The Dualers… Read Full Bio ↴The Dualers are street performing brothers Si and Tyber.
The Dualers perform a unique blend of ska, soul and reggae that appeals to all ages with members of their database ranging from 1 to 91. They have a fan base of approaching 10,000 members but have probably been seen by in excess of 4 million whilst busking around the south east and performing at private functions, for the last 8 years. They have sold over 35,000 copies of their first two cd's on the streets alone.
As children they were brought up on ska and soul, the music their father Bill Cranstoun was instrumental in introducing to London, with his Savoy Sound System at several locations in the 60’s including regular nights at the Swan & Sugar Loaf in Croydon, The King Alfred in Sydenham and The Bedford Arms in Balham. Their mother Jacqueline, born in Sierra Leone, who met Bill at the Locarno Ballroom in Streatham, was pulled into work the cloakrooms and to keep an eye on him!
Si and Tyber remember “Growing up in our house we were listening to The Blues Busters, Lord Creator, Stranger Cole, Bob Marley, The Skatalites, Sam Cooke and Otis Redding to name a few”
The family lived all across the south east whilst the boys were growing up including Bromley, Canterbury, Croydon, London and Penge as such all these places feel like their home town. Tyber currently lives in Greenwich, London and Si in Caterham, Surrey.
Music has always been Si and Tyber’s first love and upon leaving school Simon pursued music as a career and he enjoyed some success. Tyber attended the elite Guildhall School of Music and Drama also attended by Orlando Bloom and Ewan McGregor and after some television success Tyber decided to join his brother singing on the streets.
Whenever they have performed they have had a phenomenal response whether on the streets or in clubs their lively and charismatic performance has blown audiences away.
Their debut single “Kiss On The Lips” entered the charts on Sunday 24th October 2004 at number 21 ahead of established artists such as Bjork and Slipknot and this has sent a shockwave throughout the music industry. Despite no national coverage or airplay, the single stayed in the charts for a second week at number 33.
Amazingly, they did this with only the help of a small group of friends. They had no record contract, no distributor, no agent, no manager and no promoter!
What a Result
The Dualers Lyrics
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With trials and tribulations
That can get in your way
Troubles ahead
Troubles i've had
Share some of the burden
And it don't seem so bad.
To end up with you on my side
Oh wot a result
Top of the league
On a winning streak
Bring on the call
For the final whistle
Down the line
There will be injury time
Though injuries may have injured me
That's a fundamental
As you try to compete.
The Dualers' song "What a Result" talks about the ups and downs of life and how having someone by our side when we face difficult situations can make all the difference. The lyrics suggest that life is full of trials and tribulations that can be hard to overcome by ourselves, but if we have someone who shares our burden, the situation doesn't seem so bad.
The chorus highlights a feeling of triumph and victory, which is portrayed through the metaphor of sports. "To end up with you on my side / Top of the league on a winning streak" suggests that the singer has someone by their side who has helped them rise to the top and achieve a goal, just like a sports team that has won many games in a row.
The final verse talks about the inevitability of challenges and setbacks in life. Injuries, both physical and emotional, are a fundamental part of competing in life, and they can hurt us. However, with the right person by our side, we can continue to push through and try to win the game.
Line by Line Meaning
Life sets the grade everyday
Everyday life presents challenges and obstacles that one must overcome.
With trials and tribulations
These challenges often take the form of difficult or painful experiences.
That can get in your way
These experiences can prevent one from reaching their goals or succeeding in life.
Troubles ahead
Anticipating these difficulties and challenges, one can feel uncertain or anxious about the future.
Troubles i've had
The singer has experienced these challenges and obstacles firsthand.
Share some of the burden
The singer believes that sharing one's struggles with others can make them easier to bear.
And it don't seem so bad.
Sharing one's struggles can help make them feel less overwhelming or significant.
Oh wot a result
The singer is expressing excitement or joy at receiving a positive outcome.
To end up with you on my side
The singer is grateful for the support and companionship of someone they care about.
Top of the league
The singer is using a metaphor from sports to describe their feelings of success or accomplishment.
On a winning streak
The singer is continuing with the sports metaphor, indicating that they feel unstoppable or successful.
Bring on the call
The singer is eagerly anticipating a future event or opportunity.
For the final whistle
The singer is once again using a sports metaphor to indicate the end of a long and challenging period of time.
Down the line
In the future, after overcoming further challenges and obstacles.
There will be injury time
Using a sports metaphor, the singer is indicating that there may be further challenges or pain to endure in the future.
Though injuries may have injured me
The singer has experienced personal pain or challenges in the past that may have had lasting effects.
That's a fundamental
This personal pain and trauma is a fundamental part of who the singer is and how they perceive the world.
As you try to compete.
Going through difficult experiences and overcoming obstacles is an inevitable part of personal growth and development.
Contributed by Nicholas E. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@paulhutchinson7691
Ska fan since late 70s only just found this band on you tube fantastic I see they coming to Derby soon see you there 👍
@shaggy1946
Love these guys.
@BiWesCrew
Great band period.
@lynnjones4291
🔥💃🔥💃🔥💃🔥🥂
@gazcass2945
Absoluley f,,,k,,g brilliant,
@kimgibson5692
WISH THESE GUYS WERE WORKING TOGETHER AGAIN... THERE WAS NOTHING BETTER!
@tonycrofts7628
It's bad they split. Though I love both the reggae/Ska and si doin the soul stuff.
@MrZinzan
brilliant
@lynnjones4291
🔥🎶haha 💃💃💃👑💎🙏
@lynnjones4291
Happy new year ...my darlings..💃💃🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🎶👑💎