In Kingston, he met Henry "Raleigh" Gordon and Nathaniel "Jerry" McCarthy, forming a group whose early recordings were attributed to "The Flames" and, possibly, "The Vikings". Having renamed the group the Maytals, the vocal trio recorded their first album, "Never Grow Old - presenting the Maytals", for producer Clement "Coxsone" Dodd at Studio One in 1962-63. With musical backing from Dodd's house band, the legendary Skatalites, the Maytals' close-harmony gospel singing ensured instant success for the 1964 release, overshadowing Dodd's other up-and-coming gospel trio, The Wailers. The original album augmented by studio out-takes from the Studio One sessions was re-released by Heartbeat/Rounder Records in 1997, and is essential listening for Maytals and Skatalites fans.
After staying at Studio One for about two years, the group moved on to do sessions for Prince Buster (released in 1974) before recording their second album produced by Byron Lee in 1965. However, the band's musical career was rudely interrupted in late 1966 when Hibbert was arrested and imprisoned on drugs possession charges.
Following Hibbert's release from jail towards the end of 1967, the band officially changed their name to Toots and the Maytals and began working with Chinese-Jamaican producer Leslie Kong, a collaboration which produced three classic albums and a string of hits throughout the late sixties and early seventies - "Do the Reggay", a 1968 single widely credited with coining the word reggae, "Pressure Drop", "54-46 was my number" and "Monkey Man", the group's first international hit in 1970. The group was featured in one of reggae's greatest breakthrough events - The Harder They Come, the 1972 film and soundtrack starring Jimmy Cliff.
Following Kong's death in 1971, the group continued to record with Kong's former sound engineer, Warwick Lyn; produced by Lyn and Chris Blackwell of Island Records, the group released three best-selling albums, and enjoyed international hits with "Funky Kingston" in 1973 and "Reggae Got Soul" in 1976.
The compositions of Toots & the Maytals (also known as Toots and the Maytals) would be given a second airing in 1978-80 during the reggae-punk and ska revival period in the UK, when the Specials included "Monkey Man" on their 1979 debut album and the Clash produced their version of "Pressure Drop", with other Maytals' covers being recorded by Sublime. Having toured throughout the world for many years, Toots and the Maytals disbanded in the early 1980s, but reformed in the early 90s to continue touring and recording successfully.
The band recently won the 2005 Grammy award for reggae for the album True Love, an album consisting of re-recorded versions of their classics alongside popular and legendary musicians such as Bonnie Raitt, Willie Nelson, Eric Clapton, and Keith Richards, as well as popular artists today such as No Doubt, Ben Harper, The Roots, and Shaggy.
They also contributed to the album 'Radiodread' (a tribute to Radiohead's OK Computer).
One Eyed Enos
Toots & The Maytals Lyrics
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Fret not for tomorrow
'Cuz I know, there will be no sorrow
Don't matter what the crisis
I will be your rescue
No, I'm not going to take no for that
B for butter and T for tat
When it comes to loving someone, girl, you know
I'm in love with you
When it comes to holding and kissing
Girl, you know, I'd do anything for you
The song "One Eyed Enos" by Toots & The Maytals is a love song with a reassuring message. The singer begins by telling his beloved not to worry about tomorrow because he will always be there for her, no matter the crisis. He is confident in his ability to be her rescue and won't take no for an answer. He uses the phrase "B for butter and T for tat" to show that he knows exactly what he wants and how to get it.
The chorus reveals that the singer is deeply in love with his partner and would do anything for her. He wants her to know that she can depend on him completely. The song is filled with optimism and positivity, urging the listener to trust in the power of love.
Overall, "One Eyed Enos" is a classic love song with a catchy melody and a message of unwavering support and devotion. It celebrates the power of love to conquer all and reassures the listener that with love, anything is possible.
Line by Line Meaning
Fret not for tomorrow
Don't worry about the future
'Cuz I know, there will be no sorrow
Because I am confident that there will be no sadness
Don't matter what the crisis
No matter what unexpected event happens
I will be your rescue
I will be there for you and help you through it
No, I'm not going to take no for that
I won't accept a rejection
'Cuz I know just where it's at
Because I am confident and sure of myself
B for butter and T for tat
I am knowledgeable and strategic in my approach
When it comes to loving someone, girl, you know
When it comes to showing affection for someone
I'm in love with you
I have strong feelings of love towards you
When it comes to holding and kissing
When it comes to physical intimacy
Girl, you know, I'd do anything for you
I am willing to do anything for you to show my love and affection
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: LESLIE KONG
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@mrbillhicks
Suppose you did knock out the man's eye,
What would you do?
Suppose you did knock out the man's eye,
What would you do?
Enos no want no one eye,
What would you do?
Enos ain't want no one eye,
What would you do?
Suppose you did knock out the man's eye,
What would you do?
If you only had one big bright eye,
What would you do?
You timba, timba, timba.
You timba, timba, timba.
You timba, timba, timba.
Timba, timba, timba, timba,
You take your walking stick,
You lick and lick and lick,
You lick and lick and lick,
You timba, timba, timba, timba, timba.
Suppose you did knock out the man's eye,
What would you do?
Enos ain't want no one eye,
What would you do?
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Timba, timba, timba, timba.
You timba, timba, timba.
You timba, timba, timba.
Timba, timba, timba, timba.
You take your walking stick,
You lick and lick and lick,
You timba, timba, timba, timba, timba.
Suppose you did knock out the man's eye,
What would you do?
Enos ain't want no one eye,
What would you do?
Suppose you did knock out the man's eye,
What would you do?
Suppose you did knock out the man's eye,
What would you do?
Enos ain't want no one eye,
What would you do?
Enos ain't want no one eye,
What would you do?
@Spritzertoparty
This were in my late dad’s collection. Great upload! Thank you so much 🙏🏽 love this 😊
@davissinclair4945
'Remembering my mommy, my daddy, my aunties and my uncles jump and prance to this music makes my eyes water instantly. Timeless!
@stephenokwechime1609
Toots , one of the greatest
@beverleyrichards845
My mum n dad chuuuuuune what great memories 💃💃💃💃💃
@ovrilmorris752
You call those tunes to rock.
@56postoffice
Murder tune. Toots' back catalogue is swamped with nuff big tunes.
@BALDYDAVE1957
thank you for the grate music you gave us....r.i.p
@nunugamer3184
50 years ago!! Brasil na escuta
@Hellserch
This brings back to my childhood; incredible food and being scolded by my extended family because i was considered mad! I love my Jamaican heritage because without it I don't know if black people would have survived the depredations of life in Britain. That my read as overblown but it is true nonetheless.
@llisagomez5706
I hear you brother! It’s culture you can’t forget about, even when you’re older or grow up in another country.. Jamaica Jamaica…