Desmond Dekker & The Aces - It Mek (Official Audio)

Official audio for Desmond Dekker & The Aces' 1969 smash 'It Miek' aka 'It Mek'
A follow-up to the UK Number One, 'Israelites', 'It Miek' first saw issue as 'A It Mek’, a Dekker-penned original song that had been inspired by the antics of a rowdy younger sister.
The original version, produced by legendary Beverley's Records boss, Leslie Kong, was deemed by the BBC to be ‘too raw’ for radio play, so was remixed by noted sound engineer, Graeme Goodall, who also overdubbed horns, giving the track a polished feel.
The result was another significant UK hit for Desmond and the Aces, with the single breaching the pop listings in June before peaking at Number 7 on 22 July 1969.
Follow Trojan Records:
open.spotify.c....
/ trojanrecords
/ trojan_reco. .
/ trojanrecords
www.trojanreco...
IT MIEK LYRICS
Written by Desmond Dacres & Leslie Kong
You think I never see you when you jump over the wall
You think I never see you when you accidentally fall
Me said, ah it mek, make you pop your bitter gall
Ah it mek, while you accidently fall
Ah it mek, hear she crying for ice water
Ah, ah, ah
Hey hey
I check you out and you're cool, girl
I dig you out and you're cool, girl
Rock it to me children
I told you once and I told you twice
Sweet nanny goat a go run him belly good
Me said, ah it mek, make you pop your bitter gall
Ah it mek, while you accidently fall
Ah it mek, hear she crying for ice water
Ah, ah, ah
#DesmondDekker #ItMek #DesmondDekkerandtheAces #ItMiek

[@wideawakenotwoke6178]

I loved this since it was released I'm an old white English man this music is wonderful ❤

[@Whippy99]

I’m an old English woman who agrees with you 100% 😊

[@DocLazybones]

Worse: I'm a 60 Year-old German man and love this music since my youth.😉

[@piotrmroczkowski2324]

Old white Polish man here, first heard this kind of music in the late 80's, loving it since.

[@philrhodes5298]

I remember sitting on stone wall in Manchester in the lates 60s listening to reggae music coming from a Jamaican house party, this is where my love of reggae came from. Still love it now aged 66!

[@timb0man]

My first 4 track tape was the Israelites. Desmond Dekker and the Aces. Friends would climb into my '62 Impala, and say What's That? Great days. Now in my late 70's, I still like this old Jamaican music.

[@jenniferlewis4369]

Misseh ah hit mek! Brings back so many memories for me. I recall my dad saying he came from the same parish as Desmond. This is reggae at its best. Anyone who can listen to this and resist the urge to start dancing needs therapy!

[@chipperjack8914]

Wind it up my lovely :)

[@honiideslysses12]

This music causes lots of problems for me: I bob my head, I shuffle my feet, I flail my arms, all sorts of herky jerky movements and I sing along! I would ask for an intervention, but put another record on and we'll see if my two left feet will cooperate.

[@jenniferlewis4369]

@@honiideslysses12 Just keep on bobbing, shuffling, and flailing. Let your body do whatever the hell it wants. Noone's watching. Be free. Enjoy the groove. Have fun!🙂

[@roogalater]

One of the most beautiful, boss reggae tracks that ever existed. Should be played with the bass up.

[@glibbis]

Not really any way to play it without the bass up.

[@roogalater]

@@glibbis Well, a mobile phone definitely doesn't do it justice. Not without earbuds, anyway.

[@blinkerz4676]

@@roogalaterFor sure. Phone speakers are NOT ideal

[@thomaspoirier8940]

I'm a white man , who loves old school SKa, reggae. One of my favourite songs. Great singer.

[@gigimc]

... how can anyone NOT love this? and how is color even a factor? odd... have you *been* to Jamaica? There's a reason why our motto is 'out of many, one people' :)

[@lisablack8804]

A True Israelite who sounds so soft and sings so sweetly .

[@Timemachine74]

Why can’t people make music like this anymore

[@trojanhorse8865]

cause all music now is made by talentless little rich kids.

[@Timemachine74]

@@trojanhorse8865 I think right right there bud 👌

[@stevewynnearts]

Should

[@oombaclyde5736]

Respectfully, check out Giant Panda Guerilla Dub Squad.

[@maccagrabme]

Because they dont understand it.

[@gwenethbrimm5313]

Just heard this song in a commercial for Blue Moon beer. Hearing it was so nostalgic. I had to come and find the whole song. Memories of my early childhood in the early 60s in Kingston.

[@superblue2983]

Desmond Dekker makes me proud to be a Jamaican! :-)

[@roughtoughcocopuff9313]

If you're so proud to be a jamaican then what does that wretched vile flag do in your profile picture?

[@superblue2983]

Joost Schenk "vile flag"? That's an American flag I live in America i am american military veteran & make my money their, so trying to "shame" me won't work, dude.

[@roughtoughcocopuff9313]

super blue That's your flaw.

[@roughtoughcocopuff9313]

super blue I wasn't crying until now. You hurt my feelings so bad!

[@janheard3826]

super blue yes be proud my first husband was from Jamaica and he had many good qualities. Greetings from UK

[@oludotunjohnshowemimo434]

This is proper Trojan Reggae music. RIP Desmond Dekker, didn't know he lived near me in Thornton Heath before he passed away.

[@CyberstormDJTeam]

There's rarely anything better than this. I'm so glad that I could see Mr Dekker at a live performance back in 1993. Who in the world can ever downvote this?

[@cds-mo9cf]

CyberstormDJTeam *dislike*

[@pauldickinson6943]

that nanny goat can certainly play the bass after a drop of ice water.

[@dannyfearon9905]

Anyone who down votes this track has got no hope in this world. I wasn’t lucky enough to see Desmond play live. I love ska music and he’s my favourite artist. I’ll stick my neck out and say I prefer Desmond to prince buster.

[@StephenLyons-tl8ie]

@@dannyfearon9905 Don't be so silly.

[@user-le8cy7xr2f]

This is my all time favourite old Jamaican ska song ❤❤

[@marytresham9164]

I am Irish and they are the best and was lucky enough to grow up in this time

[@jahkeyp5270]

One of tunes from mum and dad's collection. Oh how I Miss those days, coming from Sunday Mass and playing their 7in tunes as if me ah DJ... Well how many years later I AM 🎶🎵🎶🎵 All Praises due To The Most High and my parents 🙏🏾💔

[@steveo5611]

“mr Desmond Dekker’s got a crown made of gold”

[@sirwi11iam]

This is top tier music. Desmond's voice is so amazing and unique.

[@trojanjock30]

Takes me to my happy place

[@anthonymead4359]

Undeniable talent and clever recording procedure. 'Desmond Dekker' and the Aces were the first Jamaican group to achieve 'Superstar' status in both US and UK markets. What is more, it is pure 'Jamaican' style music. Brilliant to listen to it again after all these years.

[@Petchary]

Rest in peace, Mr. Dekker!

[@brucebacquie8115]

One of Jamaica's greatest exports !!

[@colinclarke4285]

I can think of another one ...the herb !

[@lisablack8804]

I can think of another a beautiful young lady. Millie Small who sang My Boy Lollipop 🍭.

[@lisablack8804]

But for those who do not know herb is a natural herb that grows naturally around the world FYI.

[@cedrickross6853]

this is a real treasure. R.I.P Mr Desmond Dacres. God Bless

[@davidpauwels7823]

That bit at 0:31...shivers up the spine! Desmond Dekker came first!

[@cliffbanton5196]

I used to watch my dad and mum dance to in the good old days and it left the most beautiful memory growing up

[@stupendous1068]

Happy 80th birthday Desmond Dekker!!!

[@johnkean6852]

Happy 82nd Birthday ...

[@annieswalef4698]

R.I.P Mr Desmond Thank yuh fi mek deh beatiful song mi like so much

[@StephenLyons-tl8ie]

Learn Hinglish!!

[@Victor-nw3ge]

Aaaahhhh You think I never see you when you jump over de wall You think I never see you when you accidentally fall Me said a it mek, mek you pop your bitter gall A it mek, while you accidentally fall A it mek, hear she crying out for ice water Aaaahh, aaaaahh I check you out and you're cool (cold), girl I dig you out and you're cool (cold), girl Rock it to me, children I told you once and I told you twice Why, sweet nanny goat a go run him belly good Me said a it mek, mek you pop your bitter gall A it mek, while you accidentally fall A it mek, hear she crying out for ice water I check you out and you're cool (cold), girl I dig you out and you're cool (cold), girl Rock it to me, children I told you once and I told you twice Why, sweet nanny goat a go run him belly good Me said a it mek, mek you pop your bitter gall A it mek, while you accidentally fall A it mek, hear she crying out for ice water Aaaaahh, aaaaahh, aaaaahh, aaaaahh, aaaaahh

[@Steve20127]

In English, please.

[@pauldiamond6055]

@@Steve20127 :D

[@danielfearon5188]

Victor thank you

[@raincloud7817]

@Victor Finally, after many years loving this song, I can understand the lyrics (not all of them but it doesn't matter). Thank you for writing down the lyrics!!!

[@flyinacircle6398]

Victor the song is apparently inspired by an incident in dekker’s youth: he was present when his sister fell while climbing over a fence or wall.

[@malcolmglasgow1763]

I was told I was singing Desmond Dekker songs as a child!!

[@normanosborne7367]

IT MEK.....GOT TO BE ONE HIS BEST RECORDINGS, PROBABLE EVERY INSTRUMENT PLAYING YOU CAN HEAR.....SO REFINED.

[@phillipecook3227]

Christ it's a long time since I last heard this.

[@caroljakeman9628]

I'm still listening to this in Nottingham in 2021 it's my all time favourite old Jamaican ska song 💙💙

[@michaelflint4159]

Seen him at the old Kenninghall cinema opposite Clapton pond.. top gig. Never mind white man in Hammersmith palais,I felt like a spot on a domino!!!!

[@susandavies3123]

Loved Desmond Dekker from my reggae days. Love his music still and always will ❤️

[@shelvismoura]

Boof.. baf.. Susan get a Lot of beating

[@ianjones5377]

what an absolute banger summers finally arrived here in 🇬🇧 but this song gets me.through the cold winter months also

[@pauldickinson6943]

best known for the Israelites but I think this better, brilliant production, seriously heavy bass, superb record.

[@MrRed-tf7bv]

🇯🇲🇬🇧🎼👏🏽👏🏻

[@syhooverman5418]

@@pauldickinson6943 AGREED!!!!!!!

[@isabellecollinson2269]

@@MrRed-tf7bv pppppppppppppppppppppp

[@rebelsage3158]

Want to give a massive shout out to the legendary DJ Derek of Bristol, UK. Never forgotten.

[@kinikia3664]

Smashing, even after all those years !!!!

[@janeough45]

kini kia ,i agree with you ,its fab what a great reggie dance ,i love the stuff lol xx

[@Ben_Ramirez19]

Its impossible yo not nove to this. Living so close to Dalston, it's not unusual to hear music like this being played out through the streets daily. Reggae is such a vibrant and joyful culture of music

[@markbarnett3387]

eldica record 4 aces labyrynth all nations dougies go on son

[@happymethehappyone8300]

My 2 Favorites By Desmond Dekker & The Aces Are "Israelites" & "Fu Man Chu"

[@annesmith9461]

Love all Desmond Decker songs. Memories!!!!

[@mikelock4247]

The best reggae is on Trojan records, especially skinhead reggae.

[@janeough45]

what a fab tune and words this song is something else ,,i still love it lol to all reggie fans

[@Hubbledriver]

Bump.

[@susansmith5921]

Lead me to the dance floor and those happy memories of 1969 ;-)

[@dianerogers8805]

Proper reggae,. Brings back memeries of the skinhead days. 👍👍👍👍👍

[@bluegrass5752]

Yeah mon, I first heard this tune when we went over to White City, to sort out some QPR lads, so we took over their pub, I think it was called the Pavilion, near to little wormwood scrubs, we were ready for 'em, but when this tune came on we were all stomping to this RASS bad tune.✊🏼

[@christopherthewreckerthats2295]

Hard mod 👍🇯🇲

[@markmacdonald6562]

Memories of a great reggae man

[@devious187]

People just can't make music any more, I mean really, just go turn on a radio and you'll hear for yourself... Why? Who knows, maybe it's something in the water, but it's true. And no one will make music like this, Desmond Dekker is a true gem.

[@julietwebster3576]

Am crying..... I hope these songs live for many years .... A it mek

[@BrammerRunner]

Good Memories, every day we sing together this song !!!!!

[@briansmith6515]

Monster toon..rip mr d...bring back them early skinheads days..early reggae killers

[@jbloomets]

The Blue Moon beer ad brought me to this song. Love it!

[@lornawillockify]

Seen the Aces a couple of years ago at House of fun weekender in butlins, somerset. Brilliant 😎

[@julieh4288]

Love this song, and I've got Dave to thank SO MUCH for his brilliant choices of THE best music there is.

[@courtneyscott1874]

Desmond Dekker R.I.P my guy ☹😭👍🎵🎤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@simeonstarr8254]

Who still a rock dem tune inna 2022💃🏾🕺🏾🔥🔥🔥🔥🙏🏾❤🙏🏾

[@paulselkirk2345]

Another brilliant song from Desmond decker I like this one good to dance to. 🤩😊😎🤗

[@petronablessbless7589]

Just love. Tune ❤ di best Desmond. Forever live on sir

[@ustheserfs]

such a romanticism for this age of ska, rocksteady and beyond. it needs a resurgence in our culture.

[@michaelsnell1151]

got "Israelites" on vinyl the other day, USA pressing and it sounds amazing! always liked Desmond Dekker, one of my all time favourite SKA artists out there.

[@alexroca6981]

That's not Ska!

[@jasminebrown6891]

Song can't die we need more like this.

[@hgtref1]

Great Song. Mr Desmond Dekker.

[@duetoloss]

These absolute legends!! Jamacia, recapture your essence!! The home of ALL great music, big love and respect 🙏🏼

[@Deedee-ee1sg]

Just heard lovely tribute to Desmond on Cerys Matthew's fab Sunday show on Bbc6music today! Great to hear Israelites, 007, and my fave, It Mek!

[@oldfatbastad6053]

cm is overrated.

[@mandyhughes5809]

My ma used to play this when i was young . She used to do this dance that was weird at the time but 40 years on i do the same dance. ( well try anyway). Love this

[@djjk4486]

Pure class!!!

[@kalsolarUK]

I just love this track

[@josefhanyka326]

This was the second Song (after Israelites) I heard with that strange Rythm, they called "Reggae" since then. I love it. Thank you Desmond. ( Both Singles are here in my collection.

[@jawaratoyloy7780]

Dope

[@chuckemeade]

This is Rocksteady not Reggae

[@iluomopeloso]

@@chuckemeade And it all came from ska. So why worry what someone else calls it, dude? We don't all have to categorize things the same. I tell you what we can all agree on is that it's GOOD.

[@causosenarr]

the original reggae

[@ianstewart5297]

Not really this was done in a ska type rythme.reggae is a3 strum affect.see Toots +Maytals Monkey Man.

[@MepiLP]

@@ianstewart5297 i think this here is called rocksteady

[@ianstewart5297]

@@MepiLP yes mate still great stuff?

[@marinaraygoza563]

👍👍❤

[@cccadrians483]

This was the forerunner reggae. It is rocksteady and indeed is great music.

[@dlkdyscot]

I sent this to an old gf. She didn't deserve it unlike her this song is class. Burn me once never again.

[@idaslpdhr]

First record I ever bought was 007 at portobello road

[@tommyist598]

Such a great tune ❤

[@somebrummiekid4430]

You get what you give my loves #stayfree 🧿

[@56postoffice]

Lawd have Mercy! Desmond bad bad bad bad!

[@shinyoneincarnate5565]

Rockin' dem tunes

[@didzee002]

Rock it to me children...

[@glynbirchall9146]

Simply SUPERB

[@markbuchner7783]

One of the reasons I turned out alright. I listen to Ska music.

[@PrinceAndrew100]

For what reason would 63 people gives this a thumbs down?

[@malcolmglasgow1763]

Wow they using in a Commercial , big up Desmond!!

[@philippejenvrin2741]

Sublime !!!

[@AtZero138]

Stay Rude, Stay Roots and Keep Your Boots Stomping... Cheers from Orange County California 🇺🇸..

[@mackdanny1703]

D.D. was my favorite singer back then.

[@swifty8503]

This is proper old school reggae

[@4FYTfa8EjYHNXjChe8xs7xmC5pNEtz]

love Desmond ❤️❤️❤️

[@geoffmitchell9706]

Brings back good memories , up the skins

[@devious187]

If you are a certain age you know this song from the video game Scarface: The World Is Yours... if you're older you know this song cos you used to smoke to it. Either way this is epic for Jamaican music

[@rikardogibola1312]

Great. I didn't realise how good this was in the day

[@tootstanner]

Absolute banging classic reggae

[@nicolasoudit7730]

Great song ♥

[@stephenmurray7582]

Desmond Dekker makes me proud to be British..

[@marinabrown3234]

My youth 💖 needs a remaster and re-release

[@user-uu2yt7ez8k]

❤❤❤❤❤ das sagt alles😢

[@herbofeden7233]

notice that even many years later "Trojan records" forces their images, big and bold, on all affiliated songs

[@irielion3748]

+Man who never understands sarcasm. Why wouldn't they? They own it, you idiot. Do you expect a brand to not brand? Idiot.

[@mikef4963]

+Man who never understands sarcasm. Who cares?

[@kevinhoward7719]

I traveled far and wide to follow this music I just love it. kevo ,pitsea

[@samueljohnston2996]

Yeah man, cool music

[@Georgieporgie1313]

A legendary artist proper artist .

[@janetgrimshaw3551]

I like this desmond dekker it mkey

[@ENGLISH_RESPONSE]

Classic.. .. from lewisham south london 👊🏻👊🏽👊🏿

[@CookieMonster-b3m]

I can’t see my family because of you

[@debbiebarrow7557]

???

[@Hisan-SaNexus96]

The Pioneer Of Ska Reggae! Recorded In 1968 And Released In 1969. Also Featured In The Videogame: Scarface The World Is Yours. (2006).

[@ichwanrasyid8638]

Eternal in my music playlist..

[@Steve20127]

Blimey! Aled Jones sounds different

[@janeough45]

some one said he had a cold xxx