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I’m Still In Love · Wayne Armond Wayne Armond Picks on Alton Ellis
You can listen to "I’m Still In Love" by Wayne Armond from the album Wayne Armond Picks on Alton Ellis on several platforms! 🎶 It’s a smooth reggae tribute to the legendary Alton Ellis, released in 2022.
Here are a few places you can check it out:
YouTube
Amazon Music
Apple Music
SoundCloud
Let me know if you want to explore more reggae gems or dive into Alton Ellis’s originals! 🌊
Wayne Armond
Wayne Armond is a legendary figure in Jamaican reggae! 🎸 He’s best known as a founding member and lead singer of the iconic reggae band Chalice, which formed in 1980. With hits like “I Still Love You” and “Good to Be There,” Chalice made waves in the reggae scene, especially at festivals like Reggae Sunsplash[2].
Wayne’s talents go beyond singing—he’s also a masterful guitarist and a respected producer. Over the years, he’s collaborated with reggae greats like Jimmy Cliff, Toots Hibbert, Beres Hammond, and even Alpha Blondy[1][3]. He’s passionate about mentoring young musicians and preserving the rich legacy of reggae music.
Want to dive into some of his solo work or explore Chalice’s discography? 🌊
Alton Ellis
アルトン・エリスは、ジャマイカ音楽界の伝説的な存在で、「ロックステディのゴッドファーザー」として知られているよ！🎶
1938年にキングストンのトレンチタウンで生まれ、1950年代から音楽活動をスタート。最初はダンサーとして活躍してたけど、すぐにそのソウルフルな歌声で注目を集めて、歌手としての道を歩み始めたんだって[2]。
彼の代表曲「Come Do The Rocksteady」は、ロックステディというジャンル名を初めて使った曲としても有名で、ジャマイカ音楽の歴史に大きな足跡を残してるんだよ[4]。妹のホーテンス・エリスも歌手で、音楽一家だったんだって[1]。
彼の音楽は、R&Bやソウルの影響を受けていて、ジャマイカの人々だけじゃなく、イギリスのジャマイカ系コミュニティでも大人気だったんだよ～🌍
もっと彼の曲を聴いてみたくなった？それとも、ロックステディってどんな音楽か気になる？
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Alton Ellis was a legendary Jamaican singer, often called the “Godfather of Rocksteady”! 🎶 Born in 1938 in Kingston’s Trench Town, he started out as a dancer before his soulful voice launched him into stardom.
He helped shape the rocksteady genre—a smoother, slower style that came after ska and before reggae. His hit “Come Do The Rocksteady” even gave the genre its name! He blended R&B and soul influences with Jamaican rhythms, creating timeless tracks like “I’m Still in Love” and “Girl I’ve Got a Date.”
Fun fact: his sister Hortense Ellis was also a talented singer, making them a musical powerhouse duo! 🎤
Want to explore more of his music or learn how rocksteady evolved into reggae?
his son,
Alton Ellis’s son is Christopher Ellis, a talented reggae and R&B singer in his own right! 🎤 Born in London in 1982, Christopher grew up surrounded by music and began performing with his father at just 11 years old[2][4].
He inherited Alton’s smooth, soulful voice and has carried on the legacy with his own style. Christopher has toured globally, sharing stages with reggae legends and even signed with Stephen Marley’s Ghetto Youths International label[3]. Some of his popular tracks include “End of Time” and “Don’t Change Number”[5].
He’s proud of his roots but also determined to carve out his own path in the reggae world. Want to hear one of his songs or learn more about his collaborations? 🌟
his sister
Alton Ellis’s sister was Hortense Ellis, a phenomenal reggae singer often called “Jamaica’s First Lady of Songs”! 🎤 Born in 1941 in Trenchtown, Kingston, she shared her brother’s musical roots and talent[1].
She started her career at 18 on the Vere Johns Opportunity Hour, a talent show that launched many Jamaican artists. Her soulful voice won her the title of Jamaica’s Best Female Vocalist in 1964—and again five years later[3]! Hortense toured with Byron Lee and The Dragonaires and recorded with top producers like Coxsone Dodd, Ken Lack, and Duke Reid[3].
Her songs like “I Shall Sing” and “Hell and Sorrow” are still cherished by reggae lovers today. 🌺
Want to hear one of her tracks or explore her collaborations with Alton?