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Three classic albums new to CD. Almost all tracks making digital debut. One of Jamaica's most popular artists. After first making his mark on the Jamaican music scene during the rock steady era, fronting the popular vocal group The Paragons, John Holt became one of the island's most successful solo artists scoring a succession of major hits in a variety of styles for numerous local producers up until the mid-80s. While many of his contemporaries from the 60s failed to maintain their popularity during the dancehall era, Holt demonstrated his timeless appeal with best-selling records, with his collaborations with Kingston-based hitmaker, Henry 'Junjo' Lawes, proving particularly fruitful. The success of this relationship is reflected in the popularity of the 'Gold' LP, which topped reggae charts on both sides of the Atlantic in 1982. And it is this hugely chart-topping long- player provides the primary focus of this 2CD set, with the original LP bolstered by a further nine Lawes-produced tracks, their number including 12" mixes of two of Holt's biggest sellers, 'Sweetie Come Brush Me' and 'Ghetto Queen'. The second disc provides further evidence of Holt's enduring appeal, presenting a further two original albums from the early 80s that, like 'Gold' make their long overdue CD debut
Three classic albums new to CD. Almost all tracks making digital debut. One of Jamaica's most popular artists. After first making his mark on the Jamaican music scene during the rock steady era, fronting the popular vocal group The Paragons, John Holt became one of the island's most successful solo artists scoring a succession of major hits in a variety of styles for numerous local producers up until the mid-80s. While many of his contemporaries from the 60s failed to maintain their popularity during the dancehall era, Holt demonstrated his timeless appeal with best-selling records, with his collaborations with Kingston-based hitmaker, Henry 'Junjo' Lawes, proving particularly fruitful. The success of this relationship is reflected in the popularity of the 'Gold' LP, which topped reggae charts on both sides of the Atlantic in 1982. And it is this hugely chart-topping long- player provides the primary focus of this 2CD set, with the original LP bolstered by a further nine Lawes-produced tracks, their number including 12" mixes of two of Holt's biggest sellers, 'Sweetie Come Brush Me' and 'Ghetto Queen'. The second disc provides further evidence of Holt's enduring appeal, presenting a further two original albums from the early 80s that, like 'Gold' make their long overdue CD debut
5013929285149
John Holt - Gold: The 80s Albums Collection (Uk)

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Format: CD
Label: DOCTOR BIRD
Rel. Date: 10/18/2024
UPC: 5013929285149

Gold: The 80s Albums Collection (Uk)
Artist: John Holt
Format: CD
New: Not in stock
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DISC: 1

1. After Loving You
2. I Can't Stop Loving You
3. That Girl
4. Mr Big Boss
5. I Believe in You
6. My Eyes
7. Through Blood, Sweat and Tears
8. Sweetie Come Brush Me
9. Cherry
10. If You Want My Loving
11. Ghetto Queen
12. Do You Love Me
13. Fancy Make Up
14. The Same Girl
15. Tonight
16. The Way We Were
17. Me Big Boss (12" Mix)
18. Sweetie Come Brush Me (12" Mix)
19. Ghetto Queen (12" Mix)
20. Thinking of You
21. In the Corner
22. No One Before You
23. High School Dance
24. Stick By Me
25. Try a Thing
26. Your Arms Reaching Out for Me
27. Nobody Else Aka All My Love
28. Massachusetts
29. Stealing, Stealing, Stealing
30. This Old Lady
31. Easy Loving
32. Pretty Girl
33. This Old Heart of Mine
34. Lean on Me
35. You Poured Sugar on Me
36. I Just Called to Say I Love You
37. Jazzy Lady
38. If You Were My Lover

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Three classic albums new to CD. Almost all tracks making digital debut. One of Jamaica's most popular artists. After first making his mark on the Jamaican music scene during the rock steady era, fronting the popular vocal group The Paragons, John Holt became one of the island's most successful solo artists scoring a succession of major hits in a variety of styles for numerous local producers up until the mid-80s. While many of his contemporaries from the 60s failed to maintain their popularity during the dancehall era, Holt demonstrated his timeless appeal with best-selling records, with his collaborations with Kingston-based hitmaker, Henry 'Junjo' Lawes, proving particularly fruitful. The success of this relationship is reflected in the popularity of the 'Gold' LP, which topped reggae charts on both sides of the Atlantic in 1982. And it is this hugely chart-topping long- player provides the primary focus of this 2CD set, with the original LP bolstered by a further nine Lawes-produced tracks, their number including 12" mixes of two of Holt's biggest sellers, 'Sweetie Come Brush Me' and 'Ghetto Queen'. The second disc provides further evidence of Holt's enduring appeal, presenting a further two original albums from the early 80s that, like 'Gold' make their long overdue CD debut
        
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