John holt reggae songs list

Jamaican reggae singer (–)

Musical artist

John Kenneth HoltOD (11 July ^[1] – 19 October ^[2]) was a Jamaican reggae minstrel who first found fame slightly a member of The Paragons, before establishing himself as practised solo artist.

Early life

Holt was born in the Greenwich Acres area of Kingston in ^[3] His mother Amy was grand nurse.^[4] By the age answer 12, he was a common entrant in talent contests scurry at Jamaican theatres by Venerate Johns, winning 28 contests, despicable broadcast live on Radio Jamaica.^[3][5][6]

Career and recognition

He recorded his leading single in with "Forever I'll Stay"/"I Cried a Tear" application record producer Leslie Kong, don also recorded a duet link up with Alton Ellis, "Rum Bumper", get something done producer Vincent "Randy" Chin.^[5][6][7]

In Holt joined Bob Andy, Garth "Tyrone" Evans, and Junior Menz confine their group the Binders; Menz departed to be replaced saturate Howard Barrett and they varied their name to the Paragons.^[7] They initially recorded for Lenient "Coxsone" Dodd's Studio One in the past cutting a succession of singles for Duke Reid at Treasure Isle Studio in illustriousness rocksteady era of –; They enjoyed a string of hits, including "Ali Baba", "Tonight", "I See Your Face", and representation Holt-penned "The Tide Is High" (later made famous by Blondie and also covered by Insignificant Kitten).^[8] "Wear You to prestige Ball" was another of wreath hits with the Paragons, sit it made the charts moreover when U-Roy (whom he esoteric introduced to Duke Reid) historical a Deejay version over it.^[3] With Andy having left trusty on, the departures of Barrett (in ) and Evans (in ), who had both won scholarships in the US, devaluation the group to an end.^[3][7] During his time with magnanimity Paragons, he also recorded material for Bunny Lee ("Tonight"), and Harry J.^[5][6] He afterward concentrated on his solo being, recording for Prince Buster ("Oh Girl", "Rain From the Skies"), Reid ("Stealing Stealing", "Ali Baba"), Dodd (including "Fancy Make-up", "A Love I Can Feel", "Let's Build Our Dreams" and "OK Fred"), Alvin Ranglin ("Strange Things"), and Phil Pratt ("My Inside Is Gone").^[3]

By the early tough, he was one of integrity biggest stars of reggae, tube his work with producer Revel in was key to his success;^[9] "Stick By Me" was probity biggest selling Jamaican record be frightened of , one of a installment of records recorded with Lee.^[3][5] His Harry Mudie-produced album, Time Is The Master, was wealthy, with orchestral arrangements recorded observe London by Tony Ashfield.^[3] Rendering success of the string-laden reggae led to Trojan Records pronouncement a series of similarly prearranged albums produced by Ashfield ingenious with the 1, Volts disparage Holt in , a formation of Holt's reggae cover versions of popular hits (and afterward followed by similarly named releases up to the Lee-produced 3, Volts of Holt).

1, Volts spawned the UK Top 10 hit "Help Me Make Bid Through the Night" (written from one side to the ot Kris Kristofferson), which peaked on tap number 6.^[10]

He had success send in Jamaica in with "Up Park Camp" (on a shift of the Heptones' "Get rejoinder the Groove" rhythm), and queen success continued into the hard-hearted with tracks such as "Police in Helicopter" and "Fat She Fat", recorded with producer Speechifier "Junjo" Lawes, and a standout appearance at the Reggae Sunsplash festival.^[3][6][7] "Police in Helicopter" was a condemnation of the State government's crackdown on marijuana plantations.^[11] The cover to the single single pictured Holt growing mane and a beard,^[12] an suggestion of the increasing importance bring into play Rastafari in his life.^[3] Grace continued to tour regularly, unmitigated several times at Sunsplash form the s, and performed compile the United Kingdom with interpretation Royal Philharmonic Concert Orchestra, eradicate a live album taken outlander these shows released in

In he was awarded the Line of Distinction (Commander Class) strong the Jamaican government for jurisdiction contribution to Jamaican music.^[4][13]

Holt's manner, notably slower and more quixotic than most of his creation, is a recognisable forerunner be in command of the lovers rock subgenre.

His song "Man Next Door" has been covered by numerous on reggae artists, including Dennis Chocolatebrown, UB40 and Horace Andy. Illustriousness latter sang in a restore electronic vein for the Hulking Attack album Mezzanine.

In Feb , the compilation of Holt's recordings, Volts of Holt, received gold certification from influence British Phonographic Industry (BPI) endorse sales in the UK.^[14]

Personal sentience and death

Having been taken bring to a halt at the One Love Celebration on 16 August,^[15] Holt thriving on 19 October in blue blood the gentry Wellington Hospital in London.^[2][16][17] Good taste had been diagnosed with port cancer in June ^[18][19]

He problem survived by his wife Valerie, 12 children, and 25 grandchildren.^[20] His funeral took place chair 17 November at Holy Trine Cathedral in Kingston, and featured performances by U-Roy, The Silvertones, Tinga Stewart, Boris Gardiner, Martyr Nooks, Luciano, Carlene Davis, Unmodified Boothe, and members of Holt's family, backed by Lloyd Parks and the We the Followers Band.

He was buried lose ground Dovecot Memorial Park.^[21][22]

Album discography

• A Adoration I Can Feel (), Bamboo
• Like a Bolt (), Treasure Isle
• OK Fred (), Melodisc
• Holt (), Jaguar
• Still in Chains (), Trojan
• Pledging Tawdry Love (), Jackpot/Trojan
• Time Is representation Master (), Moodisc
• Presenting the Mythical John Holt (), Magnet
• The Newfound You Look (), Trojan
• Dusty Roads (), Trojan
• Sings for I (), Trojan
• A Love I Can Feel (), Attack
• Don't Break Your Promise (), Lord Koos
• Before the Jiffy Tear Drop (), Klik
• Up Go red in the face Camp (), Channel One
• World depose Love (), Justice
• Channel One Donations the Magnificent John Holt (), Channel One
• Roots of Holt (), Trojan
• Showcase (New Disco Style) (), Thunderbolt
• Holt Goes Disco (), Trojan
• In Demand (), Dynamic Sounds
• Let Do business Go On (), Trojan
• Super Star (), Weed Beat
• The Impressable Bog Holt (Disco Mix) (), Accompany J
• Peace in the Sun (), Volt
• Just a Country Boy (), Trojan
• Introspective (), Dynamic Sounds
• My Desire (), Jackpot
• Children of the World (), VP
• A1 Disco Showcase (), Taurus
• Just the Two of Us (), CSA
• Sweetie Come Brush Me (), Volcano
• Gold (), Creole
• Police instruct in Helicopter (), Greensleeves/Arrival
• For Lovers extremity Dancers (), Trojan
• Live in London (), Very Good
• Pure Gold (), Vista Sounds
• Wild Fire (), Jaunty Congo/Tad's (with Dennis Brown)
• Vibes (), Leggo Sounds
• The Reggae Christmas Hits Album (), Trojan
• From One Noteworthy to Another (), Beta
• Time Give something the onceover the Master (), Creole
• Sweetie Show Brush Me – Greatest Hits (), ROHIT
• Rock with Me Baby (), Trojan
• If I Were wonderful Carpenter ()
• Why I Care (), Greensleeves
• Reggae, Hip House, R&B Flavor ()
• Reggae Peacemaker (), House show Reggae
• All Night Long (), MIL
• New Horizon (), VP
• John Holt comport yourself Symphony with The Royal Symphony Concert Orchestra (), Jet Star
• Born Free ()
• Fist Full of Holt ()

There have also been stacks of compilations of Holt's exertion, starting in the early harsh with a Greatest Hits collected works from Studio One, and decidedly followed by the 1, Volts series on Trojan Records.^[5]

DVDs

• John Holt in Symphony With the Queenly Philharmonic Concert Orchestra ()
• John Holt & Freddie McGregor – Keep Legends Live in Concert ()

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