{"title":"Bob Andy","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBob Andy was a Jamaican singer, songwriter, and producer born on October 28, 1944 in Kingston, Jamaica. He began his career with the group The Blinders before leaving to pursue a solo career. Bob Andy recorded the smash hit \"I've Got to Go Back Home\" in 1966, which became an anthem for Jamaicans. He also found success as a songwriter for artists like Ken Boothe, Delroy Wilson, and Marcia Griffiths. In addition to his music career, Bob Andy was involved in acting and received numerous awards throughout his lifetime.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIn the mid-seventies, Bob Andy took a break from music to focus on acting and starred in several theatre productions and the Jamaican feature film 'Children Of Babylon'. He later assumed the role of A\u0026amp;R and Promotions Director for Tuff Gong, founded by Bob Marley. Throughout his career, he received multiple Lifetime Achievement Awards and was recognized as one of reggae music's \"Living Legends\".\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eBob Andy's contributions to music were celebrated with various accolades including the Prime Minister's Award for Excellence in Jamaica in 2003. His talent as a singer-songwriter and his dedication to promoting Caribbean copyright made him an influential figure in the industry.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"lots-of-love-and-i","title":"Lots of Love and I","description":"\u003cp\u003e1978 saw the release of Bob Andy’s album\u003ci\u003e Lots of Love and I\u003c\/i\u003e, which includes the classics \u003ci\u003eGhetto Stays in the Mind\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eFeel the Feeling\u003c\/i\u003e. As one of reggae’s most influential songwriters he wrote 10 new songs for this fantastic LP. Bob Andy’s incredible voice is hearable all over this record. It has often been noted that the mark of a great artist is the continued production of notable works throughout his lifetime. A veritable explosion of cover versions of Bob Andy’s songs and rhythms has already introduced a new generation of fans across the globe to his music. Besides his solo career he was one of the founding members of The Paragons.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003eLP - Limited edition of 750 individually numbered copies on 180 Gram orange coloured vinyl.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Music On Vinyl","offers":[{"title":"LP","offer_id":50452438647115,"sku":"1048929","price":24.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0867\/1120\/6219\/files\/2577fbf3-fb05-429b-be1d-fbb1df1fdb4b_thumbnail_4096.png?v=1727152522"},{"product_id":"young-gifted-and-black","title":"Young, Gifted and Black","description":"\u003cp\u003eBob and Marcia were a Jamaican vocal duo, that consisted of Bob Andy and Marcia Griffiths. Griffiths and Andy achieved international fame with their rendition of Nina Simone’s “Young, Gifted and Black.” The song resonated deeply with audiences in the UK, selling over half a million copies and earning Bob and Marcia a place on Top of the Pops. It reached the number #5 spot in the UK charts. This album is packed with classic tracks and cover versions - gems like “It ain’t me Babe”, “Keep the Customers Satisfied” and “Put a Little Love in your Heart”. \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Music On Vinyl","offers":[{"title":"CD","offer_id":50458345832779,"sku":"324714","price":7.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false},{"title":"LP - Black","offer_id":50458347176267,"sku":"392046","price":24.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false},{"title":"LP - Orange","offer_id":52538235978059,"sku":"R8110-7532","price":32.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0867\/1120\/6219\/files\/Young_Gifted__Black_70835bf7_thumbnail_4096.jpg?v=1727210957"},{"product_id":"young-gifted-and-black-pied-piper","title":"Young Gifted And Black \/ Pied Piper","description":"\u003cp\u003ePrior to uniting on disc towards the close of the sixties, Bob Andy and Marcia Griffiths had enjoyed successful solo careers in their native Jamaica, both having previously scored significant hits for Studio One Records. Soon after joining Harry Johnson’s stable of artists, the duo made the British pop charts with a joyous reggae version of Nina Simone’s \u003ci\u003eTo Be Young, Gifted And Black\u003c\/i\u003e, which peaked at number five in the spring of 1970. The following summer, the pair returned to the UK charts when their self-produced version of the Crispian St. Peters’ pop hit, \u003ci\u003ePied Piper\u003c\/i\u003e made it to number 11, but by the mid-1970s both singers had returned to their successful solo careers, with Marcia also becoming a third of Bob Marley’s all-female backing band, the I-Threes. This long overdue set comprises the popular duo’s two Trojan albums from the early 1970s, including the two best-selling title tracks plus a host of superior early reggae sides, including the rare Jamaican mix of \u003ci\u003eYoung Gifted and Black\u003c\/i\u003e. \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Doctor Bird","offers":[{"title":"CD","offer_id":50468011835723,"sku":"1033105","price":10.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0867\/1120\/6219\/files\/ec252267-5558-4abd-afec-38e613ed5d25_thumbnail_4096.png?v=1727344132"},{"product_id":"lots-of-love-and-i-reissue","title":"Lots Of Love And I (Reissue)","description":"\u003cp\u003eFirst CD issue of one of the greatest reggae albums of all time. All but two tracks new to CD. 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