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Clancy
Eccles- (1941-2005)
Clancy
Eccles is best known as a singer and
producer of reggae, ska and rocksteady
music. He was born in Jamaica and died in
Spanish Town, Jamaica on July 1,
2005.
Eccles
began his career as a professional
musician in the 1950s, but became
well-known with his song, "River Jordan,"
released in 1961. He turned to producing;
working with a singer from Trinidad by the
name of Lord Creator. Their effort
produced "Kingston Town.
In
the 1970s, Eccles became involved in
Jamaican politics, campaigning on behalf
of socialist politician Michael Manley,
who won election as Jamiaca's Prime
Minister (served 1972-1980 and 1989-1992).
Using the power of Jamaican reggae music,
Clancy Eccles organized various reggae
stars to appear on Manley's behalf in a
travelling roadshow which gained publicity
for Manley's campaign.
He
also produced a song called "My Leader
Born Yah" in 1967 touting Manley's
socialist agenda for Jamiaca.
Discography:
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Singles
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River Jordan/ I Live And I
Love Blue Beat
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1961
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Freedom/ More Proof Blue
Beat
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1961
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Judgement/ Baby Please
Island
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1963
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Glory Hallelujah Island
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1963
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Sammy No Dead/ Roam Jerusalem
Ska Beat
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1965
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Miss Ida Ska Beat
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1965
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Feel The Rhythm Doctor
Bird
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1967
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What Will Your Mama Say/
Darling Don't Do That Pama
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1967
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The Fight/ Great Pama
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1968
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Albums:
Fatty Fatty: 1967-1970 (1998) - Clancy
Eccles
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