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From where did you get the biography? This is great stuff.

"...while George recorded "Babylon Kingdom Fall" as Prince George - an alias he used only once."

If I'm not mistaken, think he used it for a second Stud 45: 'If I Only Had Time'

So is he here or there - speaking of 'Mix Up', that seems to be the deal if he's still alive (or passed).

'Read the Bible' and 'Stop Push The Fire' are two of my favs from this great artist.

here is the rest of the bio...
They ccalled him "George Daley" instead of Davey... dont know why.

coming from there: http://www.keepmedia.com/pubs/Muze/2007/01/01/627027

It was in the studio that gave the label its name that Rita Marley engineered the recording, ably assisted by Sylvan Morris who had worked on much of Marley's output, notably Rastaman Vibration. With such an impressive track record Trojan were keen to release Mix Up, which included the hit "Stop Push The Fire", alongside "No Fuss Nor Fight", "Sister Dawn", "Gimme Gimme Your Love" and a version of John Holt's "My Eyes". The set was produced by Prince Far I and musicians on the set included Jah Lloyd, Sowell Radics, Errol Holt and Professor Larry. Despite critical acclaim and the obvious pedigree, Mix Up made little impression on the album charts. In 1983 his Tuff Gong recordings surfaced on Dennis Brown's Yvonne's Special label in the UK, while Greensleeves Records released "Walla Walla" and the more popular "You'll Never Know"/"We Still Survive". A follow-up to Mix Up was scheduled, but owing to the untimely death of Prince Far I, the project was abandoned. By the mid-80s, reunited with his old friend Neville Beckford and employing a host of the island's top session men, he released Fight On My Own.


Copyright Muze UK Ltd. 1989 - 2005

just picked up his georgy porgy 12" on crystal. wicked tune

Hi wareika:
Speaking of S&W,Soul King,Where has he moved to?

georgy porgy is def. one of his hardest tunes....i also juts picked up a 12" called take a ride on the classic label. never heard it before i got it but it is one of his hardest tunes as well.

Litelet - it's never too late to bring a topic back, gives others a chance to add their 2 cents )

Reggae George made some nice records for sure. Three Wicked Men is my favorite.

Also by Reggae George

Cry Tuff - 1982
A - Reggae George - My Eyes (Adapted)
B - Roots Radics Band - Cry Tuff Dub

Cry Tuff - 1982
A - Reggae George - Stop Push The Fire
B - Roots Radics Band - Fireman Style

Cry Tuff - 1983
A - Reggae George - Hold On Steady
B - Steady Redim

Lion Kingdom LK 0005
A - Reggae George & Baxter Irie - Three Times A Lady
B - Tony Asher & High Times Band - Three Times A Melody

Original Music OMS 006
A - Reggae George (Daley) - Fight My Own
B - Fight On My Own - Version

Robin Hood RH 002
A - Reggae George - President Botha
B - Roots Radics - Botha Version

I haven't heard any of his 12inchers nor The Drifter. Thanx to everyone here for the further info )

Some great record info here...so is it safe to assume that he's still alive [and living in America]?

Could be confusing him with another artist but I thought someone said RG had passed. Hope I'm wrong with that...

anyone closely associated with the mega prince fari has gotta jus gotta..be a reggae gem..and george must be so!!!

Greeting. It's reallygood to know that somebody out there likes Reggae George cuz i really enjoy his work. im listing everything that i know about his work:

1974 he released "dreadlocks laugh" its a 7'' and you gonna need a lot of lucky to find this one, i've seen it on ebay once and it sold out pretty expensive. as far as i know this was his first 7''

1976 he sang "trod on" for the producer Niney "observer" on burning spear's "trodding" rhythm.

1978 he did "genesis to revelation" also know as "read the bible" released in a very obscure label that i dont remember the name now. strictly roots tune. very spiritual.

around early 80's he did Dennis Brown's "drifter" and this is another roots tune all the way...

around the same time he did the album "mix Up" for Prince Far I. Roots Radics are backing this one, check out for "mix up" and "sister dawn". this is a well known album i would say considering it was realesed by the big label "trojan"

right after that he did a couple singles for the greensleeves label such as "you'll never know" and "walla walla". they're both all right.

in 1985 he did an album for the great Sky-Juice called "fight on my own" its a 6 tracks showcase album with a couple of marvelous songs and a few pretty soft.

around the same time he did a 12'' "tree times a lady" for the producer Tony Asher which i thing its a very nice tune. i guess this one was recorded a little before 85 maybe 83 or so.

"president botha" is another one... kind of digital though... i dont like it much.

there's a few tunes on those various artist collections which i thing are not so impressive except for "fig rot" that deserves a some more of your attention.

thats basically what i know about George "Reggae George" Daley and if im wrong on anythins please dont be afraid to say so and correct me.

blessings
Jah Wise