Ernie Smith
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Biography
Glenroy Anthony Michael Archangelo Smith, also known as Ernie Smith, born on â¯May 1, â¯1945, in Kingston, Jamaica, was a reggae singer known for his deep baritone voice. A guitarist from an early life, he entered the music scene with uncharted singles before breaking through with âBend Downâ and later chartâtopper âPitta Pattaâ. He won the Yamaha Music Festival in 1972 and earned the Badge of Honour for Meritorious Service in 1973. His 1974 album Life is Just For Living was released through Trojan Records. In 1976, he moved to Toronto after political threats, later settling in Miami, where he collaborated with Cedella Booker and wrote for the Marcus Garvey musical. Returning to Jamaica after Hurricane Gilbert, he released Dancehall Ernie Cleans It Up (1996). In 2008, Smith released the album Country Mile, preceded by the singles "That's the Kind of People We Are", a duet with Pluto Shervington, and "You Are a Lion", featuring Ron Muschette. He continued performing until his death on April 16, 2026, in Miami, Florida.
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Top Tracks
- Track Popularity
- Love Song
- I'm Trying featuring Ernie Smith
- Blessed Man
- Let Healing Come
- Here with Me
- Come Dance
- Jamdung 50
- Nice Time
- You Are Mine
- Bend Down
- Ride On Sammy
- I Will Stay
- Girl
- Nkosiyam
- Lonely
- One Dream
- Blessed be Your Name
- Deadly Night in Kingston
- I Can't Take It
- Everything About You
- WentWorth
- Forever
- An African Lullaby
- Invitation
