The Paragons
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Biography
[Edit]If you're familiar with the song "The Tide Is High" you probably know it as a huge hit for Blondie, but before Deborah Harry and company got a hold of it, it was a 1960s hit for the Paragons. Formed in Kingston, Jamaica, the Paragons were originally made up of Garth "Tyrone" Evans, Bob Andy, Junior Menz, and Leroy Stamp. In 1964, just before they broke big in Jamaica, Stamp was replaced by John Holt, and Menz (who left to join another Jamaican vocal group, the Techniques) was replaced by Howard Barret. The early Paragons sound is heavily influence by American soul music, and the singing is in the familiar tight, interlocking harmony style of Jamaican vocal trios and quartets of the early '60s. In 1964, the group caught the attention of legendary producer Clement "Coxsone" Dodd, who immediately brought the group to Jamaica's famous Studio One and under the watchful eyes and ears of Duke Reid (who became the group's mentor), cut a succession of popular singles such as "Love at Last" and "Good Luck and Goodbye" for Reid's label Treasure Isle.
Not long after this first flush of success, Bob Andy quit the group and the Paragons stopped recording, as John Holt (who by this point had emerged as the group's leader) decided that the group should soften their soulful sound and go for a more root-heavy, rocksteady approach. It turned out to be a good idea as the Paragons became the most popular rocksteady vocal act in Jamaica and in Britain. But money problems, specifically issues over why the group wasn't rich after more than a dozen number one Jamaican hits, led to the band's breakup. Of the bandmembers, only John Holt went on to have a significant solo career. Still, the Paragons recordings, including "The Tide Is High," are some of the most wonderful and sublime moments in Jamaican pop.
Title: On the Beach With the Paragons
Artist: The Paragons
Genre: Rock, Reggae, Roots Reggae, World Music
Title: The Heptones Meets The Paragons
Artist: The Paragons, The Heptones
Genre: Hip Hop/R&B, Soul, Reggae
Title: The Paragons Sing the Beatles and Bob Dylan
Artist: The Paragons
Genre: Hip Hop/R&B, Soul, Reggae
Title: We Were Meant To Be / Acappella - Single
Artist: The Paragons, Lynn Taitt & The Jets
Genre: Reggae, World Music
Title: Black Label Reggae Vol. 38
Artist: Yellowman, The Paragons
Genre: Tech House, Hip Hop/R&B, Reggae, Dancehall
Title: Yellowman Meets The Paragons
Artist: Yellowman, The Paragons
Genre: Hip Hop/R&B, Soul, Reggae, Roots Reggae, Dancehall
Collections
Title: The Ultimate Wedding Reception Playlist
Genre: Pop
Title: The Best Wedding Reception Music, Vol. 1
Genre: Pop
Title: Vows of Love
Genre: Pop
Title: Early Ska Classics
Title: Hits of the 50'S & 60'S
Genre: Alternative
Title: Discover 60s Doo Wop
Genre: Hip Hop/R&B, Soul
Title: American One Hit Wonders of 1961, Vol. 2
Genre: Pop
Title: Memories of the Past, Vol. 1
Genre: Pop
Title: The Incredible Sound of 50s Doo-Wop
Genre: Hip Hop/R&B, Soul
Title: 50's - The Real Doo Wop Decade
Genre: Alternative
Title: Doo-Wop Archives
Genre: Hip Hop/R&B, Soul
Title: Doo-Wop Forever
Genre: Pop
Title: Hits of the 60'S
Genre: Pop
Title: 40 Doo Wop Classics
Genre: Alternative
Title: Poppin' the Jukebox
Genre: Alternative
Title: Essential Jamaican Mento and Ska
Genre: World Music
Title: Doowop Doowop
Genre: Pop
Title: 30 Rare Black Doo-Wop Sounds Vol. 14
Genre: Hip Hop/R&B, Soul, Pop
Title: Doo Wop, Soul, And Early Rock and Roll
Genre: Hip Hop/R&B, Soul
Title: Forever Doo Wop, Vol. 1
Genre:
Title: American Doo Wop Hits
Genre:
Title: Essential Oldies - The Real Boy Bands
Genre: Alternative
Title: Pop Wonders Of The 60's (Re-Recorded Versions)
Genre: Pop
Title: Reggae Classics: Uptown Top Ranking
Genre: Reggae
Title: Reggae Summer Holiday
Genre: Reggae
Title: Discover 60s Pop
Genre: Pop
Title: The Best Of Doo Wop LP #2
Genre: Hip Hop/R&B, Soul
Title: The Best Of Doo Wop LP #1
Genre: Hip Hop/R&B, Soul
Title: Doo Wop Oldies Dance Classics
Genre: Pop
Title: Do Doo - Wop, Vol. 5
Genre: Pop
Title: Jamaica Ska
Genre: Reggae
Title: Trojan Ska Collection
Genre: Reggae
Title: Treasure Isle Top Rock Steady
Genre: Reggae
Title: Just for You Lovers Rock Collection
Genre: Reggae
Title: Jamaica 50th - Reggae Love Songs, Vol. 1
Genre: Reggae
Title: 100 Reggae Love Songs
Genre: Reggae
Title: 50 Massive Roots And Culture Hits
Genre: Reggae
Title: Total Reggae, Vol. 4
Genre: Reggae
Title: The Greatest Ska Hits!
Genre: Reggae
Title: Reggae Splashdown, Vol 1
Genre: Reggae
Title: Reggae Splashdown, Vol 12
Genre: Reggae
Title: Attack Collection Volume 1
Genre: Reggae
Title: Nights of Reggae
Genre: Reggae
Title: Roots, Reggae, Rasta
Genre: Reggae, World Music
Title: 49 Great Reggae Hits Vol. 2
Genre: Reggae
Title: 80 Reggae Love Song Anthems
Genre: Reggae, Alternative
Title: Music for a Perfect Wedding
Genre: Pop
Title: Talent, 30 Original Songs: Reggae
Genre: Reggae
Title: BB Seaton Presents Sunshine Reggae, Vol. 2
Genre: Reggae
Title: Reggae Splashdown, Vol 4
Genre: Reggae
Title: Reggae Splashdown, Vol 2
Genre: Reggae
Title: Reggae Splashdown, Vol 6
Genre: Reggae
Title: Reggae Splashdown, Vol 8
Genre: Reggae
Title: Reggae Splashdown, Vol 16
Genre: Reggae
Title: Reggae Splashdown, Vol 17
Genre: Reggae
Title: Reggae Splashdown, Vol 9
Genre: Reggae
Title: The Love Of Reggae
Genre: Reggae
Title: Reggae Splashdown, Vol 7
Genre: Reggae
Title: Reggae Bus
Genre: Reggae
Title: Reggae Bar, Vol. 14
Genre: Reggae
Featuring albums
Title: Lost Souls Volume 3 - Arkansas Garage Psychedelic Rock 1963-1971
Artist: Various Artists
Genre:
Title: Let's Do Rocksteady: The Story of Rocksteady 1966-68
Artist: Various Artists
Genre: Reggae, World Music, Latin
Title: Best of 50 Years of Jamaica Roots & Culture
Artist: Various Artists
Genre: Reggae, Roots Reggae
Title: Reggae Anthology: The Definitive Collection of Federal Records (1964-1982)
Artist: Various Artists
Genre: Reggae
Title: Skinheads on the Dancefloor, Vol. 8 - Reggae Hit the Town
Artist: Various Artists
Genre: Reggae, World Music
Title: Merritone Rock Steady 3: Bang Bang Rock Steady 1966-1968
Artist: Various Artists
Genre: Reggae
Title: Merritone Rock Steady 3: Bang Bang Rock Steady 1966-1968
Artist: Various Artists
Genre: Reggae
