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- A - 007 Shanty Town Desmond Dekker & The Aces
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Desmond Dekker & The Aces – 007 Shanty Town
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“007 (Shanty Town)” by Desmond Dekker & The Aces is a rude boy anthem that has stood the test of time as one of the most iconic songs in music history. Released in 1967, this rocksteady track became one of the earliest Jamaican hits to make it onto the UK singles charts.
The lyrics of “007 (Shanty Town)” transport us to a world of vivid, cinematic imagery. The title and lyrics reference the cool aesthetics of films like the James Bond series and “Ocean’s 11,” revered by rudies (urban rebel youth). The song also delves into the life of a rude boy who, after leaving prison, continues to engage in criminal activities. Despite its cautionary tone, “007 (Shanty Town)” solidified Desmond Dekker’s popularity among the rude boys in Jamaica.
The original version of “007” (without the ‘Shanty Town’) was produced by Leslie Kong and released as a single on the Pyramid label. The song was inspired by news coverage of a student protest against government plans to build an industrial complex near the beach, which escalated into violence. In Dekker’s words: “The students had a demonstration that went up to Four Shore Road and down to Shanty Town. It’s a wild place near the beach. The big shots wanted to bulldoze everything and do what they wanted, but the students said no. And the situation got out of hand… It’s a typical riot because I say: ‘They’re looting, they’re shooting, they’re crying’”.
Despite its cautionary message, “007” became Dekker’s first international hit. It reached number one in Jamaica and climbed to the 14th position on the UK singles charts, making it the first Jamaican record to achieve such success. Additionally, ethnomusicologist Michael Veal identifies “007 (Shanty Town)” as one of the songs that demonstrated the viability of Jamaican music in England.
Desmond Dekker & The Aces – 007 (Shanty Town) – 60s – Rocksteady – Reggae – Jamaica – Beverley’s – Reissue – Vinyl Record 7″
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