Absolutely the Uniques (expanded Edition)
Uniques the
Absolutely the Uniques (expanded Edition)
Uniques the
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One of Jamaicas most celebrated vocal groups First CD issue of one of Trojans most collectable albums Features tracks new to CD In 1967, when the lilting rhythms of rock steady ruled Jamaicas airwaves, the island boasted an array of popular vocal trios and quartets, such as The Maytals, The Heptones, The Pioneers, The Ethiopians, and a group who over a period spanning less than two years, recorded some of the most popular and enduring music ever to see issue in Jamaica: The Uniques. Comprising Keith Slim Smith, Lloyd Charmers Tyrell and Martin Jimmy Riley, The Uniques enjoyed a run of hits on Jamaicas national charts, initially recording with celebrated producer, Bunny Lee, before launching their own Tramp label with the assistance of local businessman, Winston Lowe. At the close of 1968, the best of their Tramp recordings to date were gathered on the long player, Absolutely, but within months of its issue, the trio had disbanded with its three members all going on to achieve substantial solo success on the Jamaican music scene. Now, almost 50 years after its original issue, this ultra-rare album is at long last re-presented here, with its 12 tracks augmented by the remainder of the groups hugely sought-after Tramp recordings.
Contents and tracklist
Run Come
Watch This Sound
Just a Mirage
Out of Love
A Yuh
Speak No Evil
Standing In
My Conversation
You'll Lose a Precious Love
That's the Way (Love Is)
Gypsy Woman
Freedom Song
Follow This Sound
My Woman's Love
My Lover's Prayer
Cooyah
What a Situation
Forever
I'm Going to Make You Love Me
Crimson and Clover
We've Only Got One Life
My Rhya
Love and Devotion
Freedom Sound