Today’s Oldies Sunday selection comes from former child singer Paul McFarlane a.k.a. Singing Sweet. Titled “Oh Donna” and produced by Colin Fatta in 1992, this was a cover of Ritchie Valens’ 1959 hit of the same name. Singing Sweet sings about losing his lover named Donna and how he misses her and needs her back in his life.
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Today’s Oldies Sunday selection comes from the beautiful living legend and Queen of Reggae, Marcia Griffiths. Titled “Melody Life” and produced in 1968 by the late Sir Coxsone Dodd at Studio One, Marcia sings about not seeing the benefits in the long run for being promiscuous and she urges people to settle down with the one person who loves and cares for them. Such a beautiful song and Marcia Griffiths has such a lovely voice.
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The “Swag Daddy” Freddie McGregor made his way back on the Onstage set to have a chat with Winford Williams. Here he spoke on his “Di Captain” album, launching his album in Jamaica recently, Follow Di Arrow, and seeing Roots Reggae make a huge impact on the world. Always a great interview with the living legend, check out the video below and share your thoughts in the comments section.
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Now this was a record! Captain of the Big Ship Freddie McGregor makes his way on my Oldies Sunday selection today. Titled, “I Was Born A Winner” and produced in 1992 by himself and Danny Browne, this was a cover of Derrick Harriott’s 1967 hit “The Loser“. Freddie sings about missing his lady love and deflecting being called a loser, pretty great song to jam to.
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Freddie McGregor has today’s spot on day 21 in my 25DaysOfChristmas series. Today his signature voice is laced on the track “Reggae Christmas“. Beautiful number and always gets multiple replays during the season. Check out the song below and share your thoughts in the comments section.
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