larry marshall: i admire you

"Ever since I heard the first Larry Marshall record, I have loved his writing, musical and singing style. He has a certain warmth and thrill in these songs that has It a deep aid love in the hearts of Jamaican record buyers. They always look forward eagerly to a new 45 by Larry. Larry was born in Lawrence Park in the garden parish of St. Ann. He attended Keith Primary School and began his singing career in 1960 on the Top Deck Label. Hits flowed from him, such as 'Too Young To Love' and 'Snake In The Grass', 'I've Got Another Girl' was recorded for Prince Buster. In 1968 the first reggae hit, now a classic, was done by Larry, We all remember Nanny Goat with the sharp cutting guitar riffs and the calypso sounding organ chords, 'Thelma' followed and then 'Mean Girl', All these were on the Coxsone Label. Recently, Larry's hits have been 'I Admire You', 'Brand New Baby', and 'Can't You Understand'. I now give you Larry's LP titles I Admire You, 12 shots are here to thrill your reggae-infused soul. King Tubby's mixed the tracks, and Federal Records made the stamper, Quality processing from studio disc. Get hip to I Admire You, Listen keenly to the voice, lyrics and arrangements, I'm sure that you'll proudly admire it!"--Andell Forgie of Swing Magazine