Johnny Nash RIP

[Tomangoes]

Just seen it reported he passed yesterday.

A man of many talents. RIP

I can see clearly now was a revelation tune.

As i got into the scene, this always stood out

Ed

 

[Zanetti]

Sad To Hear. Remember The Groove Recordings. 

 

[Simon M]

Very sad 

[Thriller]

Another sad loss Always admired his records since buying the amazing " Love ain`t nothing " on release on Pye International here in the UK I am a sucker for cover versions and although not really our style of music he did my favourite version of " Ole man river " Hugely influential artist R I P Mr Nash

[Mickey Finn]

A decent obituary in today's Guardian:

https://www.theguardian.com/music/2020/oct/07/johnny-nash-reggae-singer-best-known-for-i-can-see-clearly-now-dies-aged-80

This is probably my favourite of his:

RIP

[Coolnotes]

Sad news .. I grew up on his hits and he provided a great Reggae/Soul crossover . Have we ever needed " I can see clearly now " more ? A song for our times. RIP , Keep the Faith . 

 

[Hooker1951]

What a great artist could cover a vast spectrum in all kinds of music, Real Soulful voice always loved his music

RiP Johnny Nash

ML

[Leicester Boy]

Man could sing.

[Tlscapital]

Far from being a favorite singer of mine but although I have some of his records (M-G-M, Argo, Janus) his involvement in 'black' music is something. His approach might be too much on the 'pop'-y side. None the less he was a serious 'supporter/promoter' for many artists... RIP !

[Twoshoes]

Very sad, such a wonderful tone in his voice, so many marvellous tunes, 

R.I.P

[Richard]

 

[Souljer6]

Great artist with wonderful versatility. Goodbye

[Michael V]

Sad news-a versatile artist indeed; as well as his own nice records, he produced and/or arranged quite a few gems for others- the two fine Sam & Bill 45's on Joda, 'Fly Me To The Moon/Treat Me Right and 'For Your Love',Gloria Gaynor's 60's debut 'She'll Be Sorry' and  Howard Tate's 'Reaction' LP 

[Mickjay33]

very sad news RIP Mr Nash 

[Seano]

14 hours ago, Tomangoes said:

Just seen it reported he passed yesterday.

A man of many talents. RIP

I can see clearly now was a revelation tune.

As i got into the scene, this always stood out

Ed

 

I picked up an issue copy of this on recommendation by @Eddie Hubbard without hearing it, when looking through some records at a soul night quite some years back. Agree, amongst many other fine records he made, this one is a really good one that is worth a listen - and a dance.

[The Yank]

Really sorry to hear about this ! ! R.I.P. Johnny ! 

 

[Chas]

Atmospheric ballad from the man. 

 

[Tobytyke]

Johnny Nash  released many great soul singles throughout  the 60s. The hard to find ep which came out here on RCA in 64 containing What kind of love is this,Deep in the heart of Harlem,was excellent.

[Souljer6]

1 hour ago, Tobytyke said:

Johnny Nash  released many great soul singles throughout  the 60s. The hard to find ep which came out here on RCA in 64 containing What kind of love is this,Deep in the heart of Harlem,was excellent.

We're lucky enough to have the Presenting Johnny Nash e.p. It really is an excellent release with all four tracks quite superb...so much more than just What kind of love is this.

[Shsdave]

One of my favourites of Johnnys songs.

RIP Johnny Nash

[El Corol]

Interesting singer who adopted styles in a way I can’t think of any other black singers (but happy to be proved wrong)

 

 

 

Edited October 8, 2020 by El Corol

[Joesoap]

All of the above.  Also seem to remember this from the Stafford / early 100 Club era..

There's also a good one written by Bunny Sigler/Ron Tyson  ('I'm Comin' Home in The Morning') on his charity shop staple 'Tears on My Pillow' LP but amazingly, it's not on YouTube.

Edited October 11, 2020 by Joesoap

[El Corol]