The group was formed in Kingston, Jamaica by Wesley Tinglin, along with Daniel Bernard and Bunny Gayle, and after auditioning unsuccessfully for Duke Reid, the trio made their debut recording for producer Clement "Coxsone" Dodd in the middle of the rocksteady era in 1967. The group recorded several singles for Dodd's Studio One label, including "Ya Ho", "Fat Fish", and "Love & Unity", and these tracks were collected together by Heartbeat Records for a 1995 compilation album. They went on to record for several other producers in the late 1960s and 1970s, including Derrick Morgan, Winston Riley (who produced their hit "Mission Impossible"), Lee "Scratch" Perry (including "Babylon Deh Pon Fire", which was credited to Truth Fact & Correct), Lloyd Daley, and Pete Weston. They also returned to record at Studio One in the late 1970s. Gayle left, with Neville Ingram taking his place. In 1980 Bernard also left, with Norris Reid joining (Reid also recorded as a solo artist, releasing Give Jah the Praises in 1979 and Roots & Vine in 1988).
The band's first album release was the Phil Pratt-produced Consider Yourself (1978), originally credited to their alias The Interns and later released as Ya Ho, credited to The Viceroys. They had a big hit in Jamaica in 1980 with the Sly & Robbie-produced "Heart Made of Stone". Their first album released as the Viceroys was the Linval Thompson production We Must Unite, released in 1982 by Trojan Records, and featuring the Roots Radics. Thompson also produced their 1983 album Brethren and Sistren, and in 1984 they moved on to work again with Winston Riley on the Chancery Lane album, by which time Reid had left to concentrate on his solo career, Chris Wayne taking his place. A further album was started but was not released, the group splitting up before it was finished.[3][4] It was eventually released in 2004 as Love Is All, with a few new tracks added. Wayne subsequently recorded as a solo artist, releasing three albums in the late 1980s and early 1990s.
2000 saw the original trio get back together for a short lived reunion to rerecord some of their classics and release the cd The Original Voiceroys Revisited.
After a period of inactivity, Tinglin revived the group with Ingram and new member Michael Gabbidon, and they recorded a new album in 2006, a live recording from Earl "Chinna" Smith's yard in French label Makasound's Inna de Yard series.
Wesley Tinglin died on 18 September 2018, aged 75, after suffering from lung cancer.
Rise In the Strength of Jah
The Viceroys Lyrics
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Through all the changing scenes of life
Bear the toil, maintain the strife
Let no sorrow in your eyes
For soon shall every tears be dry
Let no fear impede your goals
No matter what's the fuss
All you got to do
Rise in the strength of Jah
And face life uphill way
Press on, upwards to
With a better hope and stronger will
Rise in the strength of Jah
And face life uphill way
Press on, upwards to
With a better hope and stronger
Than in the past than in the past
Rise, oh rise oh, rise oh
In the strength of Jah oh, oh yeah, oh yeah
Through all the changing scenes of life
Bear the toil, maintain the strife
Let no sorrow in your eyes
For soon shall every tears be dry
Let no fear impede your goals
No matter what's the fuss
All you got to do
Rise in the strength of Jah
And face life uphill way
Press on, upwards to
With a better hope and stronger will
Rise in the strength of Jah
The Viceroys's "Jah Jah" is a song that encourages its listeners to persevere and press on through the struggles of life by leaning on the strength and guidance of Jah, a Rastafarian term for God. The opening lines in the song set the tone for the message, imploring listeners to stay steadfast in the face of life's changes and difficulties. The message is to bear the toil of life and maintain the struggle, while not allowing sorrow or fear to overshadow the journey. In times of challenge, keeping hope and a strong will is what keeps us going.
The song's lyrics serves as a reminder that, regardless of the discouragement surrounding us or the obstacle faced, it's important to remember that there is always hope in the strength of God. It is a motivational song that inspires those who feel they are struggling with difficult situations to rise and push forward with confidence, knowing that they have the backing of a higher power.
Line by Line Meaning
Through all the changing scenes of life
No matter what you go through in life, both good and bad, always stay true to yourself and your beliefs.
Bear the toil, maintain the strife
Endure the difficulties and hardships that life presents, and keep pushing forward.
Let no sorrow in your eyes
Do not allow your sadness and pain to overwhelm you, and try to stay positive.
For soon shall every tears be dry
Take comfort in the knowledge that your current troubles will soon pass, and you will find happiness and contentment again.
Let no fear impede your goals
Do not let fear hold you back from achieving your dreams and aspirations.
No matter what's the fuss
Regardless of what others may say or think, stay true to yourself and your beliefs.
All you got to do
All that is required of you is to stay strong and determined.
Rise in the strength of Jah
Find strength and comfort in your faith and beliefs, and rise to meet the challenges before you.
And face life uphill way
Acknowledging that life can be difficult and challenging, but having faith that you will be able to overcome the obstacles in your way.
Press on, upwards to
Keep moving forward, striving towards your goals.
With a better hope and stronger will
Believing that you will have a brighter future, and drawing inner strength from that belief.
Than in the past than in the past
Feeling that you have overcome the difficulties of the past and have grown stronger because of it.
Rise, oh rise oh, rise oh
Encouraging you to rise up despite the difficulties you face, reminding you that there is always hope.
In the strength of Jah oh, oh yeah, oh yeah
Finding strength and support in your faith and beliefs, and feeling grateful for their presence in your life.
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@ShawnNish
through all the changes in scenes of life
bear the toil, mantain the strife
let no sorrow dim your eyes
for soon shall every tears be dry
let no fear impede your cause
no matter whats the fuss, all you got to do
rise in the strength of Jah
and face life up and away
press on upward still
with a better hope and stronger will
@lloydjackson1571
OMG! First time hearing full vocal.only knew the dub of this song
@musashimiyamoto7483
One of my fav reggae song of all time
@irie113
Agree!!! Itβs so beautiful!!!
@guilcarr802
InI brother
@artart8085
Rise With Jah
God
Jesus
@dimethyl936
Reggae is healing for my soul
@TheMrAverageGaming
Top 10 roots track
@joss_ananascocos
Ten but last
@michaelkiptoomwaniki5456
looking for this for YEARS. literally since around 2010
@lionxwarrior3004
More Fire π₯π€π