The Ethiopians are a reggae, rocksteady, and ska vocalgroup, founded by Leo… Read Full Bio ↴The Ethiopians are a reggae, rocksteady, and ska vocalgroup, founded by Leonard Dillon, Stephen Taylor and Aston Morris, that started recording for Clement 'Coxsone' Dodd in 1966. Leonard Dillon had previously released some mento songs under the name Jack Sparrow. Around late 1966 Aston Morris left the Ethiopians.
Having left Coxsone the Ethiopians started recording at Dynamic Studios for the W.I.R.L. label releasing one of the all-time ska classics, the exhuberant 'Train to Skaville', which was their first success. In 1968 they recorded the song Everything Crash, their first big hit and a cry of criticism on the political situation in Jamaica at the time (water rationing and power cuts had been introduced leading to unrest, 31 people were shot by the police). Everything Crash was later covered by Prince Buster. 'The Whip' is another of their enduring songs from that period.
In 1969 they released the album Reggae Power and in 1970 the album Woman a Capture Man. In the period '70 - '75 the Ethiopians switched from producer to producer releasing several great songs like, no baptism, pirate and good ambition. In 1975 Stephen Taylor died in a car crash, Leonard Dillon continued to tour as the Ethiopian. In 1991 he recorded the album "On The Road Again".
There is also another band under the name as "ETHIOPIANS." They are a lo-fi band with a mix of garage rock and surf creating a unique atmospheric sound. Members of ETHIOPIANS are Marty Brass and Paul Ryan.
Having left Coxsone the Ethiopians started recording at Dynamic Studios for the W.I.R.L. label releasing one of the all-time ska classics, the exhuberant 'Train to Skaville', which was their first success. In 1968 they recorded the song Everything Crash, their first big hit and a cry of criticism on the political situation in Jamaica at the time (water rationing and power cuts had been introduced leading to unrest, 31 people were shot by the police). Everything Crash was later covered by Prince Buster. 'The Whip' is another of their enduring songs from that period.
In 1969 they released the album Reggae Power and in 1970 the album Woman a Capture Man. In the period '70 - '75 the Ethiopians switched from producer to producer releasing several great songs like, no baptism, pirate and good ambition. In 1975 Stephen Taylor died in a car crash, Leonard Dillon continued to tour as the Ethiopian. In 1991 he recorded the album "On The Road Again".
There is also another band under the name as "ETHIOPIANS." They are a lo-fi band with a mix of garage rock and surf creating a unique atmospheric sound. Members of ETHIOPIANS are Marty Brass and Paul Ryan.
Free Man
The Ethiopians Lyrics
We have lyrics for 'Free Man' by these artists:
Angel Witch I've been locked away for all these years Now I can…
Angie Aparo Hey wouldn't you want to know Everywhere that river flows to…
Black River 1... 2... 3... 4! I cannot breathe I cannot flee All I…
Chi Savi Get you redder than the roses When you turn around it’s…
Matt Andersen Threw down the reins Standing at the gates Watching my secre…
Mylon LeFevre When I was a young man I was just a…
Raps On The Run Άσε τη στιχομυθία σε 'μένα Μου λέει "Ποιον να συγκρίνουμε με…
Samuel Gajicki I have lost a war I have been defeated I was shot…
Screaming Headless Torsos This is my life it's not for sale I won't be…
Senserase And I am free from this transparent cage Slave to no-one…
Sheryl Crow I sold my house, I sold my car. I took a…
Strike 3 Puedo sentir cada día tus pasos No detendrás lo que siento…
Tom Fowkes I loved the idea of us I waited for months…
When Rivers Meet Who wants to be a free man? Who wants to be…
Yami Bolo Na na na, na na na, na na na, na…
清木場俊介 朝から晩まで働いて 会社の為だと働いて 夢を持つことも止められて 僕らは何処に逝くのだろう? 満員電車に揺られて踊る 眠…
We have lyrics for these tracks by The Ethiopians:
Another Moses Oh Jah, oh, Jah If I look foward to overcome Oh Jah,…
Bad To Worse Things a get from bad to worse everyday Things a get…
Better Man I wanna be, I wanna be a better man I wanna…
Buss You Mouth Don't say, I say, you say She say, him say, them…
Come On Now Come on now, come on Watch the things you're doing Come on…
Engine '54 Beep, beep Beep, beep Engine 54 Engine 54 Engine 54 Engine 5…
Everything Crash You've never seen my face before You will not recognize my…
Free Israel want to be free Israel want to be free From out…
I One heart can make a difference One choice can…
Israel Want To Be Free Israel want to be free Israel want to be free From out…
Knowledge Is Power It is funny to live in Rome and stay with…
Let It Be When I find myself in times of trouble, Mother Mary…
My Love This song is dedicated To the girl that I love My love,…
My Testimony My testimony Hear my prayer, ease my pain Hear my prayer, o…
Not Me Not me, no, not me Not me, no, not me You can't…
One One heart can make a difference One choice can…
Owe Me No Pay Me Owe me no pay me I cant get no better than…
Reggae Hit The Town Ooh, here I come again Here I come again Ooh, here I…
The Ring The Ring Everybody getting married puts a ring upon f…
The Selah Send me on, to meet the old guy … x3 Because …because…,…
The Word Is Love Are you ready Here comes the change Are you ready For that c…
Things a Get Bad to Worse Things a get from bad to worse everyday Things a get…
Train To Glory This train is bound to glory, glory This train is bound…
Train to Ska-Ville Train to Skaville Train to Skaville Chicke chicke chicke…
Train to Ska-Ville (original) Train to skaville Chicke chicke chicke... Beep beep train t…
Train to Skaville Train to Skaville Train to Skaville Chicke chicke chicke Be…
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@MegaPacks
I've Got The Feeling, That I'm Gonna Put You Down.
I've Got The Feeling, That I'm Gonna Put You Down.
You Can Go On With The Guy, Let Him Take You To Be His Bride.
You Can Go On With The Guy, Let Him Take You To Be His Bride.
You Can Go On Down To Hell, Ethiopians Are Sending You Down... Go Down, Go Down.
You Can Go On Down To Hell, I Will Be Willing To Ring The Bell, For Freedom...
Free Man... Free Man...
You Can Go On With The Guy, Let Him Take You To Be His Bride.
You Can Go On With The Guy, Let Him Take You To Be His Bride.
You Can Go On Down To Hell, Ethiopians Are Sending You Down... Go Down, Go Down.
You Can Go On Down To Hell, I Will Be Willing To Ring The Bell, For Freedom...
Free Man... Free Man... I'm Free... Yes I'm Free... Right Now, I'm Free.
@donmiknelli6808
WOW! A big up for the legendary Ethiopians! SO brilliant and catchy!!!
@gartive50
Something my dad would play on a Friday on his Gram....R.I.P Dad..
@robertf8475
Greatest break up song ever. Nothing close
@johnnyb8825
I love Jamaican music of 1965-66, the tail end of ska just before it evolved into rocksteady!
@MichelConci
One of my favourite ska songs. R.I. P. Leonard Dillon...
@darealickt
This tune is so damn deep. Nothing like it is made today. Pure musical joy.
@78Rudys
This flows in one’s blood and fills the tapestry of the mind!!!
@patrickmackenzie1470
Stunning tune
@francismuiruri9064
Music i had almost forgotten.... reminisce
@johnnyb8825
I've never forgotten it even though I was only a new-born baby when this record was made!