Slim Smith (born Keith Smith, 1948, Kingston, Jamaica, died 1973) was a ska, rocksteady and reggae singer. In their book Reggae: The Rough Guide (1997), Steve Barrow and Peter Dalton described Smith as "the greatest vocalist to emerge in the rocksteady era".
Biography
Smith first came to prominence as a member of the Victors Youth Band, who were highly praised at the 1964 Jamaican Festival. He subsequently became a founding member and lead vocalist of The Techniques, who recorded primarily with Duke Reid for his Treasure Isle label. In 1964 they recorded several songs for Byron Lee, two of which, "Don't Do It" and "No One", were included on the The Real Jamaica Ska LP released by Epic Records and co-produced by Curtis Mayfield. After the Techniques disbanded in 1965, he formed The Uniques, who released a handful of singles including the R&B influenced "Do Me Good" released on Ken Lack's Caltone records in 1966.
In 1969 Slim Smith commenced recording for Prince Buster and Coxsone Dodd's Studio One label, the main rival to Duke Reid. His Studio One recordings brilliantly highlight his passionate, soulful voice, which had an almost manic edge, and confirm him as one of Jamaica's greatest singers. His hits from this period include "The New Boss", "Hip Hug" and "Rougher Yet", many of which were later compiled for the album Born To Love. In 1967 he formed a new version of The Uniques, and commenced his association with producer Bunny Lee. They topped the Jamaican hit parade with "Let Me Go Girl", but after recording one album, Absolutely The Uniques, Smith left the group, staying with Lee to concentrate on a solo career.
"Take Me Back" is a song by British rapper Tinchy Stryder featuring vocals from Taio Cruz, produced by Fraser T Smith. The song features on Stryder's album Catch 22 and was released as the album's second single on 19 January 2009. The music video features both Tinchy Stryder and Taio Cruz in various black and white backgrounds as well as in front of cars, large dogs and women dancing in swim costumes.
Background
Five alternative versions of the song exist. The first, main version of the single, which is the version promoted as a single, credits Stryder as the main artist and vocalist, with the hook and chorus by Cruz. This version features on the single, Stryder's second studio album, Catch 22 and the British version of Cruz' second studio album, Rokstarr. The second version of the song features additional rap verses from rappers Sway and Chipmunk. This version features as a B-side to the single and on the deluxe edition of Catch 22. The third version of the song credits Cruz as the main artist and vocalist, with several all-new verses, and features only a short rap by Stryder at the start of the track. This version can be found on Cruz' compilation album, The Rokstarr Collection. The fourth version of the song features Cruz entirely on his own, with no vocals from Stryder at all. His version can be found on the American, European and Brazilian editions of Rokstarr. The fifth version of the song also completely removes Stryder, features Cruz as the main artist and vocalist, and also features guest vocals from Jamaican singer Tami Chynn. This version can be found on the Jamaican edition of Rokstarr.
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1. Everybody Needs Love
2. Out Of Love
3. Beatitude
4. Conversation
5. Ain’t To Proud To Beg
6. Blinded By Love
7. Burning Fire
8. Watch This Sound
9. Just a Dream
10. Slip Away
11. Burning Fire
12. Out Of Dub
13. Beatitude Dub
14. Ain’t No Dub
15. Watching Dub
16. Just A Dub ˙
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Slim Smith & The Uniques - My Conversation
Slim Smith a true legend of Reggae music....and at one time lead singer of the Techniques. Taken early (1973) but forever living through music.
published: 30 Apr 2009
SLIM SMITH - The Time Has Come [1972]
JACKPOT 7" Bunny Lee production
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Slim Smith - Love And Devotion
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Slim Smith - "Born To Love" [Official Audio]
Slim Smith - "Born To Love" from the album The Best Of Studio One Vol. 1
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7. Burning Fire
8. Watch This Sound
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1. Everybody Needs Love
2. Out Of Love
3. Beatitude
4. Conversation
5. Ain’t To Proud To Beg
6. Blinded By Love
7. Burning Fire
8. Watch This Sound
9. Just a Dream
10. Slip Away
11. Burning Fire
12. Out Of Dub
13. Beatitude Dub
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Slim Smith (born Keith Smith, 1948, Kingston, Jamaica, died 1973) was a ska, rocksteady and reggae singer. In their book Reggae: The Rough Guide (1997), Steve Barrow and Peter Dalton described Smith as "the greatest vocalist to emerge in the rocksteady era".
Biography
Smith first came to prominence as a member of the Victors Youth Band, who were highly praised at the 1964 Jamaican Festival. He subsequently became a founding member and lead vocalist of The Techniques, who recorded primarily with Duke Reid for his Treasure Isle label. In 1964 they recorded several songs for Byron Lee, two of which, "Don't Do It" and "No One", were included on the The Real Jamaica Ska LP released by Epic Records and co-produced by Curtis Mayfield. After the Techniques disbanded in 1965, he formed The Uniques, who released a handful of singles including the R&B influenced "Do Me Good" released on Ken Lack's Caltone records in 1966.
In 1969 Slim Smith commenced recording for Prince Buster and Coxsone Dodd's Studio One label, the main rival to Duke Reid. His Studio One recordings brilliantly highlight his passionate, soulful voice, which had an almost manic edge, and confirm him as one of Jamaica's greatest singers. His hits from this period include "The New Boss", "Hip Hug" and "Rougher Yet", many of which were later compiled for the album Born To Love. In 1967 he formed a new version of The Uniques, and commenced his association with producer Bunny Lee. They topped the Jamaican hit parade with "Let Me Go Girl", but after recording one album, Absolutely The Uniques, Smith left the group, staying with Lee to concentrate on a solo career.
Standing on the edge I used to dive onto the dark Knowing someone's there to understand Nothing weighing on my shoulders not a thing to fear I never had a reason to look back But now I'm scared of everything ahead Come on just take me back My memory's fading out Show me where we used to be Take me back I can't remember how It felt inside of me The days are gone When it all felt like time was standing still The days are gone when everything felt safe More and more reality Just makes me more afraid And truth is getting harder every day I wish someone would just take me away Come on just take me back My memory's fading out Show me where we used to be Take me back I can't remember how It felt inside of me Take me back Show me the way Just make me feel at home Tkae me back Show me the way I need to feel at home Take me back My memory's fading out Show me where we used to be Take me back I can't remember how It felt inside of me Take me back Show me the way Just make me feel at home Tkae me back Show me the way