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Freddie McKay
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Freddie McKay

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About

Freddie McKay (sometimes Freddy McKay) (1947 – 19 November 1986) was a Jamaican rocksteady and reggae singer. McKay, born in Saint Catherine Parish, Jamaica, is regarded as one of the most soulful singers to come out of Jamaica. McKay first recorded for producer Prince Buster in 1967, his first hit coming the same year with "Love Is A Treasure", recorded for Duke Reid's Treasure Isle set-up. McKay then enjoyed a fruitful spell with Coxsone Dodd

Discography

  • Creation

    Creation

    Album2020
  • Picture On The Wall

    Picture On The Wall

    Album2017
  • Going / Tonight

    Going / Tonight

    EP2004
  • I'm A Free Man

    I'm A Free Man

    Album1987
  • Tribal Inna Yard

    Tribal Inna Yard

    Album1985
  • Fire Is Burning

    Fire Is Burning

    Album1984
  • Harsh Words

    Harsh Words

    Album1982
  • Creation

    Creation

    Album1979
  • The Best of Freddy McKay

    The Best of Freddy McKay

    Album1977
  • A Lonely Man

    A Lonely Man

    Album1974
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