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Danielle - Danielle (1980)

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Tracklist A1 Let's Have A Party 6:59 Strings And Horns Arranged, Orchestrated And Conducted By – Perry Botkin, Jr. Bass – Romeo Williams A2 I'm On Fire - featuring Edward Witing & Venette Gloud on French vocals 5:55 Strings And Horns Arranged, Orchestrated And Conducted By –  Perry Botkin, Jr. Bass – Scotty Edwards * French Vocals by – Edward Witing *, Venette Gloud   A3 The Day I Laid Eyes On You 3:36 Strings And Horns Arranged, Orchestrated And Conducted By – Art Freeman String And Horn Arrangements By – Rue Caldwell Bass – Nathaniel Green   B1 Tis The Season To Be Grooving You 5:27 Horn Arrangements By – Rue Caldwell ,  Art Freeman Strings And Horns Orchestrated & Conducted By – Art Freeman Bass – Scotty Edwards * B2 I Like Dancing - featuring Carolyn Mascarin & Lodovico Boetticher 6:00 Strings And Horns Arranged, Orchestrated And Conducted By –  Perry Botkin, Jr. Bass – Romeo Williams Additional Lyrics By – Carolyn Mascarin , Lodov...

Dennis Brown - Spellbound (1980)

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  Overview of Dennis Brown’s “Spellbound” Dennis Brown , often referred to as the “Crown Prince of Reggae,” released his 14th studio album titled “Spellbound” in 1980. This album is notable for its rich reggae sound and lyrical depth, characteristic of Brown’s style. Despite his significant contributions to the reggae genre and a prolific career, “Spellbound” remains one of his lesser-known works. Factors Contributing to Lesser Recognition 1. Timing of Release The late 1970s and early 1980s were pivotal years for reggae music, with many artists emerging and gaining popularity. While Dennis Brown was already an established artist by the time “Spellbound” was released, the competition from other reggae musicians and bands may have overshadowed this particular album. Notably, Bob Marley and The Wailers were at their peak during this period, which could have diverted attention away from Brown’s work. 2. Marketing and Promotion The marketing strategies employed for “Spellbound” may no...