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Funky Kingston
Toots and The Maytals Lyrics

Na na na...
Oh yeah..na na na

Funky (x3)
Funky Kingston, is what I've got for you
Oh yeah
Funky Kingston, yeah is what I've got for you
Funky Kingston
Oh yeah

Lemme hear your funky guitar
Yo reggae
Hear the piano, stick it to me

Watch me now
You watch me now
Playing from east to west yeah
I just play from north to south, yeah
I love black America
People keep on asking me for
Funky Kingston
But I ain't got none
Somebody take it away from me

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Most interesting comment from YouTube:

Andrew Petik

3y↑6

Everybody, give it to me huh
Hey Hey Hey
I want you to believe every word I say
I want you to believe every thing I do
I said music is what I've got to give
And I've got to find some way to make it
Music is what I've got baby
I want you to come on and shake it
Shake it shake it baby
Oh yeah hey
Na na na...
Oh yeah.na na na

Funky
Funky Kingston, is what I've got for you
Oh yeah
Funky Kingston, yeah is what I've got for you
Oh yeah

Lemme hear your funky guitar
Yo reggae
Hear the piano, stick it to me

Watch me now
You watch me now
Playing from east to west yeah
I just play from north to south, yeah
I love black America
People keep on asking me for
But I ain't got none
Somebody take it away from me

All comments from YouTube:

paul mccarthy

3y↑379

RIP Toots Hibbert an original, ahead of his time and brought so much joy..

King Bernie

41w

Put the R in reggae music, SO glad I got to see him- performance was 🔥

Karl Hillberg

50w

Great music,love it from sunny Wales, respect 👍

William Illés

52w

❤️

Havalina Chiel

2y↑1

surely this song lives on - and so does the memory ! thx , thx , thx

William HARRISON

2y↑1

Toots, absolute legend

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Christopher Diamant

12y↑87

There are few words that can even describe what is on this track: it transcends every category: it is unmatched by any track ever recorded by anyone: the best dance song ever written......

Ivo Tichelaar

41w

@Steve Rhodes Videos who? ;-)

Lars

1y↑1

Legend

Steve Rhodes Videos

2y↑1

He may have been influenced just a little by James Brown...

Zol Fodor

Perfectly put 👍

David Williams

3y↑1

I DARES ya to just sit... Heavenly, partic in dese COVID times...

Laurie Mills

3y↑53

I can’t believe he’s gone. I’ve been loving his music since my boyfriend turned me on to the soundtrack album from “The Harder they come”. I was 16 and although it wasn’t new music, I was hooked on his sound. My neighbors are getting educated in what true Reggae sounds like all ...week. It’s like a healing balm on my soul to get lost in this music during these stressful times. Thank you Toots, Rest In Peace brother.

Kim Jong un

30w

My all time favorite Funky Kingston

Jim Rolfe-Herbert

I watched the film The Harder they come in Brixton in 1972 and the audience fell about laughing when sub titles came on the screen lol

stephen layzell

1y↑15

That drum roll in the middle of the song is always electric no matter how many times I hear it!!!

Crypto Steve

5y↑22

Toots and the Maytals have so many classic hits that everyone knows...and many don't realize how active and groundbreaking the group was. Much love and respect to Toots and the Maytals!

dubstatik

3y↑21

His vocal is so raw - absolutely brilliant - safe journey Toots.

chasmanian remakas

5y↑16

You just can't help but to move to the beat. The sound has a jagged edge with a smooth easy rhythm. The Dudes got a set of pipes.

David Washburn

5y↑88

Such a great song from an amazing man / group. I've been lucky to see Toots and the Maytalls 5 or 6 times and loved every show. The last time, a few years ago he was close to 70yrs old and hadn't slowed down a bit. He never phones in a show, he works every one. At one show he was wearing a light purple shirt and a dark leather vest. He was working the crowd and having fun with the band and giving it everything. He took off his vest, obviously hot from the effort, and he had sweat so completely under the vest, it looked like he still had it on as the light purple shirt and turned dark and wet matching the vest outline. See him while you can!

Mystic Man

3y↑24

That golden voice is something special. Rest in Peace Mr Hibert. You will always be in our hearts.

Wille

47w↑5

This goes so hard I cannot safely listen to it while driving.

Rest in peace, legend.

chasmanian remakas

5y↑2

Been jamming to this for quite some time and it still moves me every time I listen too it. Always keep it rolling!

Ciência é Vida

3y↑2

RIP toots máximo respeito!!!! Deixará um enorme legado!!! Reggae roots!!!

Paul Lomas

45w↑1

I really love 💖 this song. it's just absolute joy. It also helped me though some dark times but it's always brought me light. RIP Toots. I will never ever forget the times I saw you

Michael Johnson

3y↑5

The finest track by the greatest reggae artists in history in my opinion. Rest in peace, Toots.

Chris Rose

3y↑11

Toots had it and I so love it. He brought such a bluesy feel to reggae. So heart felt,it is a privilege to sing at the top of my lungs with toots, as I drive down the highway. Give it to me one time!

Ryan Allain

3y↑3

I’m so sad he’s gone. Definitely my favorite singer. I was lucky enough to see him in concert last year. I won’t forget that, he sounded so awesome and was dancing around stage. Awesome guy.

Tyler Gardner

1y↑1

What a voice! Rest in peach, Toots... your voice will truly be missed.

PupusaMan

3y↑4

Rest in peace Toots! Thank you for your beautiful voice! It will live forever in our hearts!!

STAY RAD BMX

7y↑47

One of the greatest jams ever.

Daniel Barrientos Ortega

4y↑4

Es demasiado!
No hay palabras para describir ésta pieza, si se le puede llamar así!

Donny M

3y↑7

RIP Toots, the lord's pressure just dropped when you arrive at the gates. Thank you for you love of all, your spirit in you music. You are and will be always what is good in the world....

Phil Jones

3y↑136

Just heard that Toots passed away. I'm so sad...hopefully the neighbors don't mind me blasting out the Maytal's best tunes for a week.

Ben Dillon

47w

Bless

Erick Contreras

2y↑4

@Anna R Jamaica must be a nice country huh

Stuart Johnson

Stick it up neighbour, hear what I say now. I said yeah.!!!

Shane Ross

]p0

Anna R

3y↑4

Go for it Phil. One great thing about living here in JA, neighbors don't give a toss about music, just as long as its not late on a school night

chet732003

3y↑4

Great music is infinite. Though his physical body is gone, his spirit and music will live on

Lawrence Njawe

3y↑1

One of his most popular tracks. I was initially drawn to toots in the early 80s due to his similarity with 60s soul music particularly Otis Redding.

KonChus

3y↑1

The world has been blessed by your gifts. Job well done RIP mighty Toots!

Meezan Hampstead

8y↑1

Toots and the Maytals.......Absolutely Amazing, sounds like real music to me!!

Evan DW

3y↑1

Rest in power, Toots Hibbert! Truly, a legend.

BangTaoBeach

RIP Toots! Thank you for the music and great times that you gave to all of us.

Mark Sweeney

2y↑1

RIP Toots, you live on through songs like this. Excellent

cliffroberts666

2y↑1

This track is even better now than it was back in the 70's!

PyleTV

10y

This is my alltime favorite singing performance... Can't stop smiling right now. I wish you all a good times&fiendishly goolish evenings... :D

john taylor

3y↑5

RIP Toots,true innovator.

MrSnippety

3y↑34

RIP Toots :'( the sound of my childhood

Pigmeat Martin

5y↑10

A favorite since I was a young boy. It spawned a ton of knockoffs like "Funky Nassau" and "Funky Lagos" to name a few. Anywhere this was played someone would cut a knock off, it was too damned good of a groove to waste.

Esther Gavillet

3y↑174

R I P Toots Hibbert - December 8, 1942 - September 11, 2020

Ismaël Bouach

23w

Died 9/11 day, born almost in same day as pearl harbor lol

100%CanadianMapleStirUp!

2y↑1

you know the world is a cold place when you come to jam & smoke a J and instead you learn Toots Is dead.... another legend not given a PROPER SALUTE! this man was more influentially then BOB MARLEY yet NO PRAISE or news of his passing? MAIN STREAM MEDIA IS EVIL & PATHETIC

the weatherman

2y↑1

911
Jesus b-day!

Apapapa Po

@tomas ghisolfo what are you saying?

Apapapa Po

Bro.... 9/11

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Don Arnold

9y↑140

This is how to play the drums. Tasteful and completely in the pocket.

Speak N Eye

So sick!!

rev030974

Rock steady...for real

Paul alexander Reweti

David Cohen

3y↑1

@perseapina Thank you for perfect definition. Nailed it

David Cohen

3y↑1

@perseapina Thank you for perfect definition! Nailed it.

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Elli Mick

I had the joy and honour of seeing Toots for the first time a couple of years back. It was a religious experience... And this song sent us to heaven!!

Aaron Friedman

5y↑1

I don't know what more to say about this song, except that it's a classic...

low down

The man got more moves than a box of exlax ROCK ON!!!!! Love it to death thanks toots.

Norman Christie

1y↑1

Incredible talent. 👍

Tom Dunn

3y↑2

Soundtrack to my Teenaged years, First CD I ever bought was Funky Kingston with "Love is gonna let me down" or "Sailing On" as my Favorites. Saw him many times and always warmed my soul. 2020 blows as this hurts me to the core!

KMPA SPORTS

3y↑5

RIP LEGEND HEARD ALL THE WONDERFUL SONGS YOU BROUGHT TO THE WORLD

Karl Oarsch

3y↑8

Nothing wrong with Bob, Jimmy, Bunny, Peter and all the other great Reggae musicians, but Toots put this funky spice into it!

Andrew Weymouth

2y↑1

one of the best soul shouters to grace the mic

Shark 13

4y↑2

That‘s music!🤩I love it!🤩🤩🤩

Jessica Williams

3y↑10

RIP TO A JAMAICAN LEGEND. REST IN POWER

mojo guzzi

4y↑3

BEST reggae group ever!! Toots is the Man!!

Jhossen Wilson

1y↑2

La primera vez que escuché esta obra, fue en GTA San Andreas

horowizard

5y↑3

No one hits it harder than Toots!

Chris topher

10y↑1

If it weren't for the old school masters like Toots all these modern so called Pop artists could and would not exist..who would they copy from? Great piece of music!

Tom Tom

Love Toots and the Maytals!!! ❤️🌟🖖

Malcolm Glasgow

3y↑3

Legend, god bless honored to have your recordings thanks to my late pops.

logophile

3y↑27

RIP sweet, funky soul man.

Carl A

3y↑1

RIP Toots. Thank you for all your funky raggae tunes to which we danced.

Russell Chandler

Toots.... thank you 🙏 Always made me smile and happy 😃 RIP

manobeats

REST IN POWER TOOTS! ONE LOVE!

Ana Elisa

3y↑2

I miss when I danced alone in the abandoned field, away from everyone else for people not to see, dancing and enjoying the breeze and the sunset. I love my life.

Grant Nicol

4y↑4

I remember seeing this live in a pub in Cold Harbour, Lane Brixton, London. Memories to never forget!!

Weeb Destroyah

Which pub?

Brenda Brock

1y↑1

Awesome tune 🎶🎵💜❤️ It's like a James Brown and Raggue together.

Slow-Mo Moon Buggy

Saw them live last year. Toots still has it. Toots only.

ixa ixa

RIP Toots...a legend

Hazel Pearson

Another legend lost to us, part of my youth RIP Toots

Jessica A

5y↑3

Loving the Sly and the Family Stone and James Brown influences mixed with maximum Jamaican goodness...this is fucking amazing 👌

Scott McGill

3y↑3

Absolute legend. The word legend being used here in its true and non-overused state

riccweeee

3y↑11

RIP LEGEND OF LEGENDS!

Alex P.

Simply the... BEST!

Kharé Mansour

3y↑4

Rip mon ami Toots !
Merci pour ton énergie et ta musique , tu es pour toujours avec nous !
Love from Paris , France
13/09/2020

Hazen Schumacher

Thank you Toots. I wouldnt be who I am without you. RIP

Arturo DeLaGarza

2y↑2

JUST FOUND THIS JAMN I LOVE IT. NEVER HEARD IT BEFORE, FOOKIN GREAT. NOW I HEAR THE LEAD SINGER PASSED. MAY HE REST IN PEACE. LOVE THUS JAMN🏃‍♂️🏋‍♂️✌✊

Brian Coner

8y↑85

how could anyone in their right mind give this a thumbs down?!

Mikeyp0131

Their phone might have been upside down

Arguing With Stupid People

It makes losers feel big to put someone else down.

ouncy

thought the same thing. people r retrardsed

blue juice

Haha no worries if they thumbs down dis... must have been that time I was playin' it loud at the home for the hearing impaired..

The Mel

5y↑5

Dem no worry me. Bambaclot fools. Big up ta Toots. Shabba!

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Augusto94

5y↑15

Que piezotaa....!!! Calidad de reggae..!!!! Buenas vibras desde Costa Rica 🤙🏻🇨🇷

Pen

3y↑2

Crossed the last river. Rest in Peace Toots Hibbert. Love this track. Your music crossed so many boundaries. Nah, nah, naaaah!

Lacksley Scientist

3y↑4

Best live performances i have ever seen. Wha Gwan Reggae People! RIP TRUTH SPECIALIST.

Anu nnaki

Rest in peace Mr.Toots! Make some reggae in heaven!

tim flynn

3y↑10

Was lucky to have seen him. RIP Toots

stephanie mentis

2y↑1

A spliffin' good tune 💞

Andrew Petik

3y↑6

Spiritual Bitchslap

10y

Just saw these guys last night! Fucking amazing show Toots! <333 ONE LOVE

Max Raüss

45w

Reggae at its high. We miss u Toots and we hope u rest in peace up in Heaven.

Calvin Date

Caribbean and International legend RIP Toots. Remember good times in village parties with Toots blasting. Will be missed

Andrene Whittaker

3y↑1

Jamaican Legend 🇯🇲

momredandjonny

We need more of this...soul.

paul elliott

Toots, and the mighty Maytals rocking it out in the best way
Cool groove

Giant_X

Rest in Power to the legend.

Claudio Salvatore

RIP Toots. Another very big legend is gone...

Tom Ryan

11y

Toots and the Maytals are getting me through revision

M D

RIP Toots, you were my favorite reggae singer

Balik Supper

2y↑1

Love Toots,your legacy lives for ever🇵🇸

broad sword

That Drum Roll 🌱🥰🌱

jim brusso bigtimecavaliersfan

5y↑1

love this song!!!!!!!!!!!

N8R N8R

I've grown up w toots!! Love you man!! RIP 🙏

Awake Them 2020

Losing another Reggae great is devastating 😢

Varul Othala

2y↑5

As little german b-boys at the age of 12 in 1984 we used to listen to the cassette for free at the library. My first and best Reggae experience ever! RIP, I miss u!

Mountain Dew Rock

47w

this is rocksteady not Reggae

Luis angel Rossit

10y

tremendo temaaaaaaaaaa!!!!!

Iris Heylen

Geweldig programma 😍

Stephen Okwechime

Don't underrate real GENIUS.............thank you TOOTS.

Gene West

5y↑2

I still have this on the original vinyl

Twatbox

10y

I fairness it takes a good ear to be able to pick it out, but you can never, ever get close to this. It's the perfect summer song.

aaa hammer

6y↑1

Love It !! Cheers !

Xamuri Rimura

11y

brasil e jamaica punks e skins unit! lindo som

Deedee 60

26w↑1

Wonderful old reggae choon. R.I.P TOOTS.

Dawn Thomas

RIP Toots! <3 we love you!

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