Terry Linen is easily one of reggae music's greatest talents to have emerge… Read Full Bio ↴Terry Linen is easily one of reggae music's greatest talents to have emerged in the new millennium. Blessed with a brilliantly distinctive voice, this diminutive singer has cemented a place in the hearts of reggae lovers worldwide with his hit songs, with their haunting melodies and wonderful songwriting.
Born Kiplin Simpson, Linen grew up in the district of Red Bank, where he attended the Red Bank Primary and Red Bank High schools. Being the first child for his mother, his grandparents raised him, while his mother went out to hustle to put food on the table for him and his five siblings. In his early years, Linen’s father migrated to England. Eventually, Terry moved from the quiet district of Red Bank, to the sleepy bustle of Mandeville, to live with his mother who had remarried.
After graduating from school, Linen hooked up with the legendary Black Kat sound system where he cut dubs. It was during those inspirational Black Panther days, that Linen became good friends with local artistes who were on the rise, including General Degree, Tony Rebel and Garnet Silk, who had a tremendous influence on the impressionable singer. Linen also met two of the most influential people of his career, Tyrone Taylor & Courtney Melody. Eventually, Linen's close bond with General Degree began to pay dividends, as Degree invited Linen to the studio with him on several occasions, introducing him to influential movers and shakers in the music business. In the meantime, Linen also met a wealthy local bus owner from Southfield, St. Elizabeth called 'Million' who persuaded him to join his sound of the same name, where he went on to cut the tune Sweet Cassandra on Million's own label. It was not until 1996, when he recorded Rainbow Never Touch the Ground on the Kutchie rhythm for producer/songwriter Anthony Red Roze that people began to take notice of the young singer. After moderate success with this song, Anthony Red Roze began to take on the mantle as Terry Linen's manager.
With Red Roze managing Terry Linen, Linen began to put out numerous reggae gems such as the ultra-popular Couldn't Be the Girl for Me and Jah Jah You Save Me. In 1999, he recorded his monster hit, a cover of Whitney Houston's Your Love Is My Love. On this project, Linen received assistance from the musicians Sly Dunbar, Robbie Shakespeare, Gitsy, Jazzwad and Dean Fraser. Your Love Is My Love hit the top of the reggae charts in Miami, and in New York for 12 straight weeks. The song also hit reggae charts in the Caribbean.
With all that chart success, Terry Linen had still not become a household name. "The problem is", said Linen, "is that I did not get the proper promotion, even with my hit songs, there was no video done, people did not know me because is not everyone attends stage shows, even though people loved the songs." Later on, on his musical journey, Terry did a collaboration with the German star Gentleman on the single Jah Jah Never Fail, which appeared on Gentleman's 1999 album, Trodding On. Linen then recorded another popular single with Capleton entitled, Love is Coming at You. More and more, Linen would be heard on the radio in Jamaica.
In 2001, Linen’s first full album, self-titled Terry Linen, distributed by VP Records, received rave reviews from music critics and fans. On the strength of this album, Linen toured North America and Japan. He performed on many major stage shows such as True Juice Rebel Salute, Western Consciousness, Stars in Action and the Love Symbol Show. He distinguished himself at the True Juice Rebel Salute show in 2001 earning two encores, with the songs such as Call On A Friend and the perennial crowd favorite, Couldn't Be The Girl For Me. Terry continued to work hard, and in the year 2004, he scored again with his song Counting Hours, which was produced by Beres Hammond's on his Harmony House Records label. This song has been featured on many reggae compilation albums worldwide.
Terry Linen continued working hard, residing in Junction, St. Elizabeth and his beloved Mandeville, in the parish Manchester, Jamaica. Signed to Uplifting Music International in the latter part of 2007, Terry Linen witnessed the rising of his stocks. His new single Mood For Love, was number one on the Richie B Reggae chart for three weeks, and is still getting heavy rotation on FM radio in Jamaica. Internationally, the song No Time To Linger on the Joe Fraser label was number one for three weeks on the South Florida Reggae charts, and also number one on the New York Reggae charts. His new hit single A Better Man, is also the name of his upcoming album. A Better Man is getting heavy rotation all over, and is climbing the Richie B charts. Indeed, Terry Linen has become "a better man", and he continues to grow musically and please his fans. "I can see where my career is moving forward once again, and connecting the right way. I feel like my career is rejuvenated," he said. People, who have been to Jamaica, know first hand how Terry Linen is dominating the airwaves more and more. Destiny is now smiling on the artist Terry Linen, as his songs are loved and embraced by his people in Jamaica, and more and more, the people of the world.
Born Kiplin Simpson, Linen grew up in the district of Red Bank, where he attended the Red Bank Primary and Red Bank High schools. Being the first child for his mother, his grandparents raised him, while his mother went out to hustle to put food on the table for him and his five siblings. In his early years, Linen’s father migrated to England. Eventually, Terry moved from the quiet district of Red Bank, to the sleepy bustle of Mandeville, to live with his mother who had remarried.
After graduating from school, Linen hooked up with the legendary Black Kat sound system where he cut dubs. It was during those inspirational Black Panther days, that Linen became good friends with local artistes who were on the rise, including General Degree, Tony Rebel and Garnet Silk, who had a tremendous influence on the impressionable singer. Linen also met two of the most influential people of his career, Tyrone Taylor & Courtney Melody. Eventually, Linen's close bond with General Degree began to pay dividends, as Degree invited Linen to the studio with him on several occasions, introducing him to influential movers and shakers in the music business. In the meantime, Linen also met a wealthy local bus owner from Southfield, St. Elizabeth called 'Million' who persuaded him to join his sound of the same name, where he went on to cut the tune Sweet Cassandra on Million's own label. It was not until 1996, when he recorded Rainbow Never Touch the Ground on the Kutchie rhythm for producer/songwriter Anthony Red Roze that people began to take notice of the young singer. After moderate success with this song, Anthony Red Roze began to take on the mantle as Terry Linen's manager.
With Red Roze managing Terry Linen, Linen began to put out numerous reggae gems such as the ultra-popular Couldn't Be the Girl for Me and Jah Jah You Save Me. In 1999, he recorded his monster hit, a cover of Whitney Houston's Your Love Is My Love. On this project, Linen received assistance from the musicians Sly Dunbar, Robbie Shakespeare, Gitsy, Jazzwad and Dean Fraser. Your Love Is My Love hit the top of the reggae charts in Miami, and in New York for 12 straight weeks. The song also hit reggae charts in the Caribbean.
With all that chart success, Terry Linen had still not become a household name. "The problem is", said Linen, "is that I did not get the proper promotion, even with my hit songs, there was no video done, people did not know me because is not everyone attends stage shows, even though people loved the songs." Later on, on his musical journey, Terry did a collaboration with the German star Gentleman on the single Jah Jah Never Fail, which appeared on Gentleman's 1999 album, Trodding On. Linen then recorded another popular single with Capleton entitled, Love is Coming at You. More and more, Linen would be heard on the radio in Jamaica.
In 2001, Linen’s first full album, self-titled Terry Linen, distributed by VP Records, received rave reviews from music critics and fans. On the strength of this album, Linen toured North America and Japan. He performed on many major stage shows such as True Juice Rebel Salute, Western Consciousness, Stars in Action and the Love Symbol Show. He distinguished himself at the True Juice Rebel Salute show in 2001 earning two encores, with the songs such as Call On A Friend and the perennial crowd favorite, Couldn't Be The Girl For Me. Terry continued to work hard, and in the year 2004, he scored again with his song Counting Hours, which was produced by Beres Hammond's on his Harmony House Records label. This song has been featured on many reggae compilation albums worldwide.
Terry Linen continued working hard, residing in Junction, St. Elizabeth and his beloved Mandeville, in the parish Manchester, Jamaica. Signed to Uplifting Music International in the latter part of 2007, Terry Linen witnessed the rising of his stocks. His new single Mood For Love, was number one on the Richie B Reggae chart for three weeks, and is still getting heavy rotation on FM radio in Jamaica. Internationally, the song No Time To Linger on the Joe Fraser label was number one for three weeks on the South Florida Reggae charts, and also number one on the New York Reggae charts. His new hit single A Better Man, is also the name of his upcoming album. A Better Man is getting heavy rotation all over, and is climbing the Richie B charts. Indeed, Terry Linen has become "a better man", and he continues to grow musically and please his fans. "I can see where my career is moving forward once again, and connecting the right way. I feel like my career is rejuvenated," he said. People, who have been to Jamaica, know first hand how Terry Linen is dominating the airwaves more and more. Destiny is now smiling on the artist Terry Linen, as his songs are loved and embraced by his people in Jamaica, and more and more, the people of the world.
Have Mercy
Terry Linen Lyrics
We have lyrics for 'Have Mercy' by these artists:
'Til Tuesday He made me feel so second-best I never should have let…
26ar I'm too blind (A Lau on the beat) , to see…
@Raekwon I've been living in this world Not knowing where I'm going…
Aaron Frazer Didn't know a thing about it But I know enough to…
Ace Hood Lord forgive 'em, for they know not what they do As…
Alvin Lee Have mercy on a child of God, oh yeah -…
Awon Awon on his soul shit Ak the one composing I ain't got…
BaZeRk Have Mercy Part 2 Hello God, yes it's me again Did miss…
Chlöe (Murda on the beat so it's not nice) Booty so big…
Dakota Jones Sweet thing A new season, same old shit it brings My hair…
Dan Dinnen Have mercy Have mercy on me Have mercy Have a little mercy o…
Danielle Carr Lord Lord have mercy Lord have mercy, yeah Mercy on our soul…
Delbert McClinton Have mercy, have mercy, baby Have mercy, please, have mercy …
Earth & Stone Load up your powder Load up your gun Follow your footsteps a…
Elexis Marie Its been years Its been so long what can I…
Eric Grooms I've been really growing this year I've been doing good, I…
Eric Johanson down in the alley, up against the wall too late for…
Eryn Allen Kane When I count all my blessings, blessings I can't even be…
EST Gee (Rizzo, how you do that?) Yeah, yeah (John Gotitt) Yeah I h…
Firehouse Looking for direction, got nowhere to place my loyalties I'v…
Franz Nicolay I was the shadow of a waxwing slain I was the…
French Montana Beanie Sigel Jadakiss Styles P Woah, have mercy on me, uh Have mercy on me Father 'Cause…
French Montana feat. Beanie Sigel Jadakiss & Styles P Woah, have mercy on me, uh Have mercy on me Father 'Cause…
Gemini There's a wave of quiet anger In the streets tonight And a…
Gerald Levert [Chorus] Have mercy on me Have pity on me You're making me w…
J.U.S Have mercy on my soul Have mercy on my soul Fighting demons …
Ja Harlin Have mercy lemme see it more clearer back and forth battle…
Jason Gallagher Have mercy Or you don't have nothin at all and you're…
Jay-Z & Kendrick Lamar Have mercy on me On me oh lord on me oh…
John E. Davis Y'know death don't have no mercy in this land Death don't…
Judds Well, I was standing in line at the city bus…
Kezz-I Long days and nights with no sleep Facing my problems but…
Kofi Kinaata Abɛde mpo! Call me Kofi Kinaata Mutwa minndi me di a…
Loretta Lynn Have mercy on me baby I'm down upon my knees Have mercy…
LouisxLowg Lord have mercy on my soul on my soul on…
M-1 Es ist wieder Montag ich schaue auf den Dom-Platz Und denke…
Mighty Diamonds Guide us Jah man, guide us Jah man, oh yeah. Have…
Mighty Diamonds The Guide us Jah man, Guide us Jah man, oh yeah.…
Mighty Diamonds-Mutabaruka Guide us Jah man, guide us Jah man, oh yeah Have…
Mike Gunther I don't wait for women they always expire Their shadows tu…
Mr. Cool I pray the lord have mercy I pray the lord have…
Newage 6.5 If you know you know glory to God If you know…
Nivea Baby (baby, mmmm) What can I do to make you forgive…
NoClue Give ear to my prayer, O God And hide not thyself…
Nya Lee I remember my first time coming to the bricks Saw drop…
One and the Same Long days and nights with no sleep Facing my problems but…
Out Of Eden Forgive me, Lord, for I have sinned I have strayed from…
Paul Cauthen Ain't gonna talking gone a-walking till they break me down N…
Phish Guide us Jah man, guide us Jah man, oh yeah Have…
Pieter Coffee & Friends Have mercy My God Have mercy My God A contrite heart, a bro…
Raekwon I've been living in this world Not knowing where I'm going…
Raekwon Beanie Sigel I've been living in this world Not knowing where I'm going…
Raekwon Beanie Sigel & Blue Raspberry You have to learn mercy Otherwise, you will learn bad ways Y…
Raekwon feat. Beanie Siegel & Blue Raspberry I've been living in this world Not knowing where I'm going…
Raekwon feat. Beanie Sigel & Blue Raspberry I've been living in this world Not knowing where I'm going…
Raekwon Feat. Beanie Sigel A.K.A. Mack Mittens Blue Raspber I'm tryin' a climb a stairways to heaven like led…
Raekwon Feat. Beanie Sigel A.K.A. Mack Mittens Blue Raspberry (Prod. By Icewater Productions) I've been living in this world Not knowing where I'm going…
Raekwon Feat. Beanie Sigel and Blue Raspberry I'm tryin' a climb a stairways to heaven like led…
Raekwon Ft. Beanie Sigel & Blue Raspberry I've been living in this world Not knowing where I'm going…
Raekwon [feat. Beanie Sigel] Woah, have mercy on me, uh Have mercy on me Father 'Cause…
Richard Marx Ships are moving closer to the shoreline And we're laughing …
Richard Marx feat. Michael Landau Ships are moving closer to the shoreline And we're laughing…
Robert Palmer (D Covay) Have mercy, have mercy baby Please have mercy,hav…
S.I.C. When I keep my eyes on God I then shall live When…
Sally Vaughn I was standing in line at the city bus stop Soaked…
Select Start Awkward silence, I grace your hand My heart is racing to…
Shane O Oh lord have mercy Ooo vampire ah look blood because dem…
softest hard Sweet Lord, please have mercy Baby Jesus, Please save us I…
Sonoride Hey girl, you're blowing out my mind Stealing all my time Oh…
Soul Purposed Have mercy on me Lord I just can't seem to get…
Steep Canyon Rangers One more kiss then walk away Set me free from your…
Steve Earle He was standin' on the corner A hundred dollar bill…
Steve Earle & The Dukes He was standin' on the corner A hundred dollar bill…
Sweet Spirit Lonesome is the whip-poor-will Never seen one but I feel Tim…
The Black Sorrows Have mercy, have mercy, baby Have mercy, have mercy on me We…
The Gaslight Anthem Come pick me up from the night From the hands of…
The Judd's Well, I was standing in line at the city bus…
The Mighty Diamonds Guide us Jah man, guide us Jah man, oh yeah Have…
The Other Favorites Have mercy on me, denied myself the treatment I need And…
The Platters Moonlight on the river Colorado How I wish that I were…
The Slaves Have mercy on me Have mercy on me Have Mercy on my…
The System You're so deep you should have been an ocean And I'd…
Third Day My will won't break, it barely bends Same old sinner, the…
Thunder Have mercy, if you please Have mercy on a man like…
Til Tuesday He made me feel so second-best I never should have let…
TIL TUESDAY (Aimee Mann) He made me feel so second-best I never should have let…
Two Ton Boa Who could tell You can smell poison in a perfume dwell So…
U-Roy Come on, heart Heart have mercy Climb out of your secret spa…
Various Artists Yeah yeah yeah I love you But I gotta stay true My…
Viktor Lazlo You walked back into my life, Just when this heart of…
William & Mary Cleftomaniacs Well I grew up wild and free walking these fields…
William Elliott Whitmore You're mistaken if you think I'm gonna let you Drag me…
X-Group If I gotta burn in fire Feel the flames For my loved…
Yazz You walked back into my life, Just when this heart of…
YBN Cordae Kidd Ugh Sweet Lord, please have mercy Baby Jesus, plea…
We have lyrics for these tracks by Terry Linen:
01 My Love Is Your Love (Clap your hands y'all, it's alright) If tomorrow is judgme…
A Better Man Baby am a changed man, Changed... Girl to be apart of…
At Least Hace tanto que no hablamos que no se porque empezar, Quizás…
Bet You Didn't Know Come on baby!!!! Don't be shy Girl i have been watching…
Better Man Baby am a changed man, Changed... Girl to be apart of…
Couldn't Be the Girl for Me I caught you romancing in another mans arms, it hurt me…
Funny Love Youre just a funny funny funny lover Money lover, yeah How c…
I Look to You As I lay me down Heaven hear me now I'm lost without…
Love Is The Answer (Clap your hands y'all, it's alright) If tomorrow is judgme…
My Love Is Your Love (Clap your hands y'all, it's alright) If tomorrow is judgme…
No Time To Linger No Time to linger No Time to linger got to be your…
Now I See the Sun TERRY LINEN Now i see the sun Oooww ooh yeyeehh Yeey h…
That's The Way It Is Yeah 4x I can read your mind And I know your story I…
The Worlds Greatest Im that star up in the sky Im that moutain deep…
You Save Me Oooh Jah Jah My Sweet Jah Oooh Yeah Feel The Fire Burn The…
Your Love Is My Love (Clap your hands y'all, it's alright) If tomorrow is judgme…
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