Brent Dowe of the Melodians RIP

[leggo rocker]

Did Brent Dowe actually write the lyrics?

I had always thought (not sure why) that the words are from an old 'negro spiritual' (sung by slaves).

Whichever way, I love the words, the tune - which i guess I very first heard while still quite young being sung by Boney M on Top Of The Pops (UK BBC TV show) no less!

[Yaman]

One Love to Brent Dowe! [*]

[chariot]

I agree, the DJs haven't been exactly falling over themselves to do a tribute to them. Only one DJ friend of mine did a whole hour on Sunday of Brent Dowe and the Melodians tunes. He was always my favourite artist and will remain my favorite.

Chariot

[ital joe]

Respects.... lucky enough to have seen him sing in Bradford in 1993 with the Melodians. Sweet sensation was the one that rocked. Sad, sad news...

[bullit]

Brent Dowe, You shall live on through your tunes, never forgotten.

Bullit

[Butch Cassidy]

Sadly Brent Dowe is no longer here in flesh, but will always be here in spirit & music, although i saw them perform only once at the Alton Ellis Rock Steady Showcase at the Fulham Apollo in the 90's, i have been listening to the song of the Melodians since their Treasure Isle days on Radiofusion down McGregor gully Kingston 2.

R.I.P GREAT ONE, GONE BUT NEVER FORGOTTEN
Butch Cassidy
Vibes 93.8 FM London

[Butch Cassidy]

Sadly Brent Dowe is no longer here in flesh, but will always be here in spirit & music, although i saw them perform only once at the Alton Ellis Rock Steady Showcase at the Fulham Apollo in the 90's, i have been listening to the song of the Melodians since their Treasure Isle days on Radiofusion down McGregor gully Kingston 2.

R.I.P GREAT ONE, GONE BUT NEVER FORGOTTEN
Butch Cassidy
Vibes 93.8 FM London

[Shibu Natesan]

Brent Dowe was great, next to Slim smith.

[Shibu Natesan]

Brent Dowe was great, next to Slim Smith.