Roy Shirley
Ainsworth Roy Rushton Shirley (18 July 1944 – July 2008), better known simply as Roy Shirley, and also known as King Roy Shirley and The High Priest, was a Jamaican singer whose career spanned the ska, rocksteady and reggae eras, and whose "Hold Them" is regarded by some as the first ever rocksteady song. He was also one of the original members of The Uniques.
Biography
Shirley was born on North Street in Kingston, Jamaica, on 18 July 1944, and grew up in Trench Town, where he attended the Boys Town school, and after singing in his local church choir began his career performing in talent contests. His second prize performance on Vere Johns' talent show brought him to the attention of then Minister of Culture Edward Seaga and bandleader Byron Lee, who gave him work on shows that they promoted.
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Roy Shirley
ALBUMS
- Bass Culture - When Reggae Was King: Roots, Rockers, DJs and Dub released: 2012
- Trojan Presents Rock Steady: 40 Ground-Breaking Hits released: 2011
- Joe Gibbs Scorchers From the Early Years 1967-73 released: 2009
- Essential Ska released: 2007
- Everything I Own: The Definitive Collection released: 2007
- 25 ans avant Nova released: 2007
- Hold Me Tight: Anthology 65-73 released: 2005
- The Bunny 'Striker' Lee Story released: 2005
- Trojan Jamaica Box Set released: 2004
- Keep That Lovelight Shining released: 2004
- Trojan Reggae Brothers Box Set released: 2003
- Trojan Carnival Box Set released: 2003
- Let's Do Rocksteady released: 2002
- Joe Gibbs: Love of the Common People: Anthology 1967-79 released: 2001
- Trojan Jamaican Hits Box Set released: 2000
- Trojan Ska Box Set, Volume 2 released: 2000
- Reggae's Greatest released: 1999
- Trojan Producer Series Box Set released: 1999
- Trojan Rare Groove Box Set released: 1999
- Get on Up!: Joe Gibbs Rocksteady 1967-1968 released: 1998
- Jackpot of Hits (Explosive Rocksteady) released: 1997
- Explosive Rock Steady: Joe Gibbs' Amalgamated Label 1967-1973 released: 1995
- Monkey Ska released: 1993
- Feel Like Jumping: Rock Steady and Reggae From Jamaica 1966-68 released: 1989
- The Trojan Story: Limited Edition Reissue released: 1980
- The Trojan Story, Part One released: 1980
- The Great Roy Shirley / Johnny Reggae / Buck and the Preacher released:
Bass Culture - When Reggae Was King: Roots, Rockers, DJs and Dub
Released 2012- Get Up Stand Up (acoustic version)
- Mix-Up
- Blood (version)
- Love We a Deal With
- Dem a Come
- Mutiny (Confusion in a Babylon)
- One More Time
- Throw Away Your Gun
- Prophet Has Arise
- Rasta Fiesta
- Natty Never Get Weary
- Deliverance Will Come
- Suru (Lere dub)
- African Teacher
- Fire in a Wire
- The People Got to Know
- Free Africa
- Plastic Smile
- My Mission Is Impossible
- Natty Dread a Weh She Want
Trojan Presents Rock Steady: 40 Ground-Breaking Hits
Released 2011- 54-56 That's My Number
- Penny for Your Song
- A Long Story
- I Am the Upsetter
- Silent River
- Ride Your Donkey
- My Conversation
- Long Shot
- Take 5
- None Such Busted Me Be
- Jackpot
- Engine 54
- Ah It Mek
- People Funny Boy
- It Comes and Goes
- Good Time Rock
- Don't Look Back
- Watch This Sound
- Intensified '68
- Bim Today, Bam Tomorrow
Joe Gibbs Scorchers From the Early Years 1967-73
Released 2009- Hold Them
- Give It to Me
- You're Gonna Need Me
- Please Stop Your Lying
- Just Like a River / El Casino Royale
- Seeing Is Knowing / Kimble
- The Upsetter / Upsetter Version
- The Scorcher
- Musically
- Delilah
- Long Shot / Jackpot
- Jumpy Jumpy Girl
- Mama Look Deh
- Them a Laugh and a Kiki
- Private Number
- Wreck a Buddy
- Why Did You Leave Me
- It's Alright
- Only Yesterday / Danger Zone
- Refelctions of Don D (medley)
Essential Ska
Released 2007- Train to Skaville
- I'm in the Mood for Ska
- The Preacher
- Rough and Tough
- Street Corner
- River Bank
- Honour Your Mother and Father
- Latin Goes Ska
- Frankenstein Ska
- Doctor Zhivago
- Napoleon Solo
- Vitamin A
- Storm Warning
- Blazing Fire
- Out of Space
- Little Did You Know
- Copasetic
- What a Good Woodman (A.K.A. the Woodman)
- Train to Ska-thedral
Everything I Own: The Definitive Collection
Released 2007- Uno Dos Tres
- What a Day (feat. Patsy Todd)
- Suzie
- Paradise
- The One I Love
- You Left the Water Running
- Say You
- Lady With the Starlight
- Can't You See
- Somewhere
- Live Good
- Can't Fight Me Down
- I'm Not for Sale
- Old Fashion Way
- Why Baby Why
- Keep My Love From Fading
- Freedom Street
- Artibella
- Now I Know
- It's Gonna Take a Miracle
- Drums of Freedom
- Give It to Me
- Your Feeling and Mine
- I Wish It Could Be Peaceful Again
- Trying to Reach
- Hallelujah
- Stop Your Crying
- So Nice
- Make Me Feel Alright
- Rasta Never Fail
Hold Me Tight: Anthology 65-73
Released 2005- Storm Warning
- Smoky Places
- Stream of Life
- I Don't Want to See You Cry
- Nice Time
- You Have Caught Me
- Napoleon Solo
- Pressure and Slide
- Long Story
- Soloman
- Soul Shot
- The Last Waltz
- Why Did You Leave Me (To Cry)
- Mr Dooby
- Unity
- Only a Smile
- The Brush
- I Am the Upsetter Version
- Dreamland
- El Casino Royale
- Soul Food
- Why Am I Treated So Badly
- Batman
- Top Cat
- Intensified '68
- Rainbow Valley
- Adam Twelve
The Bunny 'Striker' Lee Story
Released 2005- Every Knee Shall Bow
- Every Knee Shall Bow
- Mood for Love
- The Gorgan
- Gorgon Wise
- Rock With Me Baby
- Rock With I
- Ride on Girl
- Phensic
- Stars
- Root of Dub
- Every Body Need Love
- 1000 Tones of Me
- How Long
- Payton Place
- Music Fell
- When I Was a Little Girl
- Sad Mood
- Mule Train
- Horse and Buggy
- Don't Cut Off Your Dreadlocks
- Joyful Locks
- Cow Town Skank
- Cow Town (Instumental)
- Rough Rider
- Rough Rider Dub
Keep That Lovelight Shining
Released 2004- Little Did You Know
- What'cha Gonna Do
- Evil Love
- The New Boss
- People Rock Steady
- Let Me Go Girl
- My Conversation
- Watch This Sound (For What It's Worth)
- A Yun (You Always Hurt Me) (A.K.A. Hey You)
- Out of Love (I'm the One That Love Forgot)
- Facts of Life
- 3 X 7 Equals 21
- I'm Lost (I Found That I Lost)
- The Beatitude (Blessed Are the Meek)
- Everybody Needs Love
- If It Don't Work Out (Then You Can Tell Me Goodbye)
- Love Power
- Slip Away
- Everybody Needs Somebody to Love
- Sunny Side of the Sea
- Spanish Harlem
- Jenny (Ginny Come Lately)
- This Feeling
- There Is a Light (To Love Somebody)
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
Let's Do Rocksteady
Released 2002- The Loser
- My Conversation
- Stop That Train
- Just Like a River
- Long Story
- It's Hard to Confess
- (I Am) The Upsetter
- Engine 54
- Napoleon Solo
- 54-46 That's My Number
- Long Shot (Buss Me Bet)
- Lady With the Starlight
- Intensified '68 (A.K.A. Music Like Dirt)
- Silent River (Runs Deep)
- Little Nut Tree
- It Mek
- Travelling Man
- Illya Kuryakin
- Over the Rainbow's End
- Ride Your Donkey
- Memories by the Score
- It Comes and Goes
- My Willow Tree
- People Funny Boy
- Watch This Sound
- Return of Django
- Israelites
Joe Gibbs: Love of the Common People: Anthology 1967-79
Released 2001- Have a Little Faith
- Channel Seven
- Them A Fe Get a Beaten
- Pretty Girl
- Money in My Pocket
- A So We Stay
- A Win Them
- News Carrier
- Burn Babylon
- State of Emergency
- Natty Pass Him
- Rockers (No Crackers)
- Inna Jah Children
- Heavy Manners
- I'm Still in Love With You
- Three Piece Suit and Thing
- Uptown Top Ranking
- Calico Suit
- Money in My Pocket
- I Can't Stop Now
Get on Up!: Joe Gibbs Rocksteady 1967-1968
Released 1998- You're Gonna Need Me
- Feel So Fine
- Musically
- My Friends
- I'm Going Home
- Woo Oh Oh
- The Big Take Over
- Dee's Special
- Tit for Tat
- Give It to Me
- Soul Glide
- Fat Girl in Red
- Dip and Fall Back
- The World Needs Love
- Having a Party
- Day by Day
- Get on Up
- This Is Soul
- Over and Over
- I Spy
- Let the Little Girl Dance
- Cinderella
- Tickle Me for Days
- Sleepy Lady
- Mortgage
- Let Me Through Please Mr. Gateman
Jackpot of Hits (Explosive Rocksteady)
Released 1997- I'm Moving On
- Miss Tourist
- Just Like a River
- Uncle Sam's Country
- Long Shot
- Train to Soulsville
- Love Love Everyday
- Hold Them
- Come Brothers
- Give Me a Little Loving
- Push It In
- Love Brother Love
- Jackpot
- Feel Good
- No Dope Me Pony
- Secret Weapon
- El Casino Royale
- What Moma No Want She Get
- Catch the Beat
- Good Time Rock
- Hurry Come Up
- Just Can't Win
- Seeing is Knowing
- Holding Out
Monkey Ska
Released 1993- Monkey Ska
- Really Now
- Vat Seven
- I Don't Need Your Love
- Don't Throw It Away
- Out of Space
- Sammy No Dead
- I'm So in Love With You
- Make Yourself Comfortable
- Cling to Me
- Open the Door
- Live Wire
- Seed You Sow
- True Confessions
- Girl Next Door
- Jam Session
- What a Good Woodman
- Tender Loving Care
- Paradise
- Third Man Paradise
PLAYLIST TIME:
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by Neal Morse
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by Kingpin Skinny Pimp
Long Story
by: Neal MorseTo make this story even longer
Life began to cut me down to size
Down to size
Things got tough and they got tougher
The California sun had burned me blind
Made me blind, so blind, yeah
Some of us are hard of hearing
There I was nearing 35, 35
All the clubs that used to pay me
Now began to say they got no time
How would I survive? Oh
1, 2, 3, 4
1, 2, 3, 4
1, 2, 3, 4
With a host of weekend warriors dancing in the underground
Someone stole my guitar and made it out of tinsel town
Surrounded by rejecters and bill collectors circling all around
The girl I loved went off and got married to a millionaire
For fifty dollars I'd play five hours in the desert air