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 - Released by Pressure Sounds on Jan 1, 1998
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Indy Bowl Classic a Mint Print
John Fred & His Playboy Band, Joe Stampley, The Uniques
Rock - Released by Paula Records on Sep 30, 1965
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Absolutely Rock Steady
Dub - Released by Pressure Sounds on Jan 1, 2011
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Absolutely the Best
Rock - Released by Paula Records on Dec 26, 1966
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Showcase, Vol. 1
Reggae - Released by Gorgon Music - VPAL Music on Aug 11, 2015
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Merry Christmas Darling (And A Happy New Year Too)
Rock - Released by Tuff City Records on Jan 1, 1963
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Lonely for Your Love
Reggae - Released by Gorgon Music - VPAL Music on Jan 13, 2014
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I'm a Fool for You / Super Special
Reggae - Released by Dub Store Records on Sep 14, 2018
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Gypsy Woman / Never Let Me Go
Reggae - Released by Dub Store Records on Jul 13, 2018
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Groovin' out (On Your Good, Good Lovin')
Rock - Released by Paula Records on Dec 21, 1967
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Not Too Long Ago / Fast Way of Living
Rock - Released by Paula Records on Sep 14, 1965
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Place in the Sun / Trying to Find a Home
Reggae - Released by Gorgon Music - VPAL Music on Aug 9, 2011
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My World / Gypsy Woman
The Uniques, The Webber Sisters
Reggae - Released by Gorgon Music - VPAL Music on Sep 1, 2011
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Caltone Special / People Rocksteady
Reggae - Released by Lee's Records on Dec 1, 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 - Released by Paula Records on Dec 21, 1968
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My Babe / Toys Are Made for Children
Soul - Released by Paula Records on Sep 16, 1969
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