Desmond Dekker The Aces It Miek (official audio)

Official audio for Desmond Dekker the Aces 1969 smash, It Miek A followup to the UK Number One, Israelites, It Miek first saw issue as A It Mek, a Dekkerpenned original song that had been inspired by the antics of a rowdy younger sister. The original version, produced by legendary Beverley s Records boss, Leslie Kong, was deemed by the BBC to be too raw for radio play, so was remixed by noted sound engineer, Graeme Goodall, who also overdubbed horns, giving the track a polished feel. The result was another significant UK hit for Desmond and the Aces, with the single breaching the pop listings in June before peaking at Number 7 on 22 July 1969. Follow Trojan Records: IT MIEK LYRICS Written by Desmond Dacres Leslie