Posted August 2, 200618 yr This is from a 1976 ITV documentary called Aquarius...it's the only footage I've seen of Roy Shirley, who was one of Jamaica's most soulful singers. I cut the clip short as he starts showboating a bit! Note Rico Rodrigues on trombone.
August 2, 200618 yr Author Sorry Pete, I don't feel or hear any soul in that I didn't say you were supposed to..
August 3, 200618 yr Touched my Soul that's for sure! Keep posting them up Pete if you have time, great stuff, much appreciated!!! Simon
August 3, 200618 yr Author Soulful singer - but it doesn't literally mean he sings soul songs. I'll put an mp3 up see if you can hear what I mean. Anyway it's more for the fact it's a very rare clip (the video I mean) p.s. the attached mp3 is not one of my favourite tracks but it was the first I found
August 3, 200618 yr Unquestionably one of the greatest and most individualistic soul singers of all time as far as I'm concerned, up there with Otis Redding, Solomon Burke, Toots Hibbert and James Carr - and even better live than on records... ....Hold them right and left now, Shirley! TONE
August 3, 200618 yr Unquestionably one of the greatest and most individualistic soul singers of all time as far as I'm concerned, up there with Otis Redding, Solomon Burke, Toots Hibbert a Was he a part of the ska duo Roy & Yvonne?
August 3, 200618 yr Author I think that was a guy named Roy Panton with Yvonne but someone will know for sure
August 3, 200618 yr I think that was a guy named Roy Panton with Yvonne but someone will know for sure Yes, you're spot on, mate.... TONE
This is from a 1976 ITV documentary called Aquarius...it's the only footage I've seen of Roy Shirley, who was one of Jamaica's most soulful singers. I cut the clip short as he starts showboating a bit! Note Rico Rodrigues on trombone.