Eric Donaldson
Eric Donaldson (born 11 June 1947 in Bog Walk, Jamaica) is a Jamaican reggae singer-songwriter. He originated in Saint Catherine, Jamaica.
Biography
Born in Kent Village, about two miles from Bog Walk, Donaldson first recorded for Studio One in 1964, although producer Clement Dodd declined to release the material. In the mid-1960s he formed The West Indians with Leslie Burke and Hector Brooks, and they had a hit with the J.J. Johnson-produced "Right On Time" in 1968, going on to record with Lee "Scratch" Perry and subsequently changing their name to the Kilowatts, but without further success.
Donaldson then pursued a solo career, and submitted "Cherry Oh Baby" to the 1971 Jamaican Festival Song Competition, going on to win the competition and giving him a big Jamaican hit single. Donaldson has won the competition six times, in 1971, 1977, 1978, 1984, 1993 and 1997. "Cherry Oh Baby" has been covered by both The Rolling Stones (on their 1976 album, Black and Blue) and UB40 (on their 1983 album, Labour of Love). The riddim has remained extremely popular – over 30 cover versions have been recorded, including an update by Donaldson himself. Two of his festival winners ("Sweet Jamaica...
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Albums
Traffic Jam
100% Love
Mr. Pirate
Young & Reckless
Greetings
Kent Village
Freedom Street
Beautiful Day
Children of Jah
Crazy You Crazy Me
Peace & Love
Oh What A Feeling
Blackman Victory
Trouble In Afrika
Black Magic Lover
Where Are We Going To Hide
Rocky Road
The System
Ball Of Twine
Got To Let Me Go Now
Come Away
Rock Me Gentle
Juan De Bolas
Eric Donaldson
Keep On Riding
Love of the Common People
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Norma JeanEric Donaldson · Reggae
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Ain't Too Proud to BegEric Donaldson · Reggae
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Am I CryingEric Donaldson · Reggae
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Look What You Have DoneEric Donaldson · Reggae
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You Must BelieveEric Donaldson · Reggae
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Warm LoveEric Donaldson · Reggae
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I Think I Love YouEric Donaldson · Reggae
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Are You Thinking of HimEric Donaldson · Reggae
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Keep On RidingEric Donaldson · Reggae
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Blue BootsEric Donaldson · Reggae
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Do You Think I Am LonelyEric Donaldson · Reggae
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153 playable tracks in the catalog.
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Cherry Oh BabyEric Donaldson · Reggae
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Miserable WomanEric Donaldson · Reggae
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Got to Get You Off My MindEric Donaldson · Reggae
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Please Let Me Love YouEric Donaldson · Reggae
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Go AwayEric Donaldson · Reggae
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Love of the Common PeopleEric Donaldson · Reggae
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Never on a SundayEric Donaldson · Reggae
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Just Can't Happen This WayEric Donaldson · Reggae
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Build My WorldEric Donaldson · Reggae
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The Lion SleepsEric Donaldson · Reggae
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Stand UpEric Donaldson · Reggae
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St. Catherine's PreviewEric Donaldson · Reggae
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