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Right Time (Album) by The Mighty Diamonds

Artist Biography For The Mighty Diamonds

The Reggae Vocalist Trio Formed 1969 In Kingston Jamaica By Lead Vocalist Donald "Tabby" Shaw And Fitzroy "Bunny" Simpson And Lloyd "Judge" Ferguson. They Had Major Success 1976 With The Hit Right Time. The Trio Continued To Produce Hits In Later Years E.G. The Classic Pass The Kouchie 1982 . That Song Was Covered By The English Group Musical Youth Known As The International Hit Pass The Dutchie. Similar Groups Are The Heptones The Gladiators. - - - Mighty Diamonds Are A Jamaican Trio Who Had Major Success During The 70's At The 'Channel One' Studio And Record Label At Maxfield Avenue Jamaica.
Despite Their Heyday At Channel One The Trio Continued To Produce Sublime Work In Later Years Notably For 'Gussie Clarke' With The Classic 'Pass The Kouchie' Which Rode An Updated Cut Of An Old Studio One Instrumental Called 'Full Up'. The Tune Was Also Covered By The English Group 'Musical Youth' But Was Known As 'Pass The Dutchie'.

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Frogtoon Music Album Info: Right Time

"Right Time" Is The Debut Album By The Jamaican Vocal Group The Mighty Diamonds. It Was Released In 1976 By Virgin Records And Was Produced By Joseph Hoo Kim At His Studio In Kingston Jamaica. The Album Is Considered A Classic In The Reggae Genre And Features Some Of The Group's Most Well-Known Songs Including The Title Track "Right Time" "Have Mercy" And "I Need A Roof". The Album's Lyrics Express A Mix Of Social Commentary And Spiritual Themes With A Strong Emphasis On Positivity And Hope. "Right Time" Was Well-Received By Both Critics And Fans And Helped Establish The Mighty Diamonds As One Of The Leading Groups In Roots Reggae. The Album's Success Paved The Way For A Long And Prolific Career For The Group Who Continued To Release New Music And Tour Extensively Throughout The 1980s And Beyond. In 2002 The Album Was Re-Released On CD With Additional Bonus Tracks And It Continues To Be Celebrated As A Classic Of The Reggae Genre.