The Melodians didn't have the label support that some of their contemporaries had. But then there were countless other reggae vocal groups that never got close enough to sniff a major label appearance at all. The Melodians landed on the soundtrack of The Harder They Come, released on Island Records, and that's where most people outside of Jamaica first heard them. "Rivers of Babylon" was almost like gospel, the harmonies striking. It's one of those rare reggae songs that is remembered more for the vocal component than the booming this or that, the groove or the dance-ability.
The Melodians recorded for several people, notably both Duke Reid and Coxsonne Dodd. If you know those two names and consider yourself schooled, try guessing who produced what below. Reid? Dodd? Other? Answers can be found at their page at Discogs. C'mon hot shot. Show us what you got.
The Melodians recorded for several people, notably both Duke Reid and Coxsonne Dodd. If you know those two names and consider yourself schooled, try guessing who produced what below. Reid? Dodd? Other? Answers can be found at their page at Discogs. C'mon hot shot. Show us what you got.
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Listen:The Melodians - River of Babylon mp3 at Brendnmcgetrick (?)
The Melodians - You Don't Need Me mp3 at ATumblr (?)
The Melodians - Sweet Sensation mp3 at Renan Maitre (?)
The Melodians - I'll Get Along Without You mp3 at ATumblr (?)
The Melodians - Passion Love mp3 at Pixie Radio
The Melodians - Holiday mp3 at Brothers Gibb
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The Melodians at Discogs
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