Bam Bam
Sister Nancy
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A me seh one thing Nancy cyaan understan One thing Nancy cyaan understan Wha' mek dem a talk 'bout me ambishan Seh, wha' mek dem a talk 'bout me ambishan 'Ca me seh some a dem a ax me whey me get it fram 'Ca some a dem a ax me whey me get it fram A true dem nuh know it's fram creation A true dem nuh know it's-a fram creation Bam bam, ey, what a bam bam, Bam bam dilla, bam bam Bam bam dilla, bam bam 'ey what a bam bam, seh what a bam bam Dis woman neva choble no one I'm a lady, I'm not a man MC is my ambishan I come fi nice up Jamaica So bam bam, what a bam bam Bam bam dilla, bam bam 'ey a me seh what a bam bam, Seh what a bam bam Tell'em, tell'em Me born an me grow ina Princeton 6 I Nancy write me presets(?) lirics When you hear dem nuh sound like (??) You come ina de dread so me seh well well slick Bam bam, 'ey seh what a bam bam Bam bam dilla, bam bam Bam bam dilla, bam bam 'ey seh what a bam bam, seh what a bam bam A some a dem a seh me a go mash up dem plan A true dem nuh know me a one bisnis 'oman Sister Nancy she a one ina 3 million Sister Nancy she a one ina 3 million So bam bam, bam bam dilla, bam bam Bam bam dilla, bam bam 'ey seh what a bam bam, seh what a bam bam Seh go, Sister Nancy, mek you go I tell yousel' fi go Sister Nancy, mek you go I know it from me head straight down to my toe A tee-tar-toe Sister Nancy a me go A some a dem a ax a Sister Nancy mek you bad so Bung dung didle-a Sister Nancy mek you bad so
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Written by: Ophlin Russell, Winston Delano Riley
Lyrics © Royalty Network
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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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