Name: Better Get Ready
Brand: Pat Kelly

Bonus disc

Bonus disc: No

Catalogue number

KSLP063

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Black

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Rough Trade Exclusive

Rough Trade Exclusive: No

Extended format

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Format detail

14 Tracks

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Format Music GB

Limited edition

Release date

2022-09-16

Signed copies

Signed copies: No

Supplier GB

Tax rate GB

Standard:20

UPC / Barcode

5060135762100

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Total Cap

1 / Extended format: No / LP / Rough Trade Exclusive: No / Signed copies: No / black

KSCD063

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18 Tracks

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5060135762094

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1 / CD / Extended format: No / Rough Trade Exclusive: No / Signed copies: No

Artist

Pat Kelly

Genre GB

Reggae / Dub

Label GB

Kingston Sounds

Pat Kelly was a Jamaican reggae singer and producer. Born in Kingston, Jamaica in either 1943, 1944, or 1949 (according to different sources), he rose to fame as the lead singer of The Techniques in 1966, replacing Slim Smith. In 1969, he embarked on a successful solo career. Alongside his music endeavors, Pat Kelly also worked as a sound engineer for various artists including Bob Marley and Peter Tosh in the 1970s.

With his soulful voice and captivating performances, Pat Kelly became an influential figure in the reggae genre. His contributions to music extended beyond his own recordings as he played a vital role behind the scenes as well. As a sound engineer for notable artists such as Bob Marley and Peter Tosh, Pat Kelly helped shape the iconic sound that defined Jamaican reggae during that era.

Influenced by fellow Jamaican artists like Slim Smith and Derrick Harriott, Pat Kelly's music resonated with audiences worldwide. His smooth vocals combined with heartfelt lyrics made him a beloved artist among reggae enthusiasts. If you enjoy listening to The Jamaicans, The Kingstonians, or other talented performers from this era of reggae music, then you will definitely appreciate the timeless artistry of Pat Kelly.

Pat Kelly out of all the Jamaican singers was influenced most by the voice of American soul singer Sam Cooke. As were indeed many of the singers from that time, few however could carry out this daunting task as well as Pat Kelly. His delivery was perfect and so was his ability to carry any song that came his way. Pat Kelly began his singing career in 1967 when he replaced Slim Smith as lead singer of The Techniques, his voice working so well with the impeccable harmonies of Winston Riley and Bruce Ruffin. Their first hit for the mighty Duke Reid stable was a version of Curtis Mayfield's tune 'You'll Want Me Back' retitled 'You Don't Care' which held the Number 1 slot in Jamaica for the six weeks. For this release Kingston Sounds have focused on material that Kelly had recorded with legendary Jamaican prodcer Bunny 'Striker' Lee. A match made in heaven and one that produced some of their finest work. Tracks such as 'One In a Million', 'One Man Stand', 'Man Of My Word',' I Started a Joke' etc. So sit back and you better get ready for an albums worth of great songs sung and delivered as only the great Pat Kelly could. Respect Jah Floyd........ 

Better Get Ready

Music GB