A classic reggae song released in 1966 as a single and then part of Desmond Dekker And The Aces LP., it is known as one of the most popular reggae songs, with rapping in the bridge.
“007 (Shanty Town)” was a number one song in Jamaica and reached number twelve in the U.K. charts in July 1967 prompt...
[Verse]
0-0-7, 0-0-7
At ocean eleven
And now rudeboys a go wail
'Cause them out of jail
Rudeboys cannot fail
'Cause them must get bail
[Chorus]
Dem a loot, dem a shoot, dem a wail (A Shanty Town)
Dem a loot, dem a shoot, dem a wail (A Shanty Town)
Dem rude boys deh pon probation (A Shanty Town)
Them a rude boy a bomb up the town (A Shanty Town)
[Verse]
0-0-7, 0-0-7
At ocean eleven
And now rudeboys a go wail
'Cause them out of jail
Rudeboys cannot fail
'Cause them must get bail
[Bridge]
Dem a loot, dem a shoot, dem a wail (A Shanty Town)
Dem a loot, dem a shoot, dem a wail (A Shanty Town)
Dem rude boys deh pon probation (A Shanty Town)
Them a rude boy a bomb up the town (A Shanty Town)
[Outro]
Police get taller (A Shanty Town)
Soldier get longer (A Shanty Town)
Rudeboy a weep and a wail (A Shanty Town)
Rude boys a weep and a wail (A Shanty Town)
007 (Shanty Town) was written by Desmond Dekker.
007 (Shanty Town) was produced by Leslie Kong.