Owen Gray also known as Owen Grey (born 5 July 1939, Jamaica) is one of Jam… Read Full Bio ↴Owen Gray also known as Owen Grey (born 5 July 1939, Jamaica) is one of Jamaica's 'Foundation' singers whose work spans the R&B, ska, rocksteady, and reggae eras of Jamaican music, and he has been credited as Jamaica's first home-grown singing star.
Gray won his first talent contest at the age of nine, and by the age of twelve he was already appearing in public, playing drums, guitar, and keyboards. He attended the Alpha Boys School and turned professional aged 19. Gray was a dynamic performer on stage, who could be gritty or suave as the song dictated. He was the first singer (of many) to praise a sound system on record, with his "On the Beach" celebrating Clement Dodd's Sir Coxsone Downbeat system in 1959, one of the first releases on Dodd's Studio One label. He was one of the first artists to be produced by Chris Blackwell, in 1960, and his "Patricia" single was the first record ever released by Island Records. His first single, "Please Let Me Go", reached the top of the charts in Jamaica, and featured a guitar solo from Ernest Ranglin (Ranglin's first recording session). The single also sold well in the United Kingdom, as did subsequent releases, prompting Gray to emigrate there in 1962. He toured Europe in 1964, and by 1966 he was well known as a soul singer as well as for his ska songs. In the rocksteady era, he recorded for producer Sir Clancy Collins. His popularity continued throughout the 1960s, working with producers such as Clement Dodd, Prince Buster, Arthur "Duke" Reid, Leslie Kong, and Clancy Eccles, including work as a duo with Millie Small, with songs ranging from ska to ballads. He continued to record regularly, having a big hit in 1968 with "Cupid". His 1970 track "Apollo 12" found favour with the early skinheads, and in 1972 he returned to Island Records, recording reggae versions of The Rolling Stones' "Tumblin' Dice" and John Lennon's "Jealous Guy", although they met with little success. During this period, he regularly had releases on Pama and sister label, Camel Records, and one single on Hot Lead Records. He had greater success in Jamaica, however, with "Hail the Man", a tribute to Emperor Haile Selassie, which was popular with the increasing Rastafari following. Gray spent a short time living in New Orleans before returning to Jamaica where he turned his hand to roots reggae, working with producer Bunny Lee, and achieving considerable success. In the 1980s relocated to Miami. He has continued to release new material regularly, often concentrating on ballads and Gospel music.
Gray won his first talent contest at the age of nine, and by the age of twelve he was already appearing in public, playing drums, guitar, and keyboards. He attended the Alpha Boys School and turned professional aged 19. Gray was a dynamic performer on stage, who could be gritty or suave as the song dictated. He was the first singer (of many) to praise a sound system on record, with his "On the Beach" celebrating Clement Dodd's Sir Coxsone Downbeat system in 1959, one of the first releases on Dodd's Studio One label. He was one of the first artists to be produced by Chris Blackwell, in 1960, and his "Patricia" single was the first record ever released by Island Records. His first single, "Please Let Me Go", reached the top of the charts in Jamaica, and featured a guitar solo from Ernest Ranglin (Ranglin's first recording session). The single also sold well in the United Kingdom, as did subsequent releases, prompting Gray to emigrate there in 1962. He toured Europe in 1964, and by 1966 he was well known as a soul singer as well as for his ska songs. In the rocksteady era, he recorded for producer Sir Clancy Collins. His popularity continued throughout the 1960s, working with producers such as Clement Dodd, Prince Buster, Arthur "Duke" Reid, Leslie Kong, and Clancy Eccles, including work as a duo with Millie Small, with songs ranging from ska to ballads. He continued to record regularly, having a big hit in 1968 with "Cupid". His 1970 track "Apollo 12" found favour with the early skinheads, and in 1972 he returned to Island Records, recording reggae versions of The Rolling Stones' "Tumblin' Dice" and John Lennon's "Jealous Guy", although they met with little success. During this period, he regularly had releases on Pama and sister label, Camel Records, and one single on Hot Lead Records. He had greater success in Jamaica, however, with "Hail the Man", a tribute to Emperor Haile Selassie, which was popular with the increasing Rastafari following. Gray spent a short time living in New Orleans before returning to Jamaica where he turned his hand to roots reggae, working with producer Bunny Lee, and achieving considerable success. In the 1980s relocated to Miami. He has continued to release new material regularly, often concentrating on ballads and Gospel music.
Standing In His Way
Owen Gray Lyrics
We have lyrics for these tracks by Owen Gray:
Best Twist Baby baby come on let me teach you how to…
Blessed Assurance Cuando te veo ohhh cuando te veo Cuando te veo, creo que ah …
Can I Get A Witness Ah ah listen everybody (body), specially you girls (girls) I…
Christmas Greetings I gave you the key when the door wasn′t open,…
Come On Baby Well I found a girl that is so really fine yes…
Darling Patricia Darling Patricia You've hurt me so But I still love you Wher…
Do You Want to Jump - - - I'm gonna jump with my baby from stockwell to waterlo…
Don't Turn Around If you want to leave I won't beg you to…
Far Love Look for my baby, far across the sea Won't you look…
Grandma grandpa Just listen grandma And you too, grandpa Don't you get jumpi…
Groovin' Groovin', on a Sunday afternoon Really couldn't get away too…
Help Me Hear me now and use your love to listen well 'Cause…
Island in the Stream Baby when I met you there was peace unknown I set…
Jenny Lee Jenny lee was my baby but I don't know where…
Jezebel Jezebel wasn't born with a silver spoon in her mouth She…
Keep It in Mind Tell my brothers and my sisters that i am getting…
Millie Girl Millie girl why did you go This I find I love…
My One Desire How long must i wait on you Its another that break…
No Good Woman You have all my money that i need Together we'll spend…
Nobody Else Ooh heard the thunder rolling across the bay Ooh saw the…
On the Beach I so feeling on the beach on a sunday morning, Come…
Rocking In My Feet I'm in love with you baby, baby won't you be…
Too Experienced She hates the site of me, Because I turned her offer…
Tumbling Dice Wo Yeah! (Wo, wo) Women think I'm tasty, but they're always…
You Don't Know Like I Know You don't know like I know What that woman has done…
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Laney Lydon
Love this song 🎵
Stephen Dyer
one the greatest & most underrated singers..
Rocktron is Back
I am a sweet Reggae lover :) Thanks for the upload!
Darthula Harvey
Gotta play beres hammond song 1st /the other man version
Then audrey hall. 2nd. /her version
Then owen Gray
3rd
Michael Cole
1. Owen gray
2. Beres hammond
3. Audrey Hall
Vernon Campbell
This is Pressue And Slide Riddim of 1986, produced by Donovan Germain.
Gaga Productions
Wicked song
Laney Lydon
My brothers going to Jamaica 🇯🇲
Sandra Morgan
my uncle owen Gray music memories
CAPONE CHARLES
your uncle never got credit he deserved. this version helped push this riddim in clubs. couldn’t go for the night without playing this record if you were a true old school reggae dj