{"product_id":"the-paragons-on-the-beach-lp","title":"The Paragons \"On The Beach\" LP","description":"\u003cp\u003e- A Treasure Isle \"treasure!\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e- Features the original 1967 recording of 'The Tide Is High' taken to international stardom in 1980 by Blondie - A feel-good party album drenched in soulful harmonies set to a rocksteady beat - 140g black vinyl - High-gloss printed outer sleeve - A joy from start to finish... \"see you on the beach!\". This classic Jamaican party album was recorded in 1967on Duke \"the Trojan\"Reid's Treasure Isle label. It sold well locally and saw a UK release where it was a hit on the hugely popular ska and soul scene. It pre-dates the reggae boom and defines the short-lived rocksteady era fusing down beat ska with doo-wop and angst-drenched soulful vocals. The Paragons, featuring the signature vocals of lead singer John Holt, have been compared to a laid-back Four Tops with a tinge of Beach Boys thrown in. Whatever your view there is certainly an R\u0026amp;B flavour in the vocal harmonies and it's easy to see why this sought-after album is at the foundation of any Northern Soul or reggae collection. The soulfulness of The Paragons is no more apparent on Harry Belafonte's classic 'Island In The Sun', 'Happy-Go-Lucky Girl,' 'Only a Smile' and their original feel-good recording of 'The Tide Is High' which became an international hit for Blondie in 1980. A fabulous rocksteady record underpinned by the super-tight session band Tommy McCook and The Supersonics.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e1 On the Beach\u003cbr\u003e2 Island in the Sun\u003cbr\u003e3 When the Lights Are Low\u003cbr\u003e4 The Tide Is High\u003cbr\u003e5 So Much Pain\u003cbr\u003e6 Only a Smile\u003cbr\u003e7 I Want to Go Back\u003cbr\u003e8 Happy-Go-Lucky Girl\u003cbr\u003e9 Yellow Bird\u003cbr\u003e10 Village Girl\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Alliance","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45172786004168,"sku":"5060767442036","price":27.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0628\/1337\/2616\/files\/4409740-3359082.jpg?v=1786563158","url":"https:\/\/1234gorecords.shop\/products\/the-paragons-on-the-beach-lp","provider":"1-2-3-4 Go! Records","version":"1.0","type":"link"}