David Isaacs
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| David Issacs | |
|---|---|
| Also known as | Bruce Bennett |
| Born | c.1946 |
| Origin | Denham Town, Kingston, Jamaica |
| Died | December 2009 (aged 63) |
| Genres | Reggae |
| Instruments | Vocals |
| Years active | 1960s–2000s |
| Labels | Trojan, Culture Press |
David Isaacs (c.1946–2009) (aka Bruce Bennett) was a Jamaican reggae singer who worked with Lee "Scratch" Perry in the late 1960s and early 1970s,[1] and went on to release several albums between the mid-1970s and early 1980s.
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[edit] Biography
Isaacs was born in Denham Town c.1946, and was the first of 16 children for his mother.[2] Isaacs recorded a version of Stevie Wonder's "A Place In The Sun" in 1968 for producer Lee Perry, and this was one of the records that established Trojan Records as a major force in reggae.[3] The song was re-recorded for Isaacs' debut album, Place In The Sun, released in 1976.
In 1979, Isaacs recorded "Just Like The Sea", in combination with deejay Jah Thomas, and released a second album, More Love, produced by Witty Reid.[4] In 1982, he teamed up with Winston "Niney" Holness for the album Happy Ending, released on Dynamic Sounds,[5] which had been preceded by the Love & Devotion set.
Isaacs also had a spell as a member of The Itals, joining the group in 1997.[1][6]
David Isaacs died in December 2009. His sister Beverley found him dead at their Denham Town home on the morning of 21 December.[2]
[edit] Discography
[edit] Singles
- "I'd Rather Be Lonely" (1966), Island
- "Place In The Sun" (1968), Upsetter/Trojan
- "Can't Take It Anymore" (1969)
- "He'll Have To Go" (1969)
- "I've Got Memories" (1969)
- "Dark Moon"
- "Good Father"
- "Love Has Join Us"
- "Who To Tell"
- "You'll Be Sorry" (1971)
- "Just Enough" (1973) Bread
- "Stranger on the Shore" (1973), Upsetter
- "Hard Road to Travel" (1977), Roots From The Yard
- "Breaking Up" Hulk
- "Think That You're Smart", Roots Rock International
- "Just Like A Sea" (1979), Cartridge/Errol T/Steppers (with Jah Thomas)
- "More Love" (1979), Cartridge
- "She Loves Me Now" 12" (19??), Striker Lee
- "Love Me With All Your Heart", Bushays (with Trinity)
- "Seems I'm Losing You", VP
- "I Went to Your Wedding", Ossie Sounds
- "Sometimes When We Touch", Top Rankin' Muzik
- "Jah Love I", Chanan-Jah
[edit] Albums
- Place In The Sun (1976), Culture Press, also released as Til I Can't Take It on Hulk
- More Love (1979), J&M
- Love & Devotion (1981), Imperial
- Happy Ending (1982), Dynamic Sounds
- To Sir With Love, Jamaica Authentic
[edit] References
- ^ a b Thompson, Dave (2002). Reggae & Caribbean Music. Backbeat Books. ISBN 0-87930-655-6.
- ^ a b Campbell, Howard (2009) "David Issacs dead at 63", Jamaica Gleaner, 28 December 2009, retrieved 28 December 2009
- ^ Ian McCann. "Reggae Chartbusters Volume 2". Union Square Music. http://www.unionsquaremusic.co.uk/titlev4.php?ALBUM_ID=31&LABEL_ID=3. Retrieved 8 February 2008.
- ^ "David Isaacs - More Love". Roots Archives. http://www.roots-archives.com/release/2249. Retrieved 8 February 2008.
- ^ "David Isaacs - Happy Ending". Roots Archives. http://www.roots-archives.com/release/4459. Retrieved 8 February 2008.
- ^ Steve Huey. "The Itals Biography". allmusic.com. Macrovision Corporation. http://www.allmusic.com/cg/amg.dll?p=amg&sql=11:3ifpxqq5ldte~T1. Retrieved 8 February 2008.
