Alton Ellis - Breaking up is hard to do-Studio One Reggae

[@jeanniespencer5844]

THIS IS FROM A 52 YEAR OLD WHITE LADY WHO FELL IN LOVE WITH ALTON'S MUSIC WHEN I HEARD TOO LATE TO TURN BACK WHEN I WAS 13 YEARS OLD, IN HACKNEY EAST LONDON. NEVER STOPPED LISTENING SINCE THEN!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@delboymartin7465]

Was you a skinhead or Rudegirl back in the day?

[@donnarose-caesar1946]

This is so very cool! Keep listening to the sweet old reggae music and the newbies but goodies like Romaine Virgo, Chronixx, Christopher Martin and Koffee !

[@angelatomlinson942]

I am 66 and fell in love with the music at 14 yrs old, still loving it 44 yrs on........ Never stopped playing this wonderful, deep, soulful music.....

[@lennisefuller3721]

Studio One was and still is in My book the Smooth Reggae Sound... Respect To The Masters 👑🙏🏽❣️

[@marlboromusicmonster]

Music has no colors. There is a piece of every type of music we can all relate to...regardless of genre, country of origin or even language. Once you open your ears to the stories it's easy to realize we are all very similar. Tech has made it easier to connect to different generations and I'm glad we are here together. Alton is greatness! Keep it up, Jeannie. We are all distant neighbors.

[@geraldinebastien1389]

Very privileged to have known and met this great icon. My daughter and his daughter were good friends at school also. What a legend

[@bennyrobles9194]

Everytime I hear this song of Alton Ellis, I start to cry……my gosh, this song catches ya…. When a song catches ya, you know it’s a masterpiece.!!

[@שמשוןהגיבור-כ1ס]

אני כורתת חסימה ספיאשוילי הזקנה. את הראש וישר אחרי מהשמים אבא שלה משפיך לה לתוך הפה☺️

[@RydemsplertIMPARTIALMUSIC]

One of the true kings of reggae - many people worldwide don't even know his name.

[@kenkovar2647]

believers do mon!

[@bennyrobles9194]

If there was youtube back then, this legend would have had millions of views.

[@sammoe1292]

these guys and their tunes changed the course of my life. these vibrations, to those that really hear them, are forever impacted.

[@QuadriviumNumbers]

♥♥♥ This music is my heart. One love my beautiful Jamaica. 🇯🇲

[@shiningstar4181]

We are being robbed of music Beautiful music, where musicians really sat and created music from the soul

[@jahdeesimplymeansoneofgods120]

This is one of Jamaica less talk about musical icon ,rest in peace Mr. Alton number one Ellis.

[@hoyabull]

There's a reason Alton Ellis is the true Godfather of Rocksteady......

[@rudysandoval7714]

hoyabull.Right i was just thinking the same thing as i'm going through his music, guess I'm not the only one.

[@aitmbarekkarim8545]

Oui mon frère. ..ta raisonne. ...😊😁

[@M4L3KGAMER]

Amen Bro!

[@wayneboothe8798]

@@rudysandoval7714 VzxmcMXC xx xx c M xB VM xx mCXynmm xx

[@bennyrobles9194]

Absolutely.!!!

[@famous20music]

RIP MY GRANDFATHER SIR ALTON ELLIS...

[@TheFunkyKingston]

Much respect to your grandfather, he's one of my idols in music!

[@jerryroberfs7661]

Joegrind

[@gunnerhoward3134]

Big up Grand Pappy King Elton. Blessed voice.

[@alisonbartlett1182]

famous 20music sorry to hear your grandad passing remember his music lives on in everybody’s hearts an extremely gifted man he was xx

[@djtcortez2010]

i use to work for Sir COxson DOdd at his Fulton street recording studio as a Artist and Audio Engineer. He used to call me Panama Rude Boi. He introduced me to Jamaican Rum and Milk!!! LoL He was a great man and Great Teacher!!

[@danyalva7048]

Que hermosa voz,que hermosa melodía,que hermosa letra .Que hermoso todo no hay palabras para describir a tremenda canción. Saludos desde La ciudad de México hermanos

[@RasJabal]

Rastafari Family One Love across the globe

[@56postoffice]

One of my all-time favourite tracks from the Father himself. One killer riddim this is, quite a few versions out there, the stand out being Sugar Minott's "Never Give Jah Up".

[@downayardmedia6871]

Am 29 and me a tell yall ,we no have reggae like this no more...I love love love this song...

[@jamesdriscoll7078]

You can’t beat old school ska /rocksteady just love it

[@DemJaboyz]

Classical songs like these can never die

[@56postoffice]

This is why Alton is the daddy...wicked tune and the riddim is a dancehall classic. Many sound systems drew this on their sets.

[@Muckyvee]

The greats will never be forgotten! Keep them alive...pay salute.....citation....and remembrance! Peace n love every time!

[@loisewatson384]

Alton it HURTS ME SO❤💔Your gone our LEGEND My Love is so Strong Just.Love this song so much❤Love You Always Rest on our Legend ❤

[@headleyrobinson1008]

Alton is legendary no one can test

[@gracepeynado6607]

I’m an Alto Ellis fan for all times! You can hear and feel his heart is on his sleeve as he goes.....Even in that Dance Crasher. And he is on live...whooh!!!!

[@notu9462]

One of the best reggae singers that's music shall forever live on .

[@yovanispaez1958]

rock steady

[@ignacioalonso9554]

Ska rock steady my friend

[@stacklargeempireent.320]

When we was growing up in Kingston Jamaica we never called it rock steady or ska my friends, we called it as we knew it to be Reggae Music and thats the name it will always have n will always be, at ''Studio 1'' i never heard anyone or Alton called it rock steady or ska, it was originally Reggae Music, and will always be reggae music to us Jamaicans, ska and rock steady are totally different music. 1Love Kings and Queens.

[@janetcousins4645]

@@stacklargeempireent.320 You sound totally clueless. This is rock steady and so were most of Alton Ellis' songs. Reggae grew out of rock steady and rock steady grew out of ska.

[@adrianpiper4752]

such a tune, my boy used to cry when i played this, real emotion catches you whatever age

[@bluntefied]

shit i cry every time i hear this even as i type this. not for no ex but for the fact this man is gone. and reggae is shit now.

[@butta6167]

I feel u. So Soulful 💯 RIP

[@altheaholness3477]

I know Alton Ellis niece and some of his kids while I was living in Trench Town this man's song is pure hits never can get tired of listening.

[@julietpowell5253]

This type of music cannot be forgotten. Good music from Jamaica.❤🔥 still hot and grovey.

[@marianaalvarez1980]

beautiful melody to listen to near the sea in summer having a drink

[@liming2104]

Yez

[@shauntellchung9814]

Yes! Very relaxing.. :)

[@jvaahtera]

The "flute" solo is actually much later "add-on" played on a synthesizer. However done with a good taste. The 1969 original is a couple of minutes shorter. This extended version with the flute-like synth solo was released on the 1995 CD version of the album. Just for your information, it doesn't diminish the greatness of the original a bit, in my opinion. Cheers.

[@steveb5129]

Yes Juha, you are correct. There is also a different cut with vocal by Alton & Hortense, wherein Alton's vocal is very slightly differently phrased, so I assume he sang it back with Hortense later. I also love the 12", but my favorite is the great Lennie Hibbert vibes cut. The synth here sounds more like whistling, rather than a flute per se. All best wishes to all the Helsinki massive /steve

[@irenewakefield4834]

this is not the version I use to dance to in the Blues,Shabeens so many years ago.I am 66 now still c oming back for my old time music

[@MadBiker-vj5qj]

Thank you... I came to the comments to ask about that "flute" to find that you already answered the question. Nice one.

[@multifarian]

Tx Juha Vaahtera.. +5 for knowing your stuff, +10 for sharing it ;)

[@winstonjacobs198]

Thanks for that info, the addition of the flute was beautiful, nuff rewind.

[@paulcrews7531]

R.I.P Alton!!! A True Reggae LEGEND!!!

[@eachfallenrobin]

One of the most perfect songs ever

[@maxilovesreggae]

One of the best vocalists ever. So many sweet, sweet tunes.

[@mlhdaley]

From A 54 year old Jamaican girl who was born in Hackney East London I agree with you> I LOVE ALTON ELLIS. I heard him first when my family moved to Kingston Jamaica. DANCE CRASHERS. I was 7 years old.

[@delboymartin7465]

The flute solo caught me by surprise, never heard it before. Rewind!

[@TINGALING07]

That flute solo 😮 Mesmerising 💙😎

[@jameskennedy721]

Great example of his great smooth style . Fantastic band .

[@deanawatson2722]

WOO💖WOO💖 BRIXTON RAM JAM BRIXTON BLUES🇬🇧 LOVE YOU ALTON SWEET! SWEET! MEMORIES💖💖 WE MISS YOU ALTON💖

[@vinetteaustin5972]

The best of the best. Great memories that will last forever. One ❤️

[@gunzofnav]

The late great Alton Ellis...when you have the articulation to put those emotions into a song...genius!! When music was music!!

[@Daisy-May-]

Feeling so nostalgic this evening...on a vibes. Sept 2024

[@charlesdunbar7972]

Sublime! You may be gone, sweet Alton, but your voice lives on. Niven D.

[@mr_jamcanadian]

My dad play this song almost every Saturday back in the days 😁😁😁

[@rossmcleod3317]

A true master, take me away Alton Ellis. 👍

[@mawatkis5617]

Back in the days house -parties , blues , shubbeen ...alton ellis wicked singer memories good old days....x

[@michelleeigenmann1160]

True

[@marline123eagle]

Whenever I feel bored, sad , tired or just plain in the mood for some smooth reggae sound I play this version of "Breaking up.........." Priceless!!

[@reggaeflex]

Reggae legend and a mentor to DW. Forever loving Mr Rock Steady.

[@nicolehenry6702]

A voice like no other...... RIP Mr Ellis....2019

[@Unpolitisch80]

I love all of them old great Jamaican Talents …great people …great musicians …Just wow 🤩

[@schopenhaur100]

“ The IMMORTAL Alton Ellis! This LEGENDARY ARTIST Will LIVE FOREVER!”

[@jaybel000]

Just discovered Alton Ellis... amazing

[@chukonwea5956]

Ah so the foundations of roots were laid. The great, immortal Alton Ellis. Rest in peace Bredda.

[@donnagraham8786]

Love his voice..he killed this song!!!!!!!👍👍👊

[@full.estetica.carro.]

2019 11 anos sem alton ellis. mais muito obrigado pelas heranças que você nos deixou muito grato .

[@livingstonallen2936]

I'm feeling very good when i play these records i want to thank you You Tube, for making this possible .

[@franciscorenatopaulinomo-zp7zc]

That synthesiser solo brings me chills

[@MikeW-sw9sv]

I love me some Bob Marley but this guy here is second to none to me he is just as equal or better than Bob rest in peace mr. Ellis

[@Katykeema]

Oh the memories hearing this brings back 😊 The Locarno Club Birmingham as a 17 year old enjoyinng life and experiencing first love (Joe).. Fantastic times.

[@jeanniespencer5844]

i'm just so glad i had the pleasure to see alton live many times, what a professional ! he always gave me the thumbs up LOL & such a lovely man. r.i.p alton. nice to see chris carrying the baton.!!! (he's great as well with his own style) ..................

[@SolidRocEntertainmentSRE]

Boy it's so hard to do, it's been three months now since she decided to part ways from us, but I'm still in love with her taking it a day at a time. Big song Alton.

[@monikadunns9230]

Classic, I thank God the day you tube was formed because I can only get to listen to these old hits but goodies on you tube.

[@981Santiago]

My love is so strong! Irie from Colombia

[@kristinbecerra4694]

The best of reggae this man 🔥🔥🔥 RIP ALTON ELLIS 🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽

[@nmy64]

I play this song over and over. It's a pity this version is not available on spotify. Bless

[@skulkon]

Mr Soul man... Jah bless you

[@missbritt288]

Such a small island...Soo much big talent , these singers had Fame in there own right but I think it's worthy to mention most made way less than they truly deserved , compared to black Soul artist in America at the time .... Jamaican musicians made music for the people and stayed humble

[@user-qc8vj3vp9v]

Definitely agree with you Dora. 👍👍 It's such a shame they were never paid what they truly deserved. All I know is Jamaican singers and musicians set the standard for great music worldwide. 👍👍🤗🤗💕💕

[@chuckemeade]

Many of the top musicians of era were from other Caribbean nations, Lynn Taitt, Trinidad, Tommy Mccook and Roland Alphonso. Cuba, Jackie Opel, Barbados, Hugh Malcolm, Panama. Rita Marley was also Cuban.

[@tonyday5002]

Agreed with most ! But still have mention Cuban by birth. Jamaican parents and culture to the bone . Just saying ❤🇯🇲

[@jeanniespencer5844]

yes the flute is sooooooo sweet, & i am alton's no1 fan & play his music every day! big up to christopher & lovella, wanna say hi to their other brother troy (lovers)..........

[@andreneprosperous44]

Classic music ❗🎶 👌🏽👍🏼🔊💯🖤

[@pauleveritt7176]

,,,💯🇬🇧💕

[@tiagobasci2040]

alton ellis sempre me deixa emocionado! suas músicas são fortes demais!

[@user-qc8vj3vp9v]

Reggae music is and always will be the rocking music that gets you grooving. The greatest music that everyone wants to and tries to copy. Long live reggae.🤗👍🤗🤗🤗🤗🤗💕💕💕💕💕💃💃💃💃🤗🤗🤗🤗

[@baranowskinicolas5263]

Fantastique !

[@lucimaraferreira7026]

Amor profundo ❤️ é o que sinto , sou fã

[@franklingrenyion659]

Real greatness

[@ingridgibbs5387]

i love listening to Alton music, just magical

[@56postoffice]

Lennie Hibbert's cut "Montego Rock" is just awesome. Sugar Minott 's "Give Me Jah Jah" is legendary. The riddim is just wicked. The Sound Dimension at the very top of their game.

[@jeffersonbrown9466]

O melhor dos melhores máximo respeito ALTON ELLIS!!

[@jeanniespencer5844]

THANK YOU TO funko92 for this sweet upload, keep em coming, love alton & augustus pablo too late version, wicked! still get the same buzz as when i 1st heard it,

[@pauldouglas1165]

When Jamaica had real artists these tunez are from my mother's era the best and they knew it

[@gettingmightycrowded]

been loving this tune for over 45 years, and not heard this version with flute before - and I like it, I like it a lot !!!

[@shiningstar4181]

It's rare to hear this version with the flute, hauntingly beautiful isn't it

[@shiningstar4181]

Think it's an extended version that's y it's hardly played but when it does it just digs into your heart and soul, can't stop playing it

[@Pyrrhic537]

Wow. 🙌

[@bingitola]

R.I.P Alton Ellis, really missed by us

[@issambuup3620]

Un grand artiste très humble et sa musique est très touchante. Je l'adore.

[@shiningstar4181]

Tojour humble

[@elwynevans6185]

And what a lovely person he was.

[@edyaziz]

When you turned And you walked through that door It hurt me so Said it hurt me so When you looked at me And you said goodbye You made me cry Said you made me cry So listen to me While I say to you Breaking up, is hard to do Breaking up, is hard to do I cannot let you go now For my love is strong My love, is so strong My love, is so strong So listen to me While I say to you Breaking up, is hard to do Breaking up, is hard to do (..) When you looked at me And you said goodbye You made me cry I said you made me cry I cannot let you go For my love is so strong My love, is so strong And if you leave, I will surely die So listen to me While I say to you Breaking up, is hard to do Breaking up, is hard to do

[@nattzforeverblessed]

This song hits really hard..it takes you way back and have those tears rolling

[@Medfly55]

Listening today timeless , makes my souls smile .

[@gabrielle3262]

Listening January 2020

[@AtZero138]

Cheers from Southern California.. Stay Rude Stay Roots and keep your Soul Dancing..

[@yayatoure3461]

March 21

[@Trunks86]

Guapa señorita

[@tyeellis1046]

👍

[@gertderuijter2987]

13 th July. Amsterdam

[@patriciawise2643]

Nuff respect Alton E also bless up Coxane I remember when he gave me album to record on at his Bklyn record studio Bless up Panamanians and Jamaicans

[@Trunks86]

Esto si es música saludos desde Costa Rica 🇨🇷

[@cakeytiffany101]

It hurt me sooo said it hurt me soo. Just rocking back n fourth to this right now

[@84sblack]

Bless.

[@oscarreid7809]

Tiffany Hobbins tiffany real big tune

[@oscarreid7809]

Tiffany Hobbins you are very pretty woman

[@mosescompton8014]

YES ME FRIENDS, the old days are gone but the good sounds are still holding on.

[@UK_Bollington]

there's so much great playing on this track. Thanks for putting it on youtube.

[@spiritof69vinyl]

i started listening to aktons top tunes when i was 13, back in 2010! the best rocksteady tunes and im the proud owner of some of his best hits, la la mean i love you - nu beat pre, and can i change my mind - top sounds pre, these are the best rocksteady tracks going, along with willow tree and tumbling tears! big up and love :)

[@42empress]

The Honorable Alton Ellis sleep on Bro an take your rest, you gave us happiness and words of love to live by. I REMEMBER the good days in Trench & Jones Town. RIP Peace and love. Blessing. 42empress.

[@pauldouglas1165]

Love Alton Ellis made great tunez along with Cornell camble and others to many to name amazing era I'm 47years young and these are the best

[@jacquelinerose7063]

One of my favourites had him on two shows at only 29 years old. He was a gentleman and a true professional. He performed twice with his sister Hortense. Classic...Thanks for the memories. Ellis family.

[@deleasebrown3870]

Oh always luvs this tune from back HOME.THANKS ALTON ELLIS.

[@gunzofnav]

The undisputed King of Rocksteady! Sir Alton Ellis RIEP

[@56postoffice]

Tough tough tough RIDDIM!!! Love it to death!! So many versions of this!

[@sydneyfoote718]

He did the best he could, to his family, he influenced me ,see you on the other side Mr Ellis,job well done.

[@deleasebrown3870]

Thanks Alton Ellis these memories.

[@sharonlambert7385]

Alton. Ellis!

[@scooterclubfarotondo2904]

A real warm voice. Love this song!

[@MichaelSmith-mb1gm]

Few songs conjure the feelings that this one does for me. "You listen to me while I say to you..."

[@unityfrenzy938]

sugar minott brought me here🎶 Jah bless!💚💛💘

[@quataeenyc4868]

Introduced my ex to alton ellis this hits different now 💔

[@georgeparsard1197]

Yes,breaking up is hard to do, We love you RIght Honorable Alton Ellis