The Natural Ites were formed in the city of Nottingham in the early 1980’s and became one of the biggest Roots Reggae bands the UK has ever produced.The band was made up of many talented musicians from the city including Percydread, Ossie Gad and Niel Naturalite, the rhythm and horn section were known as The Realistics Band.
They released 3 studio albums throughout the decade; these were Picture On The Wall, Marvellous & Naturalites in Ites. Notable tracks from the band include Picture On The Wall, Lion Inna Jungle, Rastafari & Love and Understanding. The band had great coverage on the Rockers Road show hosted by Mikey Dread, they appeared twice on John Peels Radio One show in the summer of 1983 and also on channel 4’s The Tube.
The band members went their separate ways at the end of the 80’s but most of the members still continue to perform to this day. Percydread & Ossie Gad embarked on a successful solo career and have both toured around the world.
NATURAL ITES & REALISTICS BAND - PICTURE ON THE WALL VIDEO
Picture On The Wall was a massive hit for the group and its since gone on to become a Reggae anthem. Even if you have never heard of The Natural Ites, if some whistled this tune you would instantly recognise it.
This footage was shot for the Channel 4 show called The Tube
NATURAL ITES & REALISTICS BAND - PICTURE ON THE WALL ALBUM
Picture On The Wall
Love and Understanding, Lion Inna Jungle, Gwan Go Do It, Sunshiny Days, Jah Works Mamma, Picture On The Wall, I Want Your Love, I'm In The Mood, Black Roses, Ain't Gonna Stop
CSA Record date : 1985
Producer : Johnny White
Mixing Engineer : Chris Lane
Vocals : The Natural Ites
Backing Band : The Realistics
Studios :
Mixing : Aquarius (Kingston, JA) & Mark Angelo (London, UK)
Recording : Mark Angelo (London, UK) & Easy Street (London, UK) & Sin City (Nottingham, UK)
NATURAL ITES & REALISTICS BAND - MARVELLOUS ALBUM
Marvellous
The Way I Feel, Back to Loving, Cry For You, Last Days, Rasta Youth, Jah Is Marvellous, Lately, Sweeter Than Wine, Someone Else, I Love Jah, What About The Africans?
CSA Record date : 1987
Producer : Fitzroy "Wizard" Blake, Wilfred Fearon & Johnny White
Mixing Engineer : Chris Daly
Vocals : The Natural Ites
Backing Band : The Realistics
Studios :
Mixing : Aquarius (Kingston, JA
NATURAL ITES & REALISTICS BAND - PICTURE ON THE WALL ALBUM
Natural Ites In Ites
I'll Be There Begging You To Go, Happening All Over Again, Finding My Way, Coming Up Roses, This Love Affair, Dance Hall Queen, Wanna Love You Tonight, Like Fire
CSA Record date : 1989
Vocals : The Natural Ites
Backing Band : The Realistics
