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Bob Andy (born Keith Anderson, 1944) is a Jamaican vocalist and songwriter.

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History

Bob Andy was one of the founding members of The Paragons, along with Tyrone Evans and Howard Barrett. His first solo hit in 1966, "I've Got to Go Back Home," was followed by "Desperate Lover," "Feeling Soul", "Unchained," and "Too Experienced", among others. He also composed songs for other artists, including "I Don't Want to See You Cry" for Ken Boothe, and "Feel Like Jumping, "Truly," and "Melody Life" for Marcia Griffiths. His Studio One album, Songbook is one of the finest rocksteady albums.Template:Fact

In the early 1970s, he recorded with Marcia Griffiths as Bob and Marcia, under producer Harry J's tutelage. In 1978, Andy starred in the film, Children of Babylon.

Andy is widely regarded as one of reggae's most influential songwriters.

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Discography

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Albums

  • Songbook (1970)
  • Really Together (Bob and Marcia)
  • Sweet Memories (Bob and Marcia)
  • Lots of Love and I (1978)
  • Friends (1983)
  • Hanging Tough (2002)
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