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Double 12" Spin #42 =BB Seaton & Earth & Stone=

A. BB Seaton - Jah Helps Those Who Help Themselves B. BB Seaton - Aware Of Love Label: Roots International/Tabou 1 This Double 12” Spin celebrates the 1970s, a decade synonymous with the rise of roots reggae. While acknowledging the strength of reggae across all periods, we're highlighting the '70s impact with two 12” releases by BB Seaton and Earth & Stone. BB Seaton, whose birth name is Harris Lloyd B.B. Seaton (born September 3, 1944, in Kingston), and widely known as BiBi (Bibby), was a key figure in several Jamaican vocal groups. He started as a solo artist in the early 1960s before teaming up with Delano Stewart as Winston & Bibby. This duo evolved into the renowned Gaylads with the addition of Maurice Roberts. Seaton's extensive career also included stints with The Astronauts, Psalms, Conscious Minds, and The Messengers. BB Seaton's career extended beyond his own performances. He and The Gaylads released two albums on Coxsone Dodd's Studio One label, as well as an album on Leslie Kong's Beverly's Records, while also recording for other producers. Notable hits from this period include Lady with the Red Dress, No Good Girl, Stop Making Love Beside Me, and Africa (Studio One), Joy In The Morning and She Want It (Wirl Records), and Hard To Confess, Over The Rainbows End, and ABC Rocksteady (Sonia Pottinger). In addition to his singing, Seaton was a highly regarded songwriter. He played a crucial role in auditioning and mentoring artists at Studio One, Tip Top Records, and Beverly's Records, including The Heptones, The Melodians, The Kingstonians, Lloyd Parks, and Fred Locks. Notably, he introduced Jackie Mittoo to Coxsone Dodd at Studio One. He fostered a strong creative partnership with Ken Boothe, penning notable tracks like Freedom Street. His songwriting prowess extended to classics such as The Melodians' Swing And Dine and Delroy Wilson's Give Love A Try. In 1972, he embarked on a dedicated solo career, simultaneously engaging in extensive production work and providing backing for fellow artists. He also explored dub music, releasing two albums in the genre. Moving to the UK in 1974, he made history as the first reggae artist signed to Virgin Records. BB Seaton's Soul Beat Records, established in 1969, was the heart of his musical world, allowing him to release new music and carefully curate his back catalog well into the 2000s. He rejoined The Gaylads in 2010. Sadly, despite his significant accolades and essential contributions to Jamaican music, he remained largely unknown to the wider reggae audience. He passed away in London, England on March 4, 2024, at the age of 79, leaving behind a rich musical legacy.' His 12” single, featuring two exceptional tracks, was released in 2019 by France's Tabou1 label in collaboration with BB Seaton's Roots International. Jah Helps Those Who Help Themselves, a powerful roots anthem, originally appeared on a 1979 12” single, backed with Just Like A Shelter. The B-side features the 1979 gem Aware Of Love. This beautifully executed rendition of Jerry Butler's 1961 classic, masterfully reinterpreted by BB Seaton, is truly a standout and deserves widespread acclaim. A1. Earth & Stone - Three Wise Men A2. Earth & Stone - Three Wise Men Version B. Earth & Stone - Three Wise Men Version 2 Label: Well Charge/Archive Recordings - BLXM005 Earth & Stone, Clifton Howell and Albert Bailey, are featured on our second 12” single. Influenced by Delroy Wilson and The Impressions, they started as The Officials. After a rejection at Treasure Isle, they recorded some sides at Studio One, but only one song was released. Through Ronnie Davis, Earth & Stone recorded at Jo Jo Hookim's Channel One. Their first single, Jah Will Cut You Down, became a Jamaican roots hit. Jo Jo Hookim renamed them Earth & Stone. The song's lyrics reflected Clifton Howell's personal hardship. Earth & Stone recorded more tracks for Jo Jo, leading to an album release. Their songs, like Run Home, Don't Let Them Fool You, and False Ruler, were often politically themed. Besides Channel One, they worked with Niney, Buster Riley, Joe Gibbs, and Ossie Hibbert. With Hibbert, they recorded Wicked A Fe Dress Back. Ossie Hibbert also released Back To Africa, a collab album with Phillip Frazer, without their knowledge. Thier Kool Roots album stood out in 1979 as a rare double LP, featuring both vocal and dub versions – an unconventional choice for the time. The duo disbanded in the early 1980s, with both members relocating to the US. They cited financial mistreatment by producers as a primary reason for maintaining their regular jobs alongside their music. Archive Recordings in the UK released this 12" single in 2020 that brings together three distinct versions of Earth & Stone's Three Wise Men, a song that draws inspiration from the bible. It was first heard as a 7" single in 1977. [Vinyl transfer to 24-bit/96kHz WAV using Technics SL-1210MK2, Ortofon cartridge, and SoundForge] © 2025 Teacher@ReggaeVibes