Yabby You
Yabby You was born Vivian Jackson in a Kingston ghetto. By the time he was 17, Jackson was so malnourished that he had to be hospitalized. He was eventually left with severe arthritis and crippled legs. While he could not work, he had musical talent and -- taking his cues from divine inspiration that he felt came from the sounds of nature around him (and the help of friends) -- founded a harmony trio, the Prophets, in 1972. They made their single debut with "Conquering Lion," a classically styled reggae song with a deeply personal message. They made a few more singles and eventually they all appeared on Jackson's debut album, Conquering Lion. Throughout the decade, he recorded frequently on his Prophet label. He was closely affiliated with King Tubby, whose dubs often appeared on the B-sides of Jackson's singles. It was Tubby who gave Jackson his famous nickname, Yabby You. Some of Yabby You's better-known albums from this period include Chant Down Babylon Kingdom (1976) and Deliver Me from My Enemies (1977).
When not recording his own material, Yabby You launched the careers of other new singers including Michael Prophet, Wayne Wade, and Tony Tuff. He also began producing the early recordings of such performers as Willie Williams, Ras I-buna, and Half Pint. A Yabby You-produced recording usually featured a distinctive bassline combined with organs, horns, and soaring harmonies that he used to create a meditative, spiritual atmosphere. He continued recording steadily through the mid-'80s, and then abruptly stopped after a 1985 North American tour with his backup band, the Gladiators. He often needed crutches to perform. He recorded after that but nothing was released, so, in essence, Yabby You disappeared until 1991 when some of those recordings began to emerge. After that, he resurfaced and began releasing new and old material again. In 2000 he released a singles remix project with Glen Brown; the album included a remix of "Conquering Lion" by Smith & Mighty. Yabby You died on January 12, 2010, from a ruptured brain aneurysm.
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Discografia
12 álbum(ns) • Ordenado por Mais vendidos
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The Walls Of Jerusalem
Reggae - Lançado por Pressure Sounds em 24 de mai. de 2019
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Conquering Lion (Expanded Edition)
Reggae - Lançado por Pressure Sounds em 5 de fev. de 2021
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One Love, One Heart
Reggae - Lançado por Shanachie em 1 de jan. de 1983
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King Tubby's Prophecies of Dub
Reggae - Lançado por Pressure Sounds em 31 de jan. de 2020
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Dread Prophecy (The Strange And Wonderful Story Of Yabby You)
Reggae - Lançado por Shanachie em 6 de fev. de 2015
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The Yabby You Sound - Dubs & Versions
Reggae - Lançado por Pressure Sounds em 8 de abr. de 2022
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Jackpot Presents Yabby You Meets the Aggrovators at King Tubby's Studio
Reggae - Lançado por Gorgon Records em 30 de nov. de 2011
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Yabby You Meets the Aggrovators at King Tubby's Studio
Dub - Lançado por Gorgon Music - VPAL Music em 20 de jan. de 2009
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Fleeing From The City
Reggae - Lançado por Shanachie em 1 de jan. de 1991
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Reggae Stream
Tappa Zukie, Yabby You, King Tubby
Reggae - Lançado por Reggae Library em 26 de ago. de 2022
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Yabby You Meets the Aggrovators at King Tubby's Studio
Dub - Lançado por Gorgon Music - VPAL Music em 20 de jan. de 2009
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Fair Lady
Reggae - Lançado por Pressure Sounds em 10 de jan. de 2020
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