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Wikipedia article




"'OK Fred'" is a song by Jamaican singer-songwriter John Holt. It was first released as a single in 1971.

Background



Errol Dunkley stated that the song is about an up-town girl who falls for a down-town guy who is a non-conformist in the way he dresses and wants to become care-free like him. Jamaican parents might tell their unkempt children, "Fix up youself, put you shirt in you trousers, you look like a yaga yaga" [sic]. AllMusic gave a different version, saying the song describes the singer's prowess and technique with the opposite sex. The song is considered a cross over hit due to being by a Jamaican artist but appealing to a white audience.

Holt's version features Vin Gordon on trombone. It was produced by Coxsone Dodd. The song was covered with greater chart success by Dunkley.

Chart success



Holt's version did not chart in the UK. Dunkley's version reached No. 11 on the UK Singles Chart in 1979, staying on the chart for 11 weeks.

References



Category:1971 songs

Category:1971 singles

Category:1979 singles

Category:Jamaican reggae songs

Category:Song recordings produced by Coxsone Dodd

Category:Songs written by John Holt (singer)

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