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 Formed in Kingston, Jamaica, the Paragons were originally made up of Garth "Tyrone" Evans, Bob Andy, Junior Menz, and Leroy Stamp.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 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
Title: The Heptones Meets The Paragons
Artist: The Paragons, The Heptones
Genre: Hip Hop/R&B, Soul, Reggae
Collections
Title: Authentic Roots Music
Genre: Reggae
Title: 50 Massive Roots and Culture Hits
Genre: Reggae
Title: Jackpot Presents Roots People Music Vol.2
Genre: Reggae
Title: Original Reggae Hits of the 60's & 70's
Genre: Reggae
Title: 2012 Will Be Our Year: 30 Perfect Wedding Songs
Genre: Pop
Title: 30 Songs for a Perfect Jamaican Wedding
Genre: Reggae
Title: Reggae Jazz
Title: All Time Greatest Reggae Classics
Genre: Reggae
Title: Treasure Isle Collection, Vol. 2
Genre: Reggae
Title: Greatest Jamaican Beat
Title: Top Rock Steady
Genre: Reggae, World Music
Title: Classic Hits from Treasure Isle
Genre: Reggae
Title: Move On Up Reggae Style
Genre: Reggae
Title: Treasure Isle Collection
Genre: Reggae, Alternative
Title: Finest Rollin' Reggae Vol. 2
Genre: Reggae
Title: The Originators
Genre: Dancefloor, Reggae, Dance Pop
Title: Reggae (Tribute to UB40)
Title: Classic Reggae Volume 1
Genre: Reggae
Title: Pop Hits In Reggae Box Set
Genre: Reggae
Title: Tribute to UB40
Title: Raiders of the Lost Dub
Genre: Reggae
Title: Authentic Reggae Vol 4
Genre: Reggae
Title: Authentic Reggae Vol 4 Platinum Edition
Genre: Reggae
Title: Celebrating Jamaica 50 - The History of Reggae
Genre: Reggae
Title: Collector's Doo Wop Classics Vol 7
Genre: Hip Hop/R&B, Soul
Title: The Hottest Reggae Covers
Genre: Reggae
Title: The Ska's the Limit Vol. 2
Genre: Reggae
Title: Soul Music for Sale
Genre: World Music
Title: Left With a Broken Heart
Genre: Reggae
Title: Reggae Summer
Genre: Reggae
Title: Reggae With Maximum Respect
Genre: Reggae
Title: I Love Doo Wops ,Vol. 2
Genre: Hip Hop/R&B, Soul
Title: Malt Shop Memories Live
Genre: Hip Hop/R&B, Soul, Pop
Title: Trojan Sunshine Reggae (Box Set)
Genre: Reggae
Title: Harlem Holiday - New York Rhythm & Blues Vol. 4
Genre: Hip Hop/R&B, Soul, Rock
Title: Dancehall Generation
Genre: Reggae
Title: Reggae Sun Ska
Genre: Reggae
Title: Roots, People, Music, Vol. 2
Genre: Reggae
Title: 100 Hits Cultural Reggae
Genre: Reggae
Title: Rare Gold Doo Wops, Vol. 10
Genre: Hip Hop/R&B, Soul
Title: Forever Doo Wop, Vol. 2
Genre: Hip Hop/R&B, Soul
Title: Doo-Wop Classics, Vol. 10 (Musicnote Records)
Genre: Pop
Title: Smooth Slow & Easy
Genre: Hip Hop/R&B, Soul, Pop
Title: Rare Gold Doo Wops Vol 3
Genre: Hip Hop/R&B, Soul
Title: Rare Gold Doo Wops Vol 8
Genre: Hip Hop/R&B, Soul
Title: The Mighty Trojan Sound (Don Letts Presents)
Genre: Reggae
Title: Rock Steady! (Disc 2)
Genre: World Music
Title: Rare Gold Doo Wops Vol 11
Genre: Hip Hop/R&B, Soul
Title: Pama Reggae Hits '69
Genre: Hip Hop/R&B, Soul, Reggae
Title: Creation - Rebel & Dub (Disc 1)
Genre: World Music
Title: Top Rock Steady
Genre: Reggae, World Music
Title: Unearthed Gold of Rocksteady, Vol. 2
Genre: Reggae
Title: UB40s Jukebox - 18 Original Reggae Hits
Genre: Reggae
Title: Reggae Greats of the 60's & 70's
Genre: Reggae
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: Works of Jah, Vol. 2
Genre: Reggae
Title: Trojan Sixties Box Set
Genre: Reggae
Title: Collector's Doo Wop Classics Vol 4
Genre: Hip Hop/R&B, Soul
Title: Reggae Gangsters
Genre: Reggae
Title: Reggae Party
Genre: Reggae, World Music
Title: Rare Gold Doo Wops Vol 2
Genre: Hip Hop/R&B, Soul
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