An angst song? Haha - no, just... no. Lyrically, it is not jolly or playful, but it isn't exactly deep, brooding or existential now, either, is it?
I saw Toots live last night, it was one of the happiest, most joyful gigs of my life. Toots was probably at his most animated for this song, clasping hands in the crowd, blowing kisses, laughing and singing with what looked to me like glee.
Yes, but when the song was recorded(1969), he was not as well to do as he is today. Of course he's happy today. He's considered one of the kings of Reggae.
Yes, but when the song was recorded(1969), he was not as well to do as he is today. Of course he's happy today. He's considered one of the kings of Reggae.
All one need do is look at the history of Jamaica during this time to understand the lyrics. Other songs by Toots and the Maytals reflect a similar sentiment.
All one need do is look at the history of Jamaica during this time to understand the lyrics. Other songs by Toots and the Maytals reflect a similar sentiment.
As for party song... sure, why not? I could get down with this.
As for party song... sure, why not? I could get down with this.
An angst song? Haha - no, just... no. Lyrically, it is not jolly or playful, but it isn't exactly deep, brooding or existential now, either, is it?
I saw Toots live last night, it was one of the happiest, most joyful gigs of my life. Toots was probably at his most animated for this song, clasping hands in the crowd, blowing kisses, laughing and singing with what looked to me like glee.
It was an AMAZING party.
Yes, but when the song was recorded(1969), he was not as well to do as he is today. Of course he's happy today. He's considered one of the kings of Reggae.
Yes, but when the song was recorded(1969), he was not as well to do as he is today. Of course he's happy today. He's considered one of the kings of Reggae.
All one need do is look at the history of Jamaica during this time to understand the lyrics. Other songs by Toots and the Maytals reflect a similar sentiment.
All one need do is look at the history of Jamaica during this time to understand the lyrics. Other songs by Toots and the Maytals reflect a similar sentiment.
As for party song... sure, why not? I could get down with this.
As for party song... sure, why not? I could get down with this.
@TragedyTrousers it's dance music that sings about sorrow
@TragedyTrousers it's dance music that sings about sorrow