Alton Ellis

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Born
1 September 1938
Born In
Trenchtown, Saint Andrew, Jamaica
Died
10 October 2008 (aged 70)
Alton Nehemiah Ellis OD (1 September 1938 – 10 October 2008) was a Jamaican singer and songwriter. One of the innovators of rocksteady who was given the informal title "Godfather of Rocksteady". In 2004, Alton Ellis was awarded the Order of Distinction by the Jamaican government in recognition of his achievements. In 2006, he was inducted into the International Reggae And World Music Awards Hall Of Fame. Born in Trenchtown, Kingston, Jamaica, Alton Ellis was raised within a musical family and learned to play the piano at a young age. He attended Ebeneezer and Boys' T… read more
Alton Nehemiah Ellis OD (1 September 1938 – 10 October 2008) was a Jamaican singer and songwriter. One of the innovators of rocksteady who was given the informal title "Godfather of Rocksteady". In 2004, Alton Ellis was awarded the Order of Distinction by the Jamaican government in … read more
Alton Nehemiah Ellis OD (1 September 1938 – 10 October 2008) was a Jamaican singer and songwriter. One of the innovators of rocksteady who was given the informal title "Godfather of Rocksteady". In 2004, Alton Ellis was awarded the Order of Distinction by the Jamaican government in recognition of his achievements. In 2006, he was inducted into the Inter… read more

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1 Play track Sunday Coming What Does It Take (To Win Your Love)
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2 Play track Legend I'm Still in Love
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3 Play track Be True To Yourself: The Godfather Of Lover's Rock (Anthology 1965-1973) You've Made Me So Very Happy
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4 Play track Let's Do Rocksteady: The Story of Rocksteady 1966-68 Rock Steady
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5 Play track Jet Star Reggae Max - Alton Ellis Too Late To Turn Back Now
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6 Play track Soul of Jamaica Cry Not For Me
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7 Play track Cry Tough La La Means I Love You
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8 Play track Blackman's Word - aka Black Man's Pride Blackman's Word - aka Black Man's Pride
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9 Play track Sunday Coming These Eyes
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10 Play track Sunday Coming Hurting Me
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  1. 53,754 listeners

    23 Nov 2004 · 56 tracks

    Be True To Yourself: The Godfather Of Lover's Rock (Anthology 1965-1973)
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  2. 53,210 listeners

    1974 · 12 tracks

    Mr Soul Of Jamaica
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  3. 40,358 listeners

    2009 · 30 tracks

    Legend
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  4. 32,874 listeners

    1993 · 20 tracks

    Cry Tough
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