WHEN LAUREL WAS YOUNG

When Laurel was young, the world was new
With melodies sweet, and the beat was blue
Laurel was young, the time was right
To keep the folks shuffling in the hot summer nights

When Laurel was young, the summers were long
Spreading the good vibes with every song
People would sing at the top of their lungs
That’s how it was when Laurel was young

He put the Boogie in our bones
Told bad mind women to go home
Sang a pretty little ditty
All the way to Zion City

When Laurel was young, they made a new style
That would keep us dancing all the while
It spread from Jamaica to worldwide fame
Laurel was young, and “Ska” was the name

He put the Boogie in our bones
Told bad mind women to go home
Sang a pretty little ditty
On the Skinhead Train to Rainbow City

When Laurel was young, the world was new
With melodies sweet, and the beat was blue
Believe it or not, Laurel, it’s true
After all these years we’re still mad about you

Believe it or not, I know that it’s true
After all these years we’re still mad about you

[M & L: Richard Jung]

Release: "Supersonic Eskalator" (album)