Desmond Dekker - Live at Basins Nightclub 1987 (2024)

The live album, recorded at Basins Nightclub in February 1987, presents Desmond Dekker in his element, with 12 songs including his hits that made him an international reggae star. Dekker's contribution to Jamaican ska, rocksteady and reggae is unique with his amazing songwriting and wonderful vocal talent.

His song "Israelites" is particularly well known, reaching the top of the UK singles charts in 1969 and was one of the first reggae songs to gain huge popularity outside of Jamaica. This success was instrumental in bringing reggae music to a worldwide audience.

Desmond Dekker's music was often influenced by themes of daily life, love and social issues, and he played a significant role in popularizing Jamaican music genres. His other successful songs include "007 (Shanty Town)", "It Mek" and "You Can Get It If You Really Want". His influence on the development of Jamaican music is of lasting importance and he is regarded as one of the pioneers of reggae and a key figure in the international success of the genre. The 1987 live performance at Basins Nightclub offers an impressive insight into the talent and energy of Desmond Dekker.

Tracklist:
1.01 - Desmond Dekker - Moondance (Live) (5:42)
1.02 - Desmond Dekker - It Mek (Live Version) (3:41)
1.03 - Desmond Dekker - It Mek (Live) (4:04)
1.04 - Desmond Dekker - Unity (Live) (3:08)
1.05 - Desmond Dekker - Hey Grandma (Live) (3:44)
1.06 - Desmond Dekker - Sabotage / Pass the Kouchie (Live) (5:40)
1.07 - Desmond Dekker - Pickney Gal / Coomyah (Live) (4:22)
1.08 - Desmond Dekker - Medley: 007 (Shanty Town)/Blue Moon/All I Have to Do Is Dream/Cupid/One Love/Wimoweh/Simmer Down (Live) (5:39)
1.09 - Desmond Dekker - You Can Get It If You Really Want (Live) (4:39)
1.10 - Desmond Dekker - Israelites (Live) (5:53)
1.11 - Desmond Dekker - Intensified (Live) (4:46)