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  Desmond Dekker & The Aces
Israelites
Album: Shanty Town Original
Genres: Reggae
Truly one of the greatest reggae songs ever recorded, the spiritual soulfulness of this international Top 10 smash can still send chills down your spine - more than 30 years after its original release.

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  Undeniably one of the most classic reggae songs ever recorded, "Israelites" sounds as vital and fresh today as it did upon its release in the late '60s. At its heart a simple reggae shuffle, "Israelites" becomes so much more than that, thanks to Dekker's soulful vocals and the song's distinctive chorus. Dekker's impassioned, moving crooning is enough to send shivers down your spine, as he begs, "I don't want to end up like Bonnie and Clyde." The haunting chorus consists of nothing more than Dekker and the Aces harmonizing three words -- "Ooh, the Israelites" -- yet you'll find yourself singing it to yourself all day. Simply put, this song sums up everything that is good about Jamaican music in less than three minutes, and is absolutely crucial to anyone's understanding and appreciation of reggae.  
 
  Julio Diaz  
  Julio Diaz is the Editor-In-Chief for Ink 19, the largest music magazine in the Southeast US, and the third largest regional magazine in the country. He is the former Webmaster of The Florida Ska Web Page! and the former Vice President of A&R and Marketing for Citrus Records. His work has also been published in Focus magazine and translated into French for Dig It! magazine.

 
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