One memorable recent video of greg was in made in jamaica,where he is playing on the street corner during a funeral procession.Acutally that movie with all his parts was great.IMO his voice lost nothing in recent times.
life goes on.
Gregory Isaacs passed away.....
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Jahson
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(tu) Heartical thoughtsVlad wrote:a true genius
I'm in a sad mood tonight.
"I was sick and tired of the jail house but the jail house wasn't tired of me"
Sad to know that you're leaving, Mr Isaacs.
Not enough superlatives to describe him, the smooth demeanour and devastating delivery of the Cool Ruler will never be seen again. Gregory went down a hard path of life in his later years, but his body of work is legendary and will live on.
One of my favourite lyrics (from 'Word of the Farmer')
When there was no water
To water the crops
I cried and I cried
I used my teardrops
....RIP....
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ico4498
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RIP.
you enriched my life with your songs.
you enriched my life with your songs.
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Living Bate
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so gutted...
there will never be another Gregory....those songs with such honesty, feeling and emotion...
true legend...
R.I.P Gregory Isaacs
there will never be another Gregory....those songs with such honesty, feeling and emotion...
true legend...
R.I.P Gregory Isaacs
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Naz
Gregory Isaacs passed away.....
Gregory Isaacs dies aged 59
Isaacs' hit album Night Nurse was recorded at Tuff Gong studio in Kingston, Jamaica
Reggae star Gregory Isaacs has died at the age of 59 at his London home following a long illness, his manager has confirmed.
The Jamaican singer died on Monday morning surrounded by his family.
His 1982 album Night Nurse, recorded at Bob Marley's Tuff Gong studio, reached number 32 in the UK.
A cover version of the album's title track, by Sly and Robbie featuring Simply Red, reached number 13 in the UK in September 1997.
Isaacs, who was diagnosed with lung cancer a year ago, had been travelling around Jamaica before returning home to London this summer to spend time with his wife, Linda, and his family.
"Gregory was well-loved by everyone, his fans and his family, and he worked really hard to make sure he delivered the music they loved and enjoyed," his wife said.
"He will be greatly missed by his family and friends."
Singer Suggs, speaking at the Q Awards in London, paid tribute to Isaacs, who supported his band Madness in concert.
"He was a great reggae artist and also one of the most sartorially elegant stars on the world stage," he said.
BBC News website readers have been sharing their memories:
I opened up for him in Hawaii with our then-group Tony Gits and the Lions Crew. It was his first US performance in some years and the island swelled for his music for it was what we all surfed to and loved. Upon his arrival to the islands and finding how much his music was loved, he was shocked into tears. He will be greatly missed. RIP Gregory. Peace. Keno Mapp, San Francisco, California, US
One of the most talented reggae artists in history, greatly under appreciated. A true crooner. My personal favourite is Reform Institution, although the bittersweet ballad Love Is Overdue and Universal Tribulation are true reggae classics. Pawel Krug, Amsterdam, The Netherlands
The music lives on. Gregory Isaacs has left a wonderful legacy in his numerous albums and dubs of his songs. I always enjoy hearing his tunes, as well as those of the late Sugar Minot, on the radio once or twice a week. I'm lucky to live near St Louis, Missouri, which has a great community radio station with two reggae shows. Both shows come on the air at that perfect time of the night for relaxation. There is so much more than Night Nurse in Isaacs' back catalogue. Dig in and enjoy. Joe, Belleville, Illinois, US
Simply a great musician. I grew up listening to the "cool ruler" - everything about Gregory was smooth. Really huge loss to the reggae movement, but enough good tunes to remember forever. RIP. Mel Desouza, Surrey, UK
A stylish performer, cool and still the lad, Gregory Isaacs has left the stage for the last time. His material seems to have been a backing track for life in Hackney in the mid-80s. However, I saw him in Middlesbrough in 2008. What a memorable night! It's sad that there are so few left of his genre - at least those who will perform for us in the North. Denise Robson, Gateshead, UK
I have been a life-long Gregory Isaacs fan. I grew up outside of Croydon and mixed with a Jamaican friend who introduced me to roots reggae, which has been a love ever since. I first heard a Gregory white label called It's Too Late, which I managed to get on 12 inch. I have a lot of Gregory Jamaican import albums, but without question, the song which immortalised Gregory's material was Soon Forward. Tony, from Peckham, UK,
Isaacs' hit album Night Nurse was recorded at Tuff Gong studio in Kingston, Jamaica
Reggae star Gregory Isaacs has died at the age of 59 at his London home following a long illness, his manager has confirmed.
The Jamaican singer died on Monday morning surrounded by his family.
His 1982 album Night Nurse, recorded at Bob Marley's Tuff Gong studio, reached number 32 in the UK.
A cover version of the album's title track, by Sly and Robbie featuring Simply Red, reached number 13 in the UK in September 1997.
Isaacs, who was diagnosed with lung cancer a year ago, had been travelling around Jamaica before returning home to London this summer to spend time with his wife, Linda, and his family.
"Gregory was well-loved by everyone, his fans and his family, and he worked really hard to make sure he delivered the music they loved and enjoyed," his wife said.
"He will be greatly missed by his family and friends."
Singer Suggs, speaking at the Q Awards in London, paid tribute to Isaacs, who supported his band Madness in concert.
"He was a great reggae artist and also one of the most sartorially elegant stars on the world stage," he said.
BBC News website readers have been sharing their memories:
I opened up for him in Hawaii with our then-group Tony Gits and the Lions Crew. It was his first US performance in some years and the island swelled for his music for it was what we all surfed to and loved. Upon his arrival to the islands and finding how much his music was loved, he was shocked into tears. He will be greatly missed. RIP Gregory. Peace. Keno Mapp, San Francisco, California, US
One of the most talented reggae artists in history, greatly under appreciated. A true crooner. My personal favourite is Reform Institution, although the bittersweet ballad Love Is Overdue and Universal Tribulation are true reggae classics. Pawel Krug, Amsterdam, The Netherlands
The music lives on. Gregory Isaacs has left a wonderful legacy in his numerous albums and dubs of his songs. I always enjoy hearing his tunes, as well as those of the late Sugar Minot, on the radio once or twice a week. I'm lucky to live near St Louis, Missouri, which has a great community radio station with two reggae shows. Both shows come on the air at that perfect time of the night for relaxation. There is so much more than Night Nurse in Isaacs' back catalogue. Dig in and enjoy. Joe, Belleville, Illinois, US
Simply a great musician. I grew up listening to the "cool ruler" - everything about Gregory was smooth. Really huge loss to the reggae movement, but enough good tunes to remember forever. RIP. Mel Desouza, Surrey, UK
A stylish performer, cool and still the lad, Gregory Isaacs has left the stage for the last time. His material seems to have been a backing track for life in Hackney in the mid-80s. However, I saw him in Middlesbrough in 2008. What a memorable night! It's sad that there are so few left of his genre - at least those who will perform for us in the North. Denise Robson, Gateshead, UK
I have been a life-long Gregory Isaacs fan. I grew up outside of Croydon and mixed with a Jamaican friend who introduced me to roots reggae, which has been a love ever since. I first heard a Gregory white label called It's Too Late, which I managed to get on 12 inch. I have a lot of Gregory Jamaican import albums, but without question, the song which immortalised Gregory's material was Soon Forward. Tony, from Peckham, UK,
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jah_vaults
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Dennis Brown , Sugar Minott , Now the ''cool ruler'' Gregory Isaacs.
Its a shame but i very much doubt if we will ever see or hear such talented singers, songwriters & musicians ever again ..................................
Its a shame but i very much doubt if we will ever see or hear such talented singers, songwriters & musicians ever again ..................................
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sadly this remember to me we all must die...today is a sad day but tomorrow i will play private beach party... "i am feeling irie!"