Dave Swift on Bass with Jools Holland backing Desmond Dekker "Israelites"

Desmond Dekker performing "Israelites" on Jools Holland's Annual Hootenanny with Dave Swift on Bass. www.daveswiftbass.com

[@sp1midholm]

Can't believe that 2 people gave this the thumbs-down. One of the best songs ever - and Mr Dekker's voice hadn't changed after nearly 40 years! Pure class!

[@Steve-ti1cu]

He did die in May 25, 2006

[@tobybryan02]

+Steve Berrios Shame because a year before was a good day. But now he is remembered still.

[@joakimquensel597]

Actually his voice has changed slightly, this is a lower key than back inte days. But still an awesome performance of a great song. And he's backed up with probably the best musicians who ever performed this song! ❤❤❤

[@terrymcgill2798]

I had the pleasure of seeing Desmond twice live RIP a legend

[@kingandy4214]

After 20 years of collecting early reggae and thousands listened Israelites is still my favourite.

[@Watts660]

I saw Desmond Dekker play in a small pub in Leeds back in the earlier 90's, place was packed full of skinheads, got to be one of the best gigs I've ever been to. The guy was a legend and will always be greatly missed.

[@nrgmstr27to]

Sometimes a song captures what can only be called magic and this is one of those times. Thank you for brightening my mood and night!

[@mrbillhicks]

The King of Ska.... Sublime

[@price7955]

I can remember this song coming out when I was a kid it captured my mind my heart and soul then and it still does to this very day Bernie a Desmond Dekker fan for ever

[@mrodas7845]

Desmond sounds sharp as a tack! Thanks for sharing Dave!

[@kevvome]

Unadulterated undiluted pure 100% CLASS. God bless the king of reggae, the peerless Desmond Decker. The brightest star in the galaxy.

[@aires69uk]

My ears are alight with the sounds of the Israelites.

[@king77703]

Great TV commercial 👍

[@AvalonWizard]

Voice hasn't changed. He was awesome until the end.

[@sappermade6012]

Our godfather of Jah Ska tank u Mista Dekka!!!

[@fallenangel9392]

Serious stuff , righteous man!. T.F. for Jools, his show and that awesome band.

[@jakeplatt7367]

That bassline though

[@UwuUwu-pw6tm]

Desmond Dekker was great. The horn section was amazing. The bass was superb. I can listen to the bass, by itself and still be jumping with joy. The drummer was excellent. The piano player played like a boss and the backing vocalists were heavenly.

[@andymcgill354]

Absolutely Brilliant

[@stephensmith799]

Thank you Desmond. Joy brought to hundreds of millions of people over a life time. How few have accomplished this! Happy to have seen you in Aberystwyth around 1974. The hall was almost empty but you lit it up for me.

[@davidignatiusbalestreri1737]

Spotted @1:39 The man on the far right in the black and white shirt Paul Rodgers singer for Bad Company

[@bernardflatley6483]

So so so... Spiritual desmond. .. Is a legend true

[@ricko3k]

Just amazing.

[@stephenpeters2853]

What a great voice, top man....(loving that baseline too).......

[@bernardflatley6483]

God bless you Mr desmond

[@ktpinnacle]

Thanks for posting, D. Dekker had it right until the end. A favorite of mine since it's release.

[@waldoparsnip1025]

I was 16 in '69 .. Loved it then … love it now ! Thank you sir !

[@UwuUwu-pw6tm]

WP, Lucky you. You grew up in an era, when the best songs, in the history of mankind, were made.

[@shuto1239]

like an old general nuff respect

[@lorraineward5990]

Wow! Still sounds awesome!

[@caminosb.1283]

one of my super favorites video on youtube

[@mattb5895]

had the pleasure of seeing desmond at 100 club, maybe 2005? good memories

[@vivnoname]

Very cool, what a voice.

[@waltercondi4584]

OMG I love this!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I can dance all day and night!

[@AztecMC1]

My new Ringtone/Favorite/Anthem music jam.

[@stephenpeters2853]

Fantastic, still got a great voice......👍

[@grouchosays]

Pioneer of reggae

[@catman4471]

That was quite brilliant.

[@catman4471]

@Henry Tudor I'll settle for that!

[@bernardflatley6483]

Still gets me right there

[@tommyhassan3545]

Me too it is the best reggae song of all time

[@robleach7085]

Absolutely wonderful!!! 💃

[@waltercondi4584]

Hands down to you sir!!!!!!

[@tommyhassan3545]

Great band jools got

[@garrypeaks770]

Brilliant

[@mervynqueeley2106]

Bumbalayo go deh Mister Decker

[@Nationalist101]

Man best collection of comments under a single video on all of YT

[@MrBongoagogo]

The great late Rico r on bones the man on slide

[@nick147]

rico yeeaaahhhhh

[@jhc_fan]

Ooooooooooooooh VITALITE!

[@tommyhassan3545]

The greatest in my oppinion

[@3069mark]

I haven't heard a lot of them, but so far this is the only reggae song that I love. It just makes a person want to dance and makes them happy! I first watched this video of the song: kzbin.info/www/bejne/qGateXqfZcaqncU and have been in love with it ever since.

[@strummercash5601]

Here’s another live version that I love, especially the extra “hallelujah! We’re having a party!” ending. Just so wonderful! Have a splendid day! kzbin.info/www/bejne/oGqWiWx3Z8qnpJYsi=bFWOpvm_n742UgzK@3069mark

[@stevendurrant1724]

rip

[@colindavid2078]

What year was this performance please?

[@DonVideoGuy007]

2004

[@colindavid2078]

@@DonVideoGuy007 Cheers! :)

[@TheGlenmanusskinhead]

what a guy as black as my dm boot and just as cool :) ....... thank my god for this great great music ....... only a cool black guy can sing this good .... fact :)

[@TheGlenmanusskinhead]

go read the bible and you would not make that daft comment tbh .....

[@martinsowkowski8957]

what bell ends gave this a thumbs down ? seriously, what the F**K

[@thomasharrell3681]

what year was this from??

[@DonVideoGuy007]

2004

[@lewisner]

The unfortunate thing with Jools is that his guests are legends while he is......ok.

[@talon1706]

lewisner This is your opinion, not fact. Thanks for sharing.

[@themightyechoes1]

You are a tosser

[@Youaintseenmeright.......]

That bassline is fatter than my mother-in-law!