Patsy Todd was born in the west Kingston community of Fletcher's Land, the child of a Cuban father and Jamaican mother. She had no recording experience when Derrick Morgan approached her to cut Love Not To Brag forArthur 'Duke' Reid in 1959. At the time, she was 15 years old and a student at the All Saints All-Age School. Her only musical connection: singer Cecil 'Prince Buster' Campbell, was her neighbour.
Three years older, the Clarendon-born Morgan was a rising star. Love Not To Brag did well, but it was Housewife's Choice that scored big and helped establish Kong's Beverley's Records. Todd went on to even greater acclaim with Stranger Cole, who also hailed from west Kingston.
They had a magical run, with When I Call Your Name and Give Me The Right taking off on radio and at dances. Todd also recorded as a solo act for producer Sonia Pottinger, and performed with Byron Lee and the Dragonaires in the US. She was among a handful of female acts who stood out in the ska period. http://jamaica-gleaner.com/gleaner/20110730/ent/ent1.html
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music_xplosion
Patsy Todd was born in the west Kingston community of Fletcher's Land, the child of a Cuban father and Jamaican mother. She had no recording experience when Derrick Morgan approached her to cut Love Not To Brag forArthur 'Duke' Reid in 1959. At the time, she was 15 years old and a student at the All Saints All-Age School. Her only musical connection: singer Cecil 'Prince Buster' Campbell, was her neighbour.
music_xplosion
Three years older, the Clarendon-born Morgan was a rising star. Love Not To Brag did well, but it was Housewife's Choice that scored big and helped establish Kong's Beverley's Records. Todd went on to even greater acclaim with Stranger Cole, who also hailed from west Kingston.
music_xplosion
They had a magical run, with When I Call Your Name and Give Me The Right taking off on radio and at dances. Todd also recorded as a solo act for producer Sonia Pottinger, and performed with Byron Lee and the Dragonaires in the US. She was among a handful of female acts who stood out in the ska period. http://jamaica-gleaner.com/gleaner/20110730/ent/ent1.html
curtywyshart
Great jam. Love all the info!
DavidShepherd
Great track, nice to hear her sing a soul song instead of the ska I've only heard by her before.
music_xplosion
@curtywyshart @DavidShepherd Thanks. I'm glad you enjoyed it :) Her voice conveys so much emotions!