{"product_id":"john-holt-the-best-of-john-holt","title":"John Holt – The Best Of John Holt","description":"\u003ch4\u003e\u003cspan\u003eJohn Holt – The Best Of John Holt (CD)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCelebrate the enduring voice of John Holt with \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Best Of John Holt\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, a collection showcasing the Jamaican singer’s distinctive contribution to reggae. Known for his smooth, expressive vocals and effortless melodic delivery, Holt became one of the defining voices of Jamaican popular music, bridging the soulful romanticism of rocksteady with the evolving rhythms of reggae.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHolt first rose to prominence as a member of the Paragons, the vocal group behind the classic “The Tide Is High”, before establishing a successful solo career. His music combined the warmth of traditional Jamaican vocal harmony with a relaxed, soulful style that made him a favourite with reggae listeners around the world. Whether delivering a tender love song or a socially conscious lyric, Holt brought a recognisable elegance and emotional depth to his performances.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis CD brings together 18 tracks spanning romantic reggae, roots-conscious themes and interpretations of familiar songs. Highlights include “Homely Girl”, a showcase for Holt’s gentle, heartfelt vocal style, alongside “Hey Love”, “Wolf And Leopard” and “Survival Time Part 1”. “Stealing Stealing”, “Lucy And Me Part 1” and “Lucy And Me Part 2” add further variety, while “In The Midnight Hour” connects Holt’s Jamaican sound to the wider soul tradition. The collection also features “Riding For A Fall”, “Left With A Broken Heart”, “Release Me” and “I Love My Girl”, reflecting the singer’s gift for making memorable melodies feel intimate and personal.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFor longtime reggae fans, this collection offers a selection of material from one of the genre’s most recognisable vocalists. For newer listeners, it provides an accessible introduction to John Holt’s catalogue and the smooth, melodic sound that helped make Jamaican reggae an international favourite. An appealing addition to any reggae CD collection, it suits listeners drawn to classic Jamaican music, lovers rock, rocksteady and soulful vocal reggae.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTracklist\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003col data-spread=\"false\" start=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHomely Girl – 4:14\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHey Love – 3:45\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWolf And Leopard – 3:40\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSurvival Time Part 1 – 3:37\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eStealing Stealing – 2:42\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLucy And Me Part 1 – 4:07\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLucy And Me Part 2 – 3:59\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIn The Midnight Hour – 4:32\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHey World – 3:45\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePeace Maker – 3:29\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRiding For A Fall – 4:02\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLeft With A Broken Heart – 3:10\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eI Hope We Get To Love In Time – 3:11\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDo You Love Me? – 4:12\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eShe Want It – 3:48\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eParty Time – 3:35\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRelease Me – 3:12\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eI Love My Girl – 3:04\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003ciframe width=\"560\" height=\"315\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/z_6Q5spTAJQ?si=5-hblL1OKD3p6cl2\" title=\"YouTube video player\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Sounds + Grounds","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55668945060182,"sku":null,"price":3.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1009\/1013\/7686\/files\/rn-image_picker_lib_temp_fa42093b-4802-4e70-8828-a6fac7de9b68.jpg?v=1791556301","url":"https:\/\/www.sounds-grounds.co.uk\/products\/john-holt-the-best-of-john-holt","provider":"Sounds + Grounds","version":"1.0","type":"link"}