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 Formed in Kingston, Jamaica, the Paragons were originally made up of Garth "Tyrone" Evans, Bob Andy, Junior Menz, and Leroy Stamp.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: The Paragons Sing the Beatles and Bob Dylan
Artist: The Paragons
Genre: Hip Hop/R&B, Soul, Reggae
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
Title: We Were Meant To Be / Acappella - Single
Artist: The Paragons, Lynn Taitt & The Jets
Genre: Reggae, World Music
Title: On the Beach With the Paragons
Artist: The Paragons
Genre: Rock, Reggae, Roots Reggae, World Music
Collections
Title: Coolest Jamaica
Genre: Reggae
Title: Do Doo - Wop, Vol. 6
Genre: Pop
Title: Destination Doo Wop Volume 2
Genre: Hip Hop/R&B, Soul
Title: Doo Wop To Soul
Genre: Hip Hop/R&B, Soul
Title: Song Corner: Reggae Greats (Remastered)
Genre: Reggae
Title: Soul Music For Sale
Genre: Reggae
Title: Glow Reefer Glow - Love to Reggae
Genre: Reggae
Title: Classic Reggae Vol 1 Platinum Edition
Genre: Reggae
Title: Cousins Records Presents Classic Reggae Vol 1
Genre: Reggae
Title: Women in Reggae Playlist
Genre: Reggae, Roots Reggae
Title: Best of Original Old School Riddim Classics
Genre: Reggae, Roots Reggae
Title: British Pop In Reggae Platinum Edition
Genre: Reggae
Title: British Pop In Reggae
Genre: Reggae
Title: Sun Is Shining: 30 Reggae Classics for Summer
Genre: Reggae
Title: 40 Jamaican Reggae Love Songs Vol 2
Genre: Reggae
Title: Classic Reggae Revival Vol 12
Genre: Reggae
Title: Old Skool Riddim Mix Playlist
Genre: Reggae, Roots Reggae
Title: Jammin' Jamaica
Genre: Reggae
Title: Street Corner Doo Wop, Vol. 3
Genre: Pop
Title: Sounds Of Music pres. Reggae Chillin´ (Glow Reefer)
Genre: Reggae
Title: Reggae Giants
Genre: Reggae
Title: Penthouse Flashback Series (1980's) Vol. 4
Genre: Reggae
Title: Your Christmas Present - Reggae Christmas
Genre: Reggae, World Music
Title: Reggae Special Vol 2
Genre: Reggae
Title: Jackpot Presents 79 Reggae Love Song Anthems
Genre: Reggae
Title: Best Of Reggae Volume 29
Genre: Reggae
Title: Back in the Days Lovers Rock, Vol. 3
Genre: Reggae
Title: The Natural Collection: Hot Reggae Hits
Genre: Reggae
Title: Culture Groove Vol. 3
Genre: Reggae
Title: Reggae In the Dancehall, Vol. 2
Genre: Reggae
Title: Culture Groove Vol 3 Platinum Edition
Genre: Reggae
Title: Cutie & Rasta Me Reggae - To the End of the Sky
Genre: Reggae, World Music
Title: Song Mix (7)
Genre: Pop
Title: Ultimate Reggae Vol 3
Genre: Reggae
Title: Total Reggae Vol 2
Genre: Reggae
Title: Back in the Days Lovers Rock, Vol. 4
Genre: Reggae
Title: Hottest Hits, Vol. 1
Genre: Hip Hop/R&B, Soul, Reggae
Title: Vintage Reggae Hits
Genre: Reggae
Title: Reggae Love Songs Anthems, Vol. 3 (Platinum Edition)
Genre: Reggae
Title: Reggae Love Songs Playlist
Genre: Reggae, Roots Reggae
Title: Total Reggae Vol 1
Genre: Reggae
Title: Kings of Kingston, Jamaica
Genre: Reggae
Title: Best Of Reggae Volume 30
Genre: Reggae
Title: Massive Reggae Attack!
Genre: Reggae
Title: Journey Across Treasure Isle
Genre: Reggae, Alternative
Title: Pure Gold Roots & Culture Vol 9
Genre: Reggae
Title: Crucial Reggae Summer Jam Party
Genre: Reggae
Title: Pop Hits In Reggae Boxset (Platinum Edition)
Genre: Reggae
Title: Reggae Master Jam
Genre: Reggae
Title: Reggae Cultural Lane (Platinum Edition)
Genre: Reggae
Title: Reggae Cultural Lane 1
Genre: Reggae
Title: Anthems in Reggae Playlist
Genre: Reggae, Roots Reggae
Title: The Best Vintage Valentine Ever!
Genre: Alternative
Title: Reggae In the Morning
Genre: Reggae
Title: Reggae Hall Of Fame Vol 2
Genre: Reggae
Title: 30 Rare Black Doo - Wop Sounds Vol. 31
Genre: Rock & Roll
Title: War Ina Babylon An Island Reggae Anthology - CD1
Genre: Reggae
Title: Teenage Shutdown Vol. 5: Nobody To Love
Genre: Rock
Title: Studio One Ironsides
Genre: Reggae
Title: The Rough Guide To Reggae
Genre: Reggae
Title: A Tribute To The Beatles Reggae Style (CD1)
Genre: Reggae
Title: Trojan Sixties 2
Genre: Reggae
Title: Doo Wop Box Vol. 2 (CD2)
Genre: Hip Hop/R&B
Featuring albums
Title: Lost Souls Volume 3 - Arkansas Garage Psychedelic Rock 1963-1971
Artist: Various Artists
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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