Clancy Eccles (9 December 1940, Dean Pen, St. Mary, Jamaica – 30 June 2005, Spanish Town, Jamaica) was a Jamaican ska and reggae singer, songwriter, arranger, promoter, record producer and talent scout. Known mostly for his early reggae works, he brought a political dimension to this music. His house band was known as The Dynamites.
Biography
Son of a tailor and builder, Eccles spent his childhood in the countryside of the parish of Saint Mary. Eccles had an itinerant childhood due to his father's need to travel Jamaica seeking work. He used to regularly attend church, and he became influenced by spiritual singing; In his words: "One of my uncles was a spiritual revivalist, who always did this heavy type of spiritual singing, and I got to love that". Eccles's professional singing career began as a teenager, working the north-coast hotel circuit in the mid-1950s. In his late teens, he moved to Ocho Rios, where he performed at night in various shows, with artists such as The Blues Busters, Higgs & Wilson and Buster Brown. He moved to Kingston in 1959, where he started his recording career. He first recorded for Coxsone Dodd, who had organised a talent show in which Eccles took part.
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ALBUMS
- The History of Blue Beat: The Birth of Ska: BB051-BB075 A & B Sides released: 2013
- Island Presents Ska: 40 Original Ska Classics released: 2013
- The History of Blue Beat: The Birth of Ska: BB026-BB050 A & B Sides released: 2012
- Freedom Sounds released: 2012
- Trojan Presents: Original Reggae - 40 Original Tighten Up Hits released: 2011
- Ska Madness! 20 Reggae Classics Which Inspired the Two Tone Revolution released: 2010
- Sound System International Dub LP released: 2009
- Reggae Reggae released: 2009
- Ska Mania released: 2009
- Tighten Up Volume 2 (Deluxe Edition) released: 2009
- Artist's Choice: Bob Dylan released: 2008
- I'll Be Black: Compiled by The Orb released: 2007
- Jamaican Rock Steady Party released: 2007
- Trojan Selecta, Volume 1 released: 2006
- I Am the Upsetter released: 2005
- Trojan Jamaica Box Set released: 2004
- The Ultimate Reggae Party Album released: 2003
- Young, Gifted and Black: The Story of Trojan Records released: 2003
- Trojan Reggae Brothers Box Set released: 2003
- Trojan Ganja Reggae Box Set released: 2003
- The Trojan Story: The Label That Defined Reggae released: 2003
- Tighten Up: Trojan Reggae Classics 1968-74 released: 2002
- Let's Do Rocksteady released: 2002
- Trojan 'Tighten Up' Box Set released: 2002
- Trojan X-Rated Box Set released: 2002
- Trojan Rude Boy Box Set released: 2002
- Ska Trek released: 2000
- Trojan Club Reggae Box Set released: 2000
- Trojan Singles Box Set released: 1999
- Trojan Producer Series Box Set released: 1999
- Clancy Eccles and Friends - Fatty Fatty (1967-1970) released: 1998
- Trojan Ska Box Set released: 1998
- Monkey Business: Killer Skinhead Reggae released: 1995
- Tighten Up, Volumes 5 & 6 released: 1993
- Skinhead Revolt released: 1993
- Monkey Ska released: 1993
- Adults Only, Volume 1 released: 1992
- Ska Bonanza: The Studio One Ska Years released: 1991
- Clancy Eccles Presents His Reggae Revue released: 1990
- Tighten Up, Volume 5 released: 1971
- Trojan Ganja Reggae released:
- Bob Marley and the Story of Reggae released:
- Sounds of Underground London: The Skinhead Generation released:
Island Presents Ska: 40 Original Ska Classics
Released 2013- We'll Meet
- Love You the Most
- Judgment
- No Raise, No Praise
- One Eyed Jacks
- Garden of Eden
- I Shall Remove
- Bullo Man (A Come)
- Come Down
- Robin Hood
- Stranger at the Door
- Miss Universe
- Three Blind Mice
- One Cup of Coffee
- 'Til My Dying Day
- J F K's Memory
- The Sun Rises in the East
- One More Time
- Catch a Fire
- Do You Keep on Dreaming
Freedom Sounds
Released 2012- Freedom Street
- (This Is) My Country
- Rainbow Country
- Stepping Free
- Love and Unity
- I Shall Be Released
- Trod On
- Keep Life Table Turning
- Freedom Song
- Shout It Out
- One People
- My My People
- Born Free
- If I Could Rule This World
- (We the People Who Are) Darker Than Blue
- Get Up (extended version)
- Jamaica’s National Heroes
Ska Madness! 20 Reggae Classics Which Inspired the Two Tone Revolution
Released 2010- Rudy, a Message to You
- Long Shot Kick de Bucket
- (People Get Ready) Let's Do Rocksteady
- Jackpot
- Carry Go Bring Come
- Skinhead Moonstomp
- My Boy Lollipop (Rhythm From My Collie)
- Rough Rider
- Monkey Man
- Liquidator
- Too Experienced
- Starvation
- 007 (Shanty Town)
- Sea Cruise
- Time Hard (aka Every Day)
- Train to Skaville
- Fattie Fattie
- Can't Get Used to Losing You
- Elizabethan Reggae
- Enjoy Yourself
Reggae Reggae
Released 2009- Shine
- Sun Is Shining
- Pass the Dutchie
- You Can Get It If You Really Want
- Young, Gifted and Black
- Double Barrel
- Rudy, a Message to You
- Israelites
- Police & Thieves
- Wonderful World, Beautiful People
- Black Pearl
- Night Nurse
- Cherry Oh Baby
- Moon Hop
- Born Free
- Love of the Common People
- S.90 Skank
- Humanity
- Money in My Pocket
- Big Seven
Ska Mania
Released 2009- Too Much Too Young
- Monkey Man
- Train to Skaville
- Red Red Wine
- One Step Beyond
- Miss Jamaica
- The Liquidator
- Funky Kingston
- Carry Go Bring Come
- Pressure Drop
- John Jones
- Three Minute Hero
- Skinhead Moonstomp
- Ali Baba
- Singer Man
- Israelites
- Gangsters (live)
- No Raise No Praise
- My Boy Lollipop
- Whine and Grine
- Tears of a Clown
- Blam Blam Fever
- Double Barrel
- Everybody (Time Hard) (live)
- Long Shot Kick De Bucket
- Fattie Fattie
- Ire Feelings (Leggo Skanga)
Tighten Up Volume 2 (Deluxe Edition)
Released 2009- Long Shot Kick De Bucket
- John Jones
- Fire Corner
- Wreck a Buddy
- Reggae in Your Jeggae
- Fattie Fattie
- Return of Django
- Sufferer
- Moonlight Lover
- Come Into My Parlour
- Them a Laugh and a Kiki
- Live Injection
- Jumping the Gun
- A Place Called Happiness
- John Public (Tom Hark)
- Push It In
- Reggae Shuffle
- Tribute to Drumbago (a.k.a. Last Call)
- Dollar in the Teeth
- Kiss a Finger
- Love You True
- Dry Up Your Tears
- The Hippy's Are Here
- Everything for Fun
Artist's Choice: Bob Dylan
Released 2008- Do Unto Others
- Don't Brag, Don't Boast
- The Fields Have Turned Brown
- Flambée Montalbanaise (Valse)
- Hand Clappin'
- I Like You
- I'll Be There (If You Ever Want Me)
- I'se a Muggin' (Part 2)
- Keep It Clean
- Little by Little (I'm Losing You)
- Mixed Up Shook Up Girl
- Tezata (Fast)
- Victimas del Hurucán Beulah (feat. Toby Torres & José Morante)
- I Gotta Know
- I Hear Music
- Pretty Baby
I'll Be Black: Compiled by The Orb
Released 2007- Liquidator
- Double Barrel
- Long Shot Kick De Bucket
- Auntie Lulu
- Ain't No Sunshine
- I'm Still in Love With You
- Three Piece Chicken & Chips
- Uptown Top Ranking
- It's Raining
- Screaming Target Version 2
- We're Hot
- Cool Down the Pace
- Sitting in the Park
- First Time Ever I Saw Your Face
- Alton's Official Daughter
- Dr. Kitch
- Ali Baba
- I Trim the Barber
- Caring for My Sister
- Queen Majesty
- A Rougher Version
- Harder & Harder
- Orbots Surround the Trojan Horse
Jamaican Rock Steady Party
Released 2007- Soul Ska
- Run Come Dance
- Socking Good Time
- We Are in the Mood
- Get on Up
- I'm Over You
- Ska Diap
- Some Talk
- Oh Babe (Sick and Tired)
- Papa Lick
- Right on Time
- Revenge
- Feel Good
- Do It to Me Baby
- Love Is a Special Feeling (The Reason Why)
- I Want You So Bad
- Lost Without You
- Give Me That Love
- Heartaches
- Soul Survivor
I Am the Upsetter
Released 2005- Public Enemy Number One
- Professor Ironside
- Hot & Cold
- Back Biter
- Preacher Man
- Blackman Time
- Babylose Burning
- Justice to the People
- Cow Thief Skank
- Black Ipa
- Jungle Lion
- Bathroom Skank
- Words
- Dub Organiser
- Better Days
- Station Underground News
- Rebels Train
- To Be a Lover
- Herb Vendor
- Hurts So Good
- Curley Lock
- Golden Locks
- Woman & Money
The Ultimate Reggae Party Album
Released 2003- Double Barrel
- Girlie Girlie
- Young, Gifted & Black
- Dedicated to the One I Love
- Monkey Man
- Good Thing Going
- Everthing I Own
- Melp Me Make Through the Night
- Susan Beware of the Devil
- Israelites
- Liquidator
- Love of the Common People
- Wonderful World, Beautiful People
- Long Shot Kick the Bucket
- Funky Chicken
- Here I Stand
- Elizabethan Reggae
- Pied Pier
- Monkey Spanner
- It Mek
- Pressure Drop
- Bonanza Ska
- A Message to You Rudy
- Skinhead Moonstomp
Trojan Reggae Brothers Box Set
Released 2003- I Am the Winner
- Let Me Come on Home
- Horse Dead, Cow Fat
- Little Things
- Trouble Jim
- Fu Man Chu
- The Prodigal Returns (AKA I'm Going Home)
- A Groovy Kind of Love
- Tears Won't Help You
- While I Was Walking
- Belly Lick
- The Twelfth of Never
- Mr. Tambourine Man
- This Old Heart of Mine
- Every Beat of My Heart
- Give It to Me
- Without My Love
Trojan Ganja Reggae Box Set
Released 2003- Better Calley (a.k.a. Better Collie)
- Calley (version)
- Bring the Couchie Come
- Couchie (dub)
- Ganja
- Collie Dread
- Ashanti Ganja (dub)
- Free the Weed
- Free the Weed (dub)
- Bush Weed Corntrash
- Callying Butt
- Chalice to Chalice
- A Hundred Pounds of Collie
- I Love Marijuana
- Jamaican Colley (version)
- Smoke Marijuana
- Marijuana in My Soul
The Trojan Story: The Label That Defined Reggae
Released 2003- More Axe
- Double Barrel
- Blood and Fire
- Trenchtown Rock
- Beat Down Babylon
- Public Enemy No. 1
- Loving You
- Life
- Big Six
- Cow Town Skank
- Cool Rasta
- S.90 Skank
- Everything I Own
- Help Me Make It Through the Night
- Why Seek More
- Casanova Dub
- Enter Into His Gates With Praise
- Heavy Manners
- Nothing Gained (From Loving You)
- The People Got to Know
- Poor Man Style
- History
Tighten Up: Trojan Reggae Classics 1968-74
Released 2002- Tighten Up
- Kansas City
- Spanish Harlem
- A Place in the Sun
- Win Your Love for Me
- Fat Man
- Angel of the Morning
- Watch This Sound
- Sufferer
- Fattie Fattie
- John Jones
- Moonlight Lover
- Long Shot Kick de Bucket
- Fire Corner
- Return of Django
- Wreck a Buddy
- Come Into My Parlour
- Them a Laugh and a Kiki
- Monkey Man
- Shocks of Mighty
- Freedom Street
- Man From Carolina
- Singer Man
- Herbsman Shuffle
- Barbwire
- Stay a Little Bit Longer
Let's Do Rocksteady
Released 2002- The Loser
- My Conversation
- Stop That Train
- Just Like a River
- Long Story
- It's Hard to Confess
- (I Am) The Upsetter
- Engine 54
- Napoleon Solo
- 54-46 That's My Number
- Long Shot (Buss Me Bet)
- Lady With the Starlight
- Intensified '68 (A.K.A. Music Like Dirt)
- Silent River (Runs Deep)
- Little Nut Tree
- It Mek
- Travelling Man
- Illya Kuryakin
- Over the Rainbow's End
- Ride Your Donkey
- Memories by the Score
- It Comes and Goes
- My Willow Tree
- People Funny Boy
- Watch This Sound
- Return of Django
- Israelites
Ska Trek
Released 2000- I'm In The Mood For Ska
- Liquidator
- Rat Race
- Ghost Town (You Can't Sit Down)
- Train To Skaville
- Phoenix City
- Vat Seven
- Long Shot Kick De Bucket
- Guns Of Navarone
- King Of Ska
- Return Of Django
- Skinhead Moonstomp
- The Whip
- Get Up Edina
- Fatty Fatty
- Rudy, A Message To You
- James Bond
- Housewives Choice
- Interrogator
- A Shot in the Dark
Clancy Eccles and Friends - Fatty Fatty (1967-1970)
Released 1998- Fatty Fatty
- Holly Holy
- Phantom
- Say What You're Saying
- Please Stay
- Foolish Fool
- Mr. Midnight
- Simple Simon
- C.N. Express
- Mademoiselle
- No Good Girl
- Herbsman
- Auntie Lulu
- Don't Look Back
- My Lonely Days Alone
- John Public
- Old Man Say
- Easy Snappin'
- Soul Power
- Bag A Boo
- Dulcemania
- Here Comes the Night
- Promises
- I Don't Care
- Rub It Down
- Rathid
Monkey Business: Killer Skinhead Reggae
Released 1995- Tighten Up
- Fatty Fatty
- 54-46 Was My Number
- 007 Shanty Town
- Liquidator
- Fire Corner
- Double Barrel
- Birth Control
- Herbsman
- Elizabethean Reggae
- Return of Django
- Monkey Spanner
- Young, Gifted & Black!
- Longshot Kick de Bucket
- Monkey Man
- Dollar in da Teeth
- Barbwire
- Shocks of Mighty
- They Them Laugh and a Kiki
- Cherry Oh Baby
Tighten Up, Volumes 5 & 6
Released 1993- Better Must Come
- In Paradise
- Hello Mother
- Rod Of Correction
- Ripe Cherry
- Three In One
- Joy To The World
- Know Fari
- It's You
- Bridge Over Troubled Water
- Shaft
- Duppy Conqueror
- Pitti Patta
- Do Your Thing
- Breezing
- As Long As You Love Me
- Down Side
- Suzanne Beware of the Devil
- Struggling Man
- Redemption Song
- Hot Bomb
- President Mash Up The Resident
- Who Told You So
- Unite Tonight
Skinhead Revolt
Released 1993- Skinhead Revolt
- What Will Your Mamma Say
- If It Don't Work Out
- Champion
- A Little Better
- Left With a Broken Heart
- In the Spirit
- Reggae Girl
- Death a Come
- Skinhead Speaks His Mind
- The Dark End of the Street
- Shu Be Du
- Come a Little Closer
- Barbabus
- Loving Reggae
- Ease Me Up Officer
- Got to Get Away
- To Love Somebody
- Place Called Happiness
- Last Call
Monkey Ska
Released 1993- Monkey Ska
- Really Now
- Vat Seven
- I Don't Need Your Love
- Don't Throw It Away
- Out of Space
- Sammy No Dead
- I'm So in Love With You
- Make Yourself Comfortable
- Cling to Me
- Open the Door
- Live Wire
- Seed You Sow
- True Confessions
- Girl Next Door
- Jam Session
- What a Good Woodman
- Tender Loving Care
- Paradise
- Third Man Paradise
Ska Bonanza: The Studio One Ska Years
Released 1991- Nimble Foot Ska
- Spred Satin
- Arte Bella
- Streets of Gold
- A De Pon Dem
- Black Sunday
- Don't Want Your Loving
- Old Fowl Ska
- Enna Bella
- Jezebel
- Always on a Sunday
- Sugar Bag
- Settle Down
- Turn Me On
- When the Well Runs Dry
- Wheel and Turn
- Oceans 11
- Over the River
- My Heaven
- Set Back (Just Cool)
- Du Du Wap
- Don Cosmic
Bob Marley and the Story of Reggae
- Soul Shake Down Party
- Caution
- Duppy Conqueror
- Soul Rebel
- Mr. Brown
- 400 Years
- Kaya
- I'm in the Mood for Ska
- Guns Fever
- Phoenix City
- 007 (Shanty Town)
- Train to Ska-Ville
- Israelites
- Red Red Wine
- Liquidator
- Long Shot Kick de Bucket
- Fatty Fatty
- Skinhead Moonstomp
- Young Gifted and Black
- Black Pearl
- Love of the Common People
- Singer Man
Born: 1940-12-09
Died: 2005-06-30
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Girlie Girlie
by: BlondieYoung man, you too girlie girlie
You just flash it 'round the worldie
Young man, you too girlie girlie
You just flash it 'round the worldie
He has one up here, one down there
One in the city, one down the shore
One is a lawyer, one is a doctor
One of them works with a little contractor
One down East, one down West
He has one up North and two down South
And one sells pot
And she keeps on hanging out
Young man, you too girlie girlie
You just flash it 'round the worldie
Young man, you too girlie girlie
You just flash it 'round the worldie
He has one in school, one big fool fool
He has one every time I say she thinks she rules
One is a nurse, she says she come first
The other night them going out and pick her a new purse
One is a star, one works in a bar
She can smile when the two a-them spar
One gettie gettie, one frettie frettie
He won't drink no other milk but Betty
Too girlie girlie
You just flash it 'round the worldie
Young man, you too girlie girlie
You just flash it 'round the worldie
Young man, you too girlie girlie
You just flash it 'round the worldie
Young man, you too girlie girlie
You just flash it 'round the worldie
One in Canada, one in Uganda
One in America, one Cuba
One in Russia, one in China
Young man, you too girlie girlie
You just flash it 'round the worldie
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You just flash it 'round the worldie
A big fat one who's a go-go dancer
A little slim one who's a radio announcer
One highty highty, one flighty flighty
Before he grows old he wants one on the North Pole
One in a London one in Japan
One in Scotland, one in Finland
One in Taiwan, one in Iran
One in Syria, one Tanzania
One in LA, one in Australia
One in New York, one in Antigua
One Grenada, one in China, one in India
One Bolivia, one Tortuga
Young man, you too girlie girlie
You just flash it 'round the worldie
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