Ska Rocksteady Reggae icon! Roy Shirley (Sunsplash 1993)
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- Опубликовано: 23 авг 2024
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Ainsworth Roy Rushton Shirley (18 July 1944 - July 2008), better known simply as Roy Shirley, and also known as King Roy Shirley and The High Priest, was a Jamaican singer whose career spanned the ska, rocksteady, and reggae eras, and whose "Hold Them" is regarded by some as the first ever rocksteady song. He was also one of the original members of The Uniques.
Shirley was born on North Street in Kingston, Jamaica, on 18 July 1944, and grew up in Trench Town, where he attended the Boys Town school, and after singing in his local church choir began his career performing in talent contests. His second prize performance on Vere Johns' talent show brought him to the attention of the then Minister of Culture Edward Seaga and bandleader Byron Lee, who gave him work on shows that they promoted.
After early recordings for producer Simeon L. Smith went unreleased, he moved on to work with Leslie Kong, who released his debut single "Oh Shirley", and co-arranged with his friend Jimmy Cliff, giving him a hit in 1965. Shirley then formed The Leaders along with Ken Boothe, Joe White, and Chuck Josephs. This group was unsuccessful, but Shirley went on to join Slim Smith and Franklyn White in the original line-up of The Uniques. When this line-up folded, Shirley recorded "Hold Them" in 1966, credited as one of the first rocksteady songs, and inspired by the beat from a Salvation Army band. Shirley attempted to perform "Hold Them" to a ska beat, but was unable to make it work, slowing down the rhythm. He initially attempted to record the song with Slim Smith and Ken Boothe for producer Joe Gibbs, but it didn't work out, with the other singers struggling to break away from the ska style, and Gladstone Anderson suggested to Gibbs that Shirley perform the song solo. The song became a massive hit in Jamaica, and Shirley recorded several more singles for Gibbs, including "Dance Arena", "The World Needs Love", and "Music Is The Key", but these failed to match the success of the first single. Shirley moved on to work with Bunny Lee giving the producer his first hit with "Music Field", which was followed by others such as "Get on the Ball". Shirley's style draws heavily from American soul singers such as Solomon Burke. He became renowned for his ecstatic stage performances, often performing wearing a long silver cape with a high collar, and was described by the Jamaica Observer as "perhaps the most comedic performer to evolve out of Jamaican popular music". In late 1968, Shirley set up his own Public label and began self-production, releasing tracks such as "Prophecy Fulfilling", "Flying Reggae", and "On Board".
Shirley had another big hit in 1971 with "A Sugar" for Randy's. He toured the United Kingdom in 1972 with U-Roy and Max Romeo and became based in the UK from 1973, setting up his All Stars Artistic Federated Union in 1976, with the aim of helping other artists to avoid some of the pitfalls of the music business. He released his first album in 1976, with The Winner. He performed at Reggae Sunsplash in 1982 and was included on the album of performances from the festival. Shirley opened a record shop in Dalston, London, and in his later years he set up the British Universal Talent Development Association, with the aim of supporting talented but underprivileged youngsters. He continued to perform occasionally, and his last show was at the Sierra Nevada World Music Festival in June 2008.
Roy Shirley died at his home in Thamesmead, London, in July 2008, aged 63. A memorial concert was held on 30 August, featuring performances from the likes of Derrick Morgan, Dennis Alcapone, B. B. Seaton, and Michael Prophet. With the assistance of the Jamaican government, his body was returned to Jamaica, where he was buried and where a memorial service was held, attended by musicians including Ken Boothe and Dwight Pinkney and representatives of the government.
Legendary!!!!!
❤️💖🖤❤️💖🖤❤️💖🖤❤️
ROY HANDLE THE STAGE LIKE A TRUE PROFESSIONAL.
AND THE MELODIES SWEET LIKE HIS VOCALS.
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Am not saying that the music was going to stay the same way everyday...but which ever directions it takes these are the best days of Jamaican music and that's why they cannot stop playing and they will be playing forever
Well said, Kingsley.
You are right 100%
😂is that the great man himself horse mouth on the drums, legendary stuff man, 🙏🏽🇯🇲🎤🎼
The one and only, Papa. Legendary musician.
This is the gentleman who gave me my first experience in the recording session, in addition he was Honorable thing by paying me for the work done. "He was an amazing human being "!
I know when this song was released in the 1970s ,Roy Shirley was one of my favorite singers. He does not get the kind of rating like some of the other singers them ok .
Foundation builders of Jamaica music culture worldwide,
He also encouraged I to go forward in music industry and reach out to the sky because there is no limited to try and reach your goals, RIEP Roy Shirley
THE BLACKSTONES
Roy Shirley! The High Priest! All my love to him and his wonderful music!❤🎶🇯🇲🎶❤️
As a son off the early sixties I grow up on a lot off Roy Shirley hits he was a real hit maker
Brilliant! My late hubby bassman Ras Elroy Bailey's mentor from the 80's..❤💛💚🖤🙏
They don't come like this anymore. Suh a great treasure.
Thank you for sharing all of these classic Sunsplash videos. Good to see Horsemouth on the drums. RIP Tony Johnson & Roy Shirley.
Oh yes, Leroy 'Horsemouth' ive not searched for a while, not much of him live
Was one of my favorite Roy Shirley
He owned and ran a reggae record shop in London UK back in the day...LEGEND!
I don't know if it was the same reggae record shop (probably not) but me and a couple of my mates met up with Roy after seeing him do some London pub gigs in the late 80's to discuss opening a reggae record shop called Far Out Sounds. At the time it just all fizzled out and ended up with Roy and all of us talking about it in friends flats and just getting stoned. Fun times 😉
I had the privilege to see Roy Shirley in person & it was an unexpected emotional experience that I will never forget, then I found out a few months later he passed away, he was truly a spokesman for love 💙
A pure soul, he was, Timothy. Thank you for liking and subscribing. Stay safe.
Amo Reggae esses cantores são uns Gênios da Música 🤙
Que show!
Um grande maestro chega arrepia
Maravilha.
Muitos sucessos tocou muito em são luis-MA
Thank you for the Sunsplash vibes. Watching it over and over. Just wish it could be in colour. Keep Reggae Sunsplash alive 🎵🔥
More fire
Vintage love it
To how me love RoyShirley! Heartbreaking Gypsy all day everyday.
No one could torture a note like Bredda Roy.
Esse cara canta muito, nunca tinha visto ele
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Singer songwriter/comedian ♥
Add, producer.
Só pedrada
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This is classic, great upload
Give thanks, Iyah RAS.
Thanks for this! His ska output was extremely small I think.....more forward in the rock steady and reggae eras.
Never knew his name but I know his tunes 🎶 🎵 Thank youuuuu for this
My pleasure, Ann. Stay safe.
Me arrepiei todo 😢
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Jah rasta man ❤️💛💚🖤💛❤️💚🖤💛
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nota dez
Interesting headgear!
Give thanks to the providing source of this video
The musical high priest
RIEP, Mr Shirley.
the late great John Waikeling on RJR top ten today!!!!!!!!!
Another gem 💎 thnx Leo……..but what’s with the headgear ? 😂
@@SabiArtStory777 Might’ve been on a long flight ✈️. Looks like an early version of those neck pillows 😂😂😂x
@@SabiArtStory777 🤷♂️😂
No it wasn't an early version of a neck brace, Roy Shirley always wore very high collar shirts and jackets. I guess he didn't have a high collar shirt for this performance, so he improvised. That type of dressing would show that he IS the high priest of soul, that was the moniker that he called himself and all of his shirts and jackets as I say had very high collars. If you do the research you will see that what I'm saying is quite true. I remember it very well from the '60s I Dehdeh Blacks, I'm telling the truth the whole truth and nothing but the truth.
@@dehdehblacks2086 Yes you’re correct & he probably was improvising with the collar for this performance 😂. Just having a giggle my friend…….Roy is a firm favourite of mine for a long time & yes the high collar was a thing back in the day……….Manners n Respek all day every day…….Love fae Scotland
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Pioneer and one of truly creators of Rocksteady beat but what the hell is he wearing on his head?😮
Alessandro de Souza GERÔNIMO
Is that Leroy on drums? 😍
The great Leroy "horse mouth" Wallace is playing the drums.
Pq ele canta com isso nas costas?
Here's mouth pon drum
@@rowanhanniford413 real rocksteady. I have lots of tapes with all kinds of musical treats from the 80s to now but they need repair. A donation towards that would be sincerely appreciatoved. Stay safe.
qual é o nome da música 5:00?
Nome da musica, "Golden Festival".