Trevor Walters


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b. 1961, London, England. Walters embarked on a musical career in reggae by adding his distinct soprano voice to the Ital group. He was also recruited to sing on releases by Santic, and contributed to the hit ‘Bloody Eyes’. He later recorded as part of Youth And Youth, with whom he released ‘Try Love Again’. Prior to embarking on a solo career, Walters recorded the ‘Back Together Again’ duet with Jean Adebambo, which gave an early indication of the potential of these two fine vocalists. This release was followed by the protest song, ‘They’ll Never Get Away’, which proved popular in the reggae charts. In 1981 Walters wrote and recorded ‘Give Love A Try’, which surpassed its predecessor by topping the reggae chart. In October 1981 he reached number 27 in the UK pop charts with ‘Love Me Tonight’. It appeared that Walters was destined to be a one-hit-wonder in the annals of pop music, but he still attracted some derision from reggae aficionados because of his crossover success. Nevertheless, he continued releasing material that maintained a respectable profile in the reggae chart, including ‘Handyman’, ‘Comma Comma’ and, in combination with Jah Bunny, ‘Lovers Medley’. The singer returned to the UK pop charts in July 1984, reaching number 9 with his rendition of Lionel Richie’s ‘Stuck On You’. He also covered Richie’s ‘Penny Lover’, which, although an exemplary effort riding on a gentle lovers rock rhythm, did not chart. His crossover success inspired Polydor Records to sign him for a cover version of Andrew Gold’s ‘Never Let Her Slip Away’. This release remained at the lower end of the pop charts, while the follow-up, ‘Love’s A Lie’, made no impression on any chart. The poor response, alleged to be through lack of promotion, was deemed inadequate by the company. In 1986 he enjoyed a hit with the sublime ‘Love Will Find A Way’, produced by Leonard Chin. In 1991, he regained his street credibility by recording with Anthony Brightly, who produced ‘Can You Feel The Love’ with Pure Silk. He continued to record and enjoy further hits throughout the 90s, including ‘Hold’ in 1998.

ALBUMS


Trevor Walters
They'll Never Get Away / Diplomatic Dub
2013
Dinah Brown feat. Trevor Walters
Anything You Want
2000, 7", Single, Fire Tribe
Dinah Brown feat Trevor Walters / Tyrone Taylor
Anything You Want / Lonely Soldier Part 1
1999, 7", Chart Sounds & Visions Productions
Trevor Walters
Right Here Waiting
1995, 12", Vizion Sounds Records
Trevor Walters Featuring Jack Ruben*
It's Over
1993
Trevor Walters
The Sapphire Song
1992, 12", Vizion Sounds Records
Trevor Walters / The "S" Crew
Beautiful Lady
1992, 12", Surreal Productions
Trevor Walters
Love I Can Feel / Version
1991, 12", Business Record Productions
Trevor Walters
How Long
1989
Trevor Walters
Falling In Love
1988, 12", Single, Starlight Records
Jean* & Trevor*
Back Together Again
1988
Trevor Walters
Lock Away Your Heart
1988
Trevor Walters
Love Songs, Candlelight & You
1988,
Trevor Walters
Baby I've Been Missing You
1987
Trevor Walters
That's How Heartaches Are Made
1986
Trevor Walters
Shake You Down
1986
Trevor Walters
Betcha By Golly Wow
1986
Trevor Walters
Love Will Find A Way
1986
Trevor Walters
Love's A Lie / Never Let Her Slip Away
1985, 12", Polydor
Trevor Walters
Walters Gold With Love
1985, LP, Album, Adelphi Records (2)
Trevor Walter* / Carol Brown
We Will Be Lovers
1985, 12", Single, Beta Records (3)
Trevor Walters
Stuck On You / You Make Me Feel
1985, 7", Single, Polydor
Trevor Walters
Stuck On You
1985
Trevor Walters
Blood's Thicker Than Water
1985
Carroll Thompson & Trevor Walters
Love Won't Let Me Wait
1984
Trevor Walters
Never Let Her Slip Away
1984, Vinyl, ,
Ballad
Trevor Walters / I & S All Stars
Penny Lover / Version
1983, 12", Single, I & S Production
Trevor Walter*
Handy Man
1983, 12", Single, Ital (5)
Trevor Walters
You Make Me Feel
1983
Trevor Walters
Stuck On You
1983
Jean Adebambo & Trevor Walters
Re United
1983
Trevor Walters / Jah Bunny
4 In 1 Lovers Medley / A Jah Do It
1982, 12", Single, Must Dance
Trevor Walters
Loving As One
1982
Trevor Walters / Ital All Star*
Love Me Tonight / Dub Me Tonight
1981
Pure Silk Featuring Trevor Walters
Can You Feel The Love
12", Sir George
Trevor Walters
Hold On Me
12", Up Dance Productions
Trevor Walters
There's No Way
12", Starlight Records
Trevor Walters Feat. The Blackstones / Unknown Artist
Break Up To Make Up / Untitled
7", Single, Supatech Muzik
Trevor Walters
I Feel For You
7", Single, River Bank Records
Trevor Walters
Try And Love Again
12", Santic Records
Michael Gordon (4), Winston Reedy, Trevor Walters
Lovers Jam Chapter 1
7", TCPro, ,
Lovers Rock
Trevor Walters & Pure Silk
Sweet Harmoney
7", Single, Sir George
Trevor Walters
Love Won't Let Me Wait
12", W/Lbl, Abstract Dance
Trevor Walters / Ital Full Star
Give Love A Try
Trevor Walters
Slap & Tickle
Trevor Walters
Walk The Streets At Night
Michael Gordon
Turn Out The Light
2004, 7", Single, Sweet Freedom Records
Winjama
Place In The Sun
1988, Vinyl, ,
Synth-pop/Reggae-Pop

APPEARANCES +


The British Collective
Vol 1: The Renaissance Begins...
2016, CD, ,
Soul
Various
The Santic Collection
2005, CD, Comp, Santic Records
Various
Committed To Jungle
1995
Culture Brown, Murvin J & Gundy
Committed
1994, CD, Album, Vizion Sounds Records, ,
Dancehall/Jungle/Lovers Rock
J.D. Braithwaite
Love Me Tonight
1994
Nu-Viz!on*
What You Won't Do For Love
1993
Various
8 Stars For Christmas
1991
Various
Lovers For Lovers Vol. 5
1991
Barrington Levy
Runaway
1987
Brafa Team*
Let's Make Africa Green Again
1985, Vinyl, ,
Reggae/Roots Reggae
Various
Action Trax 2
1982
Patrica Smith* / Santic All Stars*
It Ain't All That Easy / That Easy
1981, 12", Single, Cle, Santic Records
Donna Rhoden / Santic All Star*
Be Kind To My Man / Rock Easy
1981
Kingston Feeling
Jamaïca
1979, LP, Album, Touloulou
Santic*
No Justice For The Poor
1978
Santic*
Bloody Eyes
1977, 7", Santic Records
Santic*
Suffering
1977, 7", Single, Santic Records
The Tamlins
Simplicity
1976, 7", Single, State Records (3), State Records (3)
The Tamlins
Black Beauty
1976
Kingston Feeling
Feeling That Glow
7", Disques Chrisal
Santic*
I'll Be Gone
12", Santic Records, ,
Roots Reggae
Various
8 Stars For Christmas
CD, Album, Josiah,
Kingston Feeling
No Justice For The Poor / Blood Eyes
Various
For The Love Of You (Volume 2)
2021
Various
Trillion Riddims From Ja To UK
2010, CD, Album, London Individuals
Various & Cojie
Live Loving Vol 2 - In Lovers Rock Style
2009, CD, Comp, Promo, Cassette China, ,
Lovers Rock
Various Artists*
The Best Of Original British Lovers Rock Volume 1
2007
Various Artists*
The Birthday Party Album
2006, CD, Album, Comp, Jet Star, Charm
Various
Big People Music Vol 13
2006, CD, Comp, Charm
Various
Pure Lovers Volume 16
2005, CD, Comp, Charm, ,
Lovers Rock
Various
Pop Hits Inna Reggae Volume One
2000, CD, Comp, Jet Star,
Various
Pop Hits Inna Reggae Volume One
2000, LP, Jet Star
Various
Committed To Jungle
1995
Various
Soul On The Streets Vol 2
1995, CD, ,
RnB/Swing/Soul/UK Street Soul
Various
The Emotion Collection - Looking Back
1994, 2xCD, Comp, Time-Life Books B.V.,
Various
Love Ballads
1994, 5xCD, Comp + Box, Connoisseur Collection, Connoisseur Collection, ,
Vocal
Various
Lovers For Lovers Vol. 7
1992
Various
The Emotion Collection - Fire And Passion
1992, 2x CD,
Various
Pure Lovers Volume 4
1991, CD, ,
Lovers Rock
Various
Reggae For Lovers vol. 2
1987, LP, Comp, L.J. Records
Various
Top Of Bulletin
1985, Cass, Comp, Bulletin (2)
Various
The Love Songs Album, Vol. 3
1985, 2xLP, Comp, Plum Records (2),
Various
Love Ballads
1985, LP, Philips
Various
First Love 4
1984, LP, Comp, Gala (3),
Various
Love Songs
1984, Vinyl, ,
Pop Rock
Various
Á Slaginu
1984
Various
Glymskrattinn
1982, LP, Comp, Steinar
Various
Beint Í Mark 1
1982
Various
Top Of The Pops - 887
1981, LP, Transcription, BBC Transcription Services, BBC Transcription Services, ,
Pop Rock/Ska/Synth-pop/Punk/Public Broadcast
Various
Reggae Mix Memories
Cass, Comp, C90, Audiophile, King's,
Various
Come Again Part 1 : Various Artiste
LP, Comp, Time 1 Records
Various
Simply The Best - Lovers Rock Selection
CD, Comp, Santic Records,
Various
The Love Song Collection
LP, Comp, RCA,
Various
Lovers Galore Volume 1
CD, Comp, Bright Choice Records
Various
Songs for Lovers
LP, Comp, Not On Label
Pure Silk
Featuring: Various Artistes
,
Reggae/Dancehall/Ragga
Various
No1 Reggae Best Sellers
1987, Cass, Comp, Unofficial, Dir, Scorpio (9), Billboard
Various
Action Trax 2 - Vol.2
Various
Love Songs (Classic Love Songs)