Desmond Dekker & The Aces - Israelites (Official Lyrics Video)

Between 1967 and 1975, Desmond Dekker, Jamaica’s first recording superstar, graced the UK pop charts on no less than 7 occasions.
His ground-breaking hit, ‘Israelites’, was the first Jamaican-produced song to top the UK chart in April 1969.
Its popularity led to a reggae explosion that took the genre into the mainstream and opened the way for the likes of Bob Marley, Jimmy Cliff, and Toots & The Maytals to follow.
Consequently, despite his tragic death over decade ago this year, he remains one of a handful of reggae artists who are readily identified with the genre.
And now, over half a century since 'Israelites' forever changed the sound of popular music, it is celebrated once more with a brand new lyrics video.
If you don’t know the lyrics, you can now sing along with the confidence that you’re getting it right - word for word!
ISRAELITES LYRICS:
Get up in the morning, slaving for bread, sir
So that every mouth can be fed
Poor, me Israelites
Get up in the morning, slaving for bread, sir
So that every mouth can be fed
Poor, me Israelites
My wife and my kids, they packed up and leave me
Darling, she said, I was yours to receive
Poor, me Israelites
Shirt them a-tear up, trousers a go
I don't want to end up like Bonnie and Clyde
Poor, me Israelites
After a storm there must be a calm
They catch me in the farm
You sound your alarm
Poor, me Israelites
I said I get up in the morning, slaving for bread, sir
So that every mouth can be fed
Poor, me Israelites
I said my wife and my kids, they are packed up and leave me
Darling, she said, I was yours to receive
Poor, me Israelites
Look me shirts them a-tear up, trousers a go
I don't want to end up like Bonnie and Clyde
Poor, me Israelites
After a storm there must be a calm
They catch me in the farm
You sound your alarm
Poor, me Israelites
Poor me Israelites, poor me Israelites, poor me Israelites
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[@winstonsimon7333]

I love this song and especially love the concept of the video. Who listening in 2024

[@Holothurion]

Here! 🙋🏻‍♂️ Greetings from Mexico City. 🙂🇲🇽

[@gardensofthegods]

​​​​​@@Holothurion CHEERS from DALLAS GOD IS GOOD 💜 ❤ 💜 ❤ 💜 ❤

[@Lesterb602]

I’m 70 and for reason this song, which I havnt heard for 55 years popped into my head.so I hopped on utube and there it was. Thanks🤩

[@zeeboom1]

Same age as you and it popped into my head tonight.

[@ShabaniMan]

Desmond Dekker lived in cricklewood lane and I remember knocking on his door, his wife or girlfriend answered and she was very nice and friendly to us children who was about 8 year old at the time . She gave us all signed photos of a smiling Desmond. He drove a mustard coloured sunbeam rapier . Fantastic days of childhood. 😊.

[@genevievedolan1288]

@@ShabaniMan cricklewood!! ❤️

[@lovoyewatt4775]

Jamaica's first international super star

[@andrewbull3537]

This is how music should sound , when it starts you smile and dance !!!!! , even if you dance bad ....YOU DANCE !!!!! thanks mr dekker 👍 Peace out ✌

[@guidosarducci1943]

When it comes to music, If you can not sing or play, you owe it to the world to Dance. Even if you are Jack the Idiot Dunce. Find The Kinks, Schoolboys in Disgrace, or Olympian Raygunn.

[@blastradius7193]

Actually the worse you dance the better

[@guidosarducci1943]

Jack the Idiot Dunce here & I AGREE

[@lfr12335]

I'm 70 years old never knew the words but all of a sudden thought about this song a great song

[@GrandmaRose9000]

That moment when you realize you've been singing the wrong lyrics since 1969.

[@jahuti5065]

I think we all were. "Darling, she said, I was yards too greasy" was my favourite line.

[@PinnaclePete]

At least I was able to get the, "I don't want to end up like Bonnie and Clyde" part right. 😂

[@iandowney4630]

It’s “poor” and not for…? Okay 😂 I think the toughest line is (as I can sort of hear it) : “shuck them a tearup choses ago”…which isn’t remotely close to what the lyrics are. In fact, it makes zero sense 🤣 I was pretty good at lip syncing , though 😂! Thanks for the correct lyrics…in March of 2024 🎉 Better late than never.

[@thedarkknight1971]

oohhh oohh... Ma Vitalite... 😏 😎🇬🇧

[@joe8016]

Omg...so it's not "me ears are alight" just wow. All these years

[@californiadreaming9216]

Ladies and gentlemen, fellow citizens of Jamaica, let us all please stand for the national anthem.

[@theoutlawking9123]

No joke, as a Fellow Jamaican living in Florida, this SHOULD be our National Anthem back home!

[@californiadreaming9216]

@@theoutlawking9123 an Jah love is pure and clean .

[@theoutlawking9123]

@@californiadreaming9216 Bless up youth!

[@mikeday2393]

love this!!!!

[@muteehall]

Hey don't forget your brothers and Sister from America we are all Israelites....yall just got here first. shalom

[@bed5513]

The only thing wrong with this tune is that it isn’t longer

[@JH-hg1ok]

That's right

[@mrs.i.one12]

I concur!

[@graemewarwick-t5c]

😂 I read that just as it was ending

[@samthunders3611]

@@bed5513 that's why you play it over n over

[@blkdiamond7227]

we are the true israelites some of us have been knowing who we are. All praises THM YAH

[@JohnnyNowhere]

This was the first 45 rpm record I ever bought when I was twelve years old. I still have the record and I turn 65 in a few days. The song still kicks ass.

[@alanalabel5021]

me, too! :)

[@gerardjachymiak5822]

i am speechless

[@gerardjachymiak5822]

what advice would you give to a 17 year old that has no idea what to do in life

[@JohnnyNowhere]

@@gerardjachymiak5822 Who me? Seventeen is awfully young to be concerned about what to do. I was twenty-one and still had no clue, and was hitch-hiking through the Mid West. My cousin - she joined the USAF at seventeen and toured the world. I became a songwriter and she became a combat medic. I was playing bars while she was saving lives and getting shot at. You tell me - who made the right choice? We both did what we were drawn toward - and as different as our paths were - we both went into our chosen careers with all that we had. I ended up a third-tier songwriter, and she got shot by a Taliban sniper, became diabetic, and retired from the Air Force. Who made the right choice? We both did. Neither of us have regrets. That's all that matters. Find what you love, and kick it in the ass with all you have. Take chances. One day you, too, will be 65. Don't waste your life worrying. Life only lasts for a few moments. Carpe Diem.

[@stevengrisco7075]

Yes it does !!

[@John-ny2vw]

I'm a heavy metal fan , but love this track so much

[@christopherirving4558]

Brother, I love metal too,but Ska music is what I was raised on!

[@jamestownjamestown3115]

Song is more important now more than ever!!!!!

[@vivalaleta]

It's more ironic than ever.

[@jamestownjamestown3115]

Careful my friend . History repeats itself. Which side do you want to be on.

[@vivalaleta]

Israel is Nazi Germany this round. I'm always going to be on the side of the victim.@@jamestownjamestown3115

[@benpyke-rn6xx]

I just purchased a Desmond Dekker t-shirt. I assume it will take about 3 years until someone points it out and knows his music. It’s all good👍🏻 can’t wait 👍🏿

[@j.f.greaney]

I've loved this song for about 50 years, finally I know the lyrics! Thanks.

[@Vinnnne]

2nd verse??

[@gequitaroper1531]

Me too. I have never known what he was saying till I looked at the video. Lol.

[@shorelineboy]

@@gequitaroper1531 me too 😎

[@adeolaolatunji9324]

Me too. Back then I use to say " Breakfast". Lol

[@donnajk4423]

I am 65 , and i have the 45 rpm single still. In great condition. Its a cream colour label. I played it non stop 😊

[@blancafontgarcia2258]

Yo también y tengo 72...❤

[@komah]

Who's still here in 2024? See you in 2034

[@BarneyDunn]

I'll be there. See you then.

[@iamaliveyoucantstopnow]

See you then 😌🌞

[@LindaOliver-e8q]

Me

[@realityusedtobeafriendofmi9159]

I am here.

[@scottburgess4526]

Here and staying my brother

[@richardpirrello6375]

A song that describes the famous quote by Henry David Thoreau "Most men lead quiet lives of desperation" the struggle and pain to feed his family.. it put Reggie on the map. Rest in Peace Mr. Dekker !

[@StephanieBartusis]

thoreau said that while his Mama carried him sandwiches so he could spend years making obvious statement.

[@mustang251883]

First pleasant reggae rhythm song for me .1968

[@samthunders3611]

@@mustang251883 it's really what was to be known a Ska music not full on Bob Marley type reggae Pop Regge bit of rock pop mixed in that later after Punk started n So called new wave and Ska bands formed

[@RedyPiper]

This is truly one of the greatest songs ever written

[@dannycostello1978]

Yes man.

[@cristinarossi7367]

Agreed!

[@RichardCristiani-n4v]

First time I heard this jam was from the movie drugstore cowboy. Awesome movie, by the way 😀

[@michelleprie2854]

This song is so brilliant and unique... a timeless masterpiece in music history!!! 🎶👌🎶

[@ShunyamNiketana]

Yup. Love it then, love it now, 50 years hence.

[@alessandrosouzzasouzza7881]

Bom DIA My melody AXÉ Alessandro de Souza AXÉ BELA VIDA

[@michelleprie2854]

@@alessandrosouzzasouzza7881 warm greetings from Austria, dear Alessandro!!! 🌈🌞🌈

[@adamharlan8422]

Sorry to be off topic but does any of you know a trick to log back into an instagram account..? I was stupid lost the login password. I would love any help you can give me.

[@moseskendrick3965]

@Adam Harlan Instablaster ;)

[@berwick777]

Is it possible for a song to be so freakin’ good that it’s off-the-dial TOO good? If it is possible, well, this is it.

[@evanwolf6618]

I remember when this song was ON THE DIAL …. W.A.B.C. A.M. 77 …… in N.Y.C. way back in 1969 …… Of course my brother and I had to buy the 45 single so we could keep hearing it after it left the charts .

[@BCTGuitarPlayer]

We were listening to him before we ever heard Bob's name. I didn’t even know what reggae was. I just loved it bouncing around in my brain.

[@TomiAdewoleAdetom]

The Children of God, scattered abroad. Lovely song, indeed.

[@bnhamilton]

Don't let this song get in your head. It'll make you crazy...it'll make you crazy...it'll make you crazy...

[@dbi8951]

This is the National Anthem for brown and black Israelites scattered across the four corners of the World...All Praises to Yah Eloihim, the Hidden Ones are being revealed and released.

[@alanlabudde5041]

Hope is good

[@raheirmorris6803]

✊🏾 SHALAM

[@RichardWillis-fn4hg]

Well jamaicans alone are the isrealites

[@rayjr62]

JAH !!!!!!

[@rapman5791]

Yahmo be there! 🙏

[@ElizabeteTelesdeNovaes]

That is a great song! I don't remember , on 1969, I was only 5 years old, and I live it at a slash, don't are there eletric light, tap water, etc. I love her! Congratulation for post her! I write here from Brazil! All Good Weekend!

[@user0237]

Love it and I'm 16, this isn't just old person music. Timeless

[@meow-sv7rc]

Me too!

[@plibob6361]

People don't make the best tunes anymore lol

[@jschuler53]

old person music... ha ha. Glad you like it.

[@SuPeRHeRoDuDe3124]

@@mjmjismatthew kzbin.info/www/bejne/d2axfWypftF0eKs

[@stephenbarrett2731]

Brilliant new generation, SKA RAGGA DANCE

[@rainmakerii2610]

First reggae I ever heard wayyyyy back thar.I musta been bout 5 or 6 years old.This here stuck w me. I am now 63 years of age and still jamming me old bod to this!!!

[@skoldzz5425]

Fairplay

[@NoNOAU]

Yo tengo 64 y me ocurre lo mismo 💜

[@adeolaolatunji9324]

Me too.

[@radiomindchatter7994]

I heard this when it was released on Radio Veronica, static and all and it blew my 12 year old brain away. Perfect single always.

[@jjharris8341]

To have your mind blown by a song on the radio. Bliss. This song is cream of the crop.

[@xtinek2014]

Radio Veronica was great! (...I was an American high school student with a gap year studying in Sceveningen, and Radio Veronica helped my 14 year-ol brain as I did my homework! ... )

[@danielelston7457]

I can relate to this song after going to a food bank this week. Lovely people, non judgemental. I'm a roofer and anyone can get down on their luck.

[@IcoOst]

take care and good luck

[@anonUK]

Except for Boris and co. They always seem to end up with even more money than they started with...

[@myboythom]

From one roofing family to another- May the force be with you!... it’s a tough time of year for work to be sure, here’s hoping you get back on your feet really soon👍🏻💪🏻🙏🏻

[@dazivicki4011]

Good luck with everything.

[@lisaellis9749]

Yes, I know what you mean, lot of folks, right here in Atlanta, work everyday, mason's and carpenters , rent here is skyhigh and taxes are crazy, Its either be on the street and be homeless, but at least you can feed yourself, or have a home or a room and starve, Crazy,can't but that is way of the world, Until Jesus comes back, we just to endure, Amen. Godbless everyone, and Happy! New Year! Stay safe! and warm!

[@paulsmith3994]

This music is rooted in the earth and send your spirit soaring. Yes Desmond!!!

[@HANKTHEDANKEST]

Desmond got screwed out of fame and fortune, and it's a true shame. It's nice that he got a little bit of fresh recognition in the 90s, but for the man who introduced reggae to the rest of us, more was owed.

[@mrs.i.one12]

That’s right! 💯

[@samthunders3611]

Ska really

[@LoriAllen-x8n]

Yet he’s listed as a top 5 Jamaican Reggae artist.

[@samthunders3611]

@@LoriAllen-x8n he was a 1st time hit maker doing Ska

[@gardensofthegods]

MAN we grew up with THE BEST EFFIN MUSIC when i was GROWING UP in THE PHILADELPHIA AREA WE WERE SO BLESSED THIS SONG is a REAL ASS KICKER SOUNDS as GREAT all these DECADES LATER as it did when it first HIT THE AIRWAVES when i was JUST A LITTLE GIRL MAGICAL 💜❤💜❤💜❤ ⚡️ ✨️✨️✨️✨️✨️✨️ ⚡️ ⚡️ ⚡️ ⚡️ ⚡️ ⚡️

[@savesoilmovement5635]

SEE how god works I’m a white girl from London and with all the war lately I started singing this beautiful verse I heard it growing up 💯

[@omarmarquez9983]

Good

[@PamIsley314]

You're just a bundle of red flags aren't you?

[@justintuccimusic]

Research Jeremiah in Ireland 🇮🇪🕎

[@savesoilmovement5635]

@justintuccimusic . Thank you 🙏 I had no idea and having a mother and father originally from Galway this was even more interesting 🇮🇪☘️

[@Ceasorification]

Why does it matter that you are a white girl in London

[@jerryhall1314]

Israelites telling the story that only they can tell, listen to the lyrics.

[@ewanrennie3051]

I used to be a night club doorman in Edinburgh and I got to meet the man when he came to perform in our club during the festival. He put on a great concert.

[@anjou6497]

Wow!!!

[@HOTDANCEHITS]

legend

[@bertiesaurus]

Aye am there the now as a student. Would love for him to come rather than modern tunes

[@lisablack8892]

This is a masterpiece by Mr. Desmond Dekker “Israelites”. 👑

[@mrladnek5858]

Love from the island of Trinidad & Tobago in the Caribbean. Big up the real Israelites.

[@garthyahudahandrews8504]

Amen 🙏🏾🇬🇩

[@CoinManDan65]

Amen brother from Hershey Pa.

[@Santalumfiore]

❤️🙏🏻

[@thinblacknoodles]

FACTS

[@nataliesimpliciano2178]

9l9

[@mlester3001]

I used to get up every morning to make breakfast for my family and sing this song to keep the mood upbeat.

[@elrando5981]

So that every mouth can be fed…

[@thomasandrew5375]

A True Classic 🇯🇲🇨🇦

[@CThomas-wg4gc]

We are the Israelites, the lies will not work no longer, we will be recognized ✊🏾✊🏾

[@vangroover1903]

May Peace and Freedom reign in Israel, from the river to the sea. Blessed are The Israelites.

[@BelovedofYah]

Amen! By the grace of the Most High the lies will no longer stand.

[@stuartsoldate434]

A beautiful tribute to the human spirit, whatever sadness and pain were behind it. Truly a moving song forever.

[@ddave7026]

It's God's Grace

[@greasyflight6609]

Heard it late 1960s...I was a little kid....just loved it...

[@barringtongraham1688]

Shalom Brothers and sisters... APTTMH

[@nnmartin94]

I was a little boy growing up in Calcutta India, and I heard this and immediately started dancing. Now I live in Germany and I show all my friends this eventually. And we all start dancing.

[@phylliscole4331]

HAHAHAHAHA! That's cool!

[@seansweeney3532]

That is a sweet story!! I fix church organs in st louis, and often on the east side. And many of these places have people playing that may have had some success in secular soul music in the past... and they go to the church and play when they're done touring and chasing that dream... so the churches there, though often poor, have amazing music. And the man I was working for was lamenting that he had the floor of the church repaired just a year or so before this... and I asked him why they wear so fast... and he said simply "dancing"... I want to go to that church, where they dance like that... and I'm an atheist. Lol

[@nureinherz]

Welcome to Germany, my friend! I'm german and I like your story :)

[@martinlee5604]

This amazing sound stormed the UK charts in April 1969, spending eight weeks in the Top 20: 5, 3, 1, 2, 3, 6, 8, 17. Reggae/ska had arrived big time!

[@troywright359]

So that's why this song was covered in the Vitalite adverts

[@shoshiwas]

I bought the record in London in '67. When I came back, it was also playing in the US.

[@imafackinjunglist]

That’s mathematically perfect. It even has entropy.

[@defconkev]

always brings tears to my eyes, I think about my Dad being born in the depression living on a share cropper farm

[@mishael8900]

@Slippery Slope HalleluYAH!! Those who wait on YAH will not be ashamed!

[@Raughwe]

Bless you! My people were poor scots-Irish and never got passed that damn depression!

[@hansblitz7770]

Makes me grin every time. Heard it in Drugstore Cowboy.

[@dennisdivine7448]

In addition to a great song, I'm appreciative of the film-making and graphic design that went into this music video--superb!

[@deanalpha5502]

My favorite song from the Great Desmond Dekker. R.I.P sir Desmond

[@ahlivyahyisrael3456]

I used to listen to this song when I was 10. I’m just learning the lyrics now. I had no idea the song was called the Israelites. Praise The Most High! ❤❤❤❤❤

[@gardenkeeeper]

I have always loved this song. I haven’t heard it in years. Such an under appreciated artist. And this was our introduction to reggae way back when. Rest in beautiful music, sir.😔

[@Bezems103]

Drunk and high in the bar I always thought they were singing "ooh ooh miserabel life" It's Israelites.... Thank you 2024 for showing me this.

[@HumbleFamilyTravels]

When he said "Get up in the morning" I was expecting him to continue... 🎶Slaving for bread, Sir. So every mouth can be fed🎵 🎶Poor me Israelites, Ah 🎵

[@dirtydave2691]

The bass line and the guitars in this are just killer!

[@victoria_atmosphere9290]

The lyrics art is almost as good as the song which is beyond brillant, BRAVO.

[@Starscr34m76]

This song came when i was in my darkest hour. I love you Jesus!

[@davidbrown4271]

What happened? Please tell us your story, thank you

[@davidbrown4271]

@MarieFranceAC it’s a long way to the top if you wanna rock n roll

[@jcorkable]

#1 best Jew of all time!

[@RichardWillis-fn4hg]

​@@jcorkablethat would be yahshua

[@jameswright5840]

I was 17 when one of our radio stations started playing this song in Anchorage, Alaska. It was like nothing ever heard before and I loved it. I still do.

[@guylewis7418]

KENI?

[@shaygamerbird9152]

I'm 30 born British but my dad's dad was Jamaican...so am I naturally drawn to this music ..either way I love this music.

[@ArcoirisDeZebulon]

Then you might be an Israelite, too. Not everyone is by blood.

[@yeughk]

All Praise Is Due To The Most High!

[@elrando5981]

Snoop Dogg…?

[@chasmontecarlo7271]

I always loved this song I’am 72 years old it’s still great 👍

[@ChizqiyahAbiyah]

Joel 2:27 KJV And ye shall know that I am in the midst of Israel, and that I am the Lord your God, and none else: and my people shall never be ashamed.

[@kaycheshirecirlot4203]

I was just out of college when this came out and I'm quite sure that I didn't understand any of the words other than "Bonnie and Clyde" and "Isrealites", but I just loved it as it was so different from anything else that was out then. Sounded like he had the hiccups ... such a unique rhythm and sound.

[@alejandrotorves6483]

Hello, great anecdote, cheers, I've been listening to a lot reggae lately, and this song I hear it for the first time.

[@dancingnature]

I remember hearing this once in 1968. DJ only played it that one time and never played it again . I was intrigued enough to remember it. around 1999 another DJ played it and I immediately remembered it. I had actually started to think it was a figment of my imagination

[@simplyputviewstv5655]

Lol 30 years...wow!

[@TheBob3759]

This song has a strange haunting beat. I still like it.

[@B3burner]

That bass line is just unmistakably cool! 😎😽

[@ashiidetta2863]

23 yrs old still listening to this in 2020.❤

[@vitodefi9610]

same same

[@graphicventures]

56 and still listening!!!

[@SagittechTelecom]

25

[@1990L-u2e]

@@SagittechTelecom 26

[@petertattum2338]

I'm 64, and I'm still listening to it! It's just one of those great and timeless pop-tunes!

[@jahsoniclark9844]

Shabbat Shalom 🕎

[@chaidude7496]

Jahsoni Clark 🤣 Shabbat shalom g

[@ArcoirisDeZebulon]

You should check out Great Millstone for edification and inspiration.

[@williamfredrich3245]

What a voice! Makes me wanna smile no matter what’s happening!!!🔥🥦

[@rysacroft]

Kudos to whoever created this video.

[@katharinamuller681]

No,it is not music for old persons. It is for everyone.

[@stacyblue1980]

Never gets old. Still a true jam. Honest, truthful and free. Love to all. 🙏🌹🦅

[@ambera.-c9653]

The voice of an angel. Gentle, sweet man. I went home and cried after a gig he did for me years ago, he had his own demons, but when he performed he was transformed. Rest in peace Desmond.

[@frankmurray1549]

"My ears are alight"

[@56postoffice]

1st reggae No1 in the UK, 1969. And it's still a killer. 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟 We are all Israelites.

[@ArcoirisDeZebulon]

😂

[@jamespasifull3424]

'Ooooh oooh, me ears are alight'!! 🔥😲🔥

[@levig5678]

Yes ! I was hoping to see this as a comment 😂

[@strappaplank6017]

not braggin but I joined the man on the mike on two separate occasions in the 90s for this song, got up on stage, he was totally unfazed, groovin, eyes rollin, quality

[@SaintVodou]

Wow! Where did you do that? I saw Toots and the Maytals in New Haven, CT (of all places). They were great, played extra sets, had the whole crowd up on Cloud Ganja

[@RobManBoy66]

One of the greatest voices in reggae.

[@bandelaroloverman3368]

For Real..100% Without A Doubt..

[@cameronduff884]

One of the others being Bob Marley and the Whailers.

[@heimonen5174]

@@cameronduff884 One of the greatest israelites would be Moses with his bro Aaron. Dont you think?

[@marcfedak]

great song! I like the low backing vocals, they perfectly complement the smooth tenor of Desmond Dekker.

[@gerwynevans2729]

Now a classic, it opened the door for Reggae music in the UK.

[@samthunders3611]

@@gerwynevans2729 pop rock added made it a style called Ska that became popular and a lot if white boy British former punks went Ska like The Specials UB40 ..Maddness.. Desmond was first considered Pop ish Full on Raggea that was the Wailers with Bob Marley and Peter Tosh and that whole Jah belief and reefer was a sacrament But the music was loud and heavy unlike Desmonds poppy Ska He did have the 1st hit early part of the BRITISH INVASION as it was called after the Beatles changed music 🎶 big time

[@gerwynevans2729]

@@samthunders3611 Yes, Ska, of course, dates back to the 1950's.

[@marybethspace6558]

Woke up one morning in 2013 singing this word for word after not hearing this since the 70s at the top of my lungs - 2:30 am - the poor , the poor Old Korean people downstairs....

[@KlasicRock]

I have this full album on Vinyl, thanks to my Grandfather

[@MrPolodadon]

All praises am so happy to be and Israelite from the tribe of Benjamin am 35 so this song was out from my fathers time and these brother know that they are chosen

[@jahsoniclark9844]

donald braynen Jah bless

[@x-tremeios8380]

Love'OF theMostHigh your absolutely right

[@ArcoirisDeZebulon]

All Praises to the Heavenly Father. Blessings to His Holy Nation in Righteousness & Peace ❤ 👊🏽

[@roylle6346]

We ain't no DAMN Benjamin

[@HOTDANCEHITS]

heard this when I was 4. Thought it was the best song in the world EVER. Nothing's really changed my point of view

[@chrismetz8622]

loved this song for 35 years now. it takes me out of myself, a salve for worries and trouble

[@JustaWord]

Our people knew we were Israelites from way back when (the children of Israel). Today, many of us don't care, lost in Babylon's deceptive system headed by its religion called Christianity that teaches us it does not matter who we are, but what does the Bible say? Rom 9-3 to 5 For I could wish that myself were accursed from Messiah for my brethren, my kinsmen according to the flesh: Who are Israelites; to whom pertaineth the adoption, and the glory, and the covenants, and the giving of the law, and the service of YAHUAH, and the promises; Whose are the fathers, and of whom as concerning the flesh Messiah came, who is over all, YAHUAH blessed for ever. So be it.

[@surunitemiakanni-oye4346]

I am an African and a Nigerian. Our people are not bloody Israelites or none of that biblical Messiah bullcrap.

[@ArcoirisDeZebulon]

Selah, King 🤴🏾. All praises to Yahawah Bahasham Yahawashi Bahasham Rawchaa Qadash. Much Love & Respect to the Holy Nation.

[@ArcoirisDeZebulon]

@@surunitemiakanni-oye4346 Then you are a hamite, the same people that sold the Israelites to their enemies the caucasians when we hid amongst the africans after fleeing from the romans during the Diaspora. The Jews have been through enough - go spit your BS in your own page about your ethnicity. No one cares who you are and no one is telling you anything special about yourself.

[@adriannathornton840]

A Classic song that defied its age even after all these decades. That opening bass line gets me every time 😎. A song about struggle and hardship that was both badass and beautiful. Nothing in so-called modern music even comes close to this tune. Also, Loved the video 💖.

[@Theevil6ify]

I'm so glad Drugstore Cowboys introduced me to this song. Now knowing the lyrics, it fit perfectly in it. Bob played the role of the singer raiding "pharms", and his crew was his poor Israelites he had to provide for. But he has to stop, fearing he and Dianne too would end up like Bonnie and Clyde, and they ended up leaving him. Classic.

[@maritrew241]

I'm 43 years old. Loved this since I heard it as a young child & haven't stopped playing it since

[@chrismijares488]

My introduction to Desmond was Drugstore Cowboy too. Yeah, great selection by GVS on that one.

[@JeffRebornNow]

As soon as I saw Drugstore Cowboy I went down to a local record store (this was Pittsburgh, 1989) and bought a 45 RPM of this song, and played it over and over.

[@nickm3861]

That is a very astute observation.

[@timmahan1131]

This turned out to be one of those songs I couldn't remember where I heard it or what it was called but I knew I would come across it again one day. After listening to a string of hits by The Specials it turns out today is that day. For a bonus I saw your comments about Drugstore Cowboys. It nailed two birds with one stone. Amazing song, Incredible movie. I've now connected the dots. Thanks yo!

[@W124phreak]

319 people have stone cold hearts. How can anyone not love this song? 🥰🥰🥰

[@jennifergalberth1240]

Fake phews

[@onebodyinyahuahlosangeles1206]

They don’t want us to know that we are the ISRAELITES

[@bnhamilton]

Deaf maybe...dumb for sure!

[@guavajellyjam]

52 years ago today , April 25 an Anthem was born ! We miss you Desmond - no one did it better .

[@mikebrett2916]

When I was a child Dad woke me up every morning singing this 😀

[@DianaRubinoAuthor]

I first heard this classic when in 6th grade in 1969 and ran out to buy the 45. It was only recently I went online to read the lyrics! One of the greatest songs of all time.

[@adamk7406]

All praises to The Most High God of Abraham, Isaac and Yacob, Yahawah Bahasham Hamashiach Yahawashi

[@theoutlawking9123]

One of the GREATEST to ever touch a Mic, RIP Desmond, You Goddamn Legend!!!

[@TruthNeverFade]

Listening to this every morning during the pandemic as an overworked nurse. Ahh here we go again 🤣

[@fastnbulbouss]

I ain't religious, but bless you anyway....and take care.

[@TruthNeverFade]

@@fastnbulbouss thanks so much, I really appreciate it! be safe :)

[@welliminitnowso]

Big up nurse . Tek care a yu self still

[@frenathadevil]

Don't give up - stir it up

[@charleshowell6693]

thank you so much. you are a cherished blessing

[@darryl3422]

I believe this was the first Reggae song to top the charts...Brilliant

[@grindcoreelitist6985]

I love this. I was about 9 when I first heard it. Now I'm 53 and still love it. Double Barrel by the Collins Brothers was even better

[@Pau1fc]

Saw them at the New Century Hall in Manchester several times in the late 60's disco and live bands every week. It had a sprung dance floor I don't know how much it moved but if there were a hundred people all dancing in time and you tried to stand still in the middle you just couldn't. Wonderful!

[@reggaeflex]

Legend. One of the greatest Reggae artists of all time. A one away hit maker.👌👍💖💖💖✌