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Johnny Osbourne is tagged as: reggae, dub, dancehall, roots reggae, jamaica

Johnny Osbourne (born Errol Osbourne, 1948) is a popular Jamaican reggae and dancehall singer, who rose to success in the late 1970s and mid 1980s. His album Truths and Rights was a notable roots reggae success, and featured “Jah Promise” and the album’s title track, “Truths and Rights”. However, he is probably best known for his mid 1980s dancehall reggae hits “Buddy Bye” (based on King Jammy’s Sleng Teng riddim), “Ice Cream Love” and “Water Pumping”.
During 1967 Osbourne became lead vocalist of The Wildcats, and recorded for producer Winston Riley, although nothing was issued. The Wildcats’ manager then financed a session at Coxsone Dodd’s Studio One, from which his debut single, “All I Have Is Love”, was released. In 1969 he recorded an album, Come Back Darling, again for Riley. On the day that he completed the album, Osbourne emigrated to Toronto, Canada, to join his family. After singing with various soul and reggae groups, he became lead vocalist for Ishan People, and recorded two albums with them. The group broke up in 1979, and Osbourne decided to return to Jamaica.[2]
Shortly after returning, he recorded “Forgive Them” and “Jealousy, Heartache And Pain&...
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Top 10 Johnny Osbourne Songs
We Need Love
Truth and Rights
Jah Promise
Jungle Buddy Bye (Hiroo Onoda Dub)
Ice Cream Love
Nyah Man
Water Pumping
Buddy Bye
Kiss Somebody
Purify Your Heart
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Top 10 Johnny Osbourne Albums
Truths And Rights
Truth and Rights
Nightfall Showcase
Fally Lover/Never Stop Fighting
Musical Chopper
Trojan Box Set: Roots (3 Of 3)
Mr. Budy Bye
Live Good
Fally Lover / Never Stop Fighting
Meets Roots Radics 1980 - 1981
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