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i really love this manz music. i searched the forum but i find very few things about him. and i wanna learn what u think about him and his music? thanks

The Paragons, who had John on lead vocals, was pioneering the rocksteady era and made some great songs.

I am not that fond of his solo outings. However, he made an album, produced by Henry Lawes, called Police In Helicopter, which is well worth having.

I also recall a early album produced by Coxone Dodd, which is nice.

alright people..
A brethren of mine keeps asking me about a tune by the man, called (stranger things have happened)
or at least thats part of the lyrical content,
do you guy's know this one,what format,label etc.
thanks..
peace+love.........

Yes. This tune is called "Strange Things". His version is on Raw Roots volume 1, a compilation of Phil Pratt productions.
http://www.roots-archives.com/release/520

You can hear this and the other tunes on the riddim, including Big Youth, Cat Moore and the Pratt All-Stars, on Firehouse's wicked "Phil Pratt Thing" Special at:
http://www.firecorner.com/broadcast/

There is also a nice Freddie McGregor version of "Strange Things" on the High Times All-Star Explosion Lp:
http://www.roots-archives.com/release/2067

Ites,
Papa D

many thanks man!
peace+love

thankz for answering guys, i think i should keep searchin;)

Greetings

I have the 3 compilations of HOLT ; 1000, 2000 and 3000 Volts of Holt. I really like the way strings and Sinatra style sounds melt with rocksteady and one drop riddim. My best track is Mr Bojangles.

Blessin

thank u guys, its great to hear that im not the only one who likes his songs;)

Check the Heartbeat release dubbel lp.
20 tracks of John Holt at Studio One.
including Strange thing.
And the Paragons.
(cd only 18 tracks)

Lion

i think he has one of the best voices, and best singer in jamaica!