The Mighty Diamonds

The Mighty Diamonds

Group from Jamaica

Genres: reggae, roots reggae, jamaica, roots, ska

The Mighty Diamonds

About 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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The Mighty Diamonds — Top 3 songs

Artist Song title Like / Dislike
THE MIGHTY DIAMONDS Have Mercy
THE MIGHTY DIAMONDS Pass The Kutchie
THE MIGHTY DIAMONDS Gnashing Of Teeth
Pass The Kutchie
Gnashing Of Teeth