The Gaylads
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Biography
[Edit]Renowned rocksteady harmony trio the Gaylads was formed in 1963 by Kingston-born vocalists Harris "B.B." Seaton and Winston Delano Stewart, who as the duo of Winston & Bibby previously enjoyed a series of Coxsone Dodd-produced hits including "Joybells," "I'll Be There," and "Lover Man." With the addition of local singer Maurice Roberts, the newly formed Gaylads returned to Dodd's Studio One to cut their first hits, reeling off a string of well-received sides like "Whap Whap," "There'll Come a Day," and "What Is Wrong with Me." As Seaton began work with another Kingston group, the Astronauts, the Gaylads' activities ground to a temporary halt, but in 1966 the group returned in force with the hits "Lady with the Red Dress," "Stop Making Love," and "Don't Say No"; they also became a regular fixture of other Dodd sessions, backing singers including Slim Smith and Ken Boothe (for whom Seaton authored the classic "The Girl I Left Behind").
The sea change from ska to the slower rocksteady rhythm brought with it a huge shift in the Gaylads' approach — no longer restrained by the demands of uptempo material, they were free to attempt more complex and sophisticated harmonies, resulting in a number of 1967 hits including "Love Me with All Your Heart," "How Can I Go On," and "I Am Free" (all later included on the trio's debut LP, The Soul Beat). Upon completing the follow-up, Sunshine Is Golden, the Gaylads parted ways with Dodd, signing on with producer Sonia Pottinger for the fine "It's Hard to Confess." The quality of the Gaylads' work with Pottinger remained high over the sessions to follow, with efforts like "A.B.C. Rocksteady" and "Over the Rainbow's End" ranking with the group's very best work. However, in late 1968, Stewart left the trio to mount a solo career; Seaton and Roberts forged ahead as a duo, collaborating with a number of producers during 1969 (most notably Lee "Scratch" Perry, with whom they scored with "Room for Rent" and "I Wear My Slanders").
As the decade drew to its close, the Gaylads signed with producer Leslie Kong, immediately notching the smash "There's a Fire." Under Kong, the group (replacing Stewart with either ex-Paragon Howard Barrett or Ricky Grant) enjoyed one of their most fruitful periods, recording renditions of everything from Tommy Edwards' "It's All in the Game" to Nina Simone's "Young, Gifted and Black"; a cover of James Taylor's "Fire and Rain" even served as the title track of their third LP. 1971 began promisingly with the hits "My Jamaican Girl" and "People Crying," but that August, Kong suffered a fatal heart attack; the devastated Gaylads tapped producer Rupie Edwards to helm their next smash, "Can't Hide the Feeling." By this time, Seaton was also performing as a member of the Conscious Minds alongside Ken Boothe; with Lloyd Charmers and Pete Weston, he also co-founded the Splash and Soul Beat labels. Each project drew him further away from the Gaylads, and after recording a few final records including "The Guy Next Door," "You Can't Get Away," and "Seven in One," Seaton left the group.
Roberts, the lone remaining original member, selected brothers Randell and Hopeton Thaxter to carry on the Gaylads name; the new lineup never matched the success of its predecessor, however, and after releasing the album Love and Understanding as the Gaylads, Roberts dropped any reference to the moniker whatsoever and rechristened the trio the Psalms, landing as backing vocalists for Bunny Wailer. The founding duo of Seaton and Stewart re-formed for the first time in over two decades for an appearance at the 1991 Studio One concert, and two years later, Roberts joined them for a performance at the Rocksteady Reunion in Kingston. Seaton — who began his solo career in 1973 with the album Thin Line Between Love and Hate and enjoyed success throughout the years to follow — subsequently relocated to London to helm his revived Soul Beat imprint.
Title: Ken Boothe Meets B.B. Seaton & the Gaylads
Artist: Ken Boothe, The Gaylads, B. B. Seaton
Genre: Reggae
Title: Don't Listen To Rumours/Tell The Children The Truth - Single
Artist: The Gaylads
Genre: Reggae
Collections
Title: The Super Halloween Very Scary Album
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Title: Trojan 35th Anniversary
Genre: Reggae
Title: Reggae Music for Big People
Title: Out of Many - 50 Years of Reggae Music
Genre: Reggae
Title: Devil's Jukebox: Taboo 60s
Genre: Rock
Title: Reggae Classics: Uptown Top Ranking
Genre: Reggae
Title: Ska Summer Hits
Genre: World Music
Title: 100 Hits Mums & Dads Reggae Classic
Genre: Reggae
Title: The Roots of the Cramps
Genre: Alternative
Title: Reggae Anthology: Randy's 50th Anniversary
Genre: Reggae
Title: Ska Sounds, Vol. 2
Genre: Reggae
Title: Rocksteady Party, Vol. 2
Genre: Reggae
Title: Roots of David
Genre: Reggae
Title: Uphill Struggle
Genre: Reggae
Title: Music for Big People Playlist
Genre: Reggae, Roots Reggae
Title: Beverley's Records - The Collection
Genre: Hip Hop/R&B, Soul, Reggae
Title: Sunsplash Showcase
Genre: Reggae
Title: Africa Riddim
Genre: Reggae
Title: 30 Songs for a Perfect Jamaican Wedding
Genre: Reggae
Title: All Time Greatest Reggae Classics
Genre: Reggae
Title: Best of Reggae and Rocksteady We Love from the 60s
Genre: Reggae
Title: Vintage Vocals
Genre: Reggae
Title: Pop Hits In Reggae Box Set
Genre: Reggae
Title: Reggae's Greatest Hits, Vol. 2
Genre: Reggae
Title: Reggae Anthology: Randy's 50th Anniversary
Genre: Reggae
Title: '60s Ska Explosion
Genre: Reggae
Title: Mums and Dads Reggae Favourites, Volume 3
Genre: Reggae
Title: First Class Reggae 1969-1971, Vol. 2
Genre: Reggae, World Music
Title: Classic Reggae Volume 2
Genre: Reggae
Title: Roots, Vibes and Vision
Genre: Reggae
Title: Mums and Dads Reggae Favourites
Genre: Reggae
Title: Keb Darge & Little Edith's Legendary Wild Rockers
Genre: Hip Hop/R&B, Soul, Rock, Rockabilly
Title: The Complete UK Upsetter Singles Collection, Vol. 1
Genre: Reggae
Title: BB Seaton Presents Sunshine Reggae, Vol.1
Genre: Reggae
Title: Reggae 60s
Title: Trojan Rocksteady Collection
Genre: Reggae
Title: Tighten Up Volume 1 (Deluxe Edition)
Genre: Reggae
Title: Let's Do Rocksteady: The Story of Rocksteady 1966-68
Genre: Reggae
Title: Reggae Oldies Playlist
Genre: Reggae, Roots Reggae
Title: Icons of Reggae
Genre: Reggae
Title: History of Tamoki Wambesi
Genre: Reggae
Title: Vision of Reggae
Genre: Reggae
Title: Reggae and Rocksteady Songs Vol 3
Genre: Reggae
Title: British Pop In Reggae Platinum Edition
Genre: Reggae
Title: British Pop In Reggae
Genre: Reggae
Title: Culture Train Vol. 2
Genre: Reggae
Title: Vintage Vocals
Genre: Reggae
Title: Carnival Reggae
Genre: Reggae
Title: Pop Hits In Reggae Boxset (Platinum Edition)
Genre: Reggae
Title: Best of Classic Reggae
Genre: Reggae, Roots Reggae
Title: Ultimate Reggae Collection, Vol. 2
Genre: Reggae
Title: Anthems in Reggae Playlist
Genre: Reggae, Roots Reggae
Title: Ska Authentic, Volume 2 (Re - Issue)
Genre: Ska
Title: Mojo Rock Steady
Genre: Rock, Reggae, World Music, Latin, Instrumental
Title: Studio One Selector
Genre: Reggae
Title: Studio One Groups
Genre: Reggae
Title: Trojan Lovers Box Set (CD2)
Featuring albums
Title: The Roots Of The Cramps
Artist: Various Artists
Genre: Rock, Alternative Rock, New Wave, Post Punk
Title: Out Of Many - 50 Years of Reggae Music
Artist: Various Artists
Genre: Reggae, World Music, Latin
Title: Let's Do Rocksteady: The Story of Rocksteady 1966-68
Artist: Various Artists
Genre: Reggae, World Music, Latin
Title: Keb Darge & Little Edith's Legendary Wild Rockers
Artist: Various Artists
Genre: Hip Hop/R&B, Blues
Title: Ska Bonanza: The Studio One Ska Years
Artist: Various Artists
Genre: Reggae, Roots Reggae, Ska