Carl Dawkins

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Mr.Satisfaction, Carl Dawkins, is one of Jamaica's hardest working Entertainers/Singer/Songwriter/Dancer. At a recent concert Carl Dawkins delivered satisfaction to a large crowd. From the moment he was introduced on stage he exploded like a musical bomb, scattering excitement all over the place; after doing a total of 8 songs Dawkins left the stage with urbane gestures at his audience. His departure was acknowledged with a tumultuous round of applause. Sitting backstage with beads of perspiration trickling down his skin, Dawkins remarked with characteristic modesty, 'I am satisfied with the way the audience reponded to my performance.' Carl Dawkins was born in Spanish Town, St. Catherine, Jamaica, West Indies, but grew up in the Allman Town area of Kingston, Jamaica, he attended the Kingston Senior School and Xavier College. His father was also involved with music, being a drummer himself and played in the renowned Sonny Bradshaw Band. He would often take the young Carl on gigs which made his interest in music come alive. It was while in school that Carl recorded his first song "Baby I Love You". This song did well and rocketed to as far as number four spot on the charts.His follow-up "Hard Times" did not do so well,nor did other recordings. However,undaunted Carl pursued his musical career. He soon created another hit in the form of "Satisfaction." Satisfaction did well and ruled the charts for some fifteen weeks. His successes have earned him a name among the t

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Mr Satisfaction (1966-1976)

Mr. Satisfaction

Trojan Jamaican Hits Box Set CD3

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Small Axe

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Reggae Anthology: Winston Riley - Quintessential Techniques

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Trojan Ska Collection

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Mr Satisfaction

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Trojan Ska Box Set - disc 1

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Trojan Ska Box Set Volume 1 [Disc 1]

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The Trojan: Ska Collection

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Small Axe (The UK Upsetter Recordings, 1970 to 1972)

Trojan Ska Box Set

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