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Ernie Smith biography, Ernie Smith discography
Johnny Nash
article from The Gleaner, 6 Oct 97
Ernie Smith's 30th Anniversary Concert
review from The Gleaner, 3 Oct 97
Thank You, Mr.Thank you Daddy for my first guitar,
Without that one I would have never come this far.The dark void of Kingston Harbor is delineated by the lights on the Palisadoes
in the Southern distance, ending eerily at Port Royal.This is the vista from singer Ernie Smith's balcony in Red Hills.It was
from this perch one evening in February 1996 that I was indulged for nearly
two and a half hours in one of the most interesting career retrospectives
I have ever heard.While Glenroy Anthony Smith is similar in many respects to the wealth of
talent that has come and gone through the walls of countless Kingston recording
studios, he is a distinctly unique and enduring entity in Jamaican music.His songs, with the trademark deep baritone vocals, still play frequently
on Jamaican radio.We all could sing as kids.My mother sang in the choir.We'd be driving in the car somewhere, always
singing.My father used to borrow a guitar and bring it home sometimes.About
five years after school I realized that no matter what job I was doing,
I still was playing something, playing in some band or singing somewhere
at night, and I said, 'this must be what I'm supposed to do.After my voice broke, I didn't think I was going to sing again.When I started recording,
all of that changed.The piano player was in the studio.My mother came and said I was wasting my time, (so) I got a job
selling life insurance, still playing music at night.Despite his chart and recording success, it took the young Ernie some time
to gain confidence in his singing.It came out really easy.When I went to Germany in 1975, everywhere
I went it was on the radio.And he kept saying 'look at the sales figures.From 1967 to 1975, Federal released five Ernie Smith albums (includingGreatest
Hits, Pitta Patta, For The Good Times, and Ernie...The political turmoil leading to the 1976 elections in Jamaica (most visibly
manifested in the assassination attempt on Bob Marley), predicted changes
for Ernie Smith as well.The Power And The Glory.As we fight one another for the
power and the glory, the kingdom goes to waste.Amid the tension, Ernie headed for the Northern climate of Toronto, Canada,
where he would stay for the next three years.The period marked a transformation
for the singer, both musically and spiritually.Ernie recorded two albums in Canada.The album that followed, Skareggae, included
covers of popular reggae tunes from the 60s and the 70s.When I hit Miami, the realization was hitting me that I
really was not in a position to support my children.All of these things was coming home to me under the influence
of cocaine.Under the advice of a friend, Ernie went to see Cedella Booker (Bob Marley's
mother), whom he'd never met but felt he should consult.Perry
Henzell (The Harder They Come), who had Ernie pen the songs for his
musical, Marcus Garvey.Ernie Smith anytime
for the work he did on Marcus Garvey.The events surrounding Hurricane Gilbert in 1988 would call Ernie Smith
back to Jamaica for good.After the hurricane I saw certain things
that brought me home.Everyone was walking around from yard to yard exchanging
fruits that had fallen and everyone was grinning from ear to ear and talking
about what a big old breeze it was.You interview the person in front of the
rubble of their house, and the person is all over in tears.And them talking
to this man .After returning to Kingston and getting his own severely damaged house back
together, Ernie would start writing and recording again and put together
a touring band called the New Agenda.The group didn't stay together long
and Ernie has since made his way and built a reputation as a 'One Man Band.For Ernie Smith, songwriting bears different burdens now compared to when
he was obligated to a record contract.Sometimes I hear stuff coming so
fast I can't get it down.Sometimes I have to plod and work and slug it
out till I get it.There was always
country music programs on the radio.At the core of Ernie Smith is a man who exudes a kindness and generosity
that is hard to mistake.One of his daily activities is to provide transportation
for some local schoolchildren who need safe rides home in the afternoon.He has also sponsored local youths who need money for textbooks.Apologies to Horseman for the improper
attribution on the photo in Reggae Report."Move this marker to a new location then click Search to find videos recorded in that area.Want to add to Favorites?The video has been added to your playlist.Want to add to Playlists?This video has no Responses.Remember this from my hol in JA in '74.Do you have Pitta Patta from '72?"YouTube recommends upgrading to a safer, modern browsersuch as Firefox.Write a ReviewYour TakeTell the world what you think about Ernie Smith!AEC One Stop Group, Inc.Reader to open this file.About MP3 downloads at CD Baby)If Neil Diamond sang Reggae, he would want to sound like Ernie Smith.Power and the Glory, 197618 Don't Down Me Now, 197819 To Behold Jah, 197820 Time, 197821 Stay Awhile With Me, 198122 Let the Children Play, 198723 Singer Man, 198724 Mr.Music, 198725 New York You Going Crazy, 198926 I'm On Your Side, 199027 Getto Monday, 199228 Didn't Know We Were Poor, 199629 Don't Worry Mama, 199630 Sister, 199631 Didn't Know We Were Poor, (a Capella) Featuring Wordtry thisgenres you will lovePop: Folky PopWorld: ReggaeSolo Male ArtistBy LocationJAMAICARecommended if you like ...Cat StevensNeil DiamondLou RawlslinksErnie SmithApple iTunesBitmunkPassAlongTradebitGreatIndieMusicPayPlayGroupieTunesnotesErnie, who is respected as a composer, lyricist and singer has a deep, rich voice Ernie Smith that draws comparisons to Neil Diamond and Cat Stevens.Jamaican born reggae musician Ernie Smith comes to you with a catalogue spanning 37 years, 12 Albums, countless live performances and a significant fan base.Ernie played on many of the world stages including repeat performances at Madison Square Garden, New York (1973, 1974 and 1999); Place de Nacion, Montreal ; Camp Fortune, Ottawa ; Ontario Place, Alexandria Palace, Convocation Hall, Toronto ; The Martinez Ballroom, Cannes, Disney World, France; Rio , Brazil; Expo 93, Taejon, and Muju Resorts, Korea; Nippon Budokon Hall, Tokyo, Japan; Henry J.America including July Jam Festival, Lincoln, Nebraska; in Belize City, Central America; Georgetown, Guyana, South America and during other engagements in Caribbean countries, including Barbados, Trinidad, St Lucia, St.Maarten, Cayman Islands and Jamaica .Life is Just for
Living.Ernie became the first Jamaican musician to win an International award.For this historic achievement, he became the first musician in the field of Popular Music to be honoured by the Jamaican Government.In the first 3 of the 13 years in exile from his homeland, he thrilled
audiences In Canada, where he resided for 3 years, and was a pioneer in bringing Reggae to the mainstream.Please log in to review this album.Ernie Smith is like a vintage wine that grows sweeter year by year!Ernie became one of the biggest influences in the development of my music, although he never knew it.AnnI grew up listening to Ernie Smith and knew at least half the songs word for word.Great to listen to at work, in the car, at home.The only song that's missing is ...Iwould have rated the CD 5 stars !Sweet Reminder of Jamaicaauthor: Jane Grewheard the cd while on a bus tour to the black river while on holiday in jamaica and loved it instantly.Travel Air was about to take off on its second attempt to fly to Honolulu.Emory Bronte, a merchant marine captain.After serving briefly in the medical corps, Smith transferred to the new U.Army Air Service and learned to fly at Rockwell Field in San Diego.In 1926 he worked for Pacific Air Transport as a pilot.Bronte, a native of New York, had gone to sea at age 15 before entering the Navy in World War I.In 1923 he relocated to San Francisco to work for McCormick Steamship Company, after which he became the Pacific Coast representative of the Inland Waterways Corporation.Smith was elated about the trip ahead, but he was also apprehensive about the ability of the plane to fly 2,100 miles nonstop, since this Travel Air model had never faced such a challenge.Bronte, too, was excited at the opportunity to serve as navigator on a pioneering transoceanic flight, but he was also a bit uneasy about why his predecessor, merchant mariner Charles R.Carter, had bowed out after the initial flight attempt on June 28.On that date the plane had been forced to turn back only a few minutes into the air.The winner would simply have the honor of being the first to have flown to Hawaii from the West Coast.The civilian fliers in the June 1927 flight had been the sentimental favorites with the general public in the weeks leading up to the contest, but the Army crewmen had experienced far less trouble with their flight preparations than had Smith and Carter.In spite of this setback, the Army personnel had remained generally cooperative and helpful toward all those associated with City of Oakland.Other difficulties surfaced as the takeoff date approached.The Army fliers were spared this type of criticism because the Dole race was limited to civilian aircraft only.Although the contest was a major story for San Francisco newspapers, the fliers had to share billing with another aviation event: the Atlantic crossing of Commander Richard E.You can follow any responses to this entry through the RSS 2.Breaking American Female Pilot
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