Toots and The Maytals are from Kingston, Jamaica. It was the producer Byron Lee who 1971 renamed them Toots & the Maytals. Frederick "Toots" Hibbert, the leader of the group and the lead singer, was born in May Pen in the Parish of Clarendon, Jamaica. He was the youngest of seven children. He grew up singing gospel music in a church choir, but moved to Kingston in 1961 at the age of sixteen.
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 drug possession charges.
Following Hibbert's release from jail towards the end of 1967, the band 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" 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.
Toots and the Maytals' compositions 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.
In 2005, the band won a Grammy award for best reggae album for True Love, consisting of re-recorded versions of their classics alongside legendary musicians such as Bonnie Raitt, Willie Nelson, Eric Clapton, and Keith Richards, as well as popular artists such as No Doubt, Ben Harper, The Roots, and Shaggy.
They also contributed to the Easy Star All-Stars album 'Radiodread' (a dub tribute to Radiohead's OK Computer).
In 2016 Toots and the Maytals announced a return to the stage with their first tour in 3 years,[35] and on June 15 at The Observatory North Park in San Diego the group returned to the stage for the first time since 2013.
In 2017 Toots and the Maytals played Coachella Fest April 16 and 23 at 4:20 pm. They became the second reggae-based group to perform at the Coachella festival, after Chronixx in 2016.
In 2018, Toots and the Maytals launched a 50th anniversary tour with concert appearances in North America from April to August, moving to dates in the UK starting in October.
On July 25, 2018 Toots and the Maytals debuted an original song entitled "Marley" live on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon, and also played the classic "Funky Kingston".
On August 24, 2018 Toots and the Maytals performed at Lockn’ Festival in Arrington, Virginia, where guest Taj Mahal accompanied them on the song “Monkey Man”.
Frontman "Toots" Hibbert died on 12 September 2020.
Still Is Still Moving to Me
Toots and The Maytals Lyrics
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And I swim like a fish in the sea all the time
But if that's what it takes to be free I don't mind
Still is still moving to me
Still is still moving to me
And it's hard to explain how I feel
It won't go in words but I know that it's real
I can be moving or I can be still
Still is still moving to me
And it's hard to explain how I feel
It won't go in words but I know that it's real
I can be moving or I can be still
But still is still moving me
Still is still moving to me
And it's hard to explain how I feel
It won't go in words but I know that it's real
I can be moving or I can be still
But still is still moving me
Still is still moving to me
Still is still moving to me
Still is still moving to me
Toots and The Maytals's song Still Is Still Moving To Me is a beautiful ode to the idea that even when life seems stagnant or still, there is always movement happening beneath the surface. The opening lines "Still is still moving to me, and I swim like a fish in the sea all the time," suggest that even when things seem unchanging, there is still a sense of constant motion and flow that surrounds us.
The song's central message is about the value of stillness and the power of being present in the moment. The line, "if that's what it takes to be free I don't mind," emphasizes the importance of embracing stillness as a way to find inner peace and freedom from the chaos of everyday life. The repetition of the line "still is still moving to me" throughout the song reinforces this idea and suggests that even when we feel stuck, there is always a sense of movement and possibility.
Overall, Still Is Still Moving To Me is a beautiful reminder to slow down and appreciate the ebb and flow of life. It encourages us to find peace in the present moment, and to embrace the idea that even when things seem still, there is always movement happening beneath the surface.
Line by Line Meaning
Still is still moving to me
The world around me is constantly changing and evolving, but I remain anchored in my beliefs and values.
And I swim like a fish in the sea all the time
I am at home in the world and feel comfortable navigating its complex and ever-changing waters.
But if that's what it takes to be free I don't mind
I am willing to adapt and embrace new challenges in order to maintain my personal freedom and autonomy.
And it's hard to explain how I feel
My emotions are deep and complex, and cannot be fully articulated through language alone.
It won't go in words but I know that it's real
Despite the difficulties in expressing myself, I am confident in the truth and validity of my emotions.
I can be moving or I can be still
My actions do not define me, as I remain grounded in my underlying values and beliefs.
But still is still moving me
Even in stillness, I continue to grow and evolve, guided by my inner compass.
Still is still moving to me
Despite the passage of time, I remain committed to my ideals and continue to seek out new experiences and opportunities for growth.
Still is still moving to me
My personal evolution is an ongoing process, and I remain open to the challenges and opportunities that lie ahead.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: WILLIE NELSON
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@Cindy-yx1ip3rd2j
先ほど日本のピーター・バラカンさんのラジオ「ウィークエンド・サンシャイン」のレゲエ特集でオンエアされました。哀愁があってとても感動する曲です。
この二人のデュエットが特に秀逸です。なにしろ元気なレゲエ調が良い！
「ウィークエンド・サンシャイン」のおかげで、トゥーツ・アンド・メイタルズのことを知ることができました。バラカンさん、ありがとう。
トゥーツ・アンド・メイタルズのアルバムはステキですね。
ウィリー・ネルソンの「♪スティル・イズ・スティル・ムービング・トゥ・ミー」のライブ演奏も活き活きとしていてかっこいいです。ウィリー・ネルソンが例のごとく穴の空いたボロボロのエレアコギターにアンプを突っ込んで、カントリーの人がロック・レゲエを演奏するのが非常にかっこいいです。エレキギターでも演っています。でも、このオリジナルがあったからこその素晴らしさで、やっぱり作った人は素晴らしいと思いました。
今朝もラジオ「ウィークエンド・サンシャイン」で、たくさんの収穫がありました。わたしにとって秋の収穫は音楽です。暑い夏が終わりこれからは音楽三昧です。
タイトルは「♪スティル・イズ・スティル・ムービング・トゥ・ミー」だよ。
検索は「トゥーツ・アンド・メイタルズ スティル・イズ・スティル・ムービング・トゥ・ミー(ウィズ・ウィリー・ネルソン)」です。
(2020/09/26/am09:05)
FromYOKOHAMA,JAPAN.
@bramcurtis6900
Willy Nelson does reggae...who'd a fuckin' thought it? Somehow this tune just WORKS. It is brilliance. Artistry is artistry.
@colinborn1740
RIP Toots. Thanks Trey for sharing the story about this recording in VT.
@robertozariskeeni1875
Got a link for this? :)
@Fgrauch
The best. Rest in Power Toots Hibbard; what an insightful reggae musician and human being. And willie Nelson what else can be said
@jjwa5041
R I P TooTs peace & love
@Cindy-yx1ip3rd2j
先ほど日本のピーター・バラカンさんのラジオ「ウィークエンド・サンシャイン」のレゲエ特集でオンエアされました。哀愁があってとても感動する曲です。
この二人のデュエットが特に秀逸です。なにしろ元気なレゲエ調が良い！
「ウィークエンド・サンシャイン」のおかげで、トゥーツ・アンド・メイタルズのことを知ることができました。バラカンさん、ありがとう。
トゥーツ・アンド・メイタルズのアルバムはステキですね。
ウィリー・ネルソンの「♪スティル・イズ・スティル・ムービング・トゥ・ミー」のライブ演奏も活き活きとしていてかっこいいです。ウィリー・ネルソンが例のごとく穴の空いたボロボロのエレアコギターにアンプを突っ込んで、カントリーの人がロック・レゲエを演奏するのが非常にかっこいいです。エレキギターでも演っています。でも、このオリジナルがあったからこその素晴らしさで、やっぱり作った人は素晴らしいと思いました。
今朝もラジオ「ウィークエンド・サンシャイン」で、たくさんの収穫がありました。わたしにとって秋の収穫は音楽です。暑い夏が終わりこれからは音楽三昧です。
タイトルは「♪スティル・イズ・スティル・ムービング・トゥ・ミー」だよ。
検索は「トゥーツ・アンド・メイタルズ スティル・イズ・スティル・ムービング・トゥ・ミー(ウィズ・ウィリー・ネルソン)」です。
(2020/09/26/am09:05)
FromYOKOHAMA,JAPAN.
@regansteel8415
willie's got Reggae......gwaan!!!
@happysufferer
Smokes enough pot.Whaddyah reckon...
@josephconstantine1314
Rest. In. Power. Toots. Much love
@maryphelps7194
RIP TOOTS U GOT ME THRU MORE THAN U KNOW