ernie smith
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Anthony Smith is known around the world to all who have had
the joy and excitement of hearing him sing and play as "Ernie".
Ernie is a true pioneer of Reggae Music, but saying this fails
to convey the versatility, longevity and impact of his illustrious
career as a singer, composer, lyric writer, musician-arranger
and... artiste supreme. Ernie plays mostly reggae, but changes
with ease to rock, rhythym and blues, ballads, country music
and gospel.
His
professional musical career began in 1965 when he formed his
first band, the Vandals, from among his brothers, sisters and
friends. His first recording in 1967 was an original composition,
"I Can't Take It". This was later recorded by Johnny
Nash as "Tears on My Pillow". He holds the distinction
of geing the first Jamaican to win an international pop music
award for Jamaica and being the first Jamaican musician in the
field of popular music to receive a national honour from his
Government. The award of the Badge of Honour for Meritorious
Service, together with his creativity, music and energy boosted
his popularity and fame both at home and abroad.
Through
his booking agent Ronnie Nasralla, Ernie played Madison Square
Garden in 1973 and The Felt Forum in 1974. Engagements in Brazil,
other Caribbean territories, the Mid-West, Eastern and Western
coasts of the USA, Germany, Italy, Switzerland and Holland followed
in the next few years.
Migration
to North America in 1976 was a necessary decision in the aftermath
of his controversial hit "We de People/The Power and the
Glory". By 1979, Ernie was a well established exponent
of reggae music in Canada, and toured extensively throughout
that country. During his Canadian period, and later when he
moved to Florida, he received universal acclaim for his performances.
e is
Just for Living (CD 2)
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