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Johnny Osbourne (born Errol Osbourne, 1948) is a popular Jamaican reggae and dancehall singer, who rose to success in the late 1970s and mid 1980s. His album Truths and Rights was a notable roots reggae success, and featured “Jah Promise” and the album’s title track, “Truths and Rights”. However, he is probably best known for his mid 1980s dancehall reggae hits “Buddy Bye” (based on King Jammy’s Sleng Teng riddim), “Ice Cream Love” and “Water Pumping”.

During 1967 Osbourne became lead vocalist of The Wildcats, and recorded for producer Winston Riley, although nothing was issued. The Wildcats’ manager then financed a session at Coxsone Dodd’s Studio One, from which his debut single, “All I Have Is Love”, was released. In 1969 he recorded an album, Come Back Darling, again for Riley. On the day that he completed the album, Osbourne emigrated to Toronto, Canada, to join his family. After singing with various soul and reggae groups, he became lead vocalist for Ishan People, and recorded two albums with them. The group broke up in 1979, and Osbourne decided to return to Jamaica.[2]

Shortly after returning, he recorded “Forgive Them” and “Jealousy, Heartache And Pain” for the Studio One label. Through late 1979 and early 1980 he recorded extensively for Dodd, with these sessions culminating in Truths And Rights.

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10	Love Is Universal full track	55
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14	Can't Buy Love full track	35
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TheMagicIsOver wrote:
July 2009

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sucheUokcie wrote:
June 2009

dub-u-dub dub-u-dub dub-u-dub dub-u-dub

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BooyakaA wrote:
April 2009

Can't buy my love

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masvida wrote:
March 2009

Buena vibra````````````````

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wahine wrote:
February 2009

love him so much

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majo334 wrote:
February 2009

a very special voice. alot of sweet sweet songs.........

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Killed-By-Death wrote:
November 2008

I don't want no ice cream love, that's too cold for me...little girl

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budstrep wrote:
October 2008

se alguem estiver afim de trocas de discos,tenho a discografia completa desse tal ae johnny osbourne pouco conhecido..

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runabeat wrote:
May 2008

The Mighty Sparrow will be appearing at The Troxy, 490 Commercial Road, London, E1 0HX, England on 19th July 2008 at 8pm. The show is called 'Soca Invasion' and other artistes include the Jamesy P and Shurwayne Winchester. More artistes to be confirmed. Tickets on sale 3rd June 2008. Call 08707 602603 or visit stellatickets.co.uk.

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Outsider_PL wrote:
May 2008

uptown, downtown, all around town, fally ranking...! amazing voice...!

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sGarrista- wrote:
April 2008

Truths and Rights is amazing.

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TheIronTroll wrote:
March 2008

Deep bass

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BooyakaA wrote:
January 2008

Great roots reggae

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RastaSam61 wrote:
January 2008

Jah on Love , grüsse in die Schweiz zu Thomas . Sam .

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ascensionday wrote:
October 2007

Jah Promise...man, it's something.

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Chimino wrote:
February 2007

Unlike most foundation reggae artists, Johnny's voice still bellows at full force.

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frec_menta2005 wrote:
February 2007

great great great!i adore truth and rights!the beeeeeessst song ever!ever!ever! :)) happy, happy, joy, joy!

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bewman wrote:
September 2006

Join the Reggae ca 1974-1984 group if you like this artist!

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