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Johnny Nash- Hold Me Tight-LP

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Johnny Nash’s 1968 album Hold Me Tight stands out for its blend of soul and early reggae influences, underscored by his role as co-founder of JAD Records, a label dedicated to promoting Jamaican music. The record features the title track “Hold Me Tight,” which climbed to number one in Canada and secured top-five spots in both the U.S. and UK, alongside “Cupid,” another charting single. Notably, the album includes “You Got Soul,” co-written by Peter Tosh of The Wailers, and a smooth cover of “Groovin,” originally by The Rascals, illustrating Nash’s ability to bridge American soul with Caribbean rhythms. It’s a snapshot of a musical cross-pollination that quietly shaped late ’60s pop. This pressing from 1968 offers a glossy vinyl experience with only minor surface marks typical of gentle use, rated VG++. The album’s nine tracks unfold over a single LP, making it a straightforward addition for those interested in Nash’s early crossover work or the roots of reggae’s influence on mainstream music. If you’re wondering where to shelve a record that’s at once pop, soul, and a touch of island breeze, Hold Me Tight might just rewrite your filing system.

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Johnny Nash - Hold Me Tight

Side A

  1. Hold Me Tight
  2. Don't Look Back
  3. Love
  4. People In Love
  5. Groovin

Side B

  1. Cupid
  2. Lovey Dovey
  3. You Got To Change Your Ways
  4. You Got Soul
  5. Don't Cry

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