Manu Dibango (Emmanuel N'Djoké Dibango, December 12, 1933 in Douala, Camero… Read Full Bio ↴Manu Dibango (Emmanuel N'Djoké Dibango, December 12, 1933 in Douala, Cameroon-March 24, 2020 in Paris, France) was a Cameroonian saxophonist and vibraphone player. Leaving Cameroon to France to study, he got to study music where he enrolled for piano lessons. Though a piano student, Manu fell in love with his friend and classmate's instrument, the saxophone. Not having a keyboard at home to rehearse his music lessons, he spent time using his friend's saxophone which has today become his longest companion. He developed a musical style fusing jazz and traditional Cameroonian music. He is a member of the Yabassi ethnic group, though his mother was a Douala.

He has collaborated with many musicians, including Fela Kuti, Herbie Hancock, Bill Laswell, Bernie Worrell, Ladysmith Black Mambazo, and Sly and Robbie. In 1998 he recored the album CubAfrica with Cuban artist Eliades Ochoa .

His Soul Makossa is often considered the first disco record (Jones and Kantonen, 1999). Prominent and loved by his country, he just celebrated his 50th musical anniversary in Cameroon, where he was greatly supported by the wife of the president of Cameroon.

Manu Dibango was the sole African who exposed African traditional music to the western world. His style took the world by storm when the American superstar, Michael Jackson took Manu's Soul Makossa which featured in Jackson's album in You wanna be startin' Something.[i/] This same hit today vibrates the music chart which featuresAkon. Obviously, Jackson lost the suit and had to pay the African Saxophonist for Damage.

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Goin' Back to My Roots
Manu Dibango Lyrics

We have lyrics for 'Goin' Back to My Roots' by these artists:

Wendy Matthews Zippin' up my boots Goin' back to my roots Yeah…

We have lyrics for these tracks by Manu Dibango:

A LA CLAIRE FONTAINE (Reprise d′une chanson traditionnelle) À la claire fontaine…
Aye Africa Ah e e Africa Eh e Africa O Lipanda Ah e e Africa Eh…
Biko Biko Biko Wafa wafela sizwe Biko Biko Biko Biko Wafa wafela …
Careless Love Love, oh love, oh careless love You've fly through my head…
Douala serenade Si la ne so mba o mboa e O mboa e Si…
Homeless Homeless Homeless Homeless, homeless, one night sleeping…

I Got You Wo! I Feel Good I knew that I would now I Feel…
Idiba Idiba ibusi bwame Ese way mbidi, mbidi Ese way mbidi, mbidi …
Maya Ma Bobé Na-na na na naaa na na na naa yee (Na-na na na…
Mimbo Parmak izlerinde küllük hasarı ben bu defterin kötü ünlü yaz…
Ongele Mba Ongele mi min'a Biso na oe Di tano nde ka ndoti Nasi ta…
Reggae Makossa Makoosa Akeela Mama Ko mama Sa maka makoosa Mama ko mama Sa …
Soir Au Village Une voix s'élève au lointain Invitant aux prières du so…
Soul Makossa Makossa akeela mama Ko mama sa maka makoosa mama ko mama…
Soul Makossa (feat. Youssou N'Dour) Makoosa Akeela Mama Ko mama Sa maka makoosa Mama ko mama Sa…

Wema Oa Nu ta na mba O bo bunya bwa ndutu eehh Ongèlè mba…

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Comments from YouTube:

@slove1219

4y↑230

The Garage, The Loft, Zanzibar... You had to be there to understand it. Tears coming to my eyes just thinking about the magic I carry in my heart forever having worked it out on those dancefloors to music like this. Thank you universe.

@arturoythier4795

2y↑20

Couldn't put it any better than that. Forever grateful for those times ! Break your back!

@dwfollett

2y↑13

How did we get so old?

@danvidal3581

2y↑16

@@dwfollett by the Grace of God. 😘

@nenaaa1444

2y↑6

@@danvidal3581 You're absolutely right Amen

@donnaharris7765

2y↑6

Tony Humphrey on the one and two’s❤️😊😊

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@MarcJBeard

2y↑118

R.I.P Lamont Dozier you were truly one of the greatest song writers to have ever lived. Your songs were the back drop to the civil rights movement and continue to provide joy and inspiration to billons of people. Thank you for the music brother .. Godspeed xxx 😔 #tamlamotown

@DLCOrganization

1y↑1

Which songs in particular are you referring to?

@MarcJBeard

1y↑1

@@DLCOrganization anything on the Tamla Motown label.

@DLCOrganization

Let's try this again, @@MarcJBeard --
I'm referring to songs SPECIFICALLY written by Holland-Dozier-Holland at Motown.
(And Lamont himself never formally recorded for Motown, so that option's out).
Which of the HDH compositions on Motown (or Tamla Motown in the UK)
are you suggesting were directly connected to being the backdrop of the Civil Rights Movement?

@MarcJBeard

@@DLCOrganization all of them.

@DLCOrganization

Hmm... So... it was exactly as I suspected.
You've never listened to a single one of these songs and you pretty much don't even know what you're talking about.

WOW! -- You made a mockery of Lamont Dozier's memory and legacy AND the Civil Rights Movement in one shot.
Way to go, @@MarcJBeard!

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@richmodisco7279

2y↑71

Wow. Mr. Dozier passed away. I just read it in The NY Times. A true musical genius. I can remember Larry playing this at the Garage. The lyrics made you realize who we are. What we come from a great people the original man. And as was mentioned, when Larry played it, it was so special, so meaningful, it hit at the core of our souls. Also, it reminds me of all the good people we’ve lost over the years. All those beautiful souls at the Garage including Larry who we lost to soon. I will always carry them in my heart. Thank you Lamont for giving us this wonderful song that made us feel so proud of who we are.❤️❤️🙏🏾

@alanizy100

2y↑4

Agree! David from the Loft played this too..it really hit us when this vinyl was on..the highlight

@josephkofiduncan3083

2y↑53

Finally gone back to his roots. Rest in Power

@jaygaston1719

How ironic. RIP Lamont Dozier!

@hulk_mode87

He passed away?

@EarthWindandFirepower0990

4y↑59

WHO'S GOING BACK TO THEIR ROOTS IN 2020?

@oldskoolmusicforever0724

3y↑3

@Michael Joseph RIGHT ON MJ

@mordaljohan75

3y↑3

Mee in 2020

@kamellenasri4944

Toujours aussi bon

@chantelcoleman3917

3y↑1

and in 2021

@Phioletovii

3y↑1

in 2021

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@JerseyVibes

2y↑28

August 9, 2022……Lamont Dozier has passed away. A truly legendary songwriter and producer. Thank you for the many hits you left us on the musical landscape! Rest in Peace

@deaconblues3964

sad that it wasn't reported on all the big media channels...hey....it's amerika (spelling deliberate)

@nnazem

16y↑40

as a man who was born in 1986, all i ever heard growin up was hip hop and r&b. somewhere in the past few years, I've stumbled across mfsb, salsoul, harold melvin, and other musicians who created the funkiest stuff I've ever heard. for people who say you can never go back in the past, that statement only works when you're better off than in the past. i ain't never felt so good listenin to music except when i listen to jams like these.

@bmatthewlouison7439

2y↑4

Welcome to what you've missing. There's room for everyone who's open minded:)

@patriciakreger440

2y↑1

You might be an old soul levelin’ up/reborn and this music is like goin’ home 🎶🙂

@norasmith3554

2y↑1

This was my time. Loved it! The Clubs were everything. The sound-systems! The GREATEST DJ’s.You just had a great time with your friends.

@totorod

3y↑32

I grew up thinking Richie’s version was the only one. When I found this 12 in a used record store I had to throw it on the listening table, mind blown, heart opened and I couldn’t help but move, tears literally rolling down my cheeks. It’s been a constant in my life since then, I can always come back to it when I need to feel that same way I did all those years ago in a used record store crying joyfully in front of the other customers. And 44 years on, it still slays any dance floor. Powerful magic.

@thomasbrown3356

You never heard Odyssey's version, then. Hard for me to choose between that one and this version.

@totorod

1y↑1

@@thomasbrown3356 I have, and it’s like a close close second! I just love the bridge of Lamont’s version so much.

@thedood9403

13w

If people only knew what music truly is. If people only know who we actually are this planet would change over-night. Too, remember that those who are most persecuted and oppressed are nearly invariably those overthrown in a coup or revolution. The Czar and his family when the Bolsheviks took over are a good example. Hopefully one or more of my black brothers and sisters will read this and take heart. Not sure who this message is for. Just that I am supposed to leave it here. My endless searchings for truth have taught me many things. Among them is the fact that Jesus was indeed black. In that light the oppression of black folks and obstruction of development of the black nations makes more sense than any other explanation I have heard or read. Always learning, trying to remain humble and in an attitude of gratitude is difficult and rewarding. Whoever finds this I wish for you and yours; enough.

@gabrielescalari1111

2y↑8

In assoluto uno dei pezzi funk più belli del passato, è ancora oggi e fantastico e lo sarà anche per le nostre generazioni future

@djalsurdi67

12y↑20

I'm a Italian american DJ and i this is been one of my favorite club songs since the early 80's I'm going to Italy to check out my roots, Just because of this killer classic made me think it would be the right thing yo do. Love it!

@hongkongbeat2164

2y↑12

Lamont Dozier wrote much of the soundtrack for my growing up in the 60s and 70s. Of all the great music he and the Holland brothers produced for Motown, for me this was the finest tune he ever brought about. Criminally undervalued as a soul message. Imagine what a monster it would have been if Stevie or Marvin had released it.

RIP Lamont Dozier.

@jeanettesadler8854

4y↑8

DAM...THIS SONG BRINGS ME RIGHT BACK INSIDE THE LOFT...THE BOTTOM FLOOR...REMEMBERING EVERYONE DANCING, FEELING THEIR ROOTS, BABY POWDER TO HELP GLIDE YOUR DANCE IN...AND FEELING LAMONT...GOD I LOVE THIS SON... I'VE NEVER STOPPED LISTENING TO MY LOFT AND GARAGE MUSIC....I GET CHILLS AND TEARS WHENEVER I LISTEN AND STILL TODAY I HAVE TO BRING MY SOUL DANCE IN WHENEVER I PLAY THIS SONG....I GO RIGHT BACK TO THAT ERA...WE HAD SUCH A GREAT TIME DANCING AT THE LOFT; REQUESTING DAVID TO PLAY IT AGAIN..AND HE WOULD...AND DAVID WOULD END THAT SONG EARLY SUNDAY MORNING WHEN IT WAS TIME TO SAY GOODBYE...AND I WORKED ALL WEEK DESPERATELY WAITING FOR NEXT SATURDAY TO GET BACK TO THE LOFT...AND DANCE MY NIGHT AWAY.....THOSE DAYS WERE GOLDEN...WE WERE LUCKY TO HAVE EXPERIENCED THE LOFT AND DAVID MANCUSCO....MUSIC IS MY WAY OF LIFE....

@jameshargreaves29

3y↑2

Great post jeanette

@claudiahansen4938

Every Saturday night...down those long stairs in platform shoes...

@lotuswon1910

You speakin Tha truth Loft Sis!
Pure memories I will never forget. David was our guide thru our Muzikal Journey! Blessed to have been in his presence🙏🏽

@aghowrath

2y↑6

This song still titillates me 40yrs onwards ..my Spirit never gets old...YAHWEH!!!

@Phioletovii

3y↑45

This song is an example of true art. It speaks to people of all ages, colors, nationalities, as it is about the universal human feelings and struggles. It helps us remember who we are as humans...
If our roots are not our fantasy, but they are real there is always hope.
I think we have to have faith in our roots, as they are real.

@albertobonifazzi6298

2y↑4

Quando uscì questo brano avevo 17 anni..... Lo ascolto ancora.... Il pianoforte è fantastico oltre il resto poi archi e coro di bambini...

Bellissimo 👍

@gigimilanista1539

e i tamburi che sono un ossesione ed infiniti

@Anto-yo8ie

52w↑1

Per me il più bel pezzo riempi Pista della DiscoMusic 💃🎶😇💖

@gigimilanista1539

52w

@@Anto-yo8ie effettivamente !!

@jposh707

13y↑13

This isn't just pop music. This is a symphonic MASTERPIECE. I get chills when I listen to this.

@neptunskid

5y↑15

I LOVE THIS SONG SO MUCH .. OMG!! SOMETIMES I CRY WHILE DANCING LISTING TO THE WORDS.. MY ANCESTORS.. would BE SO PROUD OF THIS SONG.. THANK YOU FOR MAKING IT!!

@mannypintado8349

5y↑1

You ever went to the Garage?

@lawrencefernandez4662

2y↑30

Heard this back in the early 80's. I've always liked this joint. It has a very powerful message. And the music is great to dance to. Richie and Odyssey have done a great job with the remakes, but, this is the best.

@lionelmeade8190

2y↑4

Those versions don’t even compare - we’ve lost a great today - 🙏🏾🙏🏾👊🏾👊🏾

@user-xx1mw6cy7h

31w↑1

This is a hit in South Africa since the 70s.

@RamonetlaMagwaza

16w↑2

This song stirred the Spirit of Black Consciousness in South Afrika within its Youth in the mid 70S uprising.

In Afrika we say "ube idhlozi elihle baba" meaning " be a beautiful spirit papa " in the after-life.

Enkosi kakhulu mfoka Dozier

@kunlefunmius

16y↑13

The chorus in this song is actually sang in Yoruba, a Nigerian language: awa o ma ranti, iranti yeo, isedale baba awa. This could be roughly translated as we would always remember ideals of ancestors. What a song! However was made more funky by the Odyssey.

@paulharvey2851

4y↑16

Lamont Dozier and Orlando Julius create an Afro-American disco classic and people all over the world, from America to Japan to Italy to the UK, of every colour & nationality get down to the groove!

@donjazzy5510

34w↑1

Sadly Orlando never got paid for this

@biolafayemi8539

31w

@@donjazzy5510 Quite unfortunate that Orlando never got the credit or money. Here is the story https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R1Nn3rdgznM&t=19s

@femihocquart430

23w↑1

Orlando was never appreciated for this work

@user-vr2ub7rz9y

25w

David play this song a couple times we never got tired dancing to song good vibes upstairs and downstairs at the loft the song touched every one I still listen to the song I always get the same reaction my heart mind and soul really one of the greatest song I ever heard and dance to I’m glad to experience all this thank you David and lamont

@norasmith3554

2y↑7

Yessss, that’s where I heard it. The first time was at The Garage, Larry Levan was playing. I just fell in love with the Lyrics. It was like they spoke to me.

@marcprimo1471

1y↑4

First time hearing this version in my 51 years on earth.

Amazing

@MsGoodforthesoul

1y↑1

Thanks to my parent’s great taste in music I’ve been hearing this for almost 40 years. It’s soul stirring right? It’s a treat ❤

@markposey7001

2y↑6

On this day when his death was announced, I just had to hear this song again. This song reaches deep into my 60-something gay white male soul. RIP. Your music touched my heart and soul.

@amafirenze-vi1uh

Love and great memories from Italy. Thanks Mr. Dozier.

@nadiagalanis4155

1y↑2

J 'ai beaucoup dansé sur cette musique!! Love 😍

@elpuma70

2y↑7

RIP to a genius who soundtracked so much of my youth!

@didierboudet88

2y↑9

RIP Monsieur Dozier, que le Seigneur t'accueille dignement, Merci pour tout.

@rudimbele1454

6y↑2

This song once rocked South Africa...….

@daimonmarioperez9501

6y↑84

I wish I could zip up my boots and go back to the Paradise Garage.. On a good night nobody did it better than LARRY LEVAN. Now bring in the African chants....

@Mightyoverevery1

4y↑2

Daimon Mario Perez We Gotta Know What You Mean !

@alanizy100

4y↑3

Carlton Smith
He’s talking about the famous club in NYC called Paradise Garage. I believe Larry Levan was the DJ there. Powerful song!

@ivettenolastname7441

4y↑3

No played that like Larry ❤️

@alanizy100

3y↑2

The Loft in NYC played that too

@herbalistklg8017

3y↑1

@@alanizy100 99 Prince St

@jessefuterman9598

5y↑33

A TIMELESS CLASSIC THAT GOES BEYOND A DANCE SONG A SONG FROM THE SOUL A SONG ABOUT FEELING REAL A SONG THAT IS BEYOND A FEELING AND BEYOND AN IDEA. A STATE OF MIND!

@ekowassifua4519

2y↑21

I listen to this jam on countless times a day. Almost 2022 n still jamming to it .... what a banger after all this years .

@lorenafiore912

1y↑2

Indimenticabile ❤

@germanitastaton

7y↑202

I FEEL THIS TRACK DEEP IN MY SOUL....BRINGS TEARS TO MY EYES ALMOST EVERY TIME I HEAR IT....❤

@riquespeakshop1395

7y↑10

That's exactly the same way I feel about it. Deeper forces at work with this groove.

@MrCarltonjsmith

7y↑4

AMEN!!!

@patp2690

6y↑9

He is projecting ancient African spiritual concepts. That is why you are feeling it.

@heybro6302

6y↑4

same here idk why i keep coming back.

@antoniovillafane6854

4y↑6

I brought a crystal mirrored ball. The size of a beach ball .I installed 4 spot lights various colors. And when I play this song ..roots. And many other from the paradise garage. And the Loft. I just feel that I am back inside of both places. Just close my eyes and feel the bass and you can actually feel the people stomping there feet on that hard ass wood floors . Great sensation. Never can be erased from my mind. Rip Larry. And David. We all miss you.

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@caterinadesimone7994

5y↑13

Un pezzo che scatena l'inferno dentro adrenalina pura ♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️🎶magnifico Lamont

@EarthWindandFirepower0990

5y↑84

WHO GOING BACK TO THEIR ROOTS IN 2019?

@giuseppe6344

5y↑1

Here i am!

@dahmeneekah

4y↑1

♥️

@richardwhite9965

4y↑2

went back 2016

@happymonday9562

4y↑1

Moi

@therealshadequeen1

4y↑1

Yaaaaassss!!!

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@bertrandc8207

37w↑1

Bonne musique, j aimais déjà Lamont Dozier en '76 👍😉 Que du top dans ces années 70 chez Motown ! 🙏

@prakashnarismulu3332

4y↑2

Wow 😳 just discovering this now . Back in 1980 South Africa 🇿🇦 this was a huge struggle song . The Odyssey version .

@NormanGhalebSoulTrain

2y↑3

1977 & my first ever Lamont Dozier vinyl and l still have it. Fell in love with it back then & still amazing to this very day. Such a super talented man. His legacy will live forever & ever.
Rest in Heavenly Peace Lamont <3

@sevinatenine4444

3y↑4

MY UNCLE USE TO SAY IF YOU FORGET YOU'RE BLACK,PUT THIS SONG HERE ON AND YOU'LL SNAP BACK TO BLACK

@SuperEarthwindfire

2y↑2

R.I.P Lamont Dozier. Thank you for the music and the happy memories

@SS-ii6nz

33w↑1

This is a great song from a era of the best R&B, Disco, Jazz and Soul Music. R.I.P Lamont Dozier who wrote timeless music that will forever touch our heart.❤❤❤

@wonderland1979

2y↑11

A great song writer. RIP

@gritzgravy1760

2y↑3

Just read we lost the great Lamont Dozier yesterday and I have been in tears ever since 😢 I am truly heartbroken 💔

@damienhaynes6820

36w↑2

Ashe to the true king of soul music, along with Willie Hutch! This music is so uplifting and transformative in a positive way. I love it God. Thank you Spiritual Creator for everything!

@edwardgilliard7259

11w

Wow just amazing amazing song God bless you my heart and you'll be rest in peace what a great song take me back to the Days inn the Disco the garage😢😢🙏❤🙏🙏🙏❤

@mannypintado8349

5y↑3

This was Paradise Garage World.

@barbarabutterfield2679

2y↑3

Rest in peace Lamont Dozier. Thank you for the great music you gave us over the years.

@glennclark1305

7y↑2

Lacy Lady & driving with my mates to Gt Yarmouth. This tunes brings back great memories of 1977

@TheCosmicFunker

I first heard this track in Maestro's nightclub in Glasgow. As soon as I heard the intro I thought it was something special and listened transfixed at the song.

As soon as it was finished, I had to go to the DJ to ask the name of the track, and who the artist was.

@bmatthewlouison7439

Was blessed to this in my Zanz days!!! Back to Zanzibar; Tony, Timmy, all the great NJ DJ and party dancers

@victordairo5069

9y↑71

so proud of this music because my uncle played and sang on it. Uncle Orlando Julius.
Checkout the credits

@HollyHood

8y↑4

+Victor Dairo Congrats to Uncle...good job!

@moltenkeysltd7775

3y↑1

Wonderful musician Orlando julius

@pfunk2306

@@HollyHood o

@stevedickison

I.K. Dairo also in the family, I’ll bet?

@allenlivera1611

2y↑5

Mourning the loss of a great, great talent. I didn't know he'd written big hits for the Supremes and Four Tops, among others. To be sure this is one of my favorite songs; I bought the album and played it start to finish countless times.

@fbznnr

17w

One of the best song of ever, a masterpiece.

@BigCamWorldOrder

11y↑1

I used to feel an energy beyond words when I used to dance to this at the Garage, Zanzibar, the Loft, Tracks and all the other clubs in the mid-80's. Today listen to this song and everything around me stand still. Let's me know when it's time to recharge my soul....

@cpt.beano3446

3y↑6

Lamont Dozier is indeed a soul legend. Richie Havens and Odyssey' versions are great testaments to a great soul legend.

@DJWill-sr8lf

2y↑4

Was in the Loft when I was blessed to hear this amazing jam...David Mancuso was a true master. 🙏 RIP

@danvidal3581

And the lighting effects was the icing on the cake. MAGIC

@ministerservertavares4714

2y↑2

Rise In Power to Lamont Dozier one of the GREATEST songwriter/producers in Black music history! Your LEGACY will live forever as you keep SHININ', Word!!! 🙏🙏🙏🙏

@rahphunk

6y↑29

This joint is empowering, uplifting, and so ✊🏿✊🏿✊🏿✊🏿✊🏿✊🏿🔥🔥🔥☀️☀️☀️☀️👑👑

@narvelancoleman3813

1y↑3

This truly conjures up (in a good way), the spirits of my ancestors. May they Rest In the Arms of Jesus!😪🙏

@DieselAlexx

5y↑4

Paradise Garage classic. 70's, 80's was the best ever for dance music.

@marcushelwerth9352

41w

Ein Stück für die Ewigkeit! Love it!

@dixielatino

11y↑2

He went back to his roots , Lamont was one of my favs back in the day and listening to this tune takes me back to the days of carefree fun .

@djpopbottles8044

7y↑37

this song is still amazing after all these years yesssss!

@SuperMysteek

5y↑3

I was 18 back then and my Black Bess days only had started. Best 4 years of my life. Little did I know...

@fcruzdj2

1y↑1

Each day I listen to this; my love for it grows. RIP Mr. Dozier. Thank you for your gift of music. ❤❤❤

@MaxDeviDJ

8y↑1

Great song ! I had the double pleasure to listen and to play this music when I was a DJ .... Great time great music greate people tooo !!!

@964302

5y↑19

Shout Tony Humphrey’s at Zanzibar too. Can’t forget them with the Garage and the Loft 3 Iconic Clubs of the 80’s. Can’t forget Tee Scott either rip.

@jeffking1258

7y↑5

40 years later and it still sounds as good as the first time I heard it!

@nickhulston5842

2y↑2

R.I.P. Lamont, thank you for all the amazing music.

@gordoncuthbertson5255

2y↑2

Lamont Dozier you will be remembered

@24lisabeth

5y↑6

This one I would never have found but for YouTube! LOve it Brilliant!

@olabanjofashakin1543

7y↑146

Accordding to
"Orlando Julius Ekemode
"Well, my contract with Phillips Records expired in 1972. It was a 10-year contract and then I decided to move around and so, went on a visit to the United States to see how things were being done over there. However, it was in 1974, that I finally decided to move to there to work and do music. In the United States, I was able to study film and it was the same time Tunde Kelani was also studying film in London. I read film and production at San Francisco University and also had a music band. And in 1977, I became the first African to do a collaboration with an American star called Lamon Dozia. The song was Going Back To My Roots and I added the Yoruba lyrics (Awa oma ranti se ranti ye o, isedale baba wa)."

@lennoxido

7y↑4

I love Orlando Julius, did not have any idea of his life story, thanks for sharing.

@irathomas9420

6y↑3

PEACE and Light brother u guys have made GREAT MEMORIES....

@djcapitallD

6y↑2

....thanks 4 remembering this early Afro dance track....\0/.\0/...

@mauramicheletti564

5y↑3

And i remember so happily this version spinned on sunday by first afrodjs in brescia countyside milan italy and i felt in love eith the ypuruba lyrics....life is beauty

@alanoneill3065

His back story is suspiciously similar to that of William Onyeabor

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@toxicsharmi389

4y↑4

Wow this is great, thank you Ray Fisher

@tariktyler

2y↑2

Thank You Lamont Dozier for this song and many more. R.I.P.

@port2344chester

14y↑6

Such an underground soulful classic tune. If you dont have soul you cant & will never understand. The 1st 1:30minutes w.o. lyrics talks to your soul. Puts you on a cloud that only the underground society understands. This tune is for those cats who come from nothing & understand that club energy... no disrespect to some just reaching out to those who feel my energy & you know who you are. Paradise Garage/Loft cats... Club Cielo,Body & Soul & OTHER CLUBS THAT HOLD THAT ENERGY!!!! N.Y. in da house

@lotuswon1910

Ashè💫
LoveSavesTheDay❤️

@RonnieJonesRjayy1

9y↑18

Strange, every time I sing this, we bring down the house! I love it!

@caroleanntopp

Yes shes called 5times,you need to let me know whats going on now,its been over a week since i heard from you tell me have you left me or what????

@jacksor2

10y↑8

Ham-Mercy!!! A Club CLASSIC back in the DAY. The TIMES I Had Getting DOWN to this SONG @ "DEN ONE DISCO" Chicago's Old Town Neighborhood. Yes LORD!!!

@GeorgeJenko

10y↑16

Absolutely fabulous wow 1977!

@Yahawadah70ad

2y↑4

This song was before my time, but what an amazing song nonetheless. I just moved back to the motherland recently (back to my roots) 😊. Thank you for this masterpiece, RIP 🙏🏾 🕊.

@user-nw3yk1oq5g

8y↑28

He really took his time to put this jam together. Fantastic!

@johannafigueroa5966

Father God, The Loft! I still have a copy of my membership card. The photo of the "Little Rascal" thank you for the memories.""" Peace & Blessings

@MR-od7fo

4y↑5

Joe Sample on Piano is hard to beat !! A master piece and so was the Garage !

@TosingerT

5y↑8

Thanks for your contribution to this classic Baba Orlando Julius 💫

@nefertitithagoddess9428

5y↑3

Going Back to Consciousness🖤🖤🖤🖤

@minekara6407

RIP. Mr Lamont Dozier you were a gift to us all with your beautiful words. I a truly sad you have passed. Thank for all your words. They will live on.

@mlungisiradebe8922

5y↑1

My song.An Anthem for our Africanism.

@freddyquintana3809

8y↑36

Thank God for experiencing both The Loft and The Garage!!!
I can die in peace ....I know what Heaven its like!!!

@AFairyTaleHigh

8y↑4

those were the very best of times!

@Rubmer

7y↑4

We will all be in the Paradise Garage again one day,

@daimonperez3464

7y↑2

Rubmer - I really hope so, because if there ever was a time for the love of The Paradise Garage time is now ...

@sheilastephens3547

6y↑1

i could listeen to this all. day

@KangaRooAndPiggy

4y↑3

My neighbours & I listen to top quality songs 'EVERYDAY' ~ (whether they want to or not..) This one is up there with the finest!
😂🤣😂🙃🤪😎👍🎹🎼🎷🎺🎸🎻🥁

@Jamallus55

10y↑20

Heard this at "Better Day's" back in the day, and it would alway's get a "Standing Ovation!".....
It was like that, where-ever it was played!
A "Classic"....Indeed!
Thank's for posting it!

@michaeljulia6069

5y↑6

Right on Lamont. Love this jam

@chulatina4926

5y↑7

Dam so many good memories dancing to zipping up my boots in the loft. 99 Prince St. NEW YORK

@claudiahansen4938

Ecstatic memories of dancing to this at The Loft...

@jason52034

11y↑3

The chant is in Yoruba - Nigerian language spoken by 40 million people in that part of West Africa

@travisberry2461

11y↑1

After 30 plus years this song is still going strong. It bring back great memories, when I was in the garage dancing. Thanks

@leslietaylor6361

2y↑1

Leviticus, Tunnel I was at every one of them.
Memories 💔

@nikhilpanikkar

5y↑5

The opening of the song is incredible.

@henrock911

16y↑3

One of my all time favorites!! Takes me back when I was clubbin' at Zanzibar, Newark NJ. Thank you!!

@1mimossa

3y↑1

Searching for riches I had all the time!! Finding out happiness was just a state of mind!!!
Wow people! Recharge your soul today!
It’s within all of us we can create our joy here right now regardless of what going on the outside world 🌎☀️☀️☀️

@zaihiraray

12y↑1

superb, can't say more than this, its an awesomely moving tune... Old School and always get the dance floor jumping people making moves, wicked footsteps, throwing ya hands up in the air, spinning and dancing for joy, the joyful moves of people having fun, letting all their cares go.....Dance is Life, dance is living y'know....

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