What year was Desmond Dekker You Can Get It If You Really Want?

What year was Desmond Dekker You Can Get It If You Really Want?

1970
You Can Get It If You Really Want/Released

What is the meaning of You Can Get It If You Really Want?

“You Can Get It If You Really Want” has been adopted by various political groups. In 1990 it was used as a campaign anthem during the 1990 Nicaragua elections by the ruling left-wing Sandinista National Liberation Front. It’s the nature of politics that you cannot be straight, you have to lie and cheat.

Is Desmond Dekker still alive?

Deceased (1941–2006)
Desmond Dekker/Living or Deceased

What happened Desmond Dekker?

Desmond Dekker, the Jamaican singer whose 1969 hit, “The Israelites,” opened up a worldwide audience for reggae, died on Wednesday. He was 64. He died after collapsing from a heart attack at his home in Surrey, England, his manager, Delroy Williams, told Reuters.

What is the tempo of You Can Get It If You Really Want?

You Can Get It If You Really Want is asong byJimmy Cliffwith a tempo of128 BPM.It can also be used half-time at64 BPM or double-time at256 BPM.

What age is Jimmy Cliff?

77 years (July 30, 1944)
Jimmy Cliff/Age

Cliff, who turned 77 last week, relocated from the family farm to Jamaica’s capital as a young man in the late 1950s (a move later echoed by the character he played in the movie The Harder They Come), and “jumped at the chance” to attend the World’s Fair in New York in 1964.

What does it mean when someone says you could get it?

(slang, euphemistic) To have sex, especially referring to its possibility or eventuality. quotations ▼ He could get it if he just had more confidence.

Did Desmond Dekker know Bob Marley?

Meanwhile, Dekker spotted the talent of Bob Marley, a fellow welder, and brought the youth to Kong’s attention. In 1962 “Judge Not” and “One Cup Of Coffee” became the first recorded efforts of Marley, who retained gratitude, respect and admiration for Dekker for the rest of his life.

What nationality was Desmond Dekker?

Jamaican
Desmond Dekker/Nationality
Mr Dekker was born Desmond Dacres on July 16, 1941 in Kingston, Jamaica, and started working life as a welder before turning to singing full-time. He found fame with his band Desmond Dekker and the Aces – their international hit Israelites topped the UK charts and made the top 10 in the US.

What age is Bob Marley?

36 years (1945–1981)
Bob Marley/Age at death

How old is Bob Marley now?

If Bob Marley were alive today, he would be 76-years-old. That makes 2021 the 40th anniversary of his death, which will take place on May 11. On February 6, Bob would have turned 76, meaning family and friends would be celebrating his advanced years and, likely, a long career in music.

What does it mean when a girl says get it?

(slang, euphemistic) To have sex, especially referring to its possibility or eventuality.

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