Slim Smith
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Biography
[Edit]One of the most soulful and accomplished singers of Jamaica's ska, rocksteady, and early reggae eras, Slim Smith found his biggest success from 1965 until his premature death at age 25 in 1973. Although according to various reports stating he had a troubled and unstable life, Smith will best be remembered for his stunning contributions to reggae's vocal tradition.
Slim Smith (born Keith Smith) was born in Jamaica in 1948. He got his start in the early '60s with producer Clement "Coxsone" Dodd, working both as a solo act and as part of the vocal group the Techniques. Thanks to his already powerful and singular voice (his falsetto-capable tenor contained shades of both Sam Cooke and his hero, Curtis Mayfield), Smith soon took over the lead spot in the Techniques. In addition to their many hits on Dodd's Studio One label, the group cut several smashes for Dodd's rival at the time, Duke Reid. Under Reid's watch, they scored with "Queen Majesty," "Traveling Man," and "My Girl." Following his stint with the Techniques, Smith returned to Dodd for more solo work. Recorded during the late ska and early rocksteady periods from 1966-1967, Smith's second round of solo sides included hits like "Rougher Yet," "I'll Never Let Go," "Try Again," and "Mercy Mercy," among many others (several of these Studio One records would later be endlessly versioned during the early dancehall period of 1979-1984).
Next, Smith suspended his solo career once again to join the Uniques, a group which featured singers Jimmy Riley and Lloyd Charmers. While they had already cut many impressive sides with other lead vocalists, the group would find their greatest success with Smith, both on the charts and in terms of quality. In addition to a fine session for producer Willie Lowe in 1968, the Uniques cut their best sides for Bunny "Striker" Lee from 1967-1968. The band racked up a steady stream of hits for Lee, including "My Conversation," "Girls Like Dirt," "Gypsy Woman," "Story of Love," and "The Beatitudes."
Switching back again, Smith recommenced his solo career in 1969, cutting many quality sides for Lee until his death in 1973. As was the vogue during the rocksteady and early reggae years, Smith included soul covers amongst the many fine originals and Jamaican standards he cut at the time.
Along with such peculiarities as the Shirelles' hit by Goffin and King, "Will You Still Love Me Tomorrow," Smith put his distinctive stamp on "Spanish Harlem," Cooke's "Send Me Some Loving," Mayfield's "It's Alright," Billy Stewart's "Sitting in the Park," and Eddie Floyd's "Don't Tell Your Mama" and "Stand Up and Fight."
Smith even paid homage to his Jamaican musical peers by cutting some tracks by fellow rocksteady and reggae singing star Delroy Wilson.
Having finished up with some of the strongest work of his career, Smith's run came to an abrupt end in 1973. The cause of his death is not certain. One story has it that Smith, severely depressed over the impression that rival singer Roy Shirley's career was being pushed at the cost of his own, smashed in a window with his hand and bled to death as he walked off into the night. Another account comes from singing partner Jimmy Riley, who says that Smith returned from a late-night party, found himself locked out of his house, smashed the window, and bled to death before anyone found him. Whether his death was caused by depression and subsequently suicide is still not really known.
Thankfully, Smith's musical legacy lives on with several reissues of his best work. A chunk of his work with the Techniques is available on the Heartbeat collection Run Come Celebrate, while a good portion of the Uniques tracks for Reid can be found on Trojan's Best of the Uniques (1967-1969). As for his solo material, the Studio One years are covered on Heartbeat's reissue of the Born to Love album, while much of the later material from 1969-1973 is covered on Trojan's Rain From the Skies and West Side's A Unique Technique.
Title: Reggae Legends: Delroy Wilson, Slim Smith & Leroy Smart
Artist: Leroy Smart, Delroy Wilson, Slim Smith
Genre: Reggae
Collections
Title: Trojan 35th Anniversary
Genre: Reggae
Title: !Protest! American Protest Songs 1928-1953
Genre: Blues
Title: 100 Original Reggae Classics
Genre: Reggae
Title: Maximum Sound 20:20
Genre: Reggae
Title: God Is My Keeper
Title: Ride The Riddim Vol 4
Genre: Reggae
Title: 3 Bad Riddim Vol 7
Genre: Reggae
Title: Reggae Mix Classics
Genre: Reggae
Title: Strictly Lovers Rock
Genre: Hip Hop/R&B, Soul, Reggae
Title: Protest! '28-'53 American Protest Songs
Genre: Alternative
Title: 100 Hits Reggae Jazz
Genre: Reggae
Title: Pure Gold: Reggae Oldies (Platinum Edition)
Genre: Reggae
Title: Just for You Lovers Rock Collection
Genre: Reggae
Title: 100 Reggae Love Songs
Genre: Reggae
Title: Jackpot Presents 10 Inch Selection Vol.1
Genre: Reggae
Title: Cousins Collection Vol. 8
Genre: Reggae
Title: Black Arrow Records Presents Reggae Hitlists Vol.8
Genre: Reggae
Title: Midnight Music, Vol. 2
Genre: Reggae
Title: Attack Collection Volume 1
Genre: Reggae
Title: U-Roy and Friends
Genre: Reggae
Title: Vocal Versus Dub Vol 8
Genre: Reggae
Title: Rhythm 2 Rhythm - the Best Of
Genre: Reggae
Title: Best of Lovers Rock 100 Classics
Genre: Reggae
Title: 80 Reggae Love Song Anthems
Genre: Reggae, Alternative
Title: Carnival Reggae Classics Playlist
Genre: Reggae, Roots Reggae
Title: Gotta Have Reggae
Genre: Reggae, Alternative
Title: Reggae's Greatest Hits, Vol. 7
Genre: Reggae
Title: Randy's Vintage Dub Selection 1969-1975
Genre: Reggae
Title: King Benny Nawahi: Hawaiian String Virtuoso
Genre: Blues
Title: Cool, Cool Rock Steady from Jamaica
Genre: Reggae
Title: Best of Reggae and Rocksteady We Love from the 60s
Genre: Reggae
Title: 40 Classic Revival Songs, Vol. 1 (Platinum Edition)
Genre: Reggae
Title: 40 Classic Revival Volume 2
Genre: Reggae
Title: Reggae Gospel Anthems (Deluxe Edition)
Genre: Reggae
Title: Reggae To The Max Vol 1
Genre: Reggae
Title: Reggae To The Max Vol 3
Genre: Reggae
Title: Classic Reggae Vol 4 Platinum Edition
Genre: Reggae
Title: Lovers Rock for Big People, Vol. 2
Genre: Reggae
Title: One Drop Classics Playlist
Genre: Reggae, Roots Reggae
Title: Ultimate Reggae Volume 3
Genre: Reggae
Title: Rhythm 2 Rhythm Vol. 12
Genre: Reggae
Title: Classic Reggae Revival Vol 20
Genre: Reggae
Title: Return To Orange Street: Roots Rock Reggae
Genre: Reggae
Title: Essential Reggae Vol. 2
Genre: Reggae
Title: Nice Time With the Super Stars
Genre: Reggae
Title: Reggae Bar, Vol. 8
Genre: Reggae
Title: Midnight Music, Vol. 3
Genre: Reggae
Title: Singers DJ's & Dub Clash, Pt. 1
Genre: Reggae
Title: Reggae Bunny Striker Lee
Genre: Reggae
Title: Jackpot Presents Bunny Striker Lee Story
Genre: Reggae
Title: Bunny Lee Anthology
Genre: Reggae
Title: Authentic Reggae Vol 4
Genre: Reggae
Title: Authentic Reggae Vol 4 Platinum Edition
Genre: Reggae
Title: Trojan Mod Reggae Collection
Genre: Reggae
Title: Rhythm 2 Rhythm, Vol. 3
Genre: Reggae
Title: The Ska's the Limit Vol. 2
Genre: Reggae
Title: 100 One Drop Reggae Songs
Genre: Reggae
Title: Essential Reggae Love Songs
Genre: Reggae
Title: Riddim Clash, Vol. 2 Playlist
Genre: Reggae, Roots Reggae
Featuring albums
Title: Reggae Anthology - Joe Gibbs: Scorchers From The Early Years (1967-73)
Artist: Various Artists
Genre: Reggae, World Music, Latin
Title: Reggae Anthology: Niney The Observer - Roots With Quality
Artist: Various Artists
Genre: Reggae, Roots Reggae, World Music, Latin
Title: Strictly Drum and Bass: The Roots of Sly & Robbie
Artist: Sly & Robbie
Genre: Electronica, Techno, Dancefloor, Reggae, World Music, Latin
Title: Just A Dream / Dearest Darling
Artist: Cornell Campbell Slim Smith
Genre: Reggae, World Music, Latin
Title: Norman Jay MBE Presents Skank & Boogie: Good Times
Artist: Norman Jay MBE
Genre: Hip Hop/R&B, Soul, Rock, Funk
Title: Best of 50 Years of Jamaica Reggae Collection
Artist: Various Artists
Genre: Reggae, Roots Reggae
Title: Reggae Legends Collection, Vol. 2 Playlist
Artist: Various Artists
Genre: Reggae, Roots Reggae
Title: Reggae Legends Collection, Vol. 2 Playlist
Artist: Various Artists
Genre: Reggae, Roots Reggae
Title: Reggae Legends Collection, Vol. 4 Playlist
Artist: Various Artists
Genre: Reggae, Roots Reggae
Title: Skinheads on the Dancefloor, Vol. 8 - Reggae Hit the Town
Artist: Various Artists
Genre: Reggae, World Music
Title: Barry Myers Presents Scratchy Sounds (Ska, Dub, Roots & Reggae Nuggets)
Artist: Barry Myers
Genre: Reggae