One Life To Live
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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