Monkey Man (Toots & the Maytals song)
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| “Monkey Man” | ||
|---|---|---|
| Single by The Maytals | ||
| Released | 1969 | |
| Format | 45 | |
| Recorded | Dynamic Studios, Kingston, Jamaica | |
| Genre | Reggae | |
| Length | 3:29 | |
| Label | Beverley's in Jamaica, Trojan Records in UK | |
| Writer(s) | Toots Hibbert | |
| Producer | Leslie Kong | |
"Monkey Man" is a 1969 song by the vocal group the Maytals. The song is a jab at their producer, Leslie Kong.[1] Toots & the Maytals re-recorded the song on True Love with third wave ska band No Doubt. The song is frequently covered by other groups.
[edit] Selected cover versions
- Byron Lee & the Dragonaires (1975)
- The Specials (1979)
- Special Beat (1992)
- Los Pericos (1999)
- Reel Big Fish (2002)
- Melt Banana (2006)
- Amy Winehouse (2006)
- ORESKABAND (2006 JPN release, 2007 US release)
[edit] References
- ^ Greene, Jo-Ann. "Song Review". All Music Guide. Retrieved January 3, 2007.
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