Phyllis Dillon

One Life To Live

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Phyllis Dillon is Jamaica's most enduring reggae and rocksteady vocalist, a bridge between ska's elegant precursor and the deeper spiritual resonance of reggae proper. This collection draws from her extensive catalog, showcasing her remarkable contralto across love songs, devotional pieces, and timeless tracks that defined the rocksteady era. Her phrasing carries a sophistication and emotional weight that influenced generations of Caribbean singers. The album captures why she remains essential listening for anyone exploring reggae's roots—her voice conveys both vulnerability and tremendous strength, whether over minimal instrumentation or fuller arrangements. These are songs about love, devotion, and living authentically, delivered with the kind of conviction that makes each lyric feel like lived experience.

Item Details+
Genre Reggae
Style Rocksteady
Notes Mint (NM or M-) Mint (NM or M-)
Media Near Mint (NM or M-)
Sleeve Near Mint (NM or M-)
Label Doctor Bird
Year 2018
Country UK
Format CD
Tracklist+

1. One Life To Live, One Love To Give (AKA Living In Love)

2. Love The One You're With

3. Nice Time (AKA Long Time No Nice Time)

4. Something

5. I Can't Forget About You Baby

6. Picture On The Wall

7. Woman Of The Ghetto (AKA Woman Ghetto)

8. Close To You

9. Eddie Oh Baby

10. We Belong Together

11. The Love That A Woman Should Give To A Man

12. You Are Like Heaven To Me

. Bonus Tracks:

13. Midnight Confessions

14. Boys And Girls Reggae (AKA Doing The Reggae)

15. Perfidia

16. Love Is All I Had

17. Don't Stay Away

18. Remember That Sunday

19. Don't Touch Me Tomato

20. Get On The Right Track

21. I Wear His Ring

22. Tulips (And Heather)

23. Take My Heart

24. A Thing Of The Past

25. Walk Through This World With Me

26. It's Rocking Time AKA Rock Steady

27. Why Did You Leave Me

28. Boys And Girls Reggae (AKA Doing The Reggae) (Take 3)

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