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.
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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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published: 17 Feb 2015
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
9. Just a Dream
10. Slip Away
11. Burning Fire
12. Out Of Dub
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7. Burning Fire
8. Watch This Sound
9. Just a Dream
10. Slip Away
11. Burning Fire
12. Out Of Dub
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Slim Smith - "Born To Love" from the album The Best Of Studio One Vol. 1
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Slim Smith - "Born To Love" from the album The Best Of Studio One Vol. 1
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Slim Smith - "Born To Love" from the album The Best Of Studio One Vol. 1
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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
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Slim Smith - "Born To Love" from the album The Best Of Studio One Vol. 1
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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.
I KNOW THE PAIN YOU FEEL I'VE BEEN THERE BEFORE SO LET ME TRY TO HELP YOU WALK THROUGH THAT DOOR TRAVEL ON TRAVEL ON DON'T STOP AT STORMS WITHIN TH ENIGHT THERE'S A CALLIN IN THE WIND; DON'T STOP AT STORMS DON'T DIM TH ELIGHT HOLD TIGHT AND YOU WILL MEND. TRAVEL ON SWEET TRAVELER YOUR LIFE IS NOT TO END TRAVEL ON SWEET TRAVELER REAL LOVE'S AROUND THE BEND TRAVEL ON TRAVEL ON A PROMISE WISE OUR MAKER CLAMINS THERE'S A REASON FOR YOUR PAIN AND IF YOUR HEART WERE CLOSED TO LOVE NO HAPPINESS YOU'D GAIN chorus: TRAVEL ON... A PROMISE MADE A PROMISE KEEP THERE STILL ARE MILES TO GO A PROMISE MADE STAY ON YOUR FEET ALL STRUGGLES WORTH I'M TOLD chorus: TRAVEL ON BUT WHEN THE JOURNEY'S END IS NEAR THE SUN WILL SHINE SO BRIGHT AND ALL THE TRAVEL THAT YOU'VE MADE NO DARKNESS LEFT IN SIGHT AND ALL THE STRUGGLE AND THE PAIN WILL FADE AS ANSWERS COME FOR NOTHING'S QUITE AS SWEET AS THIS WHEN YOU KNOW YOUR JOURNEY HAS JUST BEGUN TRAVEL ON TRAVEL ON TRAVEL ON.