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What is the most popular song by Desmond Dekker?
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The most popular song by Desmond Dekker is “Israelites” with a total of 66.2K page views.
Jamaican Ska, Rocksteady, and Reggae singer/songwriter notable for his hits “007 (Shanty Town)”, “Israelites”, “Ah It Mek” and “Rude Boy Train”. Rising to fame in the late 60s, Dekker was an artist considered to be a pioneer of Jamaican Ska. Early on he was responsible for bringing the likes of Bob Marley into the spotlight – which truly... Read More
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