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The Paragons
Affectionately remembered primarily for their classic single 'The Tide Is High'
- which was later turned into a huge international hit for Blondie and, later
still, Atomic Kitten - Jamaican rocksteady act The Paragons captured the
island's sweet, sun-kissed vocal harmonies and went on to influence the likes of
Massive Attack, UB40 and The Specials.
Starting life as a young doo-wop group called The Binders, Bob Andy, Tyrone
Evans, John Holt and Howard Barrett came together in 1964 and started out trying
to imitate the sound of American soul and R&B music. Their romantic, soothi...
Blackbird SingingThe Paragons
Tide Is HighThe Paragons
Tide Is HighThe Paragons
Wear You To The BallThe Paragons
Only A SmileThe Paragons
Happy Go Lucky GirlThe Paragons
Blackbird SingingThe Paragons
On The Beach
2:35
Tide Is HighThe Paragons
On The Beach
2:42
Tide Is HighThe Paragons
On The Beach
2:42
Wear You To The BallThe Paragons
On The Beach
2:38
Only A SmileThe Paragons
On The Beach
2:59
Happy Go Lucky GirlThe Paragons
On The Beach
3:06
