Alton Ellis Rocksteady Vinyl

Alton ellis sings rock and soul vinyl lp.

Alton ellis rocksteady vinyl.

For the latest volume in their ongoing reggae cut loud series of seven inch singles harlem shuffle records have gathered together two suitably rare gems from the undisputed king of rocksteady alton ellis neither of which have previously featured on a 45 a side pumping in an early rocksteady treat is rich in r b style guitar riffs warm bass and an echo laden vocal from ellis. Vinyl 7 alton ellis rock steady vinyl discogs. 1st uk 1967 pressing on coxsone csl 8008. Listen to side 2 in full below starting from within the run in grooves ending in the run out.

Alton nehemiah ellis od 1 september 1938 10 october 2008 was a jamaican singer songwriter. As one of the innovators of this genre who was given the informal title godfather of rocksteady he wrote some original reggae hits which contains a lot of soul. A familiar mix of heated horns fine harmonies and impressive key works filling the air. The production is top notch as is the sound quality.

Treasure isle none format. Listen to side 1 in full below starting from within the run in grooves ending in the run out. The music is also enhanced by drum and bass overdubs that were done in the early 70s it gives it that extra punch that early rocksteady releases sometimes lack. View credits reviews tracks and shop for the vinyl release of rock steady on discogs.

Soul of jamaica was the first album by rocksteady star alton ellis. One of the innovators of rocksteady who was given the informal title godfather of rocksteady. Vinyl 7 alton ellis rock steady vinyl discogs. View credits reviews tracks and shop for the vinyl release of rock steady on discogs.

Alton ellis rocksteady better get ready come do rock steady ooh you got to do this new dance hope you re ready you got to do it just like uncle freddy if. In 2006 he was inducted into the international reggae and world music awards hall of fame. Alton ellis knocking at my door sound dimension version coxsone 7 rare 1972 200 00 media vg plays great. All this to say the alton s emotive singing is allowed to really shine.

Treasure isle none format.