Johnny Nash's natural tenor is the kind of voice that thrills me with its clear, clean high pitch that is just soft enough to avoid any sharp edges. I think the song I am posting today was exactly the kind of material he should have been singing more often. Okay, his voice may be reminiscent of Desmond Dekker's who became a Reggae legend despite his way too sweet voice for that genre. But Johnny's voice lacks something -- I can't quite figure out what it is -- that snuggly fits the Reggae mold, so to speak. Maybe it's only the missing accent?
The Very First Time is a beautiful Pop/Soul/Reggae piece that seems to be tailor-made for Johnny's singing style and voice.
I love the romantic aura of the song, created by the subtle acoustic guitar and electric piano sounds.
Is this a girl thing? What do the guys say?
The Very First Time (Celebrate Life, 1974)
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