Bam Bam
Byron Lee & the Dragonaires, The Maytals
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Ah? I want you to know that I am the man who Fight for the right, not for the wrong Going there, I'm growing there Helping the weak against the strong Soon you will find out the man I'm supposed to be Help this man, don't trouble no man But if you trouble that man it will bring a bam bam What a bam bam Bam bam See that? Bam bam It will bring a bam bam Can you see that? Ah? (it will bring a bam bam) What a bam bam (what a bam bam) Can you see that? (what a bam bam) Hear what I say (what a bam bam) Yeah hey (what a bam bam) (what a bam bam?) This man, don't trouble no man He know you go to nourish man This man, don't trouble no man This man is friend and is trying to trouble no man That's if you trouble this man It going to bring a bam bam What a bam bam Get a bam bam?
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Written by: Frederick Hibbert
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
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12 facts about this song
Artist History"Bam Bam" is a popular reggae song that has been performed several times by different artists. It was initially recorded by the Jamaican reggae group known as "The Maytals" in 1966.
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Author of Original VersionThe original version of "Bam Bam" was composed by the lead vocalist of "The Maytals", Toots Hibbert.
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Reggae Festival WinningThe classic 1966 version of "Bam Bam" by “The Maytals” won the first-ever Jamaican Independence Festival Popular Song Competition.
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PopularityKnown as one of the most popular songs in the history of Jamaican music, "Bam Bam" has been covered and remixed by various artists over the years, with some versions gaining significant international attention.
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Byron Lee's VersionRenowned Jamaican musician Byron Lee, along with his band "The Dragonaires," popularly covered this song in the 1980s. Their version extended the reach of the song, bringing it to wider audiences.
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Sister Nancy’s VersionSister Nancy also covered "Bam Bam" in 1982. Her version is the most globally recognized, thanks to its feature in various films, advertisements, and tv series.
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Usage in ProductionsSister Nancy's version of the song was notably used during the boxing scene in the film "The Interview" and is featured prominently in the soundtrack for the Netflix show "Narcos."
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Lyrics AdaptationSister Nancy's rendition of "Bam Bam" was reshaped to reflect her individual style and lyrics, making it a unique interpretation rather than a direct cover of The Maytals’ original.
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Song SignificanceThe song “Bam Bam” played a significant role in the evolution of reggae music and its advancement across various pop cultures worldwide.
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Popularity in the USThe song surged in popularity in the United States after it was sampled in the 1993 hit single "Here Comes the Hotstepper" by Ini Kamoze.
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Lyrics InspirationThe lyrics of the original song were reportedly inspired by the Bible story about Samson and Delilah from the Book of Judges.
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Sales & Streaming"Bam Bam", particularly Sister Nancy's version, continues to enjoy a high number of sales and streams, proving its timeless appeal.
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