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| Subject | Date Asked |
| Reggae song | 9/6/2010 |
| Q: i seen a old post about the song "Boxing" by Cornel Campbell, but is there any faster versions of ... A: The Cornel Campbell has probably the original and the most well known version, but there are several ... | |
| 80's Dancehall Reggae | 9/2/2010 |
| Q: Looking for 2 songs that I cannot find anywhere on the internet at all! Sanchez: all I know are ... A: Yes, The Osmonds song of the same title will come up also but is a completely different track. ... | |
| 80's Dancehall Reggae | 9/1/2010 |
| Q: Looking for 2 songs that I cannot find anywhere on the internet at all! Sanchez: all I know are ... A: Sure that part of the lyrics of the track that you're after go... 'Give you my heart, my soul and ... | |
| AllReggaeLyrics.com Playlist question | 4/6/2010 |
| Q: Edwards i was on allreggaelyrics.com trying to find the Nostalgia playlist, the playlists used to be ... A: Unfortunately I don't know what the Nostalgia playlist is that you refer to or the pioneer sound ... | |
| TT Ross | 1/27/2010 |
| Q: Could you please tell me what ever happened to Ms Ross and why she has not appeared in any lovers ... A: Often called 'The White Lady Of Reggae', I have been unable to locate any pictures or biographical ... | |
| why no response? | 1/24/2010 |
| Q: why is it that everytime I ask a question, I get an email saying that valerie is not available? How ... A: I'm not sure why that happens for you. I've never had anyone say that they've had that response ... | |
| Trying to recall the artist | 1/24/2010 |
| Q: I'm trying to find out who sings the lyrics to this song of which I can only recall a few lines. ... A: The lyrics given are so typical of the lovers rock genre that its very difficult for me to try to ... | |
| lyrics: "Sonia" | 1/12/2010 |
| Q: I heard this tune in a bar the other night with lyrics that sounded like, "Sonia." I'm not 100% sure ... A: This is quite a broad question, which doesn't really give me much in the way of the type of reggae ... | |
| Lovers Rock Tunes | 1/8/2010 |
| Q: I must be getting old and my memories failing me... there is classic a lovers rock tune, female ... A: I know that feeling all too well lol. The first track that you are after was by Kofi, after she ... | |
| reggae song | 1/3/2010 |
| Q: not sure whether it " was fighting or dancing in the ballroom last night". The song involved some ... A: I think that you are referring to a classic track by Toots and The Maytals called 'Sweet And Dandy' ... | |
| Need help finding a Reggae artist or song name | 12/28/2009 |
| Q: I'm trying to find a song & artist in 1986 - 1988 that went like ugh wee! ugh wee! my baby ugh wee. ... A: Hmmm, lyrics are fairly limited but the first two tracks that possibly come to mind are 'Ooh Baby ... | |
| lovers rock | 12/26/2009 |
| Q: female artist(reggae)WHO SANG HOW COULD I LET YOU GET AWAY A: As you probably know, most reggae versions of this tune were released by male singers including, ... | |
| song search | 12/19/2009 |
| Q: hope you can help, i have given up searching A: This song has been asked for several times, so it's obviously a firm favourite with Lovers Rock ... | |
| Name of Raggae Track | 12/14/2009 |
| Q: I came across a raggae track in youtube and downloaded but it didnt have the name of artist or song, ... A: I don't recognise the lyrics you have referred to, however, if the track is already on youtube, have ... | |
| reggae song | 12/5/2009 |
| Q: I am trying to find a song sung by a guy in which he's talking about a girlbeing his shorty, they ... A: Based on the fact that the track mentions 'shorty', it appears that it is outside of my area of ... | |
| Lyrics, Peter Broggs' 12 Days of Christmas? | 11/30/2009 |
| Q: Where might I get the lyrics to Peter Broggs' Twelve Days of Christmas ( reggae, original version)? ... A: As you may be aware, getting hold of reggae lyrics is not as easy as it can be for some other ... | |
| Can you help? | 11/26/2009 |
| Q: Don't know if you can help. I am looking for a song called 'Monday Morning Feeling'. It appeared on ... A: The version of "This Monday Morning Feeling" on the Jet Star album is by Tito Simon and is the most ... | |
| docmikey@gmail.com | 11/22/2009 |
| Q: So was driving in the car and heard this song on the reggae station and all I can remember is part ... A: I'm so sorry, but these lyrics are not at all familiar to me. I've also tried to do a lyrics search, ... | |
| Johnny Osbourne | 11/11/2009 |
| Q: I am looking for a Johnny Osbourne song that went I want to go home, home, home. Home, home, home. ... A: I have carried out a thorough check, which you probably have done before posing the question, and ... | |
| reggae track | 11/8/2009 |
| Q: who did a reggae version of memories by elaine paige or barbara streisand help A: This is obviously a popular tune as I have been asked this question before. I believe the track you ... | |
| Name of artist | 11/2/2009 |
| Q: I believe the name of this song was caught in a lie. It was sung by a young lady. One of the lines: ... A: This song is called 'Caught You In A Lie' and sung by the original Queen of Lovers Rock, Louisa ... | |
| Artist please | 11/1/2009 |
| Q: There was a version of happy go lucky girl, I know that John Holt was one of the singers, but he ... A: So glad that I have been able to help, especially in view of the poignant memories these tunes bring ... | |
| Artist please | 11/1/2009 |
| Q: There was a version of happy go lucky girl, I know that John Holt was one of the singers, but he ... A: Think I've definitely hit the nail on the head this time! It was John Holt, Dennis Alcapone & Lizzy ... | |
| Artist is possible | 11/1/2009 |
| Q: looking for the artist who covered the track let me go girl, it was on the Jackpot Label and I think ... A: 'Let Me Go Girl' was recorded by Slim Smith & The Uniques and has been covered by several artists. ... | |
| 80's reggae track | 10/31/2009 |
| Q: I'm looking for the artist who sang a lovers rock track from the 80's called Nice And Easy. It was ... A: This track was sung by Ruddy Thomas and you can listen to it here ... | |
| Title & Artist? | 10/25/2009 |
| Q: I have some reggae songs that I am having trouble finding the titles to and who the artists ... A: I'm so sorry, but the only lyrics I recognise are to the third query. It's by Beres Hammond and ... | |
| Reggae song title | 10/17/2009 |
| Q: I'd like to know the artist and title of a reggae song from the early 80's. The chorus goes like ... A: I think the song you are after could possibly be 'Boyfriend' by Jackie. Released in 1980 on Cha Cha ... | |
| Want to know if you know the title or artists from these few lyrics | 10/4/2009 |
| Q: Greetings and good day. This may be a long shot, but it's worth asking. I had this cassette tape ... A: Greetings to you also. Now I feel really bad after you've been so kind, as I don't recognise the ... | |
| Trying to find a copy of a song | 9/21/2009 |
| Q: A long shot but this is a well known song but a lovers rock rhythm version by someone called ... A: Not sure that I have the full answer, but may be able to point you in the right direction. Think ... | |
| reggae female artist | 9/20/2009 |
| Q: i heard an old song yesterday by a female artist i think it is called thats my boyfriend but not ... A: So sorry, but this doesn't ring any bells with me at all. I have done a search and it does not come ... | |
| Female 80s artist | 8/24/2009 |
| Q: I'm looking for the name of a female artist who did an entire album of light reggae love songs in ... A: I think you may possibly be referring to June Lodge, who had an album called 'Someone Loves You ... | |
| listening advice | 8/21/2009 |
| Q: I have dipped in and out of reggae for years and used to love going to reggae discos in Edinburgh ... A: Well you've named two great Lovers Rock artistes there and thankfully there are many others of the ... | |
| Name of 80s Lovers Rock Song | 8/21/2009 |
| Q: I have been looking for this song everywhere but I don't know the name or the singer but i know the ... A: Great lyrics, its not often that so many are provided. However, I am really sorry, but I do not ... | |
| old school reggae | 8/17/2009 |
| Q: how are you, hope you're well, was wandering it you can help me with the name of this song,, I like ... A: Oh dear Rob, A little too much faith in me on this one! I know that the Snow track contains the ... | |
| old school reggae | 8/16/2009 |
| Q: how are you, hope you're well, was wandering it you can help me with the name of this song,, I like ... A: Think you are talking about 'Dance Alone' by Snow, which is on the Tempo riddim originally going ... | |
| reggae | 8/7/2009 |
| Q: do you know who sung I Am Yours Girls Best Friend i don't no the year but it was a female artist who ... A: This track was sung by Gwen McCrae and originally released in 1998. She then went on to record a ... | |
| old 80's reggae | 7/28/2009 |
| Q: im looking for a name of a song and the singer as well. it has the same riddim as the "leave people ... A: Sorry for the delay in getting back to you as I have been away. Admiral Bailey's 'Leave People ... | |
| Lovers Rock - I give up my Pride | 7/17/2009 |
| Q: Valerie, If you can solve this, then I am not worthy, your highness. The Lovers Rock song was sung ... A: Straightens my Queen Bee crown as I suggest that it could be Clint Eastwood 'True True Loving'. ... | |
| lovers rock record | 7/8/2009 |
| Q: do you know who sings the reggae version of smooth sailing originally done by the isley brothers it ... A: I'm always so disappointed when I can't help, as I really do know how frustrating it can be. I ... | |
| lovers rock record | 7/7/2009 |
| Q: do you know who sings the reggae version of smooth sailing originally done by the isley brothers it ... A: The obvious response would have been the version by Kotch and to be honest I don't know of another ... | |
| Old rub-A-Dub | 6/28/2009 |
| Q: Can u tell me where i could find copy of this old song: Baby, Where are you baby, I am longing to ... A: Glad to be able to help with this query. The tune is called 'Won't You Come Home' by Ronnie Davis ... | |
| Reggae Song | 6/18/2009 |
| Q: just wondered if you could identify a song if i put lyrics all i have is..we plant yellow yam and mi ... A: It's taken me a little while to respond as I DO know these lyrics, but can't place them. I am ... | |
| old reggae tune | 6/17/2009 |
| Q: really need help if possible:i had a beautiful reggae tune on an old tape back in the early 80's, i ... A: I have spent some time searching on the lyrics provided and have been unable to identify the lyrics ... | |
| searching for song | 6/14/2009 |
| Q: i'm searching for a song,,old school reggae,,'' it goes, woman let me live my life alone",,,sorry ... A: You can download both the track and the version here. ... | |
| searching for song | 6/12/2009 |
| Q: i'm searching for a song,,old school reggae,,'' it goes, woman let me live my life alone",,,sorry ... A: At first I thought it could be Mikey Dread's 'World War 3' from his album of the same title. But it ... | |
| Trying to locate a tune...late 70s early 80s | 6/7/2009 |
| Q: I think the title was "I don't know why", at least that was the harmony. It was sung by a female. ... A: Sometimes there are lyrics that come to you straight away and others that don't. In fact, there is ... | |
| searching for song | 6/5/2009 |
| Q: i'm searching for a song,,old school reggae,,'' it goes, woman let me live my life alone",,,sorry ... A: Loving the lyrics lol You may well have me stumped here. The only tune I can think of is a ... | |
| Searching | 5/17/2009 |
| Q: i have been looking for this particular reggae song at first i thought it was a "T-pain - Cant ... A: I have spent some time looking for the tune you are after but have been unsuccessful. If it possibly ... | |
| Reggae Song | 5/8/2009 |
| Q: I am after a song of which name I cannot remember but I do know its a reggae song and the video is ... A: This video does not ring any bells with me; I don't recall having seen this video before. But if you ... | |
| Need to find Song Title/Artist for a Lovers Rock Reggae Song | 5/7/2009 |
| Q: touching me, touching me(female)........Has anyone ever told you that you're nice(male)....Let me be ... A: Happy than I am able to help with your enquiry. This track is called "The First One" and was ... | |
| Old loversrock tune | 4/18/2009 |
| Q: i am trying to find the artist for a song i once had on vinyl. It was called Memories, a cover of ... A: I believe the track you may be after is called "The Way We Were" by Prediction. Released on the ... | |
| reggae music | 4/18/2009 |
| Q: I'm looking for the name of a reggae tune and woman artist. these are the lyrics, ho baby yeah yeah ... A: I can see that you asked George this question some time back also. Not often that so many lyrics are ... | |
| Old dancehall tune | 4/16/2009 |
| Q: I'm trying to find the name and artist of an old dancehall tune that goes "La di da di da di da di ... A: Unfortunately, whilst I can appreciate how prominent the lyrics may be when singing them to ... | |
| Need help finding artist and name of reggae song | 3/30/2009 |
| Q: Who sings this song:(If)you have nothin good fi say, don't say nothin...Certain people dem no wan fi ... A: My initial thought was Admiral Tibett - Leave People Business Alone - but the rest of the lyrics are ... | |
| looking for song/artist | 3/25/2009 |
| Q: I'm trying to find a song,believe it is by frankie paul from the late 80's.Was in Negril in 1989 ... A: Gosh, Frankie Paul is an artiste with such a vast range of releases, that it would be really hard to ... | |
| cnt find dis song for ntn | 2/28/2009 |
| Q: hey from the starting of the year I have been trying to find this song I don't know what it name or ... A: In order to see if I can help I need a bit more info from you. Is it a dancehall tune? If not, what ... | |
| La la means i love you | 2/4/2009 |
| Q: i am looking for the name of a female artist who sings a version of La la means i love you. I think ... A: Now apart from the usual suspects, Alton Ellis, Delfonics, Jackson 5, the only versions with female ... | |
| Looking for a song | 2/3/2009 |
| Q: I'm looking for a song that my Father listened to when we were younger, the lyrics are hold me in ... A: I think the song you are looking for may be called Hold Me In Your Arms Tonight - accredited to Ann ... | |
| could you tell me who sings {its over} | 1/31/2009 |
| Q: i had an old reggae record in the 80s called ..its over.. and im struggling to get it again. the ... A: You were absolutely right about this being a toughie. Unfortunately, it doesn't ring any bells with ... | |
| Secret Lovers | 1/27/2009 |
| Q: i had an old reggae record in the 80s called ..its over.. and im struggling to get it again. the ... A: More than happy to help. The only reggae version of Secret Lovers that I am aware of was recorded ... | |
| could you tell me who sings {its over} | 1/26/2009 |
| Q: i had an old reggae record in the 80s called ..its over.. and im struggling to get it again. the ... A: This is a duet by Carol Campbell & Les Cliff and is called "Between Me And You". You can listen to ... | |
| sandra cross | 1/25/2009 |
| Q: I heard this song today and i think its by sandra cross but i dont know wot its called. The lyrics i ... A: I know how frustrating it is when you just can't find out who an artist is or the title of a ... | |
| reggae | 1/25/2009 |
| Q: Trying to fina all versions of WHAT CAN I DO (weeding song) as sung by Derrick Harriott... Hope you ... A: What Can I Do, (The Wedding Song), was originally released by Derrick Harriott in 1964 and written ... | |
| Trying to find old reggae/lovers rock tune | 1/21/2009 |
| Q: I have been trying to find an old lovers rock/reggae tune late 70s -80s. Don't know the title but ... A: I believe this song to be 'Magic Man', voiced by Don Carlos and available on his 'Harvest Time' ... | |
Valerie Edwards
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Expertise
I am not an expert or an artiste in the reggae music industry, but I will attempt to answer questions specifically in relation to lovers rock from the late 70s to the late 80s. I may also be able to help with queries regarding revival, dancehall and reggae in general.
Experience
My experience lies in being a listener and appreciater of reggae music of all genres since the 70s.
Lovers rock in particular is quite specific to the UK and I am often able to answer questions relating to artists and lyrics.
Education/Credentials
I hope to share the knowledge that I have built up over the years with others, and in turn, learn more about a genre of music that I love.
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