This was not recorded in Cambridge, but in Somerville MA. But Albert and I-Tones cut "Goodbye Sorrow" at MY apartment in Cambridge. Chris & his brother Tony lived in the apartment next door to me, and Albert was staying with Chris. This was around 1985 or 86. "Sorrow" appears on the I-Tones LP "Something We Share". Although I was I-Tones bandleader, their Somerville sessions were done "on the low" and unbeknownst to me; I was never told about them nor was I ever invited to participate.
Sort of strange, this song is not being sung by Mr. Griffiths, but probably by his son. Why not using one's own name? Could it be lack of self trust, maybe?
Respectfully, what is strange is your assumption that it is not him. I got this recording from the musician that recorded this whole session and did the mix and was close friends with Albert. This is Albert and there's no doubt
@@riddim_factory Even stranger is the fact of this not being put into airplay before, Sir. With all due respect; since I have heard both of them singing alive.
@@marcosnogueira1082 Do you see the photo of Chris Wilson on guitar in the video? He got Albert to do this song, at his apartment in Cambridge, because they were friends and worked together on a lot of music at the time. He has a whole bunch of unreleased music and this is one of them. Some of them may never be heard by the public - that happens a lot with musicians. I have also seen Albert live several times, starting in the mid-80's. Chris has never worked with his son. Why is it coming out now? Because I convinced Chris to allow me to put it out, which wasn't something he necessarily wanted to do. Neither of us are trying to make any money off of it, it's just a nice song and people should hear it. He and I are both long time reggae musicians, dedicated to the music. It's okay if you don't believe the truth - it must seem weird to you - but I know all of this firsthand and I was in Cambridge at the time when Albert was living here and working with the musicians from the I-Tones. I've also posted a version of War that has Albert singing with the I-Tones in Cambridge at the Western Front, a small but famous club that had regular reggae from 1980 to about 2013 - here: th-cam.com/video/qWA1b1zg_Cg/w-d-xo.html
@@riddim_factory Dear Sir, I think you are right, and duly here apologize for any misunderstanding arising from my own lack of in depth knowledge on the subject. So please try to forgive me. I am also a long standing fan (59 yrs old) of Jamaican music in all its many forms, and feel glad to know you are not just another outsider trying to reap what he has not sown and profiting from it. I used to publish an underground mag on literature, music etc in Brazil, and whenever a Jamaican group came over, I would be there pestering them guys for interviews, and generally having a good time together, whenever it was possible. That's how I came to know the Gladiators when Mr. Griffiths was doing his very last gig. According to the folks around. I think Anthony Griffiths a very good man and musician. But I also saw how Al Griffiths Jr. managed things. That is exactly why I was suspicious about the song, as both used to have the same voice pitch. At least in the first few years after Mr. Griffiths' retirement. So the band finnaly got tired and kicked him out (Al Jr.) for a time. Since they had plenty of reasons for it, I can not blame them. I also remember the day some guy phoned me home to ask for help because his Brasilian manager had shown him a gun after an argument; and I had to take a lift to get him out of the house for a few hours while he, the singer, fixed a gig all by himself that later miserably floundered. As I told, Sir, I am a bit old. Please stay well, and try to forgive me for the verborragy. Thanks for posting the music.
@@marcosnogueira1082 For sure this is Albert 100% but his son does have a very similiar voice. Listen to the Gladiators Father and Sons album and they duet on at least two songs- Can't get around me- and -Captivity-. Albert's last recordings I believe so his voice has changed a bit. Its very hard to tell them apart on Captivity.
Top of the pop reggae . Merci brother ce son me touche le cœur ❤️❤️😢. RIP
Aux rescapée du soir hier agitter😮 waouh afgong rebels sgong good la Vibe mister.🤫
Oh yes what a song by Albert bless him jah 🙏🙏🙏😢
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RIP Albert, we will never forget you!
Esse regaee é top demais
Pense no reggae bem tocado e pensado! salve nosso Albert grifith 😢
Pour ce reveil mercredi matin center ville ushte makaya afgong😮waouh
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This was not recorded in Cambridge, but in Somerville MA. But Albert and I-Tones cut "Goodbye Sorrow" at MY apartment in Cambridge. Chris & his brother Tony lived in the apartment next door to me, and Albert was staying with Chris. This was around 1985 or 86. "Sorrow" appears on the I-Tones LP "Something We Share". Although I was I-Tones bandleader, their Somerville sessions were done "on the low" and unbeknownst to me; I was never told about them nor was I ever invited to participate.
Thank you very much for sharing those insights, very interesting!
@@christianbrettle Ur very welcome.
Pense uma viagem.
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🎶😎🇳🇨💯🤙🤙🤙
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I will not accept the title of this song because everything in the song tells us of "Stuck In The Middle".
Sort of strange, this song is not being sung by Mr. Griffiths, but probably by his son. Why not using one's own name? Could it be lack of self trust, maybe?
Respectfully, what is strange is your assumption that it is not him. I got this recording from the musician that recorded this whole session and did the mix and was close friends with Albert. This is Albert and there's no doubt
@@riddim_factory Even stranger is the fact of this not being put into airplay before, Sir. With all due respect; since I have heard both of them singing alive.
@@marcosnogueira1082 Do you see the photo of Chris Wilson on guitar in the video? He got Albert to do this song, at his apartment in Cambridge, because they were friends and worked together on a lot of music at the time. He has a whole bunch of unreleased music and this is one of them. Some of them may never be heard by the public - that happens a lot with musicians. I have also seen Albert live several times, starting in the mid-80's. Chris has never worked with his son. Why is it coming out now? Because I convinced Chris to allow me to put it out, which wasn't something he necessarily wanted to do. Neither of us are trying to make any money off of it, it's just a nice song and people should hear it. He and I are both long time reggae musicians, dedicated to the music. It's okay if you don't believe the truth - it must seem weird to you - but I know all of this firsthand and I was in Cambridge at the time when Albert was living here and working with the musicians from the I-Tones. I've also posted a version of War that has Albert singing with the I-Tones in Cambridge at the Western Front, a small but famous club that had regular reggae from 1980 to about 2013 - here: th-cam.com/video/qWA1b1zg_Cg/w-d-xo.html
@@riddim_factory Dear Sir, I think you are right, and duly here apologize for any misunderstanding arising from my own lack of in depth knowledge on the subject. So please try to forgive me. I am also a long standing fan (59 yrs old) of Jamaican music in all its many forms, and feel glad to know you are not just another outsider trying to reap what he has not sown and profiting from it. I used to publish an underground mag on literature, music etc in Brazil, and whenever a Jamaican group came over, I would be there pestering them guys for interviews, and generally having a good time together, whenever it was possible. That's how I came to know the Gladiators when Mr. Griffiths was doing his very last gig. According to the folks around. I think Anthony Griffiths a very good man and musician. But I also saw how Al Griffiths Jr. managed things. That is exactly why I was suspicious about the song, as both used to have the same voice pitch. At least in the first few years after Mr. Griffiths' retirement. So the band finnaly got tired and kicked him out (Al Jr.) for a time. Since they had plenty of reasons for it, I can not blame them. I also remember the day some guy phoned me home to ask for help because his Brasilian manager had shown him a gun after an argument; and I had to take a lift to get him out of the house for a few hours while he, the singer, fixed a gig all by himself that later miserably floundered. As I told, Sir, I am a bit old. Please stay well, and try to forgive me for the verborragy. Thanks for posting the music.
@@marcosnogueira1082 For sure this is Albert 100% but his son does have a very similiar voice. Listen to the Gladiators Father and Sons album and they duet on at least two songs- Can't get around me- and -Captivity-. Albert's last recordings I believe so his voice has changed a bit. Its very hard to tell them apart on Captivity.