Before joining forces, Sly was drumming for the Skin Flesh and Bones band and Robbie was the bass player for the Aggrovators. They also used to play in clubs (Sly at Tit for Tat and Robbie at Evil People), and used to check each other out. They found out that they had the same ideas about music in general (both are huge fans of Motown, Philly Sound and Country & Western, in addition to Jamaican legendary labels Studio One and Treasure Isle), and Reggae production in particular. They first worked together for the newly created Channel One label and studio, operated by the Hoo Kim brothers.
They changed the face of Reggae several times: in 1976, they introduced a harder beat called "Rockers", which quickly replaced the then prevalent "One drop" style, then introduced the "rub a dub" sound in the early 1980s. Sly and Robbie were important in developing the trend towards computer assisted music and programmming in the mid 1980s.
Also in the early 1990s they introduced a novel sound with the hits "Bam Bam" and "Murder She Wrote" by Chaka Demus & Pliers. Chaka Demus' rough DJ vocals were matched with Pliers' sweet, melodic, soul-influenced singing; this unusal vocal pairing was championed by Sly and Robbie. This formula has since been used with great success by the likes of Shaggy (who teamed up with singers Rayvon or Rik Rok), Shabba Ranks, Maxi Priest and others. This predates and may have influenced the recent trend in some rap music where a song's "hook" or chorus is sung by a guest, while the verses are rapped.
Sly & Robbie continued to innovate during the 1990s and early 2000s, fusing Dancehall and Latin music sounds (La Trenggae) or Dancehall and hip hop/R&B (their 2004 Big Up riddim). In 2001, their "Strip to the Bone" album paired them with electro producer Howie B, and together they explored new dub territories.
Far from restricting themselves to the Jamaican scene, (in which they have played for virtually every prominent Jamaican musical artist from Beenie Man to Sean Paul to Peter Tosh, Black Uhuru, Gregory Isaacs, Dennis Brown and others), they have been one of pop music's most sought after rhythm sections, playing for and producing superstars such as Bob Dylan, Mick Jagger, the Rolling Stones, Grace Jones, Joan Armatrading, Gilberto Gil, Joe Cocker, Serge Gainsbourg, Simply Red, Michael Franti, Sting, Khaled, Tricky, Doug E. Fresh, Carlos Santana, Sinéad O'Connor, and many more.
They have produced No Doubt's hits 'Hey Baby' and 'Underneath it All'. They also produced some tracks off Suggs first album 'The Lone Ranger' including the hit version of Cecilia featuring Louchie Lou and Michie One which sold over 500,000 copies in the UK alone.
After 30 years together, they still tour and record relentlessly. Their last US tour was with Tony Rebel and Half Pint, during the Spring of 2005. During the Summer of 2005, they toured Europe and the UK with Bunny Rugs, lead singer for Third World. During the Fall of 2005 they were on the road with Sinéad O'Connor and in August 2006, they appeared with Don Carlos at the Reggae on the River Festival, while they backed Cherine and Queen Ifrica in 2007 and early 2008.
They have produced several new Jamaican artists for their TAXI label, including Kibaki, Mynimoo and Zennlocc, as well as confirmed superstars such as Elephant Man. They have also recorded with their original group, the Revolutionaries, to produce Horace Andy's new album "Livin' it up" (2007). They recently signed the lovers rock sensation Bitty McLean to their TAXI label and are planning to release "MOVIN' ON", Bitty's new album, during 2008.
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Night Nurse
Sly & Robbie Lyrics
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Woman tend to the sick
Because there must be something she can do
This heart is broken in two
Tell her it's a case of emergency
There's a patient by the name of Mickey
Night nurse
My night nurse, Oh God
Oh the pain is getting worse
I don't want to see no Doc
I need attendance from my nurse around the clock
Because there's no prescription for me
She's the one, the only remedy
My night nurse
Only you alone can quench this here thirst
My night nurse
Oh the pain is getting worse
I'm hurt my love
I don't want to see no Doc
I need attendance from my nurse around the clock
Because there's no prescription for me
She's the one, the only remedy
Night nurse
Only you alone can quench this here thirst
My night nurse
Oh the pain is getting worse
I'm hurt my love
And I'm sure, no, no doctor got a cure
My night nurse
My night nurse
My night nurse
The lyrics to Sly & Robbie's song "Night Nurse" are about a man who is sick and in need of attention from his lover, who he refers to as his "night nurse." He tells her to do her best and tend to him quickly, as his heart is broken and in need of urgent care. He insists that he doesn't want to see a doctor and that his nurse is the only remedy for his pain.
The song has a passionate and nostalgic feel to it that captures the intensity of the man's feelings and his desire to be taken care of by his lover. The lyrics are simple and straightforward, but they are also powerful in the way they express the man's vulnerability and dependence on his night nurse.
Overall, "Night Nurse" is a beautiful and emotional song about love and the healing power of intimacy.
Line by Line Meaning
Tell her try her best just to make it quick
Instructing someone to quickly take care of the sick person
Woman tend to the sick
The woman is responsible for taking care of the sick in general
Because there must be something she can do
Suggesting that it's the duty of the caregiver to do what they can to alleviate the sick person's pain
This heart is broken in two
The broken heart symbolizes the emotional pain felt by the singer
Tell her it's a case of emergency
Stressing the urgency and importance of the situation
There's a patient by the name of Mickey
Introducing the person who needs medical attention
Night nurse
Referring to the caregiver who works overnight hours
Only you alone can quench this here thirst
The caregiver is the only one who can fulfill the sick person's needs
My night nurse, Oh God
The sick person is calling out to their caregiver for help
Oh the pain is getting worse
The person is experiencing increasing pain and discomfort
I don't want to see no Doc
The person prefers the care of their nurse over that of a doctor
I need attendance from my nurse around the clock
The person requires constant care from their nurse at all times
Because there's no prescription for me
The person needs personalized care that can't be prescribed by a doctor
She's the one, the only remedy
The caregiver is the only solution to the sick person's problems
I'm hurt my love
The person is expressing their pain to their caregiver
And I'm sure, no, no doctor got a cure
The person has lost hope in doctors when it comes to their ailment
My night nurse
Once again referring to the caregiver who works overnight hours
My night nurse
Still calling out to their caregiver for help
My night nurse
Repeating the phrase for emphasis
Lyrics © Warner/Chappell Music, Inc., Universal Music Publishing Group, BMG Rights Management
Written by: GREGORY ISAACS, SLYVESTER WEISE
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@catherinemurphy6503
Tell her try her best just to make it quick
Woman tend to the sick
Because there must be something she can do
This heart is broken in two
Tell her it's a case of emergency
There's a patient by the name of Mickey
Night nurse
Only you alone can quench this here thirst
My night nurse, Oh God
Oh the pain is getting worse
I don't want to see no Doc
I need attendance from my nurse around the clock
Because there's no prescription for me
She's the one, the only remedy
My night nurse
Only you alone can quench this here thirst
My night nurse
Oh the pain is getting worse
I'm hurt my love
I don't want to see no Doc
I need attendance from my nurse around the clock
Because there's no prescription for me
She's the one, the only remedy
Night nurse
Only you alone can quench this here thirst
My night nurse
Oh the pain is getting worse
I'm hurt my love
And I'm sure, no ,no doctor got a cure
My night nurse
My night nurse
My night nurse
@conchiherves
Y estoy seguro, no, ningún médico se cura
Mi noche la enfermera
Mi noche la enfermera
Mi noche la enfermeraDile todo lo posible su sólo para que sea rápido
La mujer tiende a los enfermos
Porque debe haber algo que puede hacer
Este corazón se rompe en dos
Dile que es un caso de emergencia
Hay un paciente con el nombre de Mickey
Enfermeras de noche
Sólo que el único que puede saciar esta sed aquí
Mi noche la enfermera, Oh Dios
¡Oh el dolor está empeorando
No quiero ver a ningún doctor
Necesito la asistencia de mi enfermera durante todo el día
Porque no hay receta para mí
Ella es la única, el único remedio
Mi noche la enfermera
Sólo que el único que puede saciar esta sed aquí
Mi noche la enfermera
¡Oh el dolor está empeorando
Me duele mi amor
No quiero ver a ningún doctor
Necesito la asistencia de mi enfermera durante todo el día
Porque no hay receta para mí
Ella es la única, el único remedio
Mi noche la enfermera
Sólo que el único que puede saciar esta sed aquí
Mi noche la enfermera
¡Oh el dolor está empeorando
Me duele mi amor
@eclipsepatent
Possibly one of the best songs ever made and what talent this guy has. Love it..
@TheMethodReports09
this version is nice! Simply red is mad under rated, and the guy has a sick voice and a bunch of large hits to back it up! The song is sick too!
@eclipsepatent
a white man pulling regee off like i've never heard before! True talent and one of the best songs i have ever had the pleasure to listen to..
@contractorthomas
This version is awesome I love it ! Other than the original with Gregory Isaacs this is beautifully done ! Great sound .
@meoshewu
Great cover. They really did the song justice. Gregory would be proud. Love Simply Red...
@mariaclenircarneiroviana4970
Tudo de Melhor com essa banda maravilhosa!!!!
@catherinemurphy6503
Tell her try her best just to make it quick
Woman tend to the sick
Because there must be something she can do
This heart is broken in two
Tell her it's a case of emergency
There's a patient by the name of Mickey
Night nurse
Only you alone can quench this here thirst
My night nurse, Oh God
Oh the pain is getting worse
I don't want to see no Doc
I need attendance from my nurse around the clock
Because there's no prescription for me
She's the one, the only remedy
My night nurse
Only you alone can quench this here thirst
My night nurse
Oh the pain is getting worse
I'm hurt my love
I don't want to see no Doc
I need attendance from my nurse around the clock
Because there's no prescription for me
She's the one, the only remedy
Night nurse
Only you alone can quench this here thirst
My night nurse
Oh the pain is getting worse
I'm hurt my love
And I'm sure, no ,no doctor got a cure
My night nurse
My night nurse
My night nurse
@alejandraursi2116
Todos los estilos de musica le quedan perfectos a SIMPLE RED!!!
@josemonte8233
Simply Red, melhor dos melhores!!!!!!!
@cesaroctavio1753
Excelente banda Simply Reed, fabulosa canción.