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Alton Ellis

Alton Ellis

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About Alton Ellis

Alton Nehemiah Ellis OD (1 September 1938 – 10 October 2008) was a Jamaican singer and songwriter. One of the innovators of rocksteady who was given the informal title "Godfather of Rocksteady". In 2004, Alton Ellis was awarded the Order of Distinction by the Jamaican government in recognition of his achievements. In 2006, he was inducted into the International Reggae And World Music Awards Hall Of Fame. Born in Trenchtown, Kingston, Jamaica, Alton Ellis was raised within a musical family and learned to play the piano at a young age.

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What Does It Take (To Win Your Love)

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Rock Steady

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I'm Still in Love

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Make Me Happy

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La La Means I Love You

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Ain't That Loving You

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Blackman's Word (Black Man's Pride)

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Breaking Up

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I'm Still in Love With You

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Too Late To Turn Back Now

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