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Slim Smith

Born: Jan 1, 1948

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Died: Jan 1, 1973

Genre: Reggae

Styles: Ska, Roots Reggae, Rocksteady

Biography: One of the most soulful and accomplished singers of Jamaica's ska, rocksteady, and early reggae eras, Slim Smith found his biggest success from 1965 until his premature death at age 25 in 1973. Although according to various reports stating he had a troubled and unstable life, Smith will best be remembered ...Read full biography

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Rain from the Skies

Released: 1997

Label: Trojan

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Showing the influence of Curtis Mayfield and Sam Cooke, singer Slim Smith's work spanned the ska, rock steady and early reggae eras in Jamaica, where he recorded with producer Bunny Lee both as a solo ...Read full review

Born To Love

Released: 1979

Label: Rounder Records

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Slim Smith was blessed with one of the most haunting voices in Jamaica -- soft, but with astounding power, yet shot through with an astonishing vulnerability that added to the emotional impact of every ...Read full review

More Slim Smith albums: Main Albums (5), Compilations (7)

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