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Alton ellis sings rock and soul, released 30 october 2015 1. Dissatisfied, he moved over to reids treasure isle in 1965, and formed a backup vocal trio called the flames the first incarnation featured his brother leslie, and membership would fluctuate. Alton nehemiah ellis od 1 september 1938 10 october 2008 was a jamaican singersongwriter. The best of alton ellis by alton ellis, released 30 october 2015 1. Christopher lamour ellis was born the youngest male progeny to the godfather of jamaican rocksteady, the late alton ellis. Free customizable online radio with unlimited skips. Alton ellis bob andy clue j and the blues blasters burning spear cables cedric im brooks charmers clarendonians cornell campbell delroy wilson dennis alcapone dennis brown don drummond dillinger devon russell ernest ranglin ethiopians freddie mcgregor freddy mckay gaylads gladiators heptones horace andy im and david jackie mittoo jackie opel. Ellis recorded for dodds studio one label during the early 60s, but made little money. Working back and forth between rival producers coxsone dodd and duke reid, ellis became a prolific and extremely popular rock steady singer, gracing hundreds of recordings with his unmatched smooth, soulful voice. Alton ellis listen and stream free music, albums, new. There are many great alton tracks, but the most offbeat ones are lord deliver us and when im down. Alton nehemiah ellis od 1 september 1938 10 october 2008 was a jamaican singer and songwriter. Soul of jamaica album, and contains the same tracks as the 1973 greatest hits compilation on count.
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