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Lovers rock is a style of reggae music noted for its romantic sound and content. While love songs had been an important part of reggae since the late 1960s, the style was given a greater focus and a name in London in the mid-1970s.
She concentrated on lovers rock and recorded a popular version of the Alton Ellis song "I'm Still in Love With You" (as "I'm Still in Love with You Boy", recorded while still at Excelsior), [3] which was a number one hit in Jamaica and successful UK and US reggae charts, [3] and also formed the basis of Trinity's "Three Piece Suit" and Althea ...
Delroy Easton "Bitty" McLean [1] (born 8 August 1972) is a British reggae, lovers' rock and ragga singer. He is best known for his three UK Top 10 hits in 1993 and 1994, including his debut offering " It Keeps Rainin' (Tears from My Eyes) ".
This is a list of notable roots reggae musicians, singers and producers. This is a dynamic list and may never be able to satisfy particular standards for completeness. You can help by adding missing items with reliable sources .
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She worked with Williams on her debut single "I Can't Resist Your Tenderness", considered one of the earliest lovers rock releases, which topped the British reggae charts. [ 1 ] [ 2 ] [ 3 ] This was followed by "In My Heart There Is A Place", which was also reggae chart success. [ 1 ]
Other popular hits of McGregor's include "Big Ship", "Push Comes to Shove", "Just Don't Want to Be Lonely" (a top ten hit in the UK), [3] [4] and "I Was Born a Winner"; as well as cover versions of many early reggae standards.
Simms was born in 1961 in Lambeth, South London, the third youngest of six children.With her Church Of God upbringing, and with the sound of everything from ska, reggae, jazz and soul emanating from the family home, Simms' love of music was enhanced, and after a brief flirtation with acting during which she attended drama school, her urge to make music began to dominate.