Double Barrel

Dave Barker

About Double Barrel

"Double Barrel" is a 1970 reggae single by Dave and Ansell Collins (though credited in both the UK and the U. S. to 'Dave and Ansil Collins'). It was the second reggae tune to top the charts in the UK, two years after Desmond Dekker's number 1 ska breakthrough hit "Israelites". The record reached number 1 on the UK Singles Chart for the first two weeks in May 1971. In the U. S., "Double Barrel" peaked at number 22 on the Billboard Hot 100 on 7 August 1971 and number 4 on WLS on 28 June 1971, two years to the week after "Israelites" made a nearly identical climb to peak at the same position on the same chart. It also reached #1 in Mexico on October 23, 1971. Written and produced by Winston Riley, former vocalist of The Techniques, the single featured the vocals of Dave Barker, who had been recording in Jamaica for around five years, principally for Clement "Coxsone" Dodd and Lee Perry. From the very beginning of the cold intro, the lyrics are punctuated throughout by the unusual claim "I am the magnificent W-O-O-O" (and variants thereof), but the title never appears. The song has been covered by later ska acts such as The Selecter and The Specials. In 1972, a sample of the song was included in the top ten hit "Convention '72" by The Delegates. It was sampled in 2012 GOOD Music song "The One". 


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2003
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I am the magnificent, I'm backed by the shack of a soul boss
Most turnin', stormin' sound o'soul

I am double u, o, o, o, and I'm still up here again, ouch 
Hey

(Work, work, work, work, work, work, work, work, work, work, work)
Move it up one time
Work it on baby, mush, mush, mush, mush, come on

Hit me one time, ugh, ugh, ugh, ugh, ugh
Work it up on me
Push up one's leg

You're good baby, you're good I got too much sport, baby, girl

I am the magnificent, double u, o, o, o
Smash it, smash it, smash it, smash it, smash it

Good God, too much, I like it

Soul party
Work it up one time, work it two time
Shack it, back it

I am the magnificent, baby, double u, o, o, o
This is the shack at the back of your soul, baby
Work it out, huh, hit me one time
Two time, baby

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Dave Barker

Dave Barker (born David John Crooks, 10 October 1948,Franklyn Town, Kingston, Jamaica) is a reggae and rocksteady singer who has made a string of solo albums along with recordings as a member of The Techniques and as half of the duo Dave and Ansell Collins. more »

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Written by: DAVE BARKER, WINSTON RILEY, ANSEL COLLINS

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10 facts about this song

Musical Genre
"Double Barrel" is a reggae song that falls under the genre of early reggae, a type of music that originated from Jamaica in the late 1960s.
Collaborative Effort
Although Dave Barker is credited for singing the track, "Double Barrel" was actually a collaboration with Ansell Collins, a Jamaican musician, keyboard player, and record producer. The song is often credited to 'Dave and Ansell Collins'.
Chart Rankings
Released in 1970, the song was a huge success. It topped the UK Singles Chart in May 1971 and also reached number 22 on the US Billboard Hot 100 chart later in the year. This was unprecedented for a Jamaican record at the time.
Dual Role
Dave Barker's work on "Double Barrel" is unique as he was not only singing on the track but was also the featured deejay.
Signature Phrases
The song made famous several catch-phrases, such as "I am the magnificent" and "W-O-O-O", which became iconic in the music industry.
Sampling
Parts of "Double Barrel" have been sampled in various other tracks over the years. For example, the signature line "I am the magnificent" is used in The Prodigy's song “Phoenix” from their album "Always Outnumbered, Never Outgunned".
Grammy Hall of Fame
The song has been inducted into the Grammy Hall of Fame, a category that honors recordings of lasting qualitative or historical significance.
Brainchild of Winston Riley
Despite the song being credited to Dave Barker and Ansell Collins, it was actually the brainchild of Winston Riley, a Jamaican singer, musician, and record producer, who also wrote the song.
Skinhead Subculture
During the skinhead period in the UK, "Double Barrel" along with other releases by Dave and Ansell were adopted by the skinhead youth subculture as their favorite tunes.
Cover Versions
Many artists and bands, such as The Selecter and Better Than Ezra, have covered "Double Barrel", highlighting the song's influence and popularity.

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