THE PARAGONS - WHEN THE LIGHTS ARE LOW / I WANT TO GO BACK (7")

Harlem Shuffle

£16.18

Format: 7" Vinyl
Catalogue No.: HSRSS0020
Barcode: 7141095211018
Release Date: 28 Jan 2023
Genre: Reggae

This is the first release on 7inch vinyl single of these two masterpieces by The Paragons.
Attention: This is a special limited edition - strictly limited to 500 copies - one release only.

THE PARAGONS
The Paragons were originally called “The Binders”, a band that comprised Keith Anderson (better known as Bob Andy), Garth Evans (aka Tyrone Evans), Junior Menz, and Leroy Stamp. In 1964 John Holt and Howard Barrett replaced Menz,and Stamp and the name was changed to The Paragons. Anderson left in 1965, and The Paragons continued as a trio. After John Holt left to pursue a solo career, Vic Taylor took Holt's place. The trio initially recorded two outstanding albums: the legendary “On The Beach” 1967, and the equally good “Riding High“- later renamed “The Paragons with Roslyn Sweat” - in 1974. Most of their many masterpieces come from these two albums... They carried on recording more albums, the latest being “The Paragons Return” with John Holt. In 1980 Blondie covered their song "The Tide Is High" with great international success.
Today “On The Beach” is considered by many as the definitive Rocksteady L.P…

A SIDE:
Title: "WHEN THE LIGHTS ARE LOW" Artist: THE PARAGONS - Limited Edition 500 copies
Year: 1967

Produced by Duke Reid
This is a licensed reissue of the track featured on the album “On The Beach”- Treasure Isle - 1967
This gorgeous and haunting song boasts remarkable singing and musicianship allied to the finest song-writing. A Rocksteady masterpiece that totally deserved being released as a single at last.

B SIDE:
Title: "I’ll Be Back" - Artist: THE PARAGONS - Limited Edition 500 copies
Year: 1967

This is a licensed reissue of the track featured on the album “On The Beach” -Treasure Isle - 1967
This brilliant Rocksteady track is in fact a cover of a less known but fine Beatles song “I’ll Be Back” featured on the “Beatles 65” album which was released in the U.S. only. This gem sounds 100% like a Paragons song though, with gorgeous harmonies being served on an upbeat Rocksteady rhythm, complete with thumping bass and powerful horns. Brilliant.