Jah Bless My Brother!!! Thanks a million for this video. As a child I fell in love with his voice and cried when I heard the devastating news of his death on RJR radio... Continue to Sleep in Peace Slim Smith... Your beautiful voice and music will never die🙏
Slim Smith was so amazing. One of the first 45s I ever bought was Slim Smith's Hip Hug and it will always hold a special place in my heart. Thanks for this. I didnt know this history.
Slim Smith was one of my dad's favourites, and my grandparents who threw parties practically every month. Even when I got to my teens and started raving Slim Smith was a clear favourite played by all the sound system. Reggae Appreciation Society I deeply appreciate your endless gems of musical history. Blessed love to this channel . ❤️💛💚🖤
He did a great cover of [watch this sound ], my favorite Slim Smith song, and another song with the Unique's entitled [little did you know] sometimes I just listen, just to hear his mellow voice.
In my top 5 for sure. “The New Boss” is a one-and-only tune. I have wondered if Slim Smith had bipolar disorder. I have bipolar disorder myself, and I see a lot of similarities. My gosh what a voice though. What style. “Rougher Yet” is just tooo good of a tune. So sweet. And Slim’s cover of “Turning Point” is just…. Wow. Wow. Speechless. Thank you 🙏 this channel is awesome. I love reggae music!
One of the great songwriters of the genre. Turning Point is a personal favourite.. epsecially in the context of the tragic aspects of his life. Great content as always ! Raspect
That’s way way sad , boy he could,sing ,he just made beautiful music so young with untold talent , I’ve got to say that was one of my favorite episode, & there’s been some terrific episodes, nice one 👍
My Conversation (with so many different versions one can care to list) is to me one of the greatest gems ever to come from Jamaica.I can never getv enough of that tune. It is your small island pride. Slim had the voice and a great ear for uptight and well arranged rhythms with the able accompaniment of his formidable The Uniques. Rest easy bra.
Jamaica’s greatest solo vocalist ever! His vocal delivery has not degraded over the years. Big thanks and praise for your posts. Ps can you please do a Lloyd Charmers/ aka Lloyd Tyrell tribute. Respect ✊🏾
Slim Smith died October 9, 1972 not 1973. I met him and Ken Boothe when they performed at a show in Lionel Town, Clarendon in 1972 and he died two weeks later. His wife had left him and went to New York and he was so upset that he accidentally killed himself by punching his fist through a class window and realizing that he had cut himself and he bled to death.
Sl8m Smith.jamaicas very own Sam cooke..like cornell cambell. Nick Thomas.. and more than a few others baklkayard_one mana dominants eclipsed them..mister Dennis brown..not through lack of talent..he'll. Know..these were / R giants in there own right..but browns talent and amazeing vocal range raised his profile and rightly so..but this is about slim..I was about12/13 when I first herd the album just a dream ..say no more just listen 2 it..
Does Bellevue Hospital and/or any of those around Smith who care about his legacy have any interest in telling the public what his diagnosis was when he was hospitalized? It’s high time for musicians to end the stigma around mental health, especially Jamaican musicians. You hear the struggles in so many tunes but they never talk about it, all we hear is “Don Drummond was schizophrenic” and that’s about it clinically. I think it’s very possible Smith was bipolar. I really want to know, out of love and curiosity, not judgment of course.
Freddie waites son ( the ) drummer went mad and was committed to an insane asylum. ...also another member of ' musical youth ' died tragically..I think it was the ( other ) son very very sad story ' musical youth ' ,...very sad, and they got all there money robbed from there manager...'Conversation ' was the song that mash up London UK in early seventies, ( or was it late sixties ).?....max Romeo hit was " lie dung gyal mek me " push it up " ,... A real Shame ..
The Greatest Reggae Singer ever lived Jah Bless
Jah Bless My Brother!!! Thanks a million for this video. As a child I fell in love with his voice and cried when I heard the devastating news of his death on RJR radio... Continue to Sleep in Peace Slim Smith... Your beautiful voice and music will never die🙏
Slim Smith was so amazing. One of the first 45s I ever bought was Slim Smith's Hip Hug and it will always hold a special place in my heart. Thanks for this. I didnt know this history.
Rougher yet 🇯🇲 favorite song 🔥 Big ups RAS ☝🏿👍🏿🗣
Blessings ✌️ Thanks for watching Daps Jr.
Never let go .....dancehall anthem from the 60s until today....the answer!
That's where the 'Answer Riddim' came from.
The legend and absolute best!
Slim Smith was one of my dad's favourites, and my grandparents who threw parties practically every month. Even when I got to my teens and started raving Slim Smith was a clear favourite played by all the sound system. Reggae Appreciation Society I deeply appreciate your endless gems of musical history. Blessed love to this channel . ❤️💛💚🖤
R I p Slim one of my favourite of all time
Another great mini documentary on one of the most mythic singers in reggae history ❤
He did a great cover of [watch this sound ], my favorite Slim Smith song, and another song with the Unique's entitled [little did you know] sometimes I just listen, just to hear his mellow voice.
Some artists souls are just too pure to stick around this polluted place for long ...RIP elder 😢
Conversation my forever ringtone!!!! 🎶 🎵 'All I Need From U Is A Good Conversation"
Slim Smith was awesome.
Love this Station excellent History on this beautiful music Nuff Respect to You !!!!
Thanks for the history was a child but heard of him and the tragedy he was a wound talented man who passed way too soon.
Slim Smith is the greatest Jamaican vocalist that ever lived..
Slim Smith really had a sublime voice. I have his records and spin them often. I didn’t know about his life or tragic end, so thanks for this vid.
Big ups R.A.S....another great video. Slim Smith....Skinhead Reggae's best kept secret. An original icon. Blessings brethren from California
Born to love you big up slim❤❤❤❤❤
Thank you for the spotlight on this great artist.
In my top 5 for sure. “The New Boss” is a one-and-only tune. I have wondered if Slim Smith had bipolar disorder. I have bipolar disorder myself, and I see a lot of similarities. My gosh what a voice though. What style. “Rougher Yet” is just tooo good of a tune. So sweet. And Slim’s cover of “Turning Point” is just…. Wow. Wow. Speechless. Thank you 🙏 this channel is awesome. I love reggae music!
I have read on a bunch of liner notes that he did and spent time in mental asylum
One of the great songwriters of the genre. Turning Point is a personal favourite.. epsecially in the context of the tragic aspects of his life. Great content as always ! Raspect
That’s way way sad , boy he could,sing ,he just made beautiful music so young with untold talent , I’ve got to say that was one of my favorite episode, & there’s been some terrific episodes, nice one 👍
Wow thanks a lot. Glad you liked it
My Conversation (with so many different versions one can care to list) is to me one of the greatest gems ever to come from Jamaica.I can never getv enough of that tune. It is your small island pride. Slim had the voice and a great ear for uptight and well arranged rhythms with the able accompaniment of his formidable The Uniques. Rest easy bra.
Jamaica’s greatest solo vocalist ever! His vocal delivery has not degraded over the years. Big thanks and praise for your posts.
Ps can you please do a Lloyd Charmers/ aka Lloyd Tyrell tribute. Respect ✊🏾
Brother, thank you for taking the time to reminder and educate the world on one the greatest! Maximum honours and respect to you
At Studio One, Coxsone moulded Slim Smith, with Bunny "Striker" Lee, he became the finished article.
Beautiful vocalist, I knew the story of his death but had no idea of the background..... I remember the Time Has Come blowing up.
I was literally saying to myself one, since this is one of the most underrated reggae legends and two, someone needs to do a video on him.
History of the Great slim❤❤❤
THE TURNING POINT IS MY FAVORITE SLIM SMITH SONG
Jah Bless, Thank U very much and very appreciated. Better than Wikipedia.
Love Conversation.
Man of substance, guard your vision & Heart
Slim smith was my mother brother he die a month before I was born
What 😮 He was still living with his parents despite all the hits? That's enough to send a man into depression
Thanks for the info Jahson.Jah bless.
My favorite is Ain't Too Proud to Beg 😢
Absolutely tragic
Great artist for true.👌🏼🙏🏼
Greetings brother good information but think that you should have played his song s in Stedman ov talking the show true one Amy
Rip gone way too soon 💔 wow ❤️
thank you
Burning fire…. Big tune
I am lost by silm smith my song that
Pathetic end of a true Legend
Slim Smith died October 9, 1972 not 1973. I met him and Ken Boothe when they performed at a show in Lionel Town, Clarendon in 1972 and he died two weeks later. His wife had left him and went to New York and he was so upset that he accidentally killed himself by punching his fist through a class window and realizing that he had cut himself and he bled to death.
Amazing to hear you met him. What was he like in person??
Love ii🎉❤😂😂🎉
Sl8m Smith.jamaicas very own Sam cooke..like cornell cambell. Nick Thomas.. and more than a few others baklkayard_one mana dominants eclipsed them..mister Dennis brown..not through lack of talent..he'll. Know..these were / R giants in there own right..but browns talent and amazeing vocal range raised his profile and rightly so..but this is about slim..I was about12/13 when I first herd the album just a dream ..say no more just listen 2 it..
Pat kelly would be in there , as well. Nicky Thomas was underrated. All of them are very good Jamaican performers, however.
gangunjah nevadye original the slang sound the abeng
In one day, look how many views u got, again thank you.
Thanks for suggesting it ✌️❤️💛💚
The Uniques was….Slim Smith …Lloyd Charmers….Jimmy Riley
Where is JOHN HOLT , KEN BOOTHE , PAT KELLY, ROY SHIRLEY,
And pat Kelly
Does Bellevue Hospital and/or any of those around Smith who care about his legacy have any interest in telling the public what his diagnosis was when he was hospitalized? It’s high time for musicians to end the stigma around mental health, especially Jamaican musicians. You hear the struggles in so many tunes but they never talk about it, all we hear is “Don Drummond was schizophrenic” and that’s about it clinically. I think it’s very possible Smith was bipolar. I really want to know, out of love and curiosity, not judgment of course.
Thanks for this. I always thought that he killed himself over a famous dancer who left him
That’s Don Drummond
@AuthenticSelector64 thanks you are correct.He murdered her then went to Bellview
Freddie waites son ( the ) drummer went mad and was committed to an insane asylum. ...also another member of ' musical youth ' died tragically..I think it was the ( other ) son very very sad story ' musical youth ' ,...very sad, and they got all there money robbed from there manager...'Conversation ' was the song that mash up London UK in early seventies, ( or was it late sixties ).?....max Romeo hit was " lie dung gyal mek me " push it up " ,... A real Shame ..