY BONG STOMP
Beyond the mountains there lies a valley
Beyond the valleys say there lies the sea
Beyond the sea there lies a my baby
I said 'er name is a Rose Marie, Rose Marie
OH NO NO I coulda never let you go
RIIIGHT UHH
A ZIDDLY BONG STOMP
A ZIDDLY BONG STOMP
In the evening when I'm all alone
She gives me call on my telephone
Before I count 'er from my one two four
Here comes my baby comin' knockin' my door
OH NO OH NO NO I coulda never let'er go RIIIGHT UHH
A ZIDDLY BONG STOMP
A ZIDDLY BONG STOMP EH ME STAR
You never know papa Ranger coulda sing
You never know papa Ranger coulda sing REBIIIT
Me say me like girls fat
Me nah like dem slim
Cah when them slim me say them cyah do a ting
I'LL tell us dis ya riddim keep rockin' and swing
A ZIDDLY BONG STOMP
A ZIDDLY BONG STOMP RIIIGHT A WHA' ME SAY
You rub and go down and then you rub and come up
REPEAT
And then you bubble up
Just like a 7-up
REPEAT
A ZIDDLY BONG STOMP
A ZIDDLY BONG STOMP
By Angela Smithson
Lone Ranger
ROSEMARIE. 1981
KAREN GILMORE
Brings back such GREAT memories!
Angela Smithson
I was very young when this came out too, memories come flooding back we'd just moved in our house and my parents used to play it at parties they held!!😀
Jean N
Me too such a sweet song this bring memories.
DEELANZO FAMILY
I'm 26 and I be playing this so often on my sound
Angela Smithson
@DEELANZO FAMILYCool, it's nice that young people appreciate older music - who else do you like?I've just been listening to music from many eras!! Respect.🙂
Simply beautiful pieces dp
One of my favourite ❤ 🎵 🎶 🎵 🎶 songs
sidalph56
THIS IS THE BEST DJ EVER, NEVER HEAR THIS DJ CHAT ANY SLACKNESS.BIG UP LONE RANGER
Garfield Mckenzie
Check him out in the 70s
Cat Selah
Everytime😁
Jean N
The best