BB Seaton Presents Sunshine Reggae Vol.1

BB Seaton's vibrancy and enthusiasm for good music has kept him in the upper echelon of popular black music for well over thirty years. The writer of some of the most memorable songs in Reggae's history continues to influence and inspire generations...the former lead singer with the Gaylads is credited for boosting many a career...UB4O, Ken Boothe, Beats Intl. and Delroy Wilson amongst the long list. The winning formula used to create the finest moments in songwriting is again garnered by BB...as Producer of Sunshine Reggae Vol.1. This is musical sunshine in abundance...Singers of the highest calibre delivering fourteen strong songs with certitude...Feel the emotion as CLAUDETTE MILLER revisits the classic "TONIGHT IS THE NIGHT" and shows why she still is indeed Miss soul of Jamaica. THE GAYLADS early recordings for the legendary Studio One producer Coxone Dodd are much sort after and any new recording by this versatile group is a treat, "FUNNY FEELING" and "JOY IN THE MORNING" are two of their classics... Ken Boothe's arrival on the music scene in the sixties provided serious competition for the top solo singers of the day scoring with hits "The Train" & "Everything I Own" he gets the BB Seaton treatment as a writer and proves the competent writer he is with "LUCKY ME" & "THE MORNING SUN"..." Always one to recognize talent BB does it again...this time in the guise of PHIL FRANCIS and RUDDY THOMAS...compelling listening from two of JA's finest male vocalists with two of BB's penned songs, "LAUGH IT OFF" & "TIME TO LEAVE DADDY" to full effect...There is no subsitute for a good song, BB Seaton a prolific song writer remain at the cutting edge of music. His longevity is due to his potent lyrics and the listener being able to identify with his songs of reality...songs about everyday people "BORN FREE" & "NO GOOD GIRL" are two of his contribution to this album... PAT RHODEN'S contribution to the UK reggae business is immeasurable as an artist (known for his No.1 classic "Maybe The Next Time") and a leading record label owner - Jama Records, "SWEET SUNSHINE" is as soulful and as haunting...ROMAN STEWART'S..version of Nat King Cole's "WOLVERTON MOUNTAIN" is delivered with much love...BB SEATON says "like good wine the sweet sounds collected here improve with time and gets better and better, savour it for yourself then share it with someone you care about". Who knows as The Maestro would say.....WELCOME TO THE LABEL OF SUNSHINE MUSIC......