Johnny Clarke
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Biography
Johnny Clarke, born January 12, 1955, is a Jamaican reggae musician. Clarke grew up in the Kingston ghetto of Whitfield Town and attended Jamaica College. In 1971, he won a talent contest in Bull Bay, which led to a first recording, the single "God Made the Sea and the Sun" (1972), with producer Clancy Eccles the following year. Clarke's breakthrough came with the hits "Everyday Wondering" (1973) and "Julie" (1973), produced by Rupie Edwards. Clarke then collaborated extensively with Bunny Lee and the Aggrovators, releasing the successful debut album None Shall Escape (1974), which featured the hit "None Shall Escape the Judgement" (1974), and Enter Into His Gates with Praise (1975). Clarke was named Artist of the Year in Jamaica in both 1975 and 1976. Clarke signed with Virgin Records' Frontline subsidiary, releasing the albums Authorised Version (1976) and Rocker's Time Now (1976).
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- African Roots
- Declaration of Rights
- Stop Them Jah
- Bend Doen Low
- Little Green Apples
- Jah Jah Knows
- Tell Me Why
- Fade Away
- Strictly Reggae Music
- Move Out Dub by King Tubby
- Mommy Kissing Santa Claus
- Don't Know Who to Trust
- Jah Jah Dub by Johnny Clarke
- Put on Dancing Shoes
- Want-E What-E by Johnny Clarke
- Midnight Cowboy
- African People
- Trying to Conquer featuring Johnny Clarke
- Academy Award Version
- Better Collie
- Soul and Inspiration featuring Johnny Clarke
- They Can't Stop Me
- Be Holy My Brothers And Sisters
- Play Play Girl
