{"title":"Roy Hamilton","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eRoy Hamilton was an American singer who achieved major success in the R\u0026amp;B and pop charts in the 1950s. Born on April 16, 1929, in Leesburg, Georgia, he captivated audiences with his powerful voice and emotional performances. His talent and charisma made him a beloved figure in the music industry during his time. Sadly, Roy Hamilton passed away on July 20, 1969, in New Rochelle, New York. Despite his untimely death, his impact on music continues to be felt today.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"turn-up-the-music","title":"Turn Up The Music","description":"\u003cp\u003eRoy Hamilton, Cosmo Bowen and Dennis Palmer go back a long way to the early 80's when they were members of a 9 piece funk outfit called Breeze - playing regularly Upstairs at Ronnie Scott's along with bands like Hi Tension and Gonzalez. In 1984 they linked up for this one and only 12\" on their own HBS imprint - a laid-back stomper that has become in-demand on the UK soul\/funk collectors scene - now given a fresh new cut \u0026amp; press thanks to Freestyle Records' 12\" reissue initiative!\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Freestyle Records","offers":[{"title":"Black 12\" - 2170744","offer_id":50398102552907,"sku":"2170744","price":8.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0867\/1120\/6219\/files\/test_fda47068_thumbnail_4096.jpg?v=1726493953"},{"product_id":"the-golden-voice-of-roy-hamilton-epic-singles-1960-1962","title":"The Golden Voice of Roy Hamilton Epic Singles: 1960-1962","description":"\u003cp\u003eJasmine continues its Roy Hamilton output with a twenty-four track CD containing the singer's Epic label 45s issued between 1960 and 1962.     \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eContains the 'almost a British hit', You Can Have Her together with a mix of musical styles from gospel to blues, ballads and up-tempo tunes including Climb Every Mountain(from the Sound of Music), The Clock (Hamilton's version of the Johnny Ace hit) and I'll Come Running Back To You(written by Sam Cooke).Several of the songs are written by Hamilton's long-time manager Bill Cook.     \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eHamilton had a unique style that ranged from an almost classical technique to soul and gospel which was envied by Elvis Presley and led to the blue-eyed soul stylings of The Righteous Brothers and others.     \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe CD's booklet includes Hamilton's back story, chronicles the two years this CD covers and includes scans of sleeves, labels and press ads.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Jasmine","offers":[{"title":"CD","offer_id":50901690745163,"sku":"2024719","price":12.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0867\/1120\/6219\/files\/test_8227f06a_thumbnail_4096.jpg?v=1732776213"}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0867\/1120\/6219\/collections\/test_bfb78dd1_thumbnail_4096_2601a79a-88ad-4bf7-a4ee-f694b49acde3.jpg?v=1726493930","url":"https:\/\/shop.roughtrade.com\/collections\/roy-hamilton.oembed","provider":"Rough Trade","version":"1.0","type":"link"}