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Alton Ellis

Early R&B
Soul music
Reggae music
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...
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Ain't That Loving You (For More Reasons Than One)Alton Ellis
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Rock SteadyAlton Ellis
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PersonalityAlton Ellis
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I'm Still in LoveAlton Ellis
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You've Made Me So Very HappyAlton Ellis
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Girl I've Got A DateAlton Ellis
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Ain't That Loving You (For More Reasons Than One)Alton Ellis

Wanted: One Soul Singer

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Rock SteadyAlton Ellis

25th Silver Jubilee

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PersonalityAlton Ellis

Greatest Hits

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I'm Still in LoveAlton Ellis

Still in Love

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You've Made Me So Very HappyAlton Ellis

Sunday Coming

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Girl I've Got A DateAlton Ellis

Soul Groover

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