{"product_id":"paragons-on-the-beach-vinyl","title":"Paragons - On The Beach","description":"\u003cp\u003e- A Treasure Isle \"\"treasure!\"\"- Features the original 1967 recording of 'The Tide Is High' taken to international stardom in 1980 by Blondie - A feel-good party album drenched in soulful harmonies set to a rocksteady beat - 140g black vinyl - High-gloss printed outer sleeve- A joy from start to finish... \"\"see you on the beach!\"\".This classic Jamaican party album was recorded in 1967on Duke \"\"the Trojan\"\"Reid's Treasure Isle label. It sold well locally and saw a UK release where it was a hit on the hugely popular ska and soul scene. It pre-dates the reggae boom and defines the short-lived rocksteady era fusing down beat ska with doo-wop and angst-drenched soulful vocals.The Paragons, featuring the signature vocals of lead singer John Holt, have been compared to a laid-back Four Tops with a tinge of Beach Boys thrown in. Whatever your view there is certainly an R\u0026amp;B flavour in the vocal harmonies and it's easy to see why this sought-after album is at the foundation of any Northern Soul or reggae collection.The soulfulness of The Paragons is no more apparent on Harry Belafonte's classic 'Island In The Sun', 'Happy-Go-Lucky Girl,' 'Only a Smile' and their original feel-good recording of 'The Tide Is High' which became an international hit for Blondie in 1980.A fabulous rocksteady record underpinned by the super-tight session band Tommy McCook and The Supersonics.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Sonic Highway","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51596908724519,"sku":"5060767442036","price":29.58,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0898\/0640\/5927\/files\/4409740-3337704_36d06c9a-9cdc-4eae-b9be-7e47dcab32ef.jpg?v=1783427262","url":"https:\/\/www.corkyscoffee.com\/products\/paragons-on-the-beach-vinyl","provider":"Corkys Coffee","version":"1.0","type":"link"}