Lloyd Parks
Lloyd Parks (born 26 May 1948) is a Jamaican reggae vocalist and bass player who has recorded and performed as a solo artist as well as part of Skin, Flesh & Bone, The Revolutionaries, The Professionals, and We the People Band.
Biography
Born in Kingston, Jamaica, Parks' interest in music was fuelled by his uncle Dourie Bryan, who played in a calypso band, and Parks became the band's singer. In the late 1960s, he performed with the Invincibles band (whose members also included Ansell Collins, Sly Dunbar and Ranchie McLean) before teaming up with Wentworth Vernal in The Termites. In 1967, they recorded their first single, "Have Mercy Mr. Percy", and then an album Do the Rocksteady for Coxsone Dodd's Studio One label. After recording "Rub Up Push Up" for the Dampa label, Parks and Vernal split up. Parks then briefly joined The Techniques as a replacement for Pat Kelly, recording tracks such as "Say You Love Me", before embarking on a solo career and later starting his own label, Parks. His second single was the classic "Slaving", a moving song about the struggles of a working man. As a solo artist, he recorded a number of songs for Prince Tony Robinson, including "Trenchtown Girl" and "You Don't Care". Some of his best known solo hits include "Officially", "Mafia" (both 1974), "Girl In The Morning" and "Baby Hang Up The Phone" (both 1975).
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Lloyd Parks (R&B singer)
Lloyd Parks is an American R&B/soul singer born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. He is an original member of the Grammy-Nominated Philadelphia International Records group Harold Melvin & The Blue Notes. Lloyd is noted for his high tenor and falsetto vocal leads and harmonies. He is also a founding member of The Epsilons who backed Arthur Conley on his Atco Records hit single Sweet Soul Music. He is also the sole surviving original Blue Note.
Early career
Parks started his career in music in the mid-1960s performing with various local Philadelphia vocal groups including the Emanons who hit with "One Heart" on "Phila Of Soul" Records. He later merged with friends Gene McFadden and John Whitehead to form the Epsilons. The group was managed by Soul Singer Otis Redding and were soon signed to the Stax Records label. They toured for two years with Redding and backed label mate Arthur Conley on his 1967 recording "Sweet Soul Music." The single reached No.2 on both the Billboard Hot 100 and Billboard R&B charts. The following year the Epsilons a quintet that included Allen Beatty and James Knight released "The Echo." The group disbanded following the tragic death of their mentor Otis Redding. Parks joined another local act The Broadway Express while McFadden and Whitehead reformed The Epsilons as the group Talk of The Town.
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ALBUMS
- Mix Cd 7 released: 2012
- The Story of Trojan Records released: 2011
- Randy's 50th Anniversary released: 2008
- All Shook Up: A Reggae Tribute to the King released: 2007
- I Am the Upsetter released: 2005
- Kung Fu!: Reggae Vs The Martial Arts released: 2004
- Trojan Reggae Rarities Box Set released: 2004
- Trojan Seventies Box Set released: 2004
- The Reggae Love Collection released: 2003
- Trojan Reggae Brothers Box Set released: 2003
- Impact! Rare and Unreleased Reggae, Funk & Soul from the Vaults of Impact! and Randy's Records released: 2003
- Trojan Carnival Box Set released: 2003
- Rebel Music - A Reggae Anthology released: 2002
- Good Times Skank released: 2002
- Funky Kingston released: 2002
- Wonderman Years released: 2002
- The Complete UK Upsetter Singles Collection, Volume 4: 1971-1973 released: 2001
- Spotlight on Reggae, Volume 2 released: 2000
- Trojan Soulful Reggae Box Set released: 2000
- Trojan Jamaican Hits Box Set released: 2000
- Sounds & Pressure, Volume 4 released: 1999
- Sounds & Pressure, Volume 4 released: 1999
- History of Trojan Records 1972-1995, Volume 2 released: 1999
- 17 North Parade released: 1998
- Moonlight in Jamaica: A Collection of Lovers Rock Classics released: 1997
- Skinhead Revolt released: 1993
- Screaming Target released: 1989
- A Little Better / I'll Be a Man released: 1970
- Impact released:
- Randy's Records Collector's Series, Volume 9 - Randy's Roots released:
- Randy's Records Colelctor's Series, Volume 6 - Randy's Superstar Singers released:
Mix Cd 7
Released 2012- Intro
- No Money
- [untitled]
- Man Down
- Who Feels It Knows It
- Bomb Drop (remix)
- Hard and Dun
- Dreams
- Hold Yuh
- 911
- 9 Live
- Soul to Keep
- Lyricist
- Murderer
- Pagan
- The General (remix)
- No Love inna Them
- Dem a Pree (remix)
- Summer Time
- Security
- Overproof
- Wine Mi Gyal (remix)
- I.D.G.A.F.O. S (remix)
- Europa Riddim (remix)
- My Heart
- Addict
- Jam 4
- Can't Sleep
- Bonus Track: Han-Kun (湘南乃風)
The Story of Trojan Records
Released 2011- Stir It Up
- Sentimental Reasons (Alt. Tk.)
- You Didn't Answer
- Watermelon (Alt. Tk.)
- Me Want Man
- Together
- Sha La La I Need You (Jamaican mix)
- A Little Loving
- Take Me
- How Do You Do It
- A Little Bit of Soap
- Stars
- French Connection
- Meet Me at the Corner
- Black Heart
- Soul Sister
- Pity the Children
- Now You Can See Me Again
- On the Beach
- Natty No Jester
- Fly Little Silver Bird
- Behold!
- Got to Get You (a.k.a. I'm in Love)
- The Great Pablo
- Lovely Woman
Randy's 50th Anniversary
Released 2008- Independent Jamaica
- Let Me Dream
- Since You're Gone
- Rico Special
- We Will Be Lovers
- Don't Stay Out Late
- Goodbye Pretty Darling
- Make Way
- Royal Charlie
- Blow Roland Blow
- Portrait of My Love
- Malcolm X
- Mouth a Massy
- Rum Bumpers
- John & James
- Yagga Yagga
- Machine Shop
- Home Home Home
- Such Is Life
- Sugar Sugar
- You Can't Fool Me Again
- Wha She Do Now
- Warfare
- End Dust
- True Man
All Shook Up: A Reggae Tribute to the King
Released 2007- Don't Be Cruel
- Love Me Tender
- All Shook Up
- One Night
- It's Now or Never
- Are You Lonesome Tonight
- Wooden Heart
- Kiss Me Quick
- Suspicion
- Frankie and Johnny
- Love Letters
- You'll Never Walk Alone
- How Great Thou Art (feat. Byron Lee & The Dragonaires)
- In the Ghetto
- Suspicious Minds
- The Wonder of You
- Walk a Mile in My Shoes
- Always on My Mind
- The Impossible Dream
- For the Good Times
- Fever
- Loving Arms
- Pledging My Love
I Am the Upsetter
Released 2005- Public Enemy Number One
- Professor Ironside
- Hot & Cold
- Back Biter
- Preacher Man
- Blackman Time
- Babylose Burning
- Justice to the People
- Cow Thief Skank
- Black Ipa
- Jungle Lion
- Bathroom Skank
- Words
- Dub Organiser
- Better Days
- Station Underground News
- Rebels Train
- To Be a Lover
- Herb Vendor
- Hurts So Good
- Curley Lock
- Golden Locks
- Woman & Money
Kung Fu!: Reggae Vs The Martial Arts
Released 2004- Kung Fu Fighting
- Enter the Dragon
- Exit the Dragon
- Black Belt Jones
- Black Belt
- Black Belt
- Hap Ki Do
- Bells of Death
- Finger Mash
- Iron Claw
- Iron Fist
- Scorching Iron
- Kung Fu
- Kung Fu (instrumental)
- Theme From King Kong
- Karate
- Shaolin Temple
- Shaolin Temple
- Throne of Blood
- Fist of Fury
- Swords of Vengeance
- Hold Them Kung Fu
- The Long Way All the Way
Trojan Seventies Box Set
Released 2004- One Bad Apple
- Love Me for a Reason
- Everything Is Beautiful
- Close to You
- Yesterday Once More
- (Sitting On) Top of the World
- City of New Orleans
- Daddy Don't You Walk So Fast
- Mammy Blue
- Take Me Home Country Roads
- Tonight
- Alone Again, Naturally
- Eighteen With a Bullet
- Candle in the Wind
- The Last Farewell
- United We Stand
- In the Summertime
The Reggae Love Collection
Released 2003- If You Don't Know Me by Now
- Help Me Make It Through the Night
- Save the Last Dance for Me
- Hurt So Good
- Love Me for a Reason
- Everything I Own
- Everybody Plays the Fool
- The Tide Is High
- I'm Gonna Love You Just a Little Bit More
- Angel (Of the Morning)
- Dream Lover
- Oh Carol
- Tears on My Pillow
- The First Time Ever I Saw Your Face
- The Wonder of You
- It's Now or Never
- Some Guys Have All the Luck
- Didn't I (Blow Your Mind)
- It's Too Late
- Stop That Train
Trojan Reggae Brothers Box Set
Released 2003- I Am the Winner
- Let Me Come on Home
- Horse Dead, Cow Fat
- Little Things
- Trouble Jim
- Fu Man Chu
- The Prodigal Returns (AKA I'm Going Home)
- A Groovy Kind of Love
- Tears Won't Help You
- While I Was Walking
- Belly Lick
- The Twelfth of Never
- Mr. Tambourine Man
- This Old Heart of Mine
- Every Beat of My Heart
- Give It to Me
- Without My Love
Impact! Rare and Unreleased Reggae, Funk & Soul from the Vaults of Impact! and Randy's Records
Released 2003Rebel Music - A Reggae Anthology
Released 2002- Step Softly
- Tonight
- The Scorcher
- The Russians Are Coming (A.K.A. take Five)
- If I Could Rule the World
- Upsetter Version
- Cuss Cuss
- Downpressor
- Behold
- Hardest Fighter
- Eat of the River Nile
- S.90 Skank
- God Helps the Man
- Concentration
- Fever
- Slaving
- Blackman Time
- Hypocrite
- You Don't Know
- Black, Gold & Green
- Melody Maker
- Peter & Judas (A.K.A. Satan Side)
- You Are My Angel
- Saturday Night Special
Good Times Skank
Released 2002- Better Must Come
- False Leaders
- Leggo Beast Dub
- Talk About Love
- I Can't Wait Too Long
- Give Thanks & Praise
- African Dub
- Yim Mas Gan
- People Make the World Go Round
- A Ruffer Version
- Blazing Fire
- Save Us Jah
- After All
- Serious Version
- Concentration
- All We Need Is Love
- Wailing of Black People
- The Alien Aborts
- Crowded City
- Stop the War Now
- Rock Me in Dub
Funky Kingston
Released 2002- Funky Kingston
- Soul Revival
- Sister Big Stuff
- Reggea Stuff (Funky Stuff)
- Look-Ka-Py-Py
- Splendour Splash
- Na Na, Hey Hey (Kiss Him Goodbye)
- Is It Because I'm Black
- Woman of the Ghetto
- Jungle Lion
- Ball of Confusion
- Cloud Nine
- Papa Was a Rollin' Stone
- War
- Stop the War Now
- Soul Almighty
- Shaft
- Funky Beat
- Do Your Thing
- Funky Funky
Wonderman Years
Released 2002- Keep On Moving
- Mooving
- African Herbsman
- Beat Down Babylon
- Ital (A.K.A. Babylon Chapter 5)
- Informer Men
- Alpha & Omega
- Babylose Burning (A.K.A. Babylon's Burning)
- Give Me Power
- King Iwah The 1St - Give Me Power No. 2
- Sunshine Showdown
- Tipper Special
- Brand New Second Hand
- Mighty Clouds Of Joy
- Professor Ironside
- Iron Curtain
- Place Called Africa
- Africa Stand (A.K.A. Place Called Africa Verse 5)
- Chapter 3 Of Africa (A.K.A. Place Called Africa Verse 3)
- Jah Rastafari (A.K.A. Place Called Africa Verse 6) (A.K.A. Wonder Man)
- This World
- Fever
- Hot & Cold
- Lick The Pipe Peter Part 4
- Preacher Man
- Preacher Man (Alternative Version)
The Complete UK Upsetter Singles Collection, Volume 4: 1971-1973
Released 2001- Key Hole
- Back Biter
- Back Biter Version
- Whiplash
- Whiplash Part 2
- Natty Natty
- Natty Natty Version
- Keep On Moving
- African Herbsman
- One Love One Heart
- Moving Version
- Water Pump
- Pumping Version
- Preacher Man
- Preacher Version
- Puss-See-Hole
- Want to be Loved
- Jungle Lion
- Freak & Skank
- Cow Thief Skank
- Seven & Three Quarters Skank
- News Flash
- Flashing Echo
- Stranger on the Shore
- John Devour
Trojan Soulful Reggae Box Set
Released 2000- Everybody Plays the Fool
- Lean on Me
- Break Up to Make Up
- Homely Girl
- You're a Big Girl Now
- If You Don't Know Me by Now
- Me and Mrs. Jones
- Kung Fu Fighting
- Have You Seen Her
- Rock the Boat
- Stoned in Love
- You Make Me Feel Brand New
- Love on a Two Way Street
- Brother Louie
- In the Rain
- T.S.O.P.
- Love and Happiness
History of Trojan Records 1972-1995, Volume 2
Released 1999- Fire Burning
- Sweet Bitter Love
- Stalag 17
- Here I Am Baby
- None Shall Escape the Judgement
- Ire Feelings
- Play De Music
- Forward Jah Jah Children
- Jah Jah Bless the Dreadlocks
- Hurt So Good
- Duke of Earl
- Duke of Earl Dub
- Soldering
- Keep Cool Babylon
- Baby Hang Up the Phone
- Dreadlocks
- Ram Goat Liver
- Heavy Manners
- Key of Keys
- The People Got to Know
- Love the Dread
- I Am a Madman
- You Are the Sun
Moonlight in Jamaica: A Collection of Lovers Rock Classics
Released 1997- Everything I Own
- Killing Me Softly With Her Song
- Hurt So Good
- Black Magic Woman
- You Make Me Feel Brand New
- Me and Mrs Jones
- Some Guys Have All the Luck
- The First Time Ever I Saw Your Face
- Here I Am Baby (Come and Take Me)
- Sweet Sensation
- Dream Lover
- Blinded by Love
- Rain
- Loving Pauper
- Everybody Plays the Fool Sometime
- Help Me Make It Through
- Rainy Night in Georgia
- Silly Wasn't I
Skinhead Revolt
Released 1993- Skinhead Revolt
- What Will Your Mamma Say
- If It Don't Work Out
- Champion
- A Little Better
- Left With a Broken Heart
- In the Spirit
- Reggae Girl
- Death a Come
- Skinhead Speaks His Mind
- The Dark End of the Street
- Shu Be Du
- Come a Little Closer
- Barbabus
- Loving Reggae
- Ease Me Up Officer
- Got to Get Away
- To Love Somebody
- Place Called Happiness
- Last Call
Randy's Records Collector's Series, Volume 9 - Randy's Roots
- You Can't Fool Me Again
- Satisfy My Soul Jah Jah
- Hard Time
- Foot Of The Mountain
- Rise And Shine
- King Of Babylon
- 2000 Years Ago
- We'll Get Over It
- Created By The Father
- Going To Zion
- Hold Tight
- The Race
- Them A Wicked
- Judgement Come
- It Won't Come Easy
- Oh Jah Come
- Evil That You Do
- Rootsman
- If Them Ever
- Upfull Dread Locks
Randy's Records Colelctor's Series, Volume 6 - Randy's Superstar Singers
- Funny Way Of Loving
- Chi Chi Bud
- Meet Me At The Corner
- Something On Your Mind
- Oh Lord
- It's Now Or Never
- The Cheater
- Stars
- My Only Lover
- She Don't Know Her Man
- I've Been Away
- Won't Get Away
- My Guiding Star
- Till
- My Reward
- No Jestering
- Him Pon Top
- Whenever There's Moonlight
- Hey Lonely Girl
- Miss Wire Waist
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