{"product_id":"paragons-on-the-beach-1","title":"The Paragons: On The Beach ( Vinyl )","description":"\u003cb\u003eTitle: \u003c\/b\u003eOn The Beach\u003cbr\u003e\n                                         \u003cb\u003eArtist: \u003c\/b\u003eThe Paragons\u003cbr\u003e\n                                         \u003cb\u003eLabel: \u003c\/b\u003eCharly\u003cbr\u003e\n                                         \u003cb\u003eProduct Type: \u003c\/b\u003eVINYL LP\u003cbr\u003e\n                                         \u003cb\u003eUPC: \u003c\/b\u003e5060767442036\u003cbr\u003e\n                                         \u003cb\u003eGenre: \u003c\/b\u003eRock\u003cbr\u003e\n                                         \u003cb\u003eRelease Date: \u003c\/b\u003e2025-01-10\u003cbr\u003e\n                                         \u003cb\u003eNumber of Discs: \u003c\/b\u003e1\u003cbr\u003e\n                                         \n                                         \u003cbr\u003e\n                                         \n                                         \n                                         - A Treasure Isle \"treasure!\"- Features the original 1967 recording of 'The Tide Is High' taken to international stardom in 1980 by Blondie - A feel-good party album drenched in soulful harmonies set to a rocksteady beat - 140g black vinyl - High-gloss printed outer sleeve- A joy from start to finish... \"see you on the beach!\".This classic Jamaican party album was recorded in 1967on Duke \"the Trojan\"Reid's Treasure Isle label. It sold well locally and saw a UK release where it was a hit on the hugely popular ska and soul scene. It pre-dates the reggae boom and defines the short-lived rocksteady era fusing down beat ska with doo-wop and angst-drenched soulful vocals.The Paragons, featuring the signature vocals of lead singer John Holt, have been compared to a laid-back Four Tops with a tinge of Beach Boys thrown in. Whatever your view there is certainly an R\u0026amp;B flavour in the vocal harmonies and it's easy to see why this sought-after album is at the foundation of any Northern Soul or reggae collection.The soulfulness of The Paragons is no more apparent on Harry Belafonte's classic 'Island In The Sun', 'Happy-Go-Lucky Girl,' 'Only a Smile' and their original feel-good recording of 'The Tide Is High' which became an international hit for Blondie in 1980.A fabulous rocksteady record underpinned by the super-tight session band Tommy McCook and The Supersonics.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTracks:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e1.1 On the Beach \u003cbr\u003e1.2 Island in the Sun \u003cbr\u003e1.3 When the Lights Are Low \u003cbr\u003e1.4 The Tide Is High \u003cbr\u003e1.5 So Much Pain \u003cbr\u003e1.6 Only a Smile \u003cbr\u003e1.7 I Want to Go Back \u003cbr\u003e1.8 Happy-Go-Lucky Girl \u003cbr\u003e1.9 Yellow Bird \u003cbr\u003e1.10 Village Girl\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"The Paragons","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47859791036603,"sku":"44998349","price":8.39,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0717\/7630\/5339\/files\/4409740-3337704.jpg?v=1779423653","url":"https:\/\/hej3xg-is.myshopify.com\/products\/paragons-on-the-beach-1","provider":"My Store","version":"1.0","type":"link"}