On hearing of the passing of true reggae royalty Aston Family Man Barrett, Melbourne Ska Orchestra revived this tribute to a true icon of music, the man responsible for bringing the music of Bob Marley and the Wailers to life. Aston Family Man Barrett was not only a gifted musician, he was the musical director and band leader for some of the 20th century's most iconic and wide-reaching songs.
Enjoy this heartfelt tribute.
MSO
LYRICS:
Leave some room for the people.
Weave like a rainbow fish
Stop like the one goalkeeper
Sweet like a morning kiss
Makes the boat stayed anchored
Take the rain from the sky
Brothers would shout directions
Family man replies
Aston is the man
Aston is the man
Aston is the man
Aston is the man
When Delroy needs rocksteady
Straight to the heart he got
Sound was gold and ready
Working for the Coxsonne Dodd
Nesta had found some good soil
Aston would sow the seed
Carlton would add the water
So we could all climb the tree
Aston is the man
Aston is the man
Aston is the man
Aston is the man
Leave some room for the people.
Weave like a rainbow fish
Stop like the one goalkeeper
Sweet like a morning kiss
Aston is the man
Aston is the man
Aston is the man
Aston is the man
CREDITS:
Song: Aston Is The Man
Written by: Nicky Bomba
Performed by: Melbourne Ska Orchestra
Produced by: Nicky Bomba