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, Linenβs 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, Linenβs 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, Linenβs 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, Linenβs 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.
Tell It Like It Is
Terry Linen Lyrics
We have lyrics for 'Tell It Like It Is' by these artists:
- Aaron Neville If you want something to play with Go and find yourself…
2.7.5. Almighty (Humming) Yeah, ohh (DaNamesLB on the record) You know I get…
Aaron Neville If you want something to play with Go and find yourself…
B. Rich Doin' it right, day and night. Doin' it right, day and…
Bad Company Ooh yeah, ooh yeah You got me cornered, there's no getting…
Ben E. King When a man loves a woman Can't keep his mind on…
Bettye Swann If you want something to play with Go and find yourself…
Bill Fay Peace be in your breath and in your sighing Peace be…
Billy Joe Royal If you want somethin' to play with Go and find yourself…
Carbon / Silicon Tell it like it is We've got to stop going so…
Carbon/Silicon Tell it like it is We've got to stop going so…
Carla Thomas If you want something to play with Go and find yourself…
Cast Oh, here it comes again, I feel the heat again Blaze…
Coxon Graham You've got the need to wander, I'm getting it from…
Cutta Words can sound so strange When they come out from your…
Deandre' Ah, here we go again Are we just faithful friends, or…
Dominic Harrison Like a tiger in a cage Feelings trapped inside your brain Wa…
Don Johnson If you want something to play with Go and find yourself…
E-40 How can I help you What can I do for ya Looking…
Eddy Mitchell If you want to play with Go and find yourself a…
Ethel Ennis Say it say it say it Tell it like it…
Etta James If you want something to play with Go and find yourself…
Fay Bill Peace be in your breath and in your sighing Peace be…
Freddy Fender If you want something to play with Go and find…
George Benson If you want something to play with Go and find yourself…
Giuffria You and I, we both know we can leave this…
Graham Coxon You've got the need to wander, I'm getting it from…
Heart If you want something to play with Go and find yourself…
Heart And Soul (Disc 2) If you want something to play with Go and find yourself…
Hunter Ronson Band Do you remember truth-you used to tell it everyday Oh what…
Hunter-Ronson Do you remember truth-you used to tell it everyday Oh what…
Ian Hunter (ian hunter/mick ronson) Do you remember truth-you used to …
Ian Hunter and Mick Ronson (ian hunter/mick ronson) Do you remember truth-you used t…
Isaac Hayes & Ludacris [Little Kid:] Daddy is that your car on TV? [Ludacris:]…
J.B. Kline Doin' it right, day and night. Doin' it right, day and…
Josh Mosier Real, real recognize real The more and more it shows Be mine…
Lindi Orteda Before I say 'goodbye', before I tell you I should…
Ludacris [Little Kid:] Daddy is that your car on TV? [Ludacris:]…
Mannie Fresh It was one late night What happened was I wis wit…
Michael Lington If you want something to play with Go and find yourself…
Mick Hucknall If you want something to play with Go and find yourself…
Mr. Capone-e How can I help you What can I do for ya Looking…
Myles Kennedy Another night Another play Only marking time In a fools para…
Neville Aaron If you want something to play with Go and find yourself…
Neville Brothers (The Nevilles If you want something to play with Go and find yourself…
Nina Simone Now if you want something to play with, go out…
Noiseworks And she walks and she talks And she cries and she…
Otis & Carla If you want something to play with Go and find yourself…
Pati Oh, hear it comes again, I feel the heat again, Blaze…
Paul Jones If you want something to play with Go and find yourself…
Percy Sledge When a man loves a woman Can't keep his mind on…
Royal Billy Joe If you want somethin' to play with Go and find yourself…
S.O.U.L. Wrap your fingers 'round this now Well, I've heard things ab…
Scott Krippayne If you wanna build a bridge You gotta get down on…
Slipping into Darkness I don't know what to say My mind just aint the…
Sophie Simnett & Thomas Doherty Like a tiger in a cage Feelings trapped inside your brain Wa…
Stephanie McKay People everywhere so disillusioned of the way the world is t…
Stevie Face If you want something to play with Go and find yourself…
Teddy Pendergrass & Friends If you want something to play with Go and find yourself…
The Arcadian Wild I'm sorry for starting an unpleasant conversation I keep com…
The Ball Brothers If you want to build a bridge You gotta get down…
The Flames If you want Something to play with Go and find yourself a…
The Hunter Ronson Band Do you remember truth-you used to tell it everyday Oh what…
The K&S Band (ian hunter/mick ronson) Do you remember truth-you used to …
The Neville Brothers If you want something to play with Go and find yourself…
Tracy Chapman Say it say it say it Tell it like it…
Trish Toledo If you want something to play with Go and find yourself…
UB40 [Chorus] I just a tell it like it is,…
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, QuizΓ‘s…
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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@kharkanas6779
Yeah
I can read your mind, and I know your story
I see what you're going through, yeah
It's an uphill climb, and I'm feeling sorry
But I know it will come to you, yeah
Don't surrender, 'cause you can win
In this thing called love
When you want it the most
There's no easy way out
When you're ready to go
And your heart's left in doubt
Don't give up on your faith
Love comes to those who believe it
And that's the way it is
When you question me for a simple answer
I don't know what to say, no
But it's plain to see, if you stick together
You're gonna find the way, yeah
So don't surrender, 'cause you can win
In this thing called love
When you want it the most
There's no easy way out
When you're ready to go
And your heart's left in doubt
Don't give up on your faith (don't give up on your faith)
Love comes to those who believe it
And that's the way it is
That's the way it is
When life is empty with no tomorrow
And loneliness starts to call (loneliness starts to call)
Baby, don't worry, forget your sorrow
'Cause love's gonna conquer it all, all
When you want it the most
There's no easy way out
When you're ready to go
And your heart's left in doubt
Don't give up on your faith (don't give up on your faith)
Love comes to those who believe it
(And that's the way it is)
uh-huh
Don't give up on your faith (don't give up on your faith)
Love comes to those who believe it
(And) that's the way it is (yeah)
That's the way it is (that's the way it is)
That's the way it is, baby (that's the way it is)
Don't give up on your faith (don't give up on your faith)
Love comes to those who believe it
And that's the way it is
@Rockeyestand
Still a hit in 2023.
@rahkemshabazz3780
Terry linen is one of the best voices in reggae right now. Very talented brother..love his voice and his music...refreshing voice that brother has...peace
@xX1337Xx100
Β My dad loved reggae so was bought up around 80's and reggae he may no longer be alive but he is still jamming to reggae up there god bless him R.I.P
@AndreBenjaminswife
xX1337Xx100 what happened to him
@DGod
All the best dads listened to reggae dude, particulary 80s sounds ;-)
@blueblaze9862
This version makes the lyrics 1000% more meaningful...the power of reggaeβ€
@estellecollins2773
Reggae has to be my favourite. Especially reggae love songs and reggae cover songs there so much better than original versions (my opinion) wish music like this was in charts more nowadays !!!
@taneishajames6752
Where is terry linen
@CocoapieRodriguez
You could only change yourself.
If they don't want to love, don't force them.
That's the way it is.....
Jah BLESS
@gwendolynpanton3630
Terry you are the best, such a powerful voice, what a melody. Keep on shining and soar like an eagle.