Pioneering Jamaican International Super Star

Desmond Dekker (1941-2006) was one serious originator, who along with a very select group stands at the forefront of the development of Jamaican music and its ultimate worldwide influence.

Desmond Dekker was a Jamaican ska, rocksteady and reggae singer-songwriter and musician. An early innovator and global music star, he was best known for his 1968 hit song ''Israelites''* and for other hits like ''007 (Shanty Town)'' (1967), ''It Mek''* (1969) and ''You Can Get It If You Really Want''* (1970).

* three of these hit songs are included as part of this 18 track ''Best Of Desmond Dekker'' collection.

Track Listing

• The Israelites
• You Can Get It If You Really Want It
• It Mek
• Problems
• That's The Way Life Goes
• Peace Of Mind
• Tips Of My Fingers
• For Once In My Life
• I Believe
• It's Not Easy
• Perseverance
• Intensified
• Pickney Girl
• Too Much, Too Soon
• Nincompoop
• You Got Soul
• Rude Boy Train
• My Precious Love

Additional Details

Label: AIM Records

Genre: Reggae

Run Time: 60 mins

Region: 0

Release Date: 10/01/01

UPC: 752211200426