Freddie McKay (sometimes Freddy McKay) (1947 – 19 November 1986) was a Jama… Read Full Bio ↴Freddie McKay (sometimes Freddy McKay) (1947 – 19 November 1986) was a Jamaican rocksteady and reggae singer.
McKay, born in Saint Catherine Parish, Jamaica, is regarded as one of the most soulful singers to come out of Jamaica. McKay first recorded for producer Prince Buster in 1967, his first hit coming the same year with "Love Is A Treasure", recorded for Duke Reid's Treasure Isle set-up. McKay then enjoyed a fruitful spell with Coxsone Dodd, recording a number of popular songs for Studio One backed by The Soul Defenders, including "High School Dance", "Sweet You Sour You", and "Picture On The Wall", the latter the title track of his 1971 debut album. A second album, Lonely Man followed in 1974. McKay recorded a duet with Horace Andy in 1975, "Talking Love" which was also a hit in Jamaica. McKay enjoyed another hit in 1976 with "Dance This Ya Festival", which won the Jamaican Independence Popular Song Contest that year. McKay teamed up with Alvin Ranglin for the misleadingly titled The Best Of Freddie McKay (it was an album of new recordings) in 1977, McKay now adapting to the prevailing roots reggae style. The Ossie Hibbert-produced showcase album Creation followed in 1979, and Tribal Inna Yard in 1983.
McKay maintained a faithful following until his death in 1986 from a heart attack, shortly after finishing his final album, I'm a Free Man.
McKay, born in Saint Catherine Parish, Jamaica, is regarded as one of the most soulful singers to come out of Jamaica. McKay first recorded for producer Prince Buster in 1967, his first hit coming the same year with "Love Is A Treasure", recorded for Duke Reid's Treasure Isle set-up. McKay then enjoyed a fruitful spell with Coxsone Dodd, recording a number of popular songs for Studio One backed by The Soul Defenders, including "High School Dance", "Sweet You Sour You", and "Picture On The Wall", the latter the title track of his 1971 debut album. A second album, Lonely Man followed in 1974. McKay recorded a duet with Horace Andy in 1975, "Talking Love" which was also a hit in Jamaica. McKay enjoyed another hit in 1976 with "Dance This Ya Festival", which won the Jamaican Independence Popular Song Contest that year. McKay teamed up with Alvin Ranglin for the misleadingly titled The Best Of Freddie McKay (it was an album of new recordings) in 1977, McKay now adapting to the prevailing roots reggae style. The Ossie Hibbert-produced showcase album Creation followed in 1979, and Tribal Inna Yard in 1983.
McKay maintained a faithful following until his death in 1986 from a heart attack, shortly after finishing his final album, I'm a Free Man.
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Freddie McKay Lyrics
We have lyrics for these tracks by Freddie McKay:
(I'm) a Free Man I was born in this world with life And I've got…
A Free Man I was born in this world with life And I′ve got…
I’m a Free Man I was born in this world with life And I've got…
Love Is A Treasure Petty Tom Full Moon Fever Love Is A Long Road There was a…
Oh Carol Oh Carol I am but a fool Darling I love…
Old Joe Oh Mary Joe I got pockets full of soul I got pockets…
Picture On The Wall There's your picture hanging on the wall And my heart cries…
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Russell Warr
Nice post, Sunday morning vibes. Thompson sound is a real delight, sometimes the tune ends so close to the off centered label ( watch out needle ), sometimes a pressing plant worker will leave his morning tea around the edge but what you get in between is you wanting more and more and more.
Alan Toutouyoutte
Nice vibe great true
zmoek
Killertune
Pascal
TUUUUUNE
C GZ
Shidubidu 👌🚬
Joseph Saroce
Sounds like the reverb was overdubbed
Rasta Man
Jah Rasta fari ！