David Isaacs

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David Isaacs (aka Bruce Bennett) is a Jamaican reggae singer who worked with Lee "Scratch" Perry in the late 1960s and early 1970s,[1] and went on to release several albums between the mid-1970s and early 1980s.

Isaacs recorded a version of Stevie Wonder's "A Place In The Sun" in 1968 for producer Lee Perry, and this was one of the records that established Trojan Records as a major force in reggae.[2] The song was re-recorded for Isaacs' debut album, Place In The Sun, released in 1976.

In 1979, Isaacs recorded "Just Like The Sea", in combination with deejay Jah Thomas, and released a second album, More Love, produced by Witty Reid.[3] In 1982, he teamed up with Winston "Niney" Holness for the album Happy Ending, released on Dynamic Sounds,[4] which had been preceded by the Love & Devotion set.

Isaacs also had a spell as a member of The Itals, joining the group in 1997.[1][5]

Contents

[edit] Discography

[edit] Singles

  • "I'd Rather Be Lonely" (1966)
  • "Place In The Sun" (1968) Upsetter
  • "Can't Take It Anymore" (1969)
  • "He'll Have To Go" (1969)
  • "I've Got Memories" (1969)
  • "Dark Moon"
  • "Good Father"
  • "Love Has Join Us"
  • "Who To Tell"
  • "You'll Be Sorry" (1971)
  • "Just Enough" (1973)
  • "Stranger on the Shore" (1973)
  • "Just Like A Sea" (1979) (with Jah Thomas)
  • "More Love" (1979)

[edit] Albums

  • Place In The Sun (1976) Culture Press, also released as Til I Can't Take It on Hulk
  • More Love (1979) J&M
  • Love & Devotion (1981) Imperial
  • Happy Ending (1982) Dynamic Sounds
  • To Sir With Love Jamaica Authentic

[edit] References

  1. ^ a b Thompson, Dave (2002). Reggae & Caribbean Music. Backbeat Books. ISBN 0-87930-655-6. 
  2. ^ Ian McCann. Reggae Chartbusters Volume 2. Union Square Music. Retrieved on 08 February 2008.
  3. ^ David Isaacs - More Love. Roots Archives. Retrieved on 08 February 2008.
  4. ^ David Isaacs - Happy Ending. Roots Archives. Retrieved on 08 February 2008.
  5. ^ Steve Huey. The Itals Biography. allmusic.com. Macrovision Corporation. Retrieved on 08 February 2008.

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