They recorded for the major Jamaican producers at the time, including Coxsone Dodd of Studio One fame. The Heptones had a number of Jamaican hits for Studio One, including "Pretty Looks Isn't All", "Fattie Fattie" and "I Hold the Handle." They went on to record with Joe Gibbs, Harry J (Harry Johnson), and Rupie Edwards. In 1977, they recorded "Party Time" for Lee Perry, one of Perry's finest productions, which included a version of Bob Dylan's "I Shall Be Released."
Sibbles left the group in 1977 to start a successful solo career. He was replaced by Naggo Morris. After Sibbles left, the group's popularity waned. The original trio reunited in 1995 and released Pressure! produced by Tappa Zukie
Satisfaction
The Heptones Lyrics
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I can't get no satisfaction
′Cause I try and I try and I try and I try
I can't get no, I can't get no
When I′m drivin′ in my car
And that man comes on the radio
He's tellin′ me more and more
Supposed to fire my imagination
I can't get no, oh no, no, no
Hey hey hey, that′s what I say
I can't get no satisfaction
I can′t get no satisfaction
'Cause I try and I try and I try and I try
I can't get no, I can′t get no
When I′m watchin' my T.V.
And that man comes on to tell me
How white my shirts can be
But he can′t be a man 'cause he doesn′t smoke
The same cigarrettes as me
I can't get no, oh no, no, no
Hey hey hey, that′s what I say
I can't get no satisfaction
I can't get no girl with action
′Cause I try and I try and I try and I try
I can′t get no, I can't get no
When I′m ridin' round the world
And I′m doin' this and I′m signing that
And I'm tryin' to make some girl
Who tells me baby better come back later next week
′Cause you see I′m on a losing streak
I can't get no, oh no, no, no
Hey hey hey, that′s what I say
I can't get no, I can′t get no
I can't get no satisfaction
No satisfaction, no satisfaction, no satisfaction
Richard / Jagger
The Heptones’ song “Satisfaction” is about the difficulties in finding contentment in life. The song’s repeated line “I can’t get no satisfaction” is a reflection of the frustrations and disappointments in the singer’s life. The singer tries to find satisfaction in different aspects of his life, such as driving, watching television, or trying to impress a girl, but he fails to do so. The man on the radio who talks about “useless information” and the man on TV who talks about the whiteness of his shirts are both symbols of society and its unsatisfying and superficial aspects. The singer realizes that he cannot rely on external sources for his happiness and must find it within himself.
The song’s catchy melody and chorus, as well as its relatable lyrics, made it a hit when it was first released in Jamaica in the 1960s, and it has since become a classic. “Satisfaction” has been covered by numerous artists, including Otis Redding, who gave a more soulful rendition of the song, and The Rolling Stones, who famously covered the song and made it their own.
Overall, “Satisfaction” is a timeless song that speaks to the universal human desire for contentment and the difficulties in finding it.
Line by Line Meaning
I can't get no satisfaction
Despite my efforts, I am unable to feel content or fulfilled.
′Cause I try and I try and I try and I try
I put forth repeated efforts, still with no success.
When I′m drivin′ in my car
When I'm operating my vehicle.
And that man comes on the radio
And the person speaking on the radio commences speaking.
He's tellin′ me more and more
He provides additional details continuously.
About some useless information
The details he provides are of no practical value to me.
Supposed to fire my imagination
Those details are meant to creatively inspire me.
When I′m watchin' my T.V.
When I'm consuming television content.
And that man comes on to tell me
Upon which a man appears to speak.
How white my shirts can be
He provides information on how I can attain whiter shirts.
But he can′t be a man 'cause he doesn′t smoke
I think the person speaking does not meet my standards for what constitutes a 'man'.
The same cigarrettes as me
I fully expect anyone I consider a 'man' to smoke the same brand of cigarettes as I do.
When I′m ridin' round the world
When I travel throughout the world.
And I′m doin' this and I′m signing that
I'm constantly working on various tasks and signing numerous documents.
And I'm tryin' to make some girl
I'm endeavoring to earn the affection of a woman.
Who tells me baby better come back later next week
The woman in question informs me that I should try again another time.
′Cause you see I′m on a losing streak
She is not interested in me romantically and I have experience this failure repeatedly.
No satisfaction, no satisfaction, no satisfaction
I am still unable to find contentment or fulfillment, no matter what I do or how hard I try.
Writer(s): Mick Jagger, Keith Richards
Contributed by Lila Y. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@gawiandennis9512
Jamaicans love Dennis Brown and the world love Bob Marley
@luanventuradub
never heard before... whata a big tune!! so deep!! Roots music once again
@FranjaGanja
2023, again and again ❤🔥🚀
@RoLPeace
Just really getting into the reggae of the 70s. Loving it. I'm just randomly listening to cuts and man I'm feeling this.
@rogerpeachey2212
Wow..can't type much..gonna dance.
@rogerpeachey2212
One of my favourite Dennis brown tracks was ..the prophet rides again .love this too.
@CoolUpRecords
Killer Roots 🔥
@blackjewess2642
2021 satisfaction feeling is needed people
@musicaldisc4664
D.Brown...Talk of the Town!!!!!
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Boom Tune 🔥🔥💯