B.B. Seaton

B.B. Seaton

Also known as: Harris B.B. Seaton, Harris Lloyd Seaton, Horace Seaton

Harris Lloyd "B. B." Seaton (3 September 1944 - 4 March 2024), also known as "Bibby", was a Jamaican reggae singer, songwriter, and record producer who was a member of The Gaylads, Land Wood And Water, The Astronauts, Conscious Minds, and The Messengers (along with Ken Boothe, Lloyd Charmers and Busty Brown), and who had a long solo career dating back to 1960.

Biography
Born in Kingston, Jamaica, Seaton first recorded as a solo artist in 1960 before forming the duo Winston & Bibby with Winston Delano Stewart. The duo were joined by Maurice Roberts and became The Gaylads, although Seaton soon left to join The Astronauts. Seaton rejoined The Gaylads towards the end of the ska era, and they became hugely successful in Jamaica, and their success continued when they were reduced to a duo after Stewart departed. Seaton left in 1972 and restarted his solo career, having several solo hits the same year with "Accept My Apology", "Sweet Caroline", "Lean on Me", and "Thin Line Between Love and Hate". Seaton's work as a songwriter included songs for Boothe ("The Girl I Left Behind" and "Freedom Street"), The Melodians ("Swing and Dine"), and Delroy Wilson ("Give Love a Try"). Seaton was the first reggae artist to be signed by Virgin Records, leading to the creation of the Front Line label. He became based in the United Kingdom in the mid-1970s where he became active as a producer, his productions including the Gun Court Dub series of dub albums. Seaton continued to perform into the 2010s as a member of The Gaylads. He died in London, England on 4 March 2024, at the age of 79.

Albums (13)

Compilations (1)

Artist Album Release Type Label Rec Rel
Rootically Yours B.B. Seaton Rootically Yours SBCD 016 CD Soul Beat 1972-79 2000

Credits & Appearances (42)

Production
Arranger 4
Artist Album Release Type Label Rec Rel
Dancing Shoes B.B. Seaton Dancing Shoes CA 2002 LP Virgin 1974 1974
I'm Aware Of Love B.B. Seaton I'm Aware Of Love none LP Roots Music Intl 1979 1979
Gun Court Dub Vol 2 B.B. Seaton Gun Court Dub Vol 2 SBCD 008 CD Soul Beat 197X
Sings The Golden Hits Of The Gaylads B.B. Seaton Sings The Golden Hits Of The Gaylads AYA 001 LP Ayana 1981 1981
Technicians
Mixing Engineer 2
Artist Album Release Type Label Rec Rel
I'm Aware Of Love B.B. Seaton I'm Aware Of Love none LP Roots Music Intl 1979 1979
Sings The Golden Hits Of The Gaylads B.B. Seaton Sings The Golden Hits Of The Gaylads AYA 001 LP Ayana 1981 1981
Recording Engineer 1
Artist Album Release Type Label Rec Rel
Colour Is Not The Answer B.B. Seaton Colour Is Not The Answer JALP 002 LP Jama 1976 1976
Remixing Engineer 1
Artist Album Release Type Label Rec Rel
Colour Is Not The Answer B.B. Seaton Colour Is Not The Answer JALP 002 LP Jama 1976 1976
Musicians
Backing Vocals 9
Artist Album Release Type Label Rec Rel
Dancing Shoes B.B. Seaton Dancing Shoes CA 2002 LP Virgin 1974 1974
Colour Is Not The Answer B.B. Seaton Colour Is Not The Answer JALP 002 LP Jama 1976 1976
Come Zion Side Happiness King Sounds Come Zion Side Happiness GMLP 22 LP Grove Music 1979 1979
Sings The Golden Hits Of The Gaylads B.B. Seaton Sings The Golden Hits Of The Gaylads AYA 001 LP Ayana 1981 1981
What Love Can Do Brent Dowe What Love Can Do JB 01 LP Jah B 1981 1981
Stagecoach Showcase Dennis Brown Stagecoach Showcase YS 001 LP Yvonne's 1982 1982
More Dennis Brown More YS 007 LP Yvonne's 1982 1982
Coming Down With Love Barry Biggs Coming Down With Love 205.671 LP Ariola 1983 1983
So In Love Barry Biggs So In Love SDLP 915 LP Starlight 198X 1989
Bass 1
Artist Album Release Type Label Rec Rel
Colour Is Not The Answer B.B. Seaton Colour Is Not The Answer JALP 002 LP Jama 1976 1976
Guitar 1
I'm Aware Of Love
Roots Music Intl • 1979
Artist Album Release Type Label Rec Rel
I'm Aware Of Love B.B. Seaton I'm Aware Of Love none LP Roots Music Intl 1979 1979
Keyboards 1
Artist Album Release Type Label Rec Rel
The Sannic Sounds Tommy McCook Dub The Sannic Sounds DSRCD 004 CD Dub Store 1974 2015
Organ 1
Comp. Termination Dub
Blood And Fire • 1973-79
Artist Album Release Type Label Rec Rel
Termination Dub Glen Brown & King Tubby Termination Dub BAFCD 015 CD Blood And Fire 1973-79 1996
Piano 3
Artist Album Release Type Label Rec Rel
Termination Dub Glen Brown & King Tubby Termination Dub BAFCD 015 CD Blood And Fire 1973-79 1996
Dancing Shoes B.B. Seaton Dancing Shoes CA 2002 LP Virgin 1974 1974
Colour Is Not The Answer B.B. Seaton Colour Is Not The Answer JALP 002 LP Jama 1976 1976
Vocals 8
Artist Album Release Type Label Rec Rel
Seal Of Approval B.B. Seaton & The Gaylads Seal Of Approval SOCD 2003 CD Soul Beat
Rootically Yours B.B. Seaton Rootically Yours SBCD 016 CD Soul Beat 1972-79 2000
After All This Time B.B. Seaton After All This Time SBCD 027 CD Soul Beat 1972-89 2007
Dancing Shoes B.B. Seaton Dancing Shoes CA 2002 LP Virgin 1974 1974
Colour Is Not The Answer B.B. Seaton Colour Is Not The Answer JALP 002 LP Jama 1976 1976
I'm Aware Of Love B.B. Seaton I'm Aware Of Love none LP Roots Music Intl 1979 1979
Greatest Hits B.B. Seaton Greatest Hits SBLP 001 LP Soul Beat 197X 1990
Sings The Golden Hits Of The Gaylads B.B. Seaton Sings The Golden Hits Of The Gaylads AYA 001 LP Ayana 1981 1981

Also Appears On (33)

Artist Album Release Type Label Rec Rel
Current Artists At Studio 1 Vol 1 Various Artists Current Artists At Studio 1 Vol 1 LP Studio 1
Jump Jamaica Way Various Artists Jump Jamaica Way JBL 1111 LP Coxsone 1963 1963
The Definitive Collection of Federal Records Various Artists The Definitive Collection of Federal Records VPCD 4163 CD 17 North Parade 1964-82 2010
Trojan Reggae Brothers Box Set Various Artists Trojan Reggae Brothers Box Set TJETD 072 CD Trojan 1967-77 2003
Trojan Singles Box Set Various Artists Trojan Singles Box Set TRBCD 012 CD Trojan 1968-78 1999
A Tribute To The Beatles Reggae Style Various Artists A Tribute To The Beatles Reggae Style CDTALL 501 CD Trojan 196X-7X 2001
Trojan Beatles Tribute Box Set Various Artists Trojan Beatles Tribute Box Set TJETD 220 CD Trojan 196X-7X 2004
Trojan Motor City Box Set Various Artists Trojan Motor City Box Set TJETD 309 CD Trojan 196X-7X 2006
Trojan Soulful Reggae Box Set Various Artists Trojan Soulful Reggae Box Set TRBCD 021 CD Trojan 196X-7X 2000
Trojan Sunshine Reggae Box Set Various Artists Trojan Sunshine Reggae Box Set TJETD 185 CD Trojan 196X-7X 2004
Everything I Own Ken Boothe Everything I Own 06076-80568-2 CD Trojan 196X-9X 2007
Doing Our Thing (More Soul From Jamdown 1970-1982) Various Artists Doing Our Thing (More Soul From Jamdown 1970-1982) CLP 1206 LP Cree 1970-82 2017
Doing Our Thing (More Soul From Jamdown 1970-1982) Various Artists Doing Our Thing (More Soul From Jamdown 1970-1982) CCD 1206 CD Cree 1970-82 2017
Salvation Train Lloyd Charmers & Friends Salvation Train DB2CD 147 CD Doctor Bird 1971-73 2024
The Best Of Lloyd Charmers Lloyd Charmers & Various Artists The Best Of Lloyd Charmers TRLS 86 LP Trojan 1971-74 1974
Straighten Up Vol 4 Various Artists Straighten Up Vol 4 PMP 2017 LP Pama 1972 1972
In Fine Style King Tubby In Fine Style TJDDD 063 CD Trojan 1972-77 2004
Vintage Vocals Various Artists Vintage Vocals U0007 CD Upstairs Music 1972-84 1999
Never Ending Songs Of Love Various Artists Never Ending Songs Of Love DBCDD 100 CD Doctor Bird 1973-75 2022
Hit Picks Rupie Edwards & Various Artists Hit Picks HRLP 704 LP Horse 1974 1974
Peace & Love Dadawah Peace & Love DB2CD 135 CD Doctor Bird 1974 2024
Sweet Bitter Love & Far And Distant Marcia Griffiths & Willie Lindo Sweet Bitter Love & Far And Distant DB2CD 134 CD Doctor Bird 1974 2024
The Grove Reggae Collection Various Artists The Grove Reggae Collection GMLP 2599 LP Grove Music 1979 1979
Cactus Classics Various Artists Cactus Classics CT 3009 CD Cactus 197X 2002
Culture Train Various Artists Culture Train LP Soul Beat 197X
Just My Imagination Vol 2 Various Artists Just My Imagination Vol 2 CDTRL 298 CD Trojan 197X 1992
More Souled On Reggae Various Artists More Souled On Reggae CD Emporio 197X 1996
Sounds Of The Seventies Various Artists Sounds Of The Seventies CDTRL 321 CD Trojan 197X 1993
The Best Of Lloyd Charmers Lloyd Charmers The Best Of Lloyd Charmers TJDCD 540 CD Trojan 197X 2016
This Is Reggae Vol 4 Various Artists This Is Reggae Vol 4 PMP 2016 LP Pama 197X 1972
Trojan Lovers Box Set Various Artists Trojan Lovers Box Set TRBCD 005 CD Trojan 197X 1999
Trojan Seventies Box Set Various Artists Trojan Seventies Box Set TJETD 192 CD Trojan 197X 2004
Vintage Vocals Volume 2 Various Artists Vintage Vocals Volume 2 CD Upstairs Music 197X-9X 2007
14 albums
42 credits
17 labels
1973 - 2015