George Banton
b. Kingston, Jamaica, West Indies. In his formative years Banton performed in church choirs and progressed to singing as a soloist in countless churches throughout the island. In the early 70s, he joined the Jamaican gospel group the Gospel Light Band. When that group split into the Insight Gospel Group and the Grace Thrillers, Banton remained involved with both acts but became the lead singer of the latter. The Grace Thrillers enjoyed a high profile in Jamaica with classic hits such as, ‘Can’t Even Walk’, ‘How Strong God’s Love Is’, ‘I Will Be With You’ and Banton’s ‘Too Late Shall Be Your Cry’. By 1977, Banton had left the Grace Thrillers and had recruited six vocalists to perform as the Bantons, but the project was short-lived. Undeterred Banton embarked on a solo career and enjoyed his first number 1 song in his adopted home of Canada with the R&B cover, ‘Faithful And True’. The success of the song resulted in his 1981 debut, If You Don’t Love Me, Leave Me Alone, that was considered by the reggae fraternity as ‘big people music’. His laid-back style was commercially successful, resulting in a second number 1 in Canada with a cover version of ‘How Could I Let You Get Away’. Throughout the 80s Banton released a series of hits including, ‘Honey I Will’, ‘Burning Fire’ and the medley ‘Don’t Lie To Me’. In 1985, he released You’re All I Need in North America and, 12 years later, in Europe through Jet Star. A year later his reputation was enhanced when his song, ‘No One Can Love Me Like You Do’, was nominated for a Canadian Juno Award. In the late 90s the singer, who by now had returned to singing gospel, enjoyed a revival inspired by unacquainted ragga fans confused by the Banton phenomenon.
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Sweeter She Is
Reggae - Paru chez Love Light Music le 25 sept. 1998
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Caribbean Gospel Rhythms, Vol. 3
Reggae - Paru chez Love Light Music le 15 avr. 2008
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Love Lifted Me
Reggae - Paru chez Love Light Music le 19 août 2022
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Jesus Will Fix It for You
Reggae - Paru chez Love Light Music le 29 oct. 2002
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Caribbean Gospel Rhythms Vol. 2
Reggae - Paru chez Love Light Music le 6 juin 2006
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Jesus Blood Covers It All
Reggae - Paru chez Love Light Music le 14 déc. 2010
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Favourite Revival Songs
Reggae - Paru chez Love Light Music le 31 juil. 2020
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Oh How Sweet (To Walk with Jesus)
Reggae - Paru chez Love Light Music le 20 oct. 1998
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Thank You Lord for Your Blessings on Me
Reggae - Paru chez Love Light Music le 15 avr. 2008
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You're All I Need
Reggae - Paru chez Love Light Music le 10 mai 1999
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Give It All to Jesus
Reggae - Paru chez Love Light Music le 17 janv. 2012
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Leave Me at the Alter
Reggae - Paru chez Love Light Music le 5 oct. 2004
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I'm Next in Line for My Blessings
Reggae - Paru chez Love Light Music le 7 nov. 2000
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It May Never Be the Same
Reggae - Paru chez Love Light Music le 24 nov. 2017
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Jesus Is Everything to Me
Reggae - Paru chez Love Light Music le 23 mars 1998
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Jamaican Ska Gospel, Vol. 1
Reggae - Paru chez Love Light Music le 7 sept. 2018
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Angels Are Waiting To Carry Me Home (Revival Remix)
Reggae - Paru chez Love Light Music le 2 juin 2023
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Lord I Need You To Stand By Me
Reggae - Paru chez Love Light Music le 24 nov. 2023
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Sax Instrumentals
Diction - Paru chez Love Light Music le 23 oct. 1999
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Let Us Praise the Lord
Reggae - Paru chez Love Light Music le 24 févr. 2009
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