Phyllis Dillon
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Phyllis Dillon, born on December 27, 1944, in Linstead, St. Catherine, Jamaica, was a Jamaican singer known for her contributions to rocksteady and reggae music. Influenced by American singers, Phyllis Dillon began singing in talent contests before being discovered by Duke Reid's session guitarist Lynn Taitt. Her first recording, "Donât Stay Away", released in 1967 for Duke Reidâs Treasure Isle label, marked the start of her career. Throughout the late 1960s and early 1970s, Phyllis Dillon recorded notable songs, including "Perfidia" and duets with Alton Ellis. She released her debut album One Life to Live in 1972. After a hiatus from recording, Phyllis Dillon returned to performing in the 1990s and toured internationally. She passed away on April 15, 2004, in Long Island, New York, after battling cancer for two years.
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- Perfidia
- One Life by Phyllis Dillon
- Rock Steady
- Why Did You Leave Me To Cry by Phyllis Dillon
- Something
- Get On the Right Track by Phyllis Dillon
- Don't Stay Away by U-Roy
- Tulips and Heather (with Boris Gardiner)
- Love The One You're With
- I Can't Forget About You Baby
- Boys And Girls Reggae (aka Doing The Reggae)
- Out the Light
- Walk Through This World With Me
- This Is Me
- (Please) Release Me
- Long Time
- Midnight Confession by Phyllis Dillon
- You're Like Heaven to Me
- Eddie Oh Baby
- We Belong Together
- Wear His Ring
- It's Rocking Time (Rocksteady) featuring Phyllis Dillon
- Woman Ghetto
- Don't Touch Me Tomato
