The Silhouettes ft Herman Forde - Remember To Stand By Me

A singer songwriter from Barbados. He also made some solo 45's with great deep ballads.
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The Silhouettes ft Herman Forde – Remember To Stand By Me

Gospel by Bob Marley & The Wailers

"Let the Lord be seen in me"

A 1966 song originally released on the Supreme label in Jamaica
Taken from the
"Destiny: Rare Ska Side From Studio 1"
CD

If you like Bob Marley & The Wailers and there ballads, this CD is a must. Great ballads and ska tunes.
The backing vocals are done by Beverly Kelso, Cherry Green and Constantine "Dream Vision" Walker called The Soulettes.

Let The Lord Be Seen In Me by Bob Marley & The Wailers

Blue Rivers & The Maroons - I've been pushed around_Blue Beat '67

BUY the album with this ballad

I don't know anything about this group, but this sure is a great Caribbean ballad, just the way I like them.

Get a18 tracks CD including the album

Blue Rivers & The Maroons – I’ve Been Pushed Around_Columbia-Blue Beat ‘67

Delroy Wilson & ????? - It's A Sin

Young Delroy Wilson

Delroy Wilson was part of the duo's Higgs (Joe Higgs) & Wilson and Delroy & Paulette (Paulette Williams of the Williams sisters).
He also teamed up with Jennifer Lara & Hortense Ellis.
I could not find any information on who the lady is singing this song with Delroy, but comparing the voice with other songs I have I'm almost sure it must be Paulette Williams.
Delroy recorded his first song "If I had a beautiful day" at the age of thirteen for Clement "Coxsone" Dodd.

The song can be found on the above CD.

Delroy Wilson & ??????? – It’s A Sin

Byron Lee & The Dragonaires ft Ken Lazarus - Hanging Up My Heart KentoneLP106 '64

Byron Lee

Jamaica's # 1 Band supporting Ken Lazarus in a classic deep soul ballad.

Ken Lazarus

Ken Lazarus with Byron Lee &… - Hanging Up My Heart

Prince Buster - Don't Make Me To Cry Buster 102b

Cecil Bustamente Campbell aka Prince Buster

original release on the "Wild Bells" label 1964

Prince Buster Info @ GeorgwaDemonCoUk

Don’t Make Me To Cry – Prince Buster

Combo Juveniles ft Godwin Gramms - Never Leave Me Lonely_Uncle '74

I'm not sure but judging from the name I think this is a group from one of the French Antilles. Godwin Gramms is well known in the Caribbeans for one 45 with the ballads "Ivette My Love" and "Myrtha My Darling".
I could not find any information on both the group or the singer.

The original label of the song is also unknown to me, but to answer the demand the song was printed on the Suriname "Uncle" label in The Netherlands.

Combo Juveniles ft Godwin Gramms – Never Leave Me Lonely

The Magic Notes & Drumbago with The Jazz Beat - I'm Not Worried (Hi-Lite FS-113)'61

The Magic Notes where from the late 50's and made their first recording in 1960 or maybe on year earlier. They recorded on Smiths, Faith, Hi-Lite and Hi-Tone. Some of their records where also released on the UK Blue-Beat in the same year as the original Jamaica releases.

As you can see the above side of this 45 was "wrongly" credited to Phylis Allyson, or the labels where all used up and they just used the ones they still had.

Magic Notes – I’m Not Worried

Glen Ricks aka Glen Ricketts - I Found A Love

Glen Ricks aka Ricketts is a Jamaican born.
He moved to Canada with his parents, to come back to Jamaica and return back to Canada later. In the 70's he recorded "I found a love" a Wilson Pickett cover. After he went back to Canada he recorded the song again in 1989 on the Scorpio label.
His latest recordings where done on Jamaica again.

I'll put in both versions, the earlier version can be found on the Reggae Lasting Love Songs Vol 2 CD

Glen Ricks aka Ricketts 2 versions I Found A Love

The Saints - Brown Eyes (Gay Feet & High Note) '66

Don't know much about this group. They released about 15 singles ( I have only this ones) on many (10) labels, there UK (5) releases not including . I only could find info on mentioned labels but I'm almost sure there are more.

This is a beautiful Jamaican ballad, with the guitar going in a slow ska rhythm. I've loved this song from the first time I heard it back in the sixties.
I love the combination of the vocals, with the backing vocal just a click later then the lead singer, to me it makes the beauty of the song and that's what creates the atmosphere of the song.
Makes you want to hold and squeeze your brown eyed girl real close and dance away into the tropical night.

The Saints – Brown Eyes (Gay Feet & High Note) ‘66

Ruddy & Sketto - My Hearts Desire '65

Ruddy Grant & Sketto Richards have been a recording duo since 1960. "My Hearts Desire" was released in the UK in 1965 on Blue Beat 297.

I could not find any info on the Jamaican release, but it was probably released on the Starline label.

Any additional information would be greatly appreciated.

Ruddy & Sketto – My Hearts Desire_Blue Beat 297a ’65

The Rajah - Down On My Knees (Isador 1a) '75

The Rajah is from Barbados, I could not find any information on who/what The Rajah is the singer or the band. From the name I would think it's only the singer. Eight songs where released under this name. The last one was in 1981.

Rajah Discography

"Down On My Knees" was released after I had left Suriname, but songs like these where always send to friends and family and the many Suriname collectors living in The Netherlands.
There's a stamp on the scan from one of those collectors who had a record shop in Rotterdam.
This ballad is one of my favorite Caribbean ballads, I love the begging voice of the singer. He's really hurt and he wants her back.

The Rajah – Down On My Knees

Larry & Ferdie - A Promise Is A Comfort To A Fool (Teneico-33)'65

Larry Marschall & Ferdie Nelson both recorded extensively during the sixties.

This song is taken from Vol 7 of the "Top Sounds From Top Deck" series.

A lovely typical Jamaican ballad from 1965 by the duo on the Tuneico label.











No picture of Ferdie Nelson, if someone has one, and is willing to send me a copy, I'll be forever grateful.
Thanks in advance.

Larry & Ferdie – A Promise Is A Comfort To A Fool

Desmond Dekker & The Aces - Christmas Day (Beverleys)'68

Desmond Dekker (Desmond Adolphus Dacres) is a well known reggae performer and song writer.
He also had some beautiful ballads. Like this deep Christmas ballad, done in a very low pace.
This song is part of a 3cd Box from the Trojan Label.

TROJAN RECORDS SITE

In 1962 Desmond was first rejected by Studio One (Coxsone Dodd) and Treasure Isle (Duke Reid) both did not see much in the singer. But over at Beverley's Records he was signed, but he had to wait until the next year 1963 before he recorded his first song called "Honour Your Father and Mother".
Dekker recruited four brothers, Carl, Patrick, Clive and Barry who became his backing band, The Four Aces, this was somewhere around 1965 possible after his fourth recording. When more members joined the band the name became "The Aces"

Video Clip from a later version of Israelites


In the end of this song Desmond Dekker sends Christmas wishes to all listening on behave of himself and Beverley's Records.

Desmond Dekker & The Aces – Christmas Day

Johnny Nash - (Looks Like) The End Of The World (ABC-Paramount 45-10137b)

• (Looks like) The End Of The World
• Don't Take Away Your Love
• My Dear Little Sweetheart
• A Thousand Miles Away
• Helpless
• I Need Someone To Stand By Me
• I've Got A Lot To Over Darling
• Let's Move And Groove (Together)
• Moment Of Weakness
• Ol' Man River
• The Voice Of Love
• Then You Can Tell Me Goodbye
• Too Proud
• The Wish
• Teardrops In The Rain
• I'm Leaving
• Talk To Me

To name a few

So many great songs, and all everybody (not coming from Suriname) ever talks about when you mention his name are his "reggae songs".

In my humble opinion a greatly underrated singer.

Some of the labels Nash released on are; ABC Paramount, Groove,Epic, MGM, Warner Bros, Argo, Joda, JAD, Cadet.

Information on albums & cd released, just click and see the comments on some releases

Today's song is a sweet ballad.
Nash was enormeously popular back home in Suriname. During the whole of the 60's you could hear his songs on the several radio stations daily. They loved his sweet style and voice.

(LOOKS LIKE) THE END OF THE WORLD – JOHNNY NASH

Lloyd Williams With Chores & The Tommy McCook Band - Sad Sad World (Dutchess 104a)'66

YOU ARE IN FOR A TREAT

This one is a real deepie.

Could not find anything about the singer but lots of info on Tommy McCook. What a band and the chores really gives this deep ballad an extra dimension (with the small contribution they have, you wished they did more)
It does not get more soulful then this one and Lloyd really does it, a real deep soul ballad in the Jamaica way.


"Tommy played on the tenor saxophone and flute with the Skatalites and the Supersonics, who were the Duke Reid session band at Treasure Isle recording studios. Tommy lead the band and was also the musical arranger, he helped to develop Rock Steady and Reggae. Born in 1927 he attended Alpha Boys School in Kingston Jamaica, a breeding ground for great musicians. He emigrated to the Bahamas in 1954 where he developed his musical skills, which were jazz influenced. Came back to Jamaica in 1962, in 1964 he joined the Skatalites who broke up in late 1965."

Read the whole story from the man himself

Lloyd Williams – Sad Sad World

Here's a link where you can hear an other song by Lloyd Williams. You can also download them all.

Reggae Soul Video & Podcasts About Studio One

Millie & Roy - Starlite (Wirl LP 1016) from The Most Of Millie and The Boys

Millicent Smith and Roy Panton formed a successful duo during the 60's.
Both had success with other singing partners.

Milly also teamed up with Owen Gray, Winston and Jackie Edwards while Roy sang with Eric Morris, Cornell Campbell, Yvonne Adams, Annette, Hyacinth & Patsy Dodd.

Some other great ballads by Millie and her Boys are; My Desire, The Vow, That's How Strong My Love Is, This Is My Story, I'll Never Believe In You.

Millie & Roy Panton - Starlite

The Maytalls - Are You Mine (Studio One) '65

The Maytals are one of my favorite Jamaican groups. They started in 1962 and where a 3 member group.
There first record was a gospel ska tune "Hallelujah". In the beginning almost all there songs where religiously orientated.


The Maytals are: Frederick"Toots" Hibbert, Nathaniel McCarthy (aka Jerry Matthias) and Henry "Raleigh" Gordon.


They had many lovely ballads. A few of my favorites are: The Preacher; You're a Traitor; Daddy both the '64 and '72 version; My Darling; Don't Let.


Download>>>>>>>>> “Are You Mine – The Maytals”

Laurel Aitken - Woke Up This Morning

This man does not need an introduction. A born Cuban he moved to Jamaica at the age of 11 in 1938. He has been recording since the early 50's and is still going strong.

But if you're interested in more information checkout his website:

http://www.laurel-aitken.surf3.net/

This song is from the 1969 album on Economy ( a Pama records production).
I'm mostly into his ballads and early ska songs ( but that should not be a surprise to you).
My favorite song by him is "I can't stand it".

I was looking for that song for ages, I knew from the "Suriname Collectors Scene" that it was a great ballad. But I never heard the song.
So one day I visited a record seller I had gotten to know at a record fair.
The first record I saw hanging on the wall of his studio was................. you guest right "I Can't Stand It by Laurel Aitken on the original Giant label".
After I found out he did not like the record and it was there just for decoration it got included in the trade.

Enough.

Check out this song: Woke Up This Morning - Laurel “The Godfather Of Ska” Aitken

Wendy Alleyne - Midnight Blue (Wirl508-1)'76

There's not very much information on this lady. The latest news on Wendy is that she has been selected and has received "The Living Legend Award" on Jan 2007 at the Barbados Music Awards.

Wendy to me is mostly known for her beautiful ballads and her lovely voice. I know she has an album with most of her ballads from the period of this record but I could never find it.Update Oct 13 (I did not feel sure when I wrote down the previous sentence, cause somewhere in the back of my mind it did not seem right, but I could not find the album, it took me a while but I finally found it............... hidden somewhere between the other goodies)

Part of Front Cover

The Dynamics(Part Of Back Cover)

Additional information will be added as soon as I have it.

Wendy Alleyne – Midnight Blue