NEW VINYL LP ON MUSIC ON VINYL 2019 180 GRAM COLORED VINYL. The pioneer of toasting Ewart Beckford, better known by his stage name U-Roy, is a Jamaican vocalist. He was bursting onto the Jamaican scene in the early 1970s with his typical rapping style of singing (toasting) over the rhythms and beats he created. All of a sudden, Jamaica awoke one morning and U-Roy was everywhere. He released his debut album Version Galore in 1970, it consists of his earliest songs, all recorded for Duke Reid's Treasure Isle label. Most listeners will especially recognize “Tide Is High,” originally by the Paragons and recorded later as a 1980 hit by Blondie. Enjoy listening to the way he's bringing his lyrics all over the record. It's toasting at best. Tracklist Side A1. Your Ace From Space2. On The Beach3. Version Galore4. True Confession5. Tide Is High6. Things You Love Side B1. The Same Song2. Happy Go Lucky Girl3. Rock Away4. Wear You To The Ball5. Don't Stay Away6. Hot Pop
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