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Alton Ellis

Early R&B
Soul music/R&B
Reggae/Dancehall
Known as the 'godfather of rocksteady', Alton Ellis had one of Jamaican music's sweetest and most soulful voices and created a unique sound that bridged the gap between the jumping, up-tempo rhythms of ska and the slow, languid grooves of reggae. Born in Kingston, Jamaica he was spotted performing in school shows and got his break appearing on a national television talent contest, before teaming up with Eddy Parkins and recording romantic R&B ballads for the legendary producer Coxsone Dodd at Studio One. The duo topped the Jamaican charts with their single 'Muriel' in 1960 a...
Songs
Rock Steady
Rock SteadyAlton Ellis

Greatest Hits

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Rock Steady
Rock SteadyAlton Ellis

The Duke Reid Collection

You've Made Me So Very Happy
You've Made Me So Very HappyAlton Ellis

Greatest Hits

2:55

Girl I've Got A Date
Girl I've Got A DateAlton Ellis

Version Galore

2:31

Rock Steady
Rock SteadyAlton Ellis

More Alton Ellis

Ain't That Loving You (For More Reasons Than One)
Ain't That Loving You (For More Reasons Than One)Alton Ellis

Sings Rock and Soul

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