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Roy Shirley - The High Priest
Review by Nick Marsh
The High Priest, Roy Shirley's 1970 album, is a classic example of Jamaican reggae music. The album features ten tracks, each showcasing Shirley's unique vocal style and lyrical prowess. The album's title track, "The High Priest," is a standout, with its haunting melody and Shirley's powerful vocals.
Other notable tracks on the album include "Music Field," "Flying Reggae," and "I Am the Winner." The music is characterized by its heavy basslines, catchy guitar riffs, and Shirley's soulful voice. The album also features contributions from several notable musicians, including Jackie Mittoo, Ernest Ranglin, and Bobby Ellis.
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Tracks
| Track | Duration | Preview |
|---|---|---|
| Own Business | ||
| Cupid | ||
| British Stars | ||
| Guilty For Your Love | ||
| Super Mix | ||
| Spice Girls | ||
| Concious Music | ||
| I Can't Stop Loving You | ||
| Sound Of My Love | ||
| Record Made | ||
| Fate | ||
| Space Oddity | ||
| Good Manners | ||
| 1000 Words | ||
| Stand By Me | ||
| Hold Them |
Images
Catalog Numbers
RN 7070Labels
Rhino RecordsListen online
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Formats
- CD
- Album
Credits
| Role | Credit |
|---|---|
| Co-producer | Andrea Terrano , Roy Shirley |
About Roy Shirley
Ainsworth Roy Rushton Shirley (18 July 1944 July 2008), better known simply as Roy Shirley, and also known as King Roy Shirley and The High Priest, was a Jamaican singer whose career spanned the ska, rocksteady and reggae eras, and whose "Hold Them" is regarded by some as the first ever rocksteady song. He was also one of the original members of The Uniques
Real Name
- Ainsworth Roy Rushton Shirley
Name Vars
- High Priest Roy Shirley
- R S
- R. Shirley
- RS
- Roy
- Roy Sherley
- Roy Sherly
- Roy Shirey
- Roy Shirly
- Shirley
- Shirley, Roy
- The Great Roy Shirley
Aliases
- Astley Bennett
