### Author:  [@RitterSport](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/RitterSport)
#### Post date: [March 17, 2024, 12:41pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/help-remembering-a-classic-ska-song/998943/1 "2024-03-17T12:41:25Z")
I’m trying to remember a ska song from the 60s. I think it was one of the big artists, Prince Buster, Dandy Livingstone, or one of those. The lyrics are sparse and he says something like:
“I’m the \ W F A A” or something. It definitely sounds like he’s saying radio call letters, but I’m probably wrong about that.
This board has found songs for me with even less useful stuff, so my fingers are crossed!
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### Author:  [@Treppenwitz](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Treppenwitz)
#### Post date: [March 17, 2024, 1:09pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/help-remembering-a-classic-ska-song/998943/2 "2024-03-17T13:09:48Z")
Not a perfect match, but for a long shot:
[ ](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H_7Kx2FlFQY)
j
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### Author:  [@RitterSport](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/RitterSport)
#### Post date: [March 17, 2024, 1:11pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/help-remembering-a-classic-ska-song/998943/3 "2024-03-17T13:11:11Z")
That’s it! Thanks. What is he saying?
Ah, “I’m the magnificent. W-O-O-O”
I’m really amazed you got this with my ridiculous memory.
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### Author:  [@Treppenwitz](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Treppenwitz)
#### Post date: [March 17, 2024, 1:13pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/help-remembering-a-classic-ska-song/998943/4 "2024-03-17T13:13:13Z")
(a) Who knows?
(b) Who cares?
It’s wonderful - that’s all you need to know. As a bonus, here’s the follow-up:
[ ](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=227xIbb6qNw)
j
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### Author:  [@RitterSport](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/RitterSport)
#### Post date: [March 17, 2024, 1:14pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/help-remembering-a-classic-ska-song/998943/5 "2024-03-17T13:14:24Z")
Another great one! Thanks. My sisters and I are putting together a ska playlist, all eras. I really wanted this one.
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### Author:  [@Treppenwitz](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Treppenwitz)
#### Post date: [March 17, 2024, 1:17pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/help-remembering-a-classic-ska-song/998943/6 "2024-03-17T13:17:22Z")
You should post a call for suggestions. It’s my era and was definitely my thing back in the day. Have another!
[ ](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PWvRr8XxDhU)
When Trep jr was tiny - before he could talk - he would sing along with this.
j
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### Author:  [@RitterSport](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/RitterSport)
#### Post date: [March 17, 2024, 1:56pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/help-remembering-a-classic-ska-song/998943/7 "2024-03-17T13:56:49Z")
Already have that one! I just posted a call for suggestions for magic songs. I think my sister and I can handle this one.