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reggae singer John Holt ("The Tide is High"), RIP

John Holt

Sad news from the reggae world: singer John Holt died yesterday (10/19) at age 69. Best known for writing “The Tide is High” while in the band The Paragons which was later made a woldwide hit by Blondie, he’s the voice behind a number of reggae classics including “Ali Babba,” “See Your Face,” “Tonight,” “Wear You to the Ball,” “Police in Helicopter” and “Stick by Me.”

Rest in peace, John. Stream some of his best-known songs below…

The Paragons – “The Tide is High”

John Holt – “Stick by Me”

John Holt – “Ali Baba”

John Holt – “Police in Helicopter”

‘Wear You To The Ball’ by U Roy & the Paragons

John Holt – “I See Your Face”