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Cornell Campbell - Jah Jah Me Horn Yah
Posted: Fri Mar 13, 2026 3:41 pm
by eekakraus
Can someone please explain to me the meaning of the phrase "Jah Jah Me Horn Yah" ?
Recently rediscovered the tune through this great 12" reiusse on Common Ground:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=35UEMWLhGAQ&t=4s
Re: Cornell Campbell - Jah Jah Me Horn Yah
Posted: Fri Mar 13, 2026 4:45 pm
by Gozer
I think Jah Jah Me No Horn Yah means “I don’t “cheat” on you, Jah”.
Re: Cornell Campbell - Jah Jah Me Horn Yah
Posted: Fri Mar 13, 2026 4:54 pm
by eekakraus
Thanks, Gozer - that makes sense !
Re: Cornell Campbell - Jah Jah Me Horn Yah
Posted: Sat Mar 14, 2026 8:05 am
by j j
I thought I had once seen it credited as 'Jah Jah Me Born Yah' , but on doing a quick search I can't find anything....? not much help I know.
Re: Cornell Campbell - Jah Jah Me Horn Yah
Posted: Sat Mar 14, 2026 10:40 am
by eekakraus
Yes, j j as I read your post it comes back to mind - on the Trojan Roots Box Set it is called "Jah Jah Me No Born Yah"
https://www.discogs.com/de/master/19533 ... ts-Box-Set