The Uniques
The first version of the Uniques formed in 1966 when two members of the Techniques, Slim Smith and Franklyn White, joined with Roy Shirley to create a new group. The original lineup recorded a few ska sides for J.J. Johnson that year before disbanding, only to reform again almost immediately, this time with a front line of Smith, Lloyd Charmers, and Jimmy Riley (and occasionally Cornel Campbell). The reconstituted Uniques had a brief run from 1967 to 1969, recording several vocal trio classics with producer Bunny Lee, including two impressive covers (Stephen Stills' "For What It's Worth," tracked as "Watch This Sound," and Curtis Mayfield's "Gypsy Woman") as well as their signature song, the brilliant "My Conversation." Led by Smith's high and emotional tenor, the Uniques represented, by many accounts, the pinnacle of Jamaica's harmony trio genre. The group folded in 1969, with each member pursuing a solo career. Smith's tragic death in 1973 ended any possibility of the group reuniting.
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Watch This Sound
Dub - Paru chez Pressure Sounds le 1 janv. 1998
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Indy Bowl Classic a Mint Print
John Fred & His Playboy Band, Joe Stampley, The Uniques
Rock - Paru chez Paula Records le 30 sept. 1965
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Absolutely Rock Steady
Dub - Paru chez Pressure Sounds le 1 janv. 2011
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Absolutely the Best
Rock - Paru chez Paula Records le 26 déc. 1966
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Showcase, Vol. 1
Reggae - Paru chez Gorgon Music - VPAL Music le 11 août 2015
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Merry Christmas Darling (And A Happy New Year Too)
Rock - Paru chez Tuff City Records le 1 janv. 1963
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Lonely for Your Love
Reggae - Paru chez Gorgon Music - VPAL Music le 13 janv. 2014
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I'm a Fool for You / Super Special
Reggae - Paru chez Dub Store Records le 14 sept. 2018
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Gypsy Woman / Never Let Me Go
Reggae - Paru chez Dub Store Records le 13 juil. 2018
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Groovin' out (On Your Good, Good Lovin')
Rock - Paru chez Paula Records le 21 déc. 1967
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Not Too Long Ago / Fast Way of Living
Rock - Paru chez Paula Records le 14 sept. 1965
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Place in the Sun / Trying to Find a Home
Reggae - Paru chez Gorgon Music - VPAL Music le 9 août 2011
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My World / Gypsy Woman
The Uniques, The Webber Sisters
Reggae - Paru chez Gorgon Music - VPAL Music le 1 sept. 2011
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Caltone Special / People Rocksteady
Reggae - Paru chez Lee's Records le 1 déc. 2011
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It Hurts Me to Remember / I Sure Feel More (Like I Do Than I Did When I Got Here)
Rock - Paru chez Paula Records le 21 déc. 1968
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My Babe / Toys Are Made for Children
Soul - Paru chez Paula Records le 16 sept. 1969
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