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LANR 037LP
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Reissued for the first time on vinyl, an amazing showcase of roots and reggae lovers, originally released on Trojan in 1977. Although his place as a reggae pioneer cannot be questioned, Owen Gray has felt for many years that he never got his due from Jamaica, his homeland. On August 6, 2023, the government finally recognized his contribution awarding him with the honor of Order Of Distinction, Jamaica's sixth-highest honor. Gray, now 87, is ecstatic about what he considers an overdue and deserved reward. In the rocksteady era, he recorded for producer Sir Clancy Collins AKA Sir Collins. His popularity continued throughout the 1960s, working with producers such as Clement Dodd, Prince Buster, Sydney Crooks, Arthur "Duke" Reid, Leslie Kong, and Clancy Eccles, including work as a duo with Millie Small, with songs ranging from ska to ballads. He continued to record regularly, having a big hit in 1968 with "Cupid." His 1970 track "Apollo 12" found favor with the early skinheads, and in 1972 he returned to Island Records, recording reggae versions of The Rolling Stones' "Tumblin' Dice" and John Lennon's "Jealous Guy," although they met with little success. During this period, he regularly had releases on Pama and Pioneer Internacional label, Camel Records, and one single on Hot Lead Records. He had greater success in Jamaica, however, with "Hail the Man," a tribute to Emperor Haile Selassie, which was popular with the increasing Rastafari following. Fully licensed, 140g vinyl.
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CTLP 004LP
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2022 repress. Originally released in 1984. Personnel: Backing vocals - Owen Gray, Sidney Crooks, Winston Reid; bass - Franklyn Dunn; drums - Jah Bunny; guitar - Locksley Gichie; keyboards - Sunny Binns; percussion - Winston Reid; producer - Alfred Abraham, Sydney.
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BSR 899CD
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"Owen Gray was Jamaica's first home grown star to sing in a style that wasn't mento, calypso or jazz. This release features two albums on one CD. Little Girl from 1984 and 1981's Hit After Hit After Hit. First time on CD for both albums."
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BSR 901CD
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"New stereo recordings including 'Three Little Birds', 'One Love', 'Apollo 12'. Booklet contains in depth Interview with Owen Gray. Owen Gray was the island's first home grown star to sing in a style that wasn't mento, calypso or jazz. Bursting on the scene with a string of hits, repeatedly topping the Jamaican charts, sometimes for months at a time, he's now eighty years of age... not eighty years old, and he has never, ever stopped making marvelous records. Further evidence of his continuing creativity can be found and greatly enjoyed on this collection."
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