Barrington Levy - The Songs That Shaped - 1Xtra in Jamaica

Barrington Levy has been a major player in the Reggae and Dancehall scene for 40 years. BBC Radio 1Xtra's David Rodigan travels to the home of Barrington's Record Company and Radio station in the heart of the Jamaica hills, to talk and sing about his influences, biggest hits and current projects.

[@rexneffects5265]

I’m just a white boy from Canada, and Barrington made these cold winters feel like warm weathers.

[@ADilson-wz7jm]

Respect!

[@borninvincible]

💯

[@nickdrover1435]

What a fantastic interveiw with two humble legends

[@Mr._Moderate]

Arguably the greatest voice to come out of Jamaica

[@leroyraby3984]

😊😊 no

[@Tasty_Green]

@@leroyraby3984he’s not wrong

[@ritawilson267]

Nuff respect to Barrington Levy. I remember he came to Boston and my friend didn't have our tickets and I argued with her outside the venue. He was sitting in the limo watching us and let us in for free. One love always!!!

[@nyakwarObat]

ritawilson267 a pull you pull a ginal move and get weh with it 🤣🤣🤣

[@chugabond1113]

wow, nice story . thanks for sharing

[@ritawilson267]

river nile bank nya om no, I was invited to the show with my neighbor who said she had tickets and changed what was said when we reached. Not everybody is a thief. I've sung background for artist and never got paid. So, I was not out to rob the next. Trust me I was embarrassed if you were to know me and my family in Boston. Lesson learned. However, I always look out for those who don't have. Google me. One love!!!

[@ritawilson267]

james brown thanks love

[@nyakwarObat]

ritawilson267 I'm clowning with you. No need to explain

[@ajbenful]

Jamaica has produced some great talents. I am amazed that such a small island has made such a huge musical impact on the world. Great interview.

[@BanksterBeatsNL]

How can someone give a thumbs down for this. This is simply gold.

[@robtaylor505]

Cos they have no idea mate.

[@youshainbrooks5613]

Big up RADIGAN...real big man ina Jamaican Reggae music.

[@9186SZ]

Because those people lack intelligence and taste for good music

[@SM-nd3ry]

its easy to hate what you don't know or understand, and some person just need to be hateful , they can't help themsleves

[@getbuckposse]

Now Utoob removed the access to giving a thumbs down. That’s worse.

[@michellefletcher4766]

I love how enthusiastic david is he can't wipe the smile off his face

[@yembot]

cloud 9

[@andrinebrown-cover8615]

no one but David could do this interview!!!! Excellent . I had goosebumps right through!!

[@stephanietaylor2351]

When Barrington Levy performs live, he sounds exactly like the recording... Prolific and Amazing!!! Much Respect Mr. Levy!!!!

[@getbuckposse]

He sounds even better live.

[@Famous5821]

Respect to David for always highlighting my Jamaican Legends....

[@fats2206]

David Rodigan has such a smooth way of interviewing people that when you sit with him you just want to tell him all your dreams..gwaan David Rodigan ya take the crown..reggae is you

[@19monkeymagic99]

Warrior Empress You summed that up perfectly.

[@NextSound170]

The man is a credit to the English people, I wish more of them had this much ethics when dealing with the African heritage, the world would be a better place. So Big up Sir Rodigan each n every!

[@Guvenah7]

I sat down with him in Switzerland we had a great disscussion with Sir Roddy he has a warm welcoming presence.

[@crunchygaza9095]

Warrior Empress a real talk Empress

[@normapeltrau6066]

Warrior Empress papalevycanada

[@scarpettaT]

Black roses was my absolute favourite and here I come, what a legend, and I was glad for Rodigan bringing reggae to radio back then, great interview :)

[@James.k1373]

When Barrington said he use to sing with his eyes closed as kid that just made me smile so much, there's just something so wholesome about it.

[@StarShellann]

Awesome interview

[@James-miller]

David rodigan has actually lived the best life been there from the start and was friends with soooo many legends of music

[@carygold6415]

Fact' That is a reality

[@jamshaqtv3039]

Happy New Year the past is coming back kzbin.info/www/bejne/o2m3eGuOZ8qIsJI 2021 unite

[@SinclearGriffithDJSINRG]

I truly respect David Rodigan, that man is a champion and a true supporter for reggae music .

[@rhymahdmusic423]

True

[@nelsta77u.k53]

DJ SINRG Yeah respect Rodigan ..

[@steppingrazor8257]

Music support him to

[@sprig6043]

Read Rodigans book!!!

[@badbwoy8768]

Absolutely!

[@myrahj1482]

Barrington I hope you know how much you're loved and how much your music means to us! David you are a Blessing. Thank you!

[@MyChevy1987]

He’s a great singer but more importantly a greater human being. I remember being in the studio and he came up to me and gave me advices about the music industry.

[@mystic7579]

The great barrington Levy, the canary... tears came to my eyes. Money move, dances are changing, be like a soldier, shine eye girl, moon light lover, collie weed, here I come, on the telephone she hear my voice, shaolin temple, under me sensi and a lots more!!!!

[@allenshaw7071]

mystic .

[@Sunshyn3Sam]

I love Barrington levy!! Saw him on my flight I was so star struck I didn't say anything!! Biggest mistake ever!

[@Out_my_cotton_picking_mind]

You're pretty he may have been star struck too.

[@NextSound170]

A black Rose come fi talk to he

[@derrickmccauley7186]

Nice voice in his early years

[@xDenneyx]

What a beautiful interview. Big up barrington

[@otonoosilama3387]

Respect Legend Barrington Levy. I danced to your song... You're living Dangerously and I Won first prize. GOD bless you sir. You are a great man

[@AleakaCrooks]

He is A KING!!! Barrington 🫶🏽💋Love him sooo much !

[@SwizzFlexRJD]

Legendary Artist that should have won grammy's

[@pamelarhule7087]

Fi real Marlon

[@pamelarhule7087]

Mi kn evrything bout it

[@yalowboi4563]

💯🙏 Facts

[@hdavey72]

Grammy is a joke these days, not sure what it represents

[@lloydnorris4690]

Big up Mr. Levy

[@brandonthomas1378]

LEGEND interviewing a LEGEND!!!

[@fourtwentynine42]

I wish this interview went on forever. Nuff respect Barrington Levy and Mr Rodigan.

[@reggaelvr68]

Pure joy 🇯🇲🎶🎶🎶🎶🇯🇲♥️♥️♥️♥️

[@sibusiso3909]

Me too!

[@velvelineugbomah9484]

I understand what he went true i sang at the Radio Jamaica and Fridays with my friend I can't find her as and Saturday morning we would listen and all they gave us was candy Jimmy tucker was there and Hug Francis we sang

[@velvelineugbomah9484]

Its true that UK like our music I went for audition and won my mother hid the letter the TV station send me. I went and finish school there never pick your children dreams

[@MichaelConner56]

Yes man....excellent and informative and fresh..Thanks to you both...this interview had depth and insight

[@joshuastephenson1334]

Barrington Levy is one of my favorite Artists. A true talent. Reggae today is nothing like back then I swear!!

[@DaChaGee]

Hearing David Rodigan's voice reminds me of my childhood in 1980s London. So much respect.

[@richardporter154]

Love this interview, two legendary men who both (in their respective fields) took reggae music worldwide.

[@burrob78]

Levy -- best reggae dancehall singer. Hands down Rodigan - nuff respect

[@fletchermusician3365]

David, I loved this interview with Barrington Levy.. I my self became a sound man thanks to you David, back in the Oxford days.. thanks to you I'm a all rounder... studio 1, treasure Iles, Bunny Striker Lee, Lee Scratch Perry.. pluss all 60s 70s 80s English charts.. all on wax... mento and fig music on wax.. I'm now an all rounder musician mainly bass live and drums live any band any time any where.. I do have some riddims I'm sure Barrington would like and many artists.. Jah Bless.. When Michael Jackson did who's loving you by Smokey Robinson.. did it for me.. Barrington did a tune called warm and sunny day!! that tune on my sound system BUN Down de whole of England!!! My number 1 tune by Barrington Levy JAH KNOW!!!!!

[@mattdelora9601]

Rodigan! We need more interviews like this, please! For us roots devotee's it is such a privilege to have you facilitate conversations with our favorite artists! Jah Bless

[@randix1716]

Much respect to the biggest inspirational sound's from people's that have impacted my life. Much love to all music lover's. Give thanks to have come & gone. To many a man/ woman to mention. Still at 51 years of young we still have respect for music not colour. Music is soul if you can find music you find true words within. Nuff love respect safe journey brothers and sisters. Find the music that makes you weep then you can clean out the negativity. Xx love to all.

[@mysticarbol]

This interview is legendary. Barrington Levy is a living legend. One of a kind !!!!!!

[@davebrowne4694]

What a team these two make u can see the respect they have for each other big up David and barrington you are true legends

[@kingcollektah]

Barrington Levy is such an inspirational spirit. His music got me through some very tough times in life. His 80’s releases are legendary recordings!

[@MrNanah38]

This guy is a legend So down to earth.

[@Motive8Network]

I AM SO HAPPY I FOUND THIS VIDEO BARRINGTON LEVY I RESPECT AND SALUTE YOU .YOU PLACED JAMAICA ON THE MAP

[@NatashaDiMarco]

This is BEYOND special. Big up to BOTH OF YOU! Respect.

[@karlditz8631]

This man has dozens and dozens of hit songs....a reggae master.

[@vikkismith7497]

I'm very proud of the Island of Jamaica 100%.

[@TN23able]

Barrington paved the way for dancehall music big up yourself real big man inna music

[@colingoldson2209]

An artist I grew up listening to when his career first started right up till now. A DJ I've always admired from the early 70s till now who embraced the history of Ska, Rocksteady, Lovers Rock Dancehall, or Dubplates. Trust me, they don't make them like David Rodigan. You better believe that. Cherish him while he is still here!🙏🏾❤️🙏🏾

[@unchainyourbrain3312]

Always have love for Barrington.Seen him in concert and I loved it.Barrington is a gift from The Most High,indeed.💗

[@amandafullerton3453]

I've listened to this interview now, six times.👏

[@aryehbenyehudah9965]

Barrington Levy has one of the most amazing voices in Reggae-Dancehall. 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟Bid up David Rodigan for this Gem💎

[@garykapuscinski2580]

Forget danceall raggae the world so many props sir barrington levy

[@manicside5901]

For real

[@marvinbarnett3218]

Props for the interview!!

[@emilianogaspard6935]

It is now much clearer to me that what this visionary "Mr. Levy" was doing back in the 60's and 70's is the foundation of the American Hip Hop & Rap genre. He clearly mixed spoken lyrical content over awesome instruments mixed in with melodious vocals that touched our souls. In Greece we couldn't get enough... It was this flavor that Jamaica descendants brought to Bronx and Queens NYC that kicked off the rap music scene. It seems like 85% of the creators were Caribbean if not Jamaicans in particular. Past and present; Biggy Smalls mother was Jamaican and so many others in the game who must have grown up in homes surrounded by this fantastic melodious vibes... Well done; I love the music; I love black people.

[@equaleyez]

I'm here because I can proudly say I was able to witness this legend once more here in Brussels - only just yesterday, anno 2023 - and he of course has lost nothing of that almighty voice. This is an amazing interview and Barrington seems like such a nice person. The concert was amazing but he let the crowd feel that he was disappointed in us, for not dancing enough and singing a long. It got me disappointed! All the while enjoying his amazing voice. It it weren't for the interuptions and too many Pull up / back on tracks.. This could have been one of my all time favourite concerts.

[@HanyH]

The joy that I got out of this interview! Easily the best thing that's happened to me all week!

[@stillrumone]

AWESOME INTERVIEW!!!... MUCH RESPECT TO BARRINGTON & DAVID...

[@jamshaqtv3039]

Happy New Year the past is coming back kzbin.info/www/bejne/o2m3eGuOZ8qIsJI 2021 unite

[@joelpowell5606]

You're one of a kind always enjoyed your songs I. Will continued listening to your interviews ad I found you to be true , you know what you're about David should be awarded by our Government for the behind the seen work and even up front with barry G I'm 69 yrs I know when you all started keep up the good works

[@mt5144]

I remember Rodigan playing Barrington Levy Chunes on Roots Rockers on Capital FM 1980-84, Barrington is truly a Reggae Legend of his timeless Reggae music still sounding just as good in 2022, one off the Best, Top interview by David Rodigan who is also a genius off the reggae music world.

[@TomTomTomTom538]

Big up levy and rodigan, two legends. I was captivated by this interview I didn't want it to end

[@mickcoates5468]

Always used to listen to Roots Rockers on Capital radio on Saturday nights and tape it...and then tape Tony Williams Reggae Rockers Sunday lunchtime show lol....Rodigan always dropped a wicked Barrington tune with scientist on the board. Big up to two giants of the reggae world...nuff respect

[@analiseferguson3191]

Mr. Barrington Levy. Much love and respect. I'm proud of you. Thanks for putting Jamaica where it is right now. Also, BBC Radio 1Xtra thanks for always bigging up Jamaica.

[@shanetgraham5070]

Mr Levi.. you are like fine wine, ur looking so fresh♥️

[@carygold6415]

Mr David Rodigan clearly love the reggae musics

[@philliplyn2692]

Loving this one good to see a elder still going strong Mr Barry levy black roses in my garden my women giving me problems so many more giving thanks a great interview with two elders in the business blessed love to all

[@TheBechesa]

Barrington perfectly remembers and sings all his songs

[@leonramsay21]

Rodigan deserves a national honour for his vast contribution to Jamaican music.

[@lloydgunnings5479]

Much love to you David & mr Levy God bless one love

[@joystewart7862]

I've always like Barrington Levy voice..Back in the days my sister would have records on rewind..Legend lives on..

[@MrSimZOldSchoolRev]

Clarendon Jamaica my parents home town and where I lived for 4 years. ❤️🇯🇲. Nuff RespeK Sir Barrington Levy - incredible music bringing back Nuff good memories. Peace and Love.

[@fyahisreal7177]

Anyone who put a thumbs down on this video can not be a fan of this wonderful form of music. I loved the history lesson.

[@nathanielchapman5047]

Barrington levy your music has cheered me through tuff time you are the best

[@Lwars2]

Barrington Levy will always have a special place in my heart, he’s a great man and his music is amazing

[@josywales8262]

Voice for voice, one of my favorite of all time artists, Barrington Levy!

[@elguapo42]

As a Texan I love Barrington Levy and the UK

[@1959DG]

I use to listen to Barrington while studying 📖 back in the mid 80’s 👨‍⚕️ I’m 63 I still listen to him. ☝🏻 of a kind 👍

[@drk6799]

Thank you David and Barrington.

[@novlinbennett7725]

Always love Barrington Levy. I was at the Grace Jerk Festival, 2017 in New York. Barrington performed. He looked great and sounded excellent, just like his records. Everyone in the audience was singing out loudly with him. I was so happy to see him. I also remember listening to David Rodigan and Barry G's selections in the 80s or 90s. Blessings to you all.

[@WayneDawkinsThePartyMan]

Big up Missa Levy Reggae Legend...My woman is a classic. A voice that seem to last forever. First time I saw him on a sound system very early we all knew he would be a legend

[@michelleking4568]

Barrington Levy one of the best reggae singers of all time.

[@clivemorris3758]

Two Legendary Giants ...wen mi hear old Barrington music mi wish JAMAICA never really Change from wat it really WAS .Jah Bless the I DEM,🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥💣💣💣💣💣💣💣

[@lancegreen8833]

Levy you a good youth and I respect you ,I like the way you check for the youths in your community , real kind hearted human being

[@carolwilliams210]

Stumbled upon this and l enjoyed this interview so much. Thank you David for standing up for our music for all these years and cheering our legacy, culture and heritage on as a white English man. I salute you both.

[@fitzroywilliams1136]

Love this interview with two living legends in reggae music. Radio host David Rodigan and the original dance hall super star Barrington Levy. Maximum respect to you both. Jah guide.

[@teggyreg]

I rate Barrington Levy & David Rodigan to the fullest

[@joyonefarmer3777]

I’m from Wilson North Carolina and I’m a big fan of Mr. Levy and Mr. Rodigan. I love ❤️ Reggae Music 🎶 and this was a very beautiful interview. Very informative!! Thank you!

[@johnnytoobad2979]

Joyone Farmer bless up uno self home BREDREN . I was born in mercy hospital in Wilson NC.

[@joyonefarmer3777]

Johnny too bad That is amazing! My Mother was born there too! Where do you live now?

[@johnnytoobad2979]

Joyone Farmer. Greensboro my uncle used to have a big club out in the country called Tom's place.

[@ixshaaiaramsay3415]

Big u up Jpyone, from London UK. David Rodigan from our hometown m Barrington Levy from our Homeland...

[@joyonefarmer3777]

Ixshaaia Ramsay can’t wait to visit 🇬🇧

[@jodyflamestv8099]

My head raise whenever I heard that tongue twisting song, "Here I come". Crazy crazy song. The words, beat, mix. WOW! What an interview from the veteran Radical Radigan!!!

[@1badbosssherlock]

I feel this interview 🎶🎵🎶🎤🎧 RESPECT TO SIR DAVID & BARRINGTON

[@mikeandrews6543]

This was when a big interview. Some wonderful memories right here

[@butter_cassava]

Love this interview. Barrington Levy is one of my favourite artists. Saw him live in Trinidad in 2007. Very humble fella.

[@reinajohnson4950]

A couple years ago my husband suprised me on my birthday with concert tickets and back stage pass to meet Barrington it was,so cool

[@sans19]

A Living Legend Barrington Levy, thank you for the music!! Thank you David, thank you 1Xtra!!

[@lovingoldschool8175]

Blessed love Barrington loving old school say so lots blessings to you

[@akinawojobi2789]

I am nigerian but grew up in the UK, I give rodigan the credit for exposing me to roots,rock, reggae music!! this guy is a legend regardless of his race!!! You have to give it to him he goes all the way and makes you fall in love with reggae music !!! It's doesn't matter his race, DAVID RODIGAN IS A living legend and we need to give him his dues for his contribution to Reggae music!! bless up David RODIGAN

[@raymond3722]

One of the most outstanding reggae musician in jamaica..always flowing...big up David radigan..a Legend

[@tickettomathsisland7138]

Massive interview. I like the way David speaks, he is so sweet. Barrington Levy got strong brains, him still member everyting as if it was yesterday 🇿🇦🇿🇦

[@tenzinfabiosherab7809]

Big Respect Sir Barrington, I have goose bumps listen to all your song!

[@QuartzyLady]

Great Interview amazing man Thank you

[@XP72official]

Wow wow wow. Learned so much in this interview.

[@andrewb445]

Barringtn Levy is a Jamaican treasure. David Rodigan is respected for his love of our music.

[@cindyrodriguez9784]

So happy me and my cousins have gone to see him in concert over and over. The experiance to hear him live is outta this world... love barrington

[@evertonpalheta9629]

Congratulate you guys , very long life Jamaica 🇯🇲 , sweet reggae music 🎶 speaking from Brazil!✊

[@doctorphibez]

Such a wonderful interview. Respect David Rodigan 100% every time.

[@Culty11]

Eighties was di best! Luv u Barrington Levy!

[@NextSound170]

And he sound just like how he sing. Blessed Barrington

[@pbunink4089]

Pure love crosses boudaries thrown up by lesser people. Thank you Barrington Levy and David Rodigan. Reinstate my faith in humanity...Radio Rose gonna find it. Humble

[@cedriclashar8905]

AWESOME interview!!! Massive respect between both legends...truly a great interview...thnx for sharing.

[@cynthiabarrett7306]

Wow! Amazing!. Simply the best!!