The first artist to have a hit using the Bluebeat (Jamaican Blues Music) Style, Millie Small, cemented Island Records as a force and broke huge ground during her short career. Please take a listen here and Happy Reggae Thursday: Sweet William , What am I living for , I'm blue , Bloodshot eyes , Carry go bring come , See you later alligator , We'll meet (Roy and Millie) and My boy lolipop
Source: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Millie_Small
| Background Information | |
|---|---|
| Birth name | Millicent Dolly May Small |
| Also known as | Little Millie Small, Millie Small |
| Born | 6 October 1946 Clarendon, Jamaica |
| Genres | Blue beat, ska, reggae |
| Occupations | Singer-songwriter |
| Instruments | Vocals |
| Years active | 1963–72 |
| Labels Associate Acts | Fontana, Island, Trojan Roy and Millie |
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