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Eric Donaldson

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Eric Donaldson is a celebrated Jamaican reggae singer and songwriter who rose to prominence in the late 1960s and early 1970s. His breakout hit, "Cherry Oh Baby," catapulted him to fame, and he followed it with chart-topping tracks like "Land of My Birth" and "Juan de Bolas." With a remarkable career spanning decades, Donaldson is a multiple winner of the Jamaica Festival Song Competition. His music spreads messages of love, unity, and social consciousness, making him an iconic figure in Jamaican reggae and a source of inspiration for generations.

Discography

Singles¹

Cherry, Oh Baby1971 • SingleTracks: 1

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