{"product_id":"5060767442036","title":"Paragons: On The Beach (Vinyl LP)","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 TrojanReid'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.  On the Beach, Island in the Sun, When the Lights are Low, The Tide is High, So Much Pain, Only a Smile, I Want to go Back, Happy-Go-Lucky Girl, Yellow Bird, Village Girl","brand":"Charly","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51553208598818,"sku":"5060767442036","price":28.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2231\/7305\/files\/4409740-3337704.jpg?v=1776585925","url":"https:\/\/www.besvinyl.com\/products\/5060767442036","provider":"besvinyl.com","version":"1.0","type":"link"}