Sharon Fosrrester Sharon Ashanti Rare NM LP 1972
£100.00
ARTIST/GROUP: Sharon Fosrrester
TITLE: Sharon
LABEL: Ashanti sleeve has writing on look on pictures this one does not have the song sheet.
GRADE/YEAR: NM 1974 JM does not have
MATRIX: SHAN 105
A
A1 Which Craft Is Witchcraft
A2 Holly
A3 Put A Little Love Away
A4 Funny
A5 Clothe My Lonely Body
B
B1 Words With No Meaning
B2 Don't Let Me Be Lonely Tonight
B3 This Masquerade
B4 Silly, Wasn't I?
Sharon Forrester is primarily classified as a Reggae and Lovers Rock singer-songwriter.
Here are the specific genres and styles she is associated with:
- Lovers Rock: She is a significant figure in this subgenre, known for romantic reggae tunes with soulful vocals, exemplified by her 1974 hit "Silly, Wasn't I?".
- Reggae / Roots Reggae: Her work, particularly in the 1970s and 1990s, fits within the broader reggae genre, including covers of soul tracks.
- Soul / Funk: Many of her recordings, such as her version of "Love Don't Live Here Anymore" (1979), blend reggae rhythms with a deep, soulful sound.
She is known for her wide vocal range and has worked with notable reggae producers like Geoffrey Chung and Boris Gardiner