THIS IS FROM A 52 YEAR OLD WHITE LADY WHO FELL IN LOVE WITH ALTON'S MUSIC WHEN I HEARD TOO LATE TO TURN BACK WHEN I WAS 13 YEARS OLD, IN HACKNEY EAST LONDON. NEVER STOPPED LISTENING SINCE THEN!!!!!!!!!!!!
This is so very cool! Keep listening to the sweet old reggae music and the newbies but goodies like Romaine Virgo, Chronixx, Christopher Martin and Koffee !
I am 66 and fell in love with the music at 14 yrs old, still loving it 44 yrs on........ Never stopped playing this wonderful, deep, soulful music.....
Music has no colors. There is a piece of every type of music we can all relate to...regardless of genre, country of origin or even language. Once you open your ears to the stories it's easy to realize we are all very similar. Tech has made it easier to connect to different generations and I'm glad we are here together. Alton is greatness! Keep it up, Jeannie. We are all distant neighbors.
i use to work for Sir COxson DOdd at his Fulton street recording studio as a Artist and Audio Engineer. He used to call me Panama Rude Boi. He introduced me to Jamaican Rum and Milk!!! LoL He was a great man and Great Teacher!!
Que hermosa voz,que hermosa melodía,que hermosa letra .Que hermoso todo no hay palabras para describir a tremenda canción. Saludos desde La ciudad de México hermanos
I’m an Alto Ellis fan for all times! You can hear and feel his heart is on his sleeve as he goes.....Even in that Dance Crasher. And he is on live...whooh!!!!
One of my all-time favourite tracks from the Father himself. One killer riddim this is, quite a few versions out there, the stand out being Sugar Minott's "Never Give Jah Up".
When we was growing up in Kingston Jamaica we never called it rock steady or ska my friends, we called it as we knew it to be Reggae Music and thats the name it will always have n will always be, at ''Studio 1'' i never heard anyone or Alton called it rock steady or ska, it was originally Reggae Music, and will always be reggae music to us Jamaicans, ska and rock steady are totally different music. 1Love Kings and Queens.
@@stacklargeempireent.320 You sound totally clueless. This is rock steady and so were most of Alton Ellis' songs. Reggae grew out of rock steady and rock steady grew out of ska.
The "flute" solo is actually much later "add-on" played on a synthesizer. However done with a good taste. The 1969 original is a couple of minutes shorter. This extended version with the flute-like synth solo was released on the 1995 CD version of the album. Just for your information, it doesn't diminish the greatness of the original a bit, in my opinion. Cheers.
Yes Juha, you are correct. There is also a different cut with vocal by Alton & Hortense, wherein Alton's vocal is very slightly differently phrased, so I assume he sang it back with Hortense later. I also love the 12", but my favorite is the great Lennie Hibbert vibes cut. The synth here sounds more like whistling, rather than a flute per se. All best wishes to all the Helsinki massive /steve
i'm just so glad i had the pleasure to see alton live many times, what a professional ! he always gave me the thumbs up LOL & such a lovely man. r.i.p alton. nice to see chris carrying the baton.!!! (he's great as well with his own style) ..................
From A 54 year old Jamaican girl who was born in Hackney East London I agree with you> I LOVE ALTON ELLIS. I heard him first when my family moved to Kingston Jamaica. DANCE CRASHERS. I was 7 years old.
One of my favourites had him on two shows at only 29 years old. He was a gentleman and a true professional. He performed twice with his sister Hortense. Classic...Thanks for the memories. Ellis family.
Oh the memories hearing this brings back 😊 The Locarno Club Birmingham as a 17 year old enjoyinng life and experiencing first love (Joe).. Fantastic times.
Such a small island...Soo much big talent , these singers had Fame in there own right but I think it's worthy to mention most made way less than they truly deserved , compared to black Soul artist in America at the time .... Jamaican musicians made music for the people and stayed humble
Definitely agree with you Dora. 👍👍 It's such a shame they were never paid what they truly deserved. All I know is Jamaican singers and musicians set the standard for great music worldwide. 👍👍🤗🤗💕💕
Many of the top musicians of era were from other Caribbean nations, Lynn Taitt, Trinidad, Tommy Mccook and Roland Alphonso. Cuba, Jackie Opel, Barbados, Hugh Malcolm, Panama. Rita Marley was also Cuban.
Boy it's so hard to do, it's been three months now since she decided to part ways from us, but I'm still in love with her taking it a day at a time. Big song Alton.
THANK YOU TO funko92 for this sweet upload, keep em coming, love alton & augustus pablo too late version, wicked! still get the same buzz as when i 1st heard it,
yes the flute is sooooooo sweet, & i am alton's no1 fan & play his music every day! big up to christopher & lovella, wanna say hi to their other brother troy (lovers)..........
i started listening to aktons top tunes when i was 13, back in 2010! the best rocksteady tunes and im the proud owner of some of his best hits, la la mean i love you - nu beat pre, and can i change my mind - top sounds pre, these are the best rocksteady tracks going, along with willow tree and tumbling tears! big up and love :)
Reggae music is and always will be the rocking music that gets you grooving. The greatest music that everyone wants to and tries to copy. Long live reggae.🤗👍🤗🤗🤗🤗🤗💕💕💕💕💕💃💃💃💃🤗🤗🤗🤗
Lennie Hibbert's cut "Montego Rock" is just awesome. Sugar Minott 's "Give Me Jah Jah" is legendary. The riddim is just wicked. The Sound Dimension at the very top of their game.
The Honorable Alton Ellis sleep on Bro an take your rest, you gave us happiness and words of love to live by. I REMEMBER the good days in Trench & Jones Town. RIP Peace and love. Blessing. 42empress.
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THIS IS FROM A 52 YEAR OLD WHITE LADY WHO FELL IN LOVE WITH ALTON'S MUSIC
WHEN I HEARD TOO LATE TO TURN BACK WHEN I WAS 13 YEARS OLD, IN HACKNEY EAST LONDON. NEVER STOPPED LISTENING SINCE THEN!!!!!!!!!!!!
Was you a skinhead or Rudegirl back in the day?
This is so very cool! Keep listening to the sweet old reggae music and the newbies but goodies like Romaine Virgo, Chronixx, Christopher Martin and Koffee !
I am 66 and fell in love with the music at 14 yrs old, still loving it 44 yrs on........ Never stopped playing this wonderful, deep, soulful music.....
Studio One was and still is in My book the Smooth Reggae Sound... Respect To The Masters 👑🙏🏽❣️
Music has no colors. There is a piece of every type of music we can all relate to...regardless of genre, country of origin or even language. Once you open your ears to the stories it's easy to realize we are all very similar. Tech has made it easier to connect to different generations and I'm glad we are here together. Alton is greatness! Keep it up, Jeannie. We are all distant neighbors.
Very privileged to have known and met this great icon. My daughter and his daughter were good friends at school also. What a legend
Everytime I hear this song of Alton Ellis, I start to cry……my gosh, this song catches ya….
When a song catches ya, you know it’s a masterpiece.!!
אני כורתת חסימה ספיאשוילי הזקנה. את הראש וישר אחרי מהשמים אבא שלה משפיך לה לתוך הפה☺️
these guys and their tunes changed the course of my life. these vibrations, to those that really hear them, are forever impacted.
One of the true kings of reggae - many people worldwide don't even know his name.
believers do mon!
If there was youtube back then, this legend would have had millions of views.
RIP MY GRANDFATHER SIR ALTON ELLIS...
Much respect to your grandfather, he's one of my idols in music!
Joegrind
Big up Grand Pappy King Elton. Blessed voice.
famous 20music sorry to hear your grandad passing remember his music lives on in everybody’s hearts an extremely gifted man he was xx
i use to work for Sir COxson DOdd at his Fulton street recording studio as a Artist and Audio Engineer. He used to call me Panama Rude Boi. He introduced me to Jamaican Rum and Milk!!! LoL He was a great man and Great Teacher!!
♥♥♥ This music is my heart. One love my beautiful Jamaica. 🇯🇲
There's a reason Alton Ellis is the true Godfather of Rocksteady......
hoyabull.Right i was just thinking the same thing as i'm going through his music, guess I'm not the only one.
Oui mon frère. ..ta raisonne. ...😊😁
Amen Bro!
@@rudysandoval7714 VzxmcMXC xx xx c M xB VM xx mCXynmm xx
Absolutely.!!!
This is one of Jamaica less talk about musical icon ,rest in peace Mr. Alton number one Ellis.
I know Alton Ellis niece and some of his kids while I was living in Trench Town this man's song is pure hits never can get tired of listening.
We are being robbed of music Beautiful music, where musicians really sat and created music from the soul
Am 29 and me a tell yall ,we no have reggae like this no more...I love love love this song...
This is why Alton is the daddy...wicked tune and the riddim is a dancehall classic. Many sound systems drew this on their sets.
Que hermosa voz,que hermosa melodía,que hermosa letra .Que hermoso todo no hay palabras para describir a tremenda canción.
Saludos desde La ciudad de México hermanos
Rastafari Family One Love across the globe
I’m an Alto Ellis fan for all times! You can hear and feel his heart is on his sleeve as he goes.....Even in that Dance Crasher.
And he is on live...whooh!!!!
That flute solo 😮 Mesmerising 💙😎
One of my all-time favourite tracks from the Father himself. One killer riddim this is, quite a few versions out there, the stand out being Sugar Minott's "Never Give Jah Up".
The greats will never be forgotten! Keep them alive...pay salute.....citation....and remembrance! Peace n love every time!
Sublime! You may be gone, sweet Alton, but your voice lives on. Niven D.
Alton it HURTS ME SO❤💔Your gone our LEGEND
My Love is so Strong
Just.Love this song so much❤Love You Always
Rest on our Legend ❤
Classical songs like these can never die
One of the best reggae singers that's music shall forever live on .
rock steady
Ska rock steady my friend
When we was growing up in Kingston Jamaica we never called it rock steady or ska my friends, we called it as we knew it to be Reggae Music and thats the name it will always have n will always be, at ''Studio 1'' i never heard anyone or Alton called it rock steady or ska, it was originally Reggae Music, and will always be reggae music to us Jamaicans, ska and rock steady are totally different music. 1Love Kings and Queens.
@@stacklargeempireent.320 You sound totally clueless. This is rock steady and so were most of Alton Ellis' songs. Reggae grew out of rock steady and rock steady grew out of ska.
The flute solo caught me by surprise, never heard it before. Rewind!
Wow. 🙌
The late great Alton Ellis...when you have the articulation to put those emotions into a song...genius!! When music was music!!
You can’t beat old school ska /rocksteady just love it
WOO💖WOO💖
BRIXTON RAM JAM
BRIXTON BLUES🇬🇧
LOVE YOU ALTON
SWEET! SWEET! MEMORIES💖💖
WE MISS YOU ALTON💖
such a tune, my boy used to cry when i played this, real emotion catches you whatever age
shit i cry every time i hear this even as i type this. not for no ex but for the fact this man is gone. and reggae is shit now.
I feel u. So Soulful 💯 RIP
This type of music cannot be forgotten. Good music from Jamaica.❤🔥 still hot and grovey.
Alton is legendary no one can test
The "flute" solo is actually much later "add-on" played on a synthesizer. However done with a good taste. The 1969 original is a couple of minutes shorter. This extended version with the flute-like synth solo was released on the 1995 CD version of the album.
Just for your information, it doesn't diminish the greatness of the original a bit, in my opinion.
Cheers.
Yes Juha, you are correct. There is also a different cut with vocal by Alton & Hortense, wherein Alton's vocal is very slightly differently phrased, so I assume he sang it back with Hortense later. I also love the 12", but my favorite is the great Lennie Hibbert vibes cut. The synth here sounds more like whistling, rather than a flute per se. All best wishes to all the Helsinki massive /steve
this is not the version I use to dance to in the Blues,Shabeens so many years ago.I am 66 now still c
oming back for my old time music
Thank you... I came to the comments to ask about that "flute" to find that you already answered the question. Nice one.
Tx Juha Vaahtera..
+5 for knowing your stuff, +10 for sharing it ;)
Thanks for that info, the addition of the flute was beautiful, nuff rewind.
i'm just so glad i had the pleasure to see alton live many times, what a professional ! he always gave me the thumbs up LOL & such a lovely man. r.i.p alton. nice to see chris carrying the baton.!!! (he's great as well with his own style) ..................
One of the best vocalists ever. So many sweet, sweet tunes.
Great example of his great smooth style . Fantastic band .
Whenever I feel bored, sad , tired or just plain in the mood for some smooth reggae sound I play this version of "Breaking up.........."
Priceless!!
I'm feeling very good when i play these records i want to thank you You Tube, for making this possible .
“ The IMMORTAL Alton Ellis! This LEGENDARY ARTIST Will LIVE FOREVER!”
From A 54 year old Jamaican girl who was born in Hackney East London I agree with you> I LOVE ALTON ELLIS.
I heard him first when my family moved to Kingston Jamaica. DANCE CRASHERS. I was 7 years old.
Feeling so nostalgic this evening...on a vibes.
Sept 2024
beautiful melody to listen to near the sea in summer having a drink
Yez
Yes! Very relaxing.. :)
been loving this tune for over 45 years, and not heard this version with flute before - and I like it, I like it a lot !!!
It's rare to hear this version with the flute, hauntingly beautiful isn't it
Think it's an extended version that's y it's hardly played but when it does it just digs into your heart and soul, can't stop playing it
Classic, I thank God the day you tube was formed because I can only get to listen to these old hits but goodies on you tube.
Reggae legend and a mentor to DW. Forever loving Mr Rock Steady.
One of my favourites had him on two shows at only 29 years old. He was a gentleman and a true professional. He performed twice with his sister Hortense. Classic...Thanks for the memories. Ellis family.
I love all of them old great Jamaican Talents …great people …great musicians …Just wow 🤩
Oh the memories hearing this brings back 😊 The Locarno Club Birmingham as a 17 year old enjoyinng life and experiencing first love (Joe).. Fantastic times.
Fantastique !
Back in the days house -parties , blues , shubbeen ...alton ellis wicked singer memories good old days....x
True
One of the most perfect songs ever
I play this song over and over. It's a pity this version is not available on spotify. Bless
The best of the best. Great memories that will last forever. One ❤️
Such a small island...Soo much big talent , these singers had Fame in there own right but I think it's worthy to mention most made way less than they truly deserved , compared to black Soul artist in America at the time .... Jamaican musicians made music for the people and stayed humble
Definitely agree with you Dora. 👍👍 It's such a shame they were never paid what they truly deserved. All I know is Jamaican singers and musicians set the standard for great music worldwide. 👍👍🤗🤗💕💕
Many of the top musicians of era were from other Caribbean nations, Lynn Taitt, Trinidad, Tommy Mccook and Roland Alphonso. Cuba, Jackie Opel, Barbados, Hugh Malcolm, Panama. Rita Marley was also Cuban.
Agreed with most ! But still have mention Cuban by birth. Jamaican parents and culture to the bone . Just saying ❤🇯🇲
2019 11 anos sem alton ellis. mais muito obrigado pelas heranças que você nos deixou muito grato .
Ah so the foundations of roots were laid. The great, immortal Alton Ellis. Rest in peace Bredda.
Just discovered Alton Ellis... amazing
I love me some Bob Marley but this guy here is second to none to me he is just as equal or better than Bob rest in peace mr. Ellis
That synthesiser solo brings me chills
R.I.P Alton!!! A True Reggae LEGEND!!!
Boy it's so hard to do, it's been three months now since she decided to part ways from us, but I'm still in love with her taking it a day at a time. Big song Alton.
A true master, take me away Alton Ellis. 👍
Love his voice..he killed this song!!!!!!!👍👍👊
THANK YOU TO funko92 for this sweet upload, keep em coming, love alton & augustus pablo too late version, wicked! still get the same buzz as when i 1st heard it,
there's so much great playing on this track. Thanks for putting it on youtube.
My dad play this song almost every Saturday back in the days 😁😁😁
The best of reggae this man 🔥🔥🔥 RIP ALTON ELLIS 🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽
Mr Soul man... Jah bless you
yes the flute is sooooooo sweet, & i am alton's no1 fan & play his music every day! big up to christopher & lovella, wanna say hi to their other brother troy (lovers)..........
A voice like no other...... RIP Mr Ellis....2019
My love is so strong! Irie from Colombia
"SIR alton ellis, mr SOUL jamaica. Singing an absolute CLASSIC! As the venerable brother said 'una av fi CRY tuff!"
i started listening to aktons top tunes when i was 13, back in 2010! the best rocksteady tunes and im the proud owner of some of his best hits, la la mean i love you - nu beat pre, and can i change my mind - top sounds pre, these are the best rocksteady tracks going, along with willow tree and tumbling tears! big up and love :)
alton ellis sempre me deixa emocionado! suas músicas são fortes demais!
Reggae music is and always will be the rocking music that gets you grooving. The greatest music that everyone wants to and tries to copy. Long live reggae.🤗👍🤗🤗🤗🤗🤗💕💕💕💕💕💃💃💃💃🤗🤗🤗🤗
Love Alton Ellis made great tunez along with Cornell camble and others to many to name amazing era I'm 47years young and these are the best
When Jamaica had real artists these tunez are from my mother's era the best and they knew it
Classic music ❗🎶 👌🏽👍🏼🔊💯🖤
,,,💯🇬🇧💕
Gone but not 4gotten! RIP daddy Alton.. Love this song soooo much N not 2 mention the others they soothed ur soul.. Blessup!
Mannn i met his son Christopher at this gig and he was chilled af
Big Rocksteady classic right here. Been covered a million times, but none can test the original
Nuff respect Alton E also bless up Coxane I remember when he gave me album to record on at his Bklyn record studio Bless up Panamanians and Jamaicans
Lennie Hibbert's cut "Montego Rock" is just awesome. Sugar Minott 's "Give Me Jah Jah" is legendary. The riddim is just wicked. The Sound Dimension at the very top of their game.
King Alton Ellis pure legend
R.I.P Alton Ellis, really missed by us
A real warm voice. Love this song!
i love listening to Alton music, just magical
YES ME FRIENDS, the old days are gone but the good sounds are still holding on.
i’m from atlanta my grandpa from guyana he taught me about this music
He taught you well.!! I used to live in Surinam.
Un grand artiste très humble et sa musique est très touchante. Je l'adore.
Tojour humble
He did the best he could, to his family, he influenced me ,see you on the other side Mr Ellis,job well done.
Listening today timeless , makes my souls smile .
Tough tough tough RIDDIM!!! Love it to death!! So many versions of this!
Esto si es música saludos desde Costa Rica 🇨🇷
The Honorable Alton Ellis sleep on Bro an take your rest, you gave us happiness and words of love to live by. I REMEMBER the good days in Trench & Jones Town. RIP
Peace and love. Blessing.
42empress.
Im in love with this song, reggae music always makes me smile
Amor profundo ❤️ é o que sinto , sou fã
Real greatness
Still listening ❤
Why jamaica had to change this good(real) music to the now-a-days let loose song dem and im not old i am a teenager
u have the spirit nutre it
a tru me parre
Evolution...in a bad way!
Kayla Bennett blessings youth so right
same here teenager
This music is what we grew up on as British West Indians brilliant
Mercy lord.A reggae classic from Father Alton.
sugar minott brought me here🎶 Jah bless!💚💛💘