Carlton and the Shoes - Just me ( Studio One 1968 )

Carlton and the Shoes (sometimes credited as Carlton & His Shoes) are a Jamaican vocal group who had their greatest success in the late 1960s, as rocksteady gradually became reggae and are still active in 2008, most notably in Japan and Jamaica. The group had several Studio One recorded hits in Jamaica, most notably "Love me Forever" in 1968.
Carlton and The Shoes are led by Carlton Manning, and the line-up was originally completed by his younger brothers Donald and Lynford (both members of The Abyssinians), and Alexander Henry.
Manning originally named the group Carlton and his Shades, but a printer's mistake on their debut release (for Sonia Pottinger) led to the "Shoes" name sticking. Although their debut release made little impact, they moved on to work with Clement "Coxsone" Dodd at Studio One, where they enjoyed a massive rocksteady hit with "Love Me Forever". "Love Me Forever" has been re-released and covered many times since, and the single's b-side, "Happy Land" formed the basis for The Abyssinians' "Satta Massa Ganna", one of the most covered songs in the history of reggae. When Donald and Lynford formed The Abyssinians, Carlton remained at Studio One, continuing to make records, and working as a session guitarist. He continued to record through the 1970s and early 1980s, though never repeated his early success.

[@missg7012]

I literally melt every time l hear this tune. Studio One is the best!!!❤❤❤

[@dubplatepearl9112]

2023 and still sounds superb - love this tune.

[@chriscole4094]

This, in my opinion, one of Carlton and the shoes best love songs. Nice arrangement, awesome vocals and a much clearer studio 1 recording.

[@anastasiaffy2878]

this tune melted my heart

[@denizibrahim7781]

Such a beautiful choon, ❤❤❤

[@Davep-fb9rq]

Love this coxsone was the king

[@italrel]

Rocksteady is the golden era of Jamaican music as I would tell it to you.

[@samanthalewis9337]

The harmony on this tune is tight! Truly lovely

[@brunomarqui3203]

2019 listening!! 4ever playing!
Culture, trueness, sound, remindness, love, this is music!

[@Reggaesoul5446]

Simply one of the best Jamaican songs ever, beautifully sung and wonderfully recorded.

[@devogrant2817]

This tune is giving me goosebumps

[@brandonedwards5839]

Blessings and love always,great tune.

[@yuggybert8866]

So,sweet,hormonizing,words,can,hardly,explain

[@Be_-ge2tw]

tune!

[@Travisbig7]

i love this tune so much, its not exactly reggae but its similar. Early Jamaican music have some underrated gems

[@chuckemeade]

Rocksteady 1966-1968.

[@kayleighellis1334]

It is reggae, early Reggae. Sound of the 60s Jamaican music at its best 👌

[@jzkramer]

some of the best...

[@peterpiessens]

Good song, great artist!

[@charlysoulfever]

killer tune!!!!

[@loisewatson384]

❤LOVE❤LOVE❤AND MORE
LOVE❤

[@djnegaoiguatu8894]

Oh meu Deus que pedrada linda jah rasta

[@akil333]

i have this lp! love it!!

[@richardfletcher178]

Neat organ solo credited to Jackie Mittoo.

[@rmuir48]

Love it bad

[@lioness7772]

Palm tree@ this is called Rock Steady

[@jabacule]

big tune!

[@DjTragik]

amazing tune Oriiiiginal Rasta
JAH Bless

[@trevormadden9347]

Groovy

[@glenmiller3337]

Rock steady

[@jhonnatalincoln5944]

💚

[@emersonnascimento3255]

Fya

[@1970RudeBoy]

There was also this band called The Shades in that era. With a tune "She's Gonna Merry Me". Any connection to your knowledge?

[@davidmartinelli7352]

No idea mate, sorry

[@AuthenticSelector64]

The shades was Bruce Ruffin and Don Evans... also did remind me... covered by Dennis Brown

[@bwilson5959]

Lyrics 🙏🙏🙏