08/18/2008
Alton Ellis IS Rocksteady
Although not nearly as recognized as some of the other Jamaican legends, Alton Ellis' songs are as timeless as any classics, regardless of style or country of origin.
Ellis was one of the pioneers of the new sound to strike Jamaica like a bolt of lightening: Rocksteady. The slowed-down beat and heavy Soul influence really gave his music the added punch that helped it stand above most of the other reggae out at the time and go on to influence countless other genres of black music, whether the influence is obvious or not.
I can't hear Ellis without my mood being elevated. It's just perfect, timeless music.
MP3
Download 'Alton Ellis - "Girl I Got A Date"'2:31 | 3.44MB
Download 'Alton Ellis - "Dance Crasher"'2:42 | 3.69MB
Download 'Alton Ellis - "Rocksteady"'2:40 | 3.65MB
Download 'Alton Ellis - "Ain't That Loving You"'2:50 | 3.88MB
Posted by Pit on 08/18/2008 5:14 PM in Classic Songs, Rare Records
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