The Clarendonians
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The Clarendonians are a ska and rocksteady vocal group from Jamaica, active initially from the mid- to late 1960s. They were originally Fitzroy "Ernest" Wilson and Peter Austin, coming together in 1963. The duo recorded their debut single, "A Day Will Come", in 1965 at Federal Records with producer Leslie Kong. Leaving Leslie Kong, they moved on to Duke Reid's Treasure Isle studio. Studio One boss and producer Clement Dodd took the duo into the studio, and recorded a series of singles (including "Rudie Gone a Jail", "Sho Be Do Be", "Rudie Bam Bam", and "You Can't Keep a Good Man Down") that helped to define the "rude boy" era of ska. Peter and Ernest brought the seven-year-old Freddie McGregor to the attention of Mr. Dodd. Contrary to popular belief, the group was never a trio, and Freddie McGregor was not a member of the group.
Roles Group, Writer
Jamaican Genres Played Dub, Lovers Rock, Reggae, Rocksteady, Roots Reggae, Ska
Other Genres Played Ballad, Folk, World, & Country, Funk / Soul, Mento, Rhythm & Blues, Soul
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Ernest Wilson

Roles: Musician, Backing Vocals, Harmony Vocals, Vocals, Bass Guitar, Piano, Arrangements, Writer, Producer
Jamaican Genres Played: Reggae, Ska, Dub, Roots Reggae, Rocksteady, Dancehall, Reggae-Pop, Lovers Rock, Reggae Gospel

Freddie McGregor

Roles: Musician, Backing Vocals, Harmony Vocals, Vocals, Bass Guitar, Drums, Electronic Drums, Keyboards, Percussion, Arrangements, Songwriter, Writer, Editor, Engineer, Executive Producer, Mixing Engineer, Producer
Jamaican Genres Played: Reggae, Ska, Dub, Roots Reggae, Rocksteady, Dancehall, Calypso, Reggae-Pop, Lovers Rock, Ragga, Reggae Gospel

Peter Austin

Roles: Vocals, Arrangements, Writer, Producer
Jamaican Genres Played: Reggae, Ska, Dub, Roots Reggae, Rocksteady, Lovers Rock

Don't Please

Performed By The Clarendonians & Prince Buster

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Don't Please

Performed By The Clarendonians & Prince Buster

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