Bobby Ellis born 2 July 1932, is a Jamaican trumpet player. He has worked with many reggae artists including Peter Tosh, Burning Spear and The Revolutionaries.
Born in Kingston, Bobby Ellis attended the Alpha Boys School which is famous for its musical alumni. While at this school Ellis received tuition on the trumpet and flugelhorn. The school's music curriculum consisted of marches, waltzes and classical pieces which gave Ellis an extensive knowledge of timing, harmony and form. These factors have contributed to his work as a horn arranger for the Studio One. He also acted as arranger for producer Jack Ruby and was part of Ruby's studio band the Black Disciples, playing on Burning Spear's Marcus Garvey album and going on to tour as part of Spear's band for twelve years.
In August 2014 it was announced that he would receive the Order of Distinction in October that year.
Most of the time life can make you happy
Spinning on a merry-go-round
Most of the time laughing and parties
You got your friends all around
But when you're sad and lonely
You know you can phone me
Anytime when you're feeling down
O la la don't be unhappy
O la la dry your tears away
O la la Monday to Sunday
O la la I'll be there
I'll be there I'll be there
Whenever you need me
I'll be there
Once in a while when the rain keeps falling
You don't know what you're gonna do
Once in a while when your heart is calling
And nobody will listen to you
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