Winston Reedy (born 13 July 1950,

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, Jamaica, West Indies) is a Jamaican reggae singer. Previously vocalist for

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from 1970, he is best known as a

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vocalist with hits such as "Paradise in Your Eyes", "Moi Emma Oh" and, in particular, "Dim The Lights" (1983), which saw Reid crowned as Britain's best reggae singer three years in a row after he went solo. Reed appeared alongside

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, and others on 31 December 2005, at the 'New Year's Eve Gala – Lovers Rock' event at The Banqueting Hall, Station Road,

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. In 2008, a long association with Jet Star Records culminated in the release of the Patrick Donegan-produced, ''Reality'', on their Charm imprint. In 2012, Reedy performed at the Respect Jamaica 50 series of concerts as part of a

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special alongside

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and

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, celebrating Jamaican independence day.

Albums

*''Dim the Light'' (1983) *''Crossover'' (1985) *''Love Affair'' *''Reality'' (2008) *''Lips And Chalis'' (2010) *''Make A Change'' (2012) *''Badaration'' (2013)

Compilations

*''Love Light: The Best Of'' *''Gold'' (1994) *''Love Thing'' (2005) *''Mother Earth'' (2008)

References

External links

Discogs entry
Living people Lovers rock musicians British male singers British reggae musicians 1950 births {{UK-singer-stub