Alton Ellis

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Genre: Rock Steady

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Working back and forth between rival producers Coxsone Dodd and Duke Reid, Ellis became a prolific and extremely popular Rock Steady singer, gracing hundreds of recordings with his unmatched smooth, soulful voice. Unafraid to change with the times, Ellis moved to England in the '70s and slowed down the tempo, recording slick Reggae hits and forging a romantic style that became known as Lovers Rock. His sound has a lot in common with American Soul singers, free of rasp with a gutsy power. In turn, Ellis influenced many singers to come, including Dennis Brown and later Dancehall artists -- all impressed by his vital delivery.

- Jessy Terry

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		I Can't Stop Now (3:22)
		Peaceful Valley (3:39)
		Breaking Up Is Hard To Do (3:25)
		Sunday Coming (2:25)
		I'll Be Waiting (2:46)
		Ain't That Loving You (2:40)
		Willow Tree (3:01)
		Breaking Up (3:01)
		You Said It Again (3:31)
		Chatty Chatty People (2:20)
		Why Did You Leave Me To Cry (2:39)
		Please Leave Me Alone (2:30)
		Why Birds Follow Spring (2:26)
		Chatty Chatty (2:22)
		Baby I Love You (2:21)
		Remember That Sunday (2:55)
		You Make Me Happy (2:55)
		All My Tears Come Rolling (2:45)
		Breakfast In Bed (Featuring 1989 Overdubs By Jackie Mittoo) (3:24)
		Alton's Official Daughter (Version 2) (2:58)

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		Dance Crasher (2:40)
		Girl I've Got A Date (2:24)
		I'm Just A Guy (Soul Style) (2:21)
		All My Tears (2:42)
		I Can't Stop Now (3:22)
		Rocksteady (2:37)
		Remember That Sunday (Alternate Take) (2:53)
		Ain't That Loving You (2:52)
		Can I Change My Mind (3:04)
		Joy In The Morning (4:07)
		I Can't Stand It (2:22)
		Why Birds Follow Spring (2:33)
		Sitting In The Park (3:06)
		Can I Change My Mind (10:56)
		All That We Need Is Love (2:25)