{"product_id":"paragons-on-the-beach-5060767442036","title":"PARAGONS - ON THE BEACH - RECORD","description":"- A Treasure Isle \"treasure!\"- Features the original 1967 recording of 'The Tide Is High' taken to international stardom in 1980 by Blondie - A feel-good party album drenched in soulful harmonies set to a rocksteady beat - 140g black vinyl - High-gloss printed outer sleeve- A joy from start to finish... \"see you on the beach!\".This classic Jamaican party album was recorded in 1967on Duke \"the Trojan\"Reid's Treasure Isle label. It sold well locally and saw a UK release where it was a hit on the hugely popular ska and soul scene. It pre-dates the reggae boom and defines the short-lived rocksteady era fusing down beat ska with doo-wop and angst-drenched soulful vocals.The Paragons, featuring the signature vocals of lead singer John Holt, have been compared to a laid-back Four Tops with a tinge of Beach Boys thrown in. Whatever your view there is certainly an R\u0026amp;B flavour in the vocal harmonies and it's easy to see why this sought-after album is at the foundation of any Northern Soul or reggae collection.The soulfulness of The Paragons is no more apparent on Harry Belafonte's classic 'Island In The Sun', 'Happy-Go-Lucky Girl,' 'Only a Smile' and their original feel-good recording of 'The Tide Is High' which became an international hit for Blondie in 1980.A fabulous rocksteady record underpinned by the super-tight session band Tommy McCook and The Supersonics.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTrack List:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e1.1 On the Beach \u003cbr\u003e1.2 Island in the Sun \u003cbr\u003e1.3 When the Lights Are Low \u003cbr\u003e1.4 The Tide Is High \u003cbr\u003e1.5 So Much Pain \u003cbr\u003e1.6 Only a Smile \u003cbr\u003e1.7 I Want to Go Back \u003cbr\u003e1.8 Happy-Go-Lucky Girl \u003cbr\u003e1.9 Yellow Bird \u003cbr\u003e1.10 Village Girl\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLabel:\u003c\/strong\u003e Charly","brand":"Alliance Entertainment","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53465827115347,"sku":"CHAY773.1","price":4.2,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0993\/8983\/3555\/files\/4409740-3337704.jpg?v=1776048849","url":"https:\/\/vinylrecordcrate.com\/products\/paragons-on-the-beach-5060767442036","provider":"My Store","version":"1.0","type":"link"}