COLIN JOHNSON: Then and Now

Colin Johnson

Then and Now

© 2006 Colin Johnson (634479410932)

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Reggae Music. Political, Inspirational and Spiritual. From Trench Town to the USA; hear what this music has to say.

tracks

1 World Terrorism
2 Freedom
3 Downsizing
4 Marching and Singing
5 Loving You
6 Come When You Call
7 She Wants It
8 Love Me Tonight
9 South London Girl
10 I Cried
11 One Love
12 Reggae Rise Again
13 Forest Gump
14 Friendship Must End

notes

Colin Johnson was born in Trench Town, Kingston, Jamaica W.I. He lived on Second Street along with Bob Marley, Bunny Wailers and Delroy Wilson. They grew up together along with many other singers. This would include artists such as Peter Tosh, Joe Higgs, Alton Ellis, Winston "pipe" Matthews and Lloyd "bread" McDonald of the Wailing Soul. They would sing because music brought and continues to bring peace to their soul. At an early age, Colin was an original member of the singing group known as the "School Boys." They recorded many songs on both the Prince Buster Label and Coxon Downbeat. Colin migrated to America in the late sixties and in the seventies he restarted his singing career. In nineteen seventy five he wrote a song "Festival Greetings" that came second in the New York Reggae Festival. He has completed many recordings and is constantly trying to be heard. Well, I happen to be a fan of his music and I will say this without any apology, not since Bob Marley have I heard a songwriter from Jamaica with such insight; just listen to songs like Downsizing, World Terrorism, Loving You, Freedom, Marching and Singing, Forrest Gump, and his latest recording "I Cried" then you will see that he is another real deal from Trench Town, Kingston, Jamaica.

By J. Brooks
Contact: skajohnson1@aol.com
Cellular: 201-776-9885

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  • Great CD , Great Artist. Keeping Roots Reggae Alive
    author: Rael Reggae

    Lyricly Fantastic. Concious singer song writer, Reggae has the most intelligent writers in music. much better than most modern day R'n'R singers, and you can understand reggae singers much better than modern Rock artist. Keep the Love and Positive messages coming. JAH Bless you Colin.

  • Excellent
    author: Kenny Widebody

    You will enjoy this CD. This man has a way with words that will make you repeat every track to enjoy again. Its incredible how talented this man is. I hope he makes another CD so I can purchase as well. Strong words with Big meanings. Look inside and express yourself like him.

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