Alton Ellis
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...
Ain't That Loving You (For More Reasons Than One)Alton Ellis
Wanted: One Soul Singer
Rock SteadyAlton Ellis
25th Silver Jubilee
I'm Still in LoveAlton Ellis
Still in Love
Rock SteadyAlton Ellis
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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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