The Maytals 'Monkey Man' (official audio)

Official audio for the original version of the Maytals' breakthrough hit from 1969, 'Monkey Man'.
Toots & the Maytals' international breakthrough hit that became one the first ever global reggae hits when on 9 January 1970, it made the UK charts, where it peaked at Number 47.
First recorded by the trio of Frederick 'Toots' Hibbert, Henry 'Raleigh' Gordon
and Nathaniel 'Jerry' Matthias in 1969 for Leslie Kong's Beverley's Records, the record was issued in the UK by Trojan Records soon after on the company's primary Trojan label.
Penned by lead singer, Hibbert, the song was later covered by numerous acts, most famously the Specials and Amy Winehouse, while Kylie Minogue recorded a version with the Wiggles in 2009, to raise money for UNICEF.
Featured in numerous films and TV series, the original version most recently was played in the 2018 documentary, 'Rudeboy: the Story of Trojan Records'.
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MONKEY MAN LYICS
Written by Frederick ‘Toot’s Hibbert
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Ay ay ay, ay ay ay,
Tell you baby, you hugging up the big monkey man
Ay ay ay, ay ay ay,
Tell you baby, you hugging up the big monkey man
I see no sign of you,
I only heard that you
hugging up the big monkey man
I see no sign of you,
I only heard that you
Hugging up the big monkey man
Is not lie, is not lie, them a tell me
You hugging up the big monkey man
Is not lie, is not lie, them a tell me
You hugging up the big monkey man
Now I know that, now I understand
You turning a monkey on me
Now I know that, now I understand
You turning a monkey on me
Ay ay ay, ay ay ay,
Tell you baby, you hugging up the big monkey man
Ay ay ay, ay ay ay,
Tell you baby, you hugging up the big monkey man
I see no sign of you,
I only heard that you
hugging up the big monkey man
I see no sign of you,
I only heard that you
Hugging up the big monkey man
Is not lie, is not lie, them a tell me
You hugging up the big monkey man
Is not lie, is not lie, them a tell me
You hugging up the big monkey man
Now I know that, now I understand
You turning a monkey on me
Now I know that, now I understand
You turning a monkey on me
Ay ay ay, ay ay ay,
I see you baby, you hugging up the big monkey man
Ay ay ay, ay ay ay,
Tell you baby, you hugging up the big monkey man
I see no sign of you,
I only heard that you
hugging up the big monkey man
I see no sign of you,
I only heard that you
Hugging up the big monkey man
Is not lie, is not lie, them a tell me
You hugging up the big monkey man
Is not lie, is not lie, them a tell me
You hugging up the big monkey man
#Tootsandthemaytals #themaytals #MonkeyMan

[@NYVoice]

See ya Toots. Your musical footprint is firmly planted in history.

[@90sbaby1]

...its been a month??? God 😢

[@elizabetheden2088]

Bbsnnshskj

[@cristinarossi7367]

Word!!!

[@lduranceau8046]

I first heard this song in 1970, at a Jamaican party. I sent away to Jamaica for the album, which was not available in my area at the time. I treasured this record for many years. One of my all-time favorites. RIP Toots Hibbert, we'll always love you.

[@dianal235]

This cut is on a CD I bought at the airport as I was heading off to India to see Sri Karunamayi Divine Mother, and one of the first of such purchases I made after a lot of personal crises had been taken on by Her giving me the freedom to make my own choices, Jai Karunamayi! The album is WONDERFUL WORLD BEAUTIFUL PEOPLE 🙏🌏🌎🌍❤🕉️☮️🙏 BEAUTIFUL

[@user-bf9it6ts6b]

New many monkey man in Leicester ...That was all part if thhe wind up...Monkey canae catch we 💙😎🐒

[@jackduncan4228]

Toots was a genius. He wrote some of reggaes greatest songs.

[@thomasbest8599]

Pressure gonna drop on you

[@mrcodhead67]

Ah, man. Bad news, today. RIP Toots Hibbert and massive thanks for your music.

[@elizabetheden2088]

Jijbbbzbshwheh W hwhw Jwhwhhzbd & 111&98

[@elizabetheden2088]

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[@HerdingDogRescuer]

@@elizabetheden2088 Cat on the keyboard?

[@rominaspagnolo1930]

@@HerdingDogRescuerHAHAHAHAHAH

[@stirrednotshaken3111]

Safe journey Toots, we'll miss you

[@angelpatton3851]

Grew up in the street punk scene and of course reggae and ska were right beside our records.. live this track and Trojan reggae and ska CHEERS! 🍻

[@angelpatton3851]

love* this track!

[@tafimutekwe2855]

Toots deserve a statue erected in his honor in Kingstone, Jamaica. A true ambassador of the remarkable artistry of Jamaican music.

[@evilrecords4679]

RIP Toots we will miss you, and always play your music

[@grim782]

Instant escape, whatever was bad today goes away. Just like that.

[@henriqueparente-vendarecor26]

Thats true!! 🍃🍀

[@charles351]

Jah Mon

[@oatechaosincycles]

YES! Yes man!

[@TheCornishCockney]

Original London skinheads played toots to death,and we LOVED it. Acre Lane in Brixton (the first front line) i lived then,and electric avenue was a coupla streets away,i had a stall under the railway bridge,selling reggae imports around 70/71. such a great crowd of people,i was always laughing. Miss those days.

[@troybrookins4463]

Wish you were there when I was spending time in Brixton. I love Brixton and would have loved talking to/buying from you.

[@fujitattooz5127]

Affected abd was a hige influence on us Skins way over here in Canada as well. Sad news but so thankful for what he gave and left is with. RIP

[@90sbaby1]

Coooool. Sold them as vinyls?

[@dochol1day296]

That's crazy u said that, I'm Tongan n Love Reggae from southern California, growing up, I hanging around in HS some of my friends were skinheads, they always play toots n said sweet n dandy was their anthem songs..lol

[@90sbaby1]

@@dochol1day296 skinheads? Are you sure? Skinheads in USA aren't like how skinheads were in UK. 😬😬

[@missdeebates]

RIP Sir Toots of the Maytals. LEGEND.

[@mrsmarciad]

RIP MY darling. I grew up with this music. Mummy would play this. Typical Jamaican family. xxxxxx

[@mervynriley3531]

Still the best version of this tune.

[@paulhayward2176]

Such sad news this morning.... this song never fails to make me smile

[@geoffmitchell9706]

Ahhhh takes me back to medway towns 1970 punch ups, skinhead girl on your arm boots and braces memories haha

[@gavinwtroy]

Very sad news,grew up listening to Toots. R.I.P.

[@davidsalesedward5200]

In the collection one of the favourites RIP Toots

[@joansmith8215]

Toots named reggae and did it the best. RIP you legend.

[@dornie_donko]

Such a simple melody, yet very emotional, hypnotizing, and catchy.

[@antoniopina2577]

Today, he returned to the Spirit World! May the good energies be with Toots Hibbert!

[@jamhombre]

Love love this song, RIP Brother Toots Hibbert

[@r0thw3ll]

RIP Toots Hibbert

[@bakstouray]

Rest in peace the legen.

[@Bearintheweeds]

my kids love this! thanks for the memories. rest in power

[@markfitch1182]

Skanking upstairs with the big man. Definitely missed, never forgotten.

[@authaire]

Definitely the best version of this song

[@keithnaylor1981]

Amazing! The memories come flooding back: Train to skaville 007 Shanty Town Long shot kick de bucket The liquidator Double Barrel It Mek The Israelites The tide is high (The Paragons) Return of Django

[@ludolime6292]

Just love you still, Toots.... RIP from the Suedehead massive...

[@kulwantrandhawa3766]

This is such a classic groove RIP Toots!

[@therealeikichionizuka]

Rest In Peace, Toots. You were my dad’s favorite musician, and we’d blast your music while doing yard work. Your music changed my life and helped me pick up a bass. See ya in the next life, man.

[@berniecoombs]

The biggest loss in reggae music since losing Bob Marley in my opinion. He will be very sadly missed. Thanks very much for the music along with the memories. R.I.P. Toots.

[@Nick-fm8qw]

Peter tosh has to be up there in this list

[@No1ClashFan]

Feeling so very sad! Please know Toots we so loved your music! Takes me way way back to being a young punk back in 77.....loved you ever since I first heard your songs! So much love to your family today and always xxxxx

[@kevinsimpson3374]

Rest Easy Toots! And Amy Winehouse Too!

[@devinmccanna645]

RIP Toots. One of the absolute greats.

[@larnispowell4922]

My dad used to sing this to me all the time, it's always been are song ever since we I was a little girl, I haven't heard it in ages until I heard him playing this the other day and it took me back to years ago! obbsssed with this song😋🕺

[@GimDandy6696]

Sweet. I sing it to my son, his fav song

[@jj66]

So many great versions too thiugh this will always be my favourite

[@torgbuialulugovev2136]

Legend, Pioneer and Father of Reggae Mr. Frederick Nathaniel Toots Hibbert. Please rest in power/peace. You left an indelible mark in the Reggae fraternity worldwide. Greetings from Ghana, Africa.

[@AC-zi1hm]

Love from the USA!

[@davewhiteford6511]

Still a grooove...x

[@PAT206ify]

Rest in Peace Toots, singing along at the top of my voice

[@keithjordan5970]

as a teenager i played this all the time and my mum used to shout to my bedroom. turn the bass down, those were the good days.

[@barryhardiman1135]

One of the greats. Made beautiful music.

[@deanturner5053]

Classic, enough said!

[@davidgraham-pj8ic]

one of the best reggae tunes ever

[@amykuenstler3747]

So many great reggae artists lost. I’m still so sad. RIP Toots

[@amykuenstler3747]

Since 2019

[@HerdingDogRescuer]

The very first Reggae record I ever bought was a Toots and the Maytals record. I didn't like it at first as I had been introduced to Reggae first with 80s dancehall. However, I've come to adore Toots and see his mark on just about everything that has come out in Reggae.

[@sammathenge630]

R.I.P legend.

[@Melsharpe95]

For those who don't know what the "monkey man" refers to: Toots: "Well, Monkey Man' is all about a girl. I fell in love with her, and then a monkey-looking man took her away from me -- but I thought she was in love with ME! The guy was ugly, and not good looking like me, ha ha!" You get it? She's hugging a big guy instead of me."

[@lawze4409]

2020 Has been a shocking year this year will remembered for years to come R.I.P. MR TOOTS

[@User-ul2be]

RIP Toots Hibbert, I may have not ever saw your live performance but I knew and played your song since I was in college. Safe trip... I will always enjoy your song, thank you Sir.

[@angelaconnor6687]

R I p toots music if my youth xx

[@kadeneforde7875]

RIP lengend,godfather,icon,one of reggae greatest..

[@staticmess]

RIP Toots. Legend.

[@mikeriordan6940]

I was a big Monkey Man 🤣, in my tuxedo jacket and trousers 🤣, love it

[@ladymayhemladymayhem1237]

grew up with this tune 2022, still playing it an will never stop 😂😂😂

[@HughTerry69]

Heaven is a little more funky now. #RIP Toots!

[@epinhervin9355]

Normally I hate cover song but The Specials's cover are so special, so hard to dislike it

[@DruneMusic]

Rest In Peace Toots!

[@tt55k]

I miss my good friends RIP Niyah and Michael you are missed

[@justinwolz4932]

Found this through Melt Banana's cover. Both are great songs.

[@paulboudreau3754]

RIP Toots.

[@robertnkabossey8474]

This song was my favorite and still evergreen.

[@plasteredbastard]

dude was the dylan, lennon/mccartney, jagger/richards of his world rolled into one

[@davidwalsh3656]

Rip Toots...

[@stephenskidmore238]

The 22 that disliked this..... I don’t even know what to say.

[@braalbornoz5204]

Descanse en paz maestro! Su musica vivirá por siempreee!

[@chagrin2]

This song as Toots put it was about Leslie Kong his producer's brother. Hilarious story.

[@frankgoodall329]

R.I.P. Sleep easy Toots.

[@vivi.j4681]

Rest in peace...

[@missyklee3187]

Classsssic ❤️💛💚🇯🇲🇯🇲🎶🎶🎶🎶

[@thorolddemercado3085]

Thanks for the music, RIP Toots

[@alexvalde-rodriguez9573]

You changed I life and opened I to Jahs blessings! BIG Ups much love

[@user-dq5ry6ln7m]

Still my all time favourite song RIP Toots

[@marekgregory4512]

I'm an ardent rocker, I love Metallica, Red Hot chilli peppers.....and I also love this tune.

[@peterkonyegwachie5433]

One favourite music. Classic

[@natalieappru7696]

Love this song my father. Favorite

[@user-xo5bd4sd4x]

❤❤❤❤yes..super Roots..

[@jadeaspinall2126]

RIP Toots

[@MsSophie0811]

Absolutely the best.

[@mokgadirabyanyana5056]

Jes, Reggae never dies

[@davidreynolds4684]

If you havnt heard Amy Winehouse do this song you really should. She might surprise ya. Poor thing was so wiped out she was just swaying most of the time but would throw a shimmy in here and there.

[@telecomgear]

Outstanding

[@robertcreasey4719]

Tune 🔥

[@everettegrant4331]

Rest in PEACE lover! 💕😘

[@lizmunt9116]

Brilliant

[@fatnaboukhari5561]

Merci, merci, merci.

[@samsungtab6166]

Sleep in peace Toots

[@ruthdixon7807]

a quintessential maytals romp.

[@siensemilla]

One classic

[@nathaniel5151]

BANGER

[@TobyW360]

Rip toots glad i got to see u in sonoma in 18

[@bambule2151]

rip Toots! Schöne Tänze da oben! ❤✌

[@rogerthedodger5788]

I'm here from the X Files spin off series The Lone Gunmen. Season 2 Episode 2 "Planet of the Frohikes". Cracking song!

[@franktheco]

Him and amy winehouse playing this for the big man

[@preciousoji9464]

Cool jam 🎵😁

[@irenitafaleiro6261]

É lindo ❤

[@malcolmcog]

God speed you Toots

[@lockeshill]

Even the best gotta go one day...

[@dwatts711]

I've still got the original vinyl

[@TLicht-gy2bc]

Det is Musike !

[@Debraedwards1956]

Always reminds me of my skinhead days!!im a grandma to 3 now but when i hear this im back there!!!

[@neiltaylor7636]

Rip toots

[@dlasky]

_Now I know that, now I understand_ the Amy Winehouse song.

[@ThaCatMan]

So the ppl that disliked this. What reported the specials version lmao 😂😂🤣😜