Which Jamaican group is the performer of the ska song Simmer Down?

The Skatalites
“Simmer Down” was the first single released by The Wailers, accompanied by the ska supergroup, The Skatalites, and produced by Clement “Coxsone” Dodd in 1963. It was the number one hit in Jamaica in February, 1964.

What was Bob Marley and the Wailers first hit song?

In 1972, the Wailers had their first hit outside Jamaica when Johnny Nash covered their song “Stir It Up”, which became a UK hit. The 1973 album Catch a Fire was released worldwide, and sold well. It was followed by Burnin’, which included the song “I Shot the Sheriff”.

How many copies of the record Simmer Down were sold by The Wailers?

The original group was formed during 1963… Their first record, ‘Simmer Down’, released just before Christmas 1963 under the group name Bob Marley And The Wailers, went to number 1 on the JBC Radio chart in January 1964, holding that position for the ensuing two months and reputedly selling over 80, 000 copies.

Which ska song was the first international Jamaican hit song?

My Boy Lollipop
My Boy Lollipop – Millie Small (1964) Generally regarded as the first international ska hit, My Boy Lollipop is also unusual for being recorded by a female artist. Millie Small was a teenage Jamaican singer who recorded this track in 1964 for Chris Blackwell of Island Records.

What is the near average beats per minute of The Wailers Simmer Down?

Simmer Down is a very happy song by The Wailers with a tempo of 124 BPM. It can also be used half-time at 62 BPM or double-time at 248 BPM.

Why is ska called ska?

Towards the end of the fifties the Jamaicans got keen on rhythm and blues, particularly a record called No More Doggin’ sung by Roscoe Gordon. They got hold of this beat cheered it up a bit, added some cute lyrics and called it Ska—an onomatopoeic word for the sound the guitar made.