Do you know "I'm Not a King" -Delroy Wilson (1967)?

[Jay]

Hello to all:

I need to verify that the song I have is indeed the "I'm Not a King" by Delroy Wilson cut in 1967 at Studio One with Coxsone Dodd.

There seems to be another arrangement with Wilson out there that doesn't sound like it's from Studio One. The magnificent yet unidentified one that I have is done in a typical rocksteady style with backing horns and an upright piano.

The reason I ask is that the singer's voice sounds a bit higher than usual (more Horace Andy-like). I know Wilson was a teenage star and his voice matured quite a bit during his career but unfortunately I'm shamefully unfamiliar with his teenage material.

Any info about the Studio One version (e.g. Does it have horns?), or links to a quick sample, or if you know of any other artists who did a 60's rocksteady take on this song would be greatly appreciated!

Thanks,
Jay

[robe619]

This one?

http://media.putfile.com/D-Wilson

[Lite-let]

Hi,

Yes, orig version St1 is full of horns yeah... killa!

there is a wicked DJ cutby Dennis Alcapone to Im not a King (D Wilson version) that is called "Kings and Castles" and released on Prince Busters label.

The only other refered cut I know is the late "Im not a queen" by Jennifer Lara, if I remember well.

Respects
Litelet

[Jay]

Thanks for the help robe619 and Litelet!

The link from robe619 is indeed the song I have (check it out if you're unfamiliar with it).

And Litelet, your info about the horns and on the other versions was incredibly helpful.

You guys made my day. Thanks again.

Jay

[Lion]

Delroy Wilson (St 1 versions)

I'm not a king - 7" a side coxsone label '67.
?? b side .

I'm not a king lp Good all over.

Version on Studio One records:

King Sporty -lovers version a side supreme "70
?? b side

King Sporty aka Noel Williams.

All info i got at home.
Only got the Album version

Lion

[Lion]

The version by Dennis Alcapone:
is over the John Holt version I'm not a King.
both songs produce by Prince Buster.
Dennis Alcapone on 7" pb51
John Holt on lp the greatest hits.

Lion

[Lite-let]

oh yeah..? Didnt noticed it was Holt on vocal, thus havent it no more...

JH version available only as "Greatest Hits" LP?I remember the DJ was good...
Thanks

Litelet