The Paragons / RETURN (LP) / Radiation Roots / RROO316LP / 12 Inch LP
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The Paragons
RETURN (LP)
Radiation Roots / RROO316LP
Format: 12 Inch LP
One of the most important harmony groups in the entirety of Jamaican music, the Paragons have a long and complicated history. First formed in the ska years by Bob Andy and Tyrone Evans as the duo of Andy and Ronnie, the group soon expanded to a quartet through the addition of Howard Barrett and John Holt, the latter naturally assuming lead duties, following the subsequent departure of Andy, Holt, Evans and Barrett made the Paragons the quintessential rock steady trio. They had an incredible run of hits for Duke Reid and Coxsone during the mid-to-late ‘60s, and also issued some self-produced work, before Holt’s solo career skyrocketed, leaving the group on the back-burner. Then, in the mid-1970s, the Paragons reformed, cutting material for New York-based labels such as Clocktower and Clintones, which led to this intriguing album, which saw material recorded in Jamaica at Harry J for Bunny Lee mixed with work cut at Bullwackie’s studio in the Bronx, along with re-workings of classics such as ‘Left With A Broken Heart’ and ‘Memories By The Score’ is a whole range of new material, dealing with contemporary themes.
Track List:
A1: Smile It’s A New Day
A2: Do Right My Brothers & Sisters
A3: Let The Wicked Runaway
A4: Talk To The People
A5: Feel Allright
A6: Left With A Broken Heart
B1: Love Vibrations
B2: Sparkle Of My Eyes
B3: Never Will I Hurt You Girl
B4: Why Can’t I Have My Way
B5: My Number One
B6: Memories By The Score
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