Black Crucial

[Bellyman]

Does anybody know more about this brilliant vocal group ? Who were they ?
All I know is they recorded also as Black Crucials, released several 7" & 12 " singles between 1978 and 1983 and Prince Jammy had their one and only album, the showcase-style 'Mr.Sonny' from 1985, which is excellent. Check also their song on the 'Wanted' collection on Makasound, the single 'Ginalship' which is a highlight on this excellent record.
Any help is highly appreciated.
Selah.

[Guido]

I found somewhere that their producer, or at least the man who took them to Jammy's, was some Michael Jamison.
Following your hint I got hold of mr. Sonny; thank you for the advice, Bellyman.

[bwoyrough]

I have tunes:
Hammer Them
Conscience Speaks
Mr.Vincent
Dreadlocks Time
Ginal Ship

[Gordon]

Hi

Dreadlocks Time is actually by Natural Vibes and appears on their "Life Hard A Yard" album, also produced by Jammys. It was credited to Black Crucials on a 12".

I just won the Mr Sonny album on Ebay and am awaiting it as I type.

Respect

Gordon

[Quick Stick]

Could it be the Black Crucial mystery is solved?
http://www.roots-archives.com/artist/2318

[Fabroots]

mm, cause of my bad english im confused, Black Crucial is Natural Vibes then??
(if yes i have "life hard a yard" but then what happened for "Mr Sonny" album? credited to who?)

[Ites]

Mr Sonny is credited to Black Crucial(s)

Could be wrong but I don't believe King Everall's Natural Vibes has any connection with Crucials apart from being both produced by Jammys

[Fabroots]

ok thx Ites, i have both albums now. (and Natural Vibes is the best for me!)

[benjamin]

please, if any of you have info about the vocalists of this band it would be nice. The lead vocal is excellent, makes me think of vivian jones sometimes;
some amazing tunes on this album
bless up

ben

[Arkle]

I, also would like to know more about this group. They are credited with singing backing vocals on Water Pumping (Greensleeves), by Johnny Osbourne. They appear on an excellent compilation, called Reggae Rockers (Black Joy). On it they sing Mr Vincent, but it's a different mix to the one that appears on the Mr Sonny album.