The Mighty Diamonds
The Mighty Diamonds were a Jamaican harmony trio, recording roots reggae with a strong Rastafari influence. The group was formed in 1969 and were best known for their 1976 debut album, Right Time, produced by Joseph Hoo Kim, and the 1979 release, Deeper Roots.
On March 29, 2022, their lead singer, Donald "Tabby" Shaw, was shot dead in a drive-by shooting. On April 1, 2022, Fitzroy "Bunny" Simpson died. They disbanded shortly afterwards.
History
Formed in 1969 in the Trenchtown area of Kingston, the group comprised lead vocalist Donald "Tabby" Shaw, and harmony vocalists Fitzroy "Bunny" Simpson and Lloyd "Judge" Ferguson. They had become friends at school in the mid-1960s, and were originally called The Limelight, adopting 'Mighty Diamonds' after Shaw's mother started referring to them as "The Diamonds". Their smooth harmonies and choreographed stage show were inspired by Motown vocal groups of the 1960s, with Shaw listing The Temptations, The Stylistics, The Impressions, and The Delfonics as influences as well as Jamaican rocksteady artists such as John Holt and Ken Boothe.
Their early recordings were produced by Pat Francis, Stranger Cole ("Girl You Are Too Young" (1970), "Oh...
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Albums
Keep On Moving
Inna de Yard
Thugs in the Streets
Deeper Roots (Back to the Channel)
Rise Up
Speak The Truth
Paint It Red
The Moment of Truth
Jam Session
Ready For The World
Get Ready
Never Get Weary
The Real Enemy
If You Looking for Trouble
Pass the Kouchie
Struggling
Leaders Of Black Country
Backstage
The Roots Is There
Heads of Government
Indestructible
Reggae Street
Changes
Stand Up to Your Judgment
Ice on Fire
When the Right Time Come (I Need a Roof)
Tell Me What's Wrong
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- 1 Danger in Your Eyes
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- 2 Identity
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- 3 Praise Is All We Get
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- 4 Plastic World
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- 5 Jah Jah Bless the Dreadlocks
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- 6 Love Me Girl
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- 7 No Opportunity For The Youth
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- 8 You Better Beware
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- 9 Know Your Culture
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- 10 Tell Me What's Wrong
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- 11 Have A Little Mercy
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- 12 Brothers & Sisters
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Riddims The Mighty Diamonds voiced
Shank I Sheck Riddim
21 versions · 1981 · Greensleeves
Full Up Riddim
16 versions · 1994 · VP Records
General Riddim
13 versions · 1993
Party Time Riddim
10 versions · 1982
College Rock Riddim
9 versions · 1992
Take Five Riddim
6 versions · 1989
Declaration Of Rights Riddim
6 versions · 2000
Danger In Your Eyes Riddim
4 versions · 1996
Songs on JamaicansMusic
218 playable tracks in the catalog.
- 1 Right Time
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- 2 Shame and Pride
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- 3 Them Never Love Poor Marcus
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- 4 I Need a Roof
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- 5 Go Seek Your Rights
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- 6 Have Mercy
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- 7 Natural Natty
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- 8 Africa
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- 9 Country Living
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- 10 You Are Just a Song
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- 11 If I Should Leave You
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- 12 Comin' Through
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