{"product_id":"the-paragons-return-lp","title":"The Paragons - Return LP","description":"\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eLP version. Radiation Roots present a reissue of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe Paragons\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e' \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eReturn\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e, originally released in 1977. One of the most important harmony groups in the entirety of Jamaican music, the Paragons have a long and complicated history. First formed in the ska years by \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eBob Andy\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e and \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eTyrone Evans\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e as the duo of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eAndy And Ronnie\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e, the group soon expanded to a quartet through the addition of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eHoward Barrett\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e and \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eJohn Holt\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e, the latter naturally assuming lead duties; following the subsequent departure of Andy, Holt, Evans, and Barrett made the Paragons the quintessential rock steady trio. They had an incredible run of hits for \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eDuke Reid\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e and \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eCoxsone\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e during the mid-to-late '60s, and also issued some self-produced work, before Holt's solo career skyrocketed, leaving the group on the back-burner. Then, in the mid-1970s, the Paragons reformed, cutting material for New York-based labels such as Clocktower and Clintones, which led to this intriguing album, which saw material recorded in Jamaica at Harry J for \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eBunny Lee\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e mixed with work cut at Bullwackie's studio in the Bronx; along with re-workings of classics such as \"Left With A Broken Heart\" and \"Memories By The Score\" is a whole range of new material, dealing with contemporary themes.\u003c\/span\u003e","brand":"Radiation Roots (Italy)","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":39393111113790,"sku":null,"price":22.98,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1575\/8523\/products\/RR316LP_CU.jpg?v=1618955835","url":"https:\/\/www.bullcityrecords.com\/products\/the-paragons-return-lp","provider":"Chaz's Bull City Records","version":"1.0","type":"link"}