Discover more music, concerts, videos, and pictures with the largest catalogue online at. Born in spanish town, jamaica, jones was raised in a strict and devoutly pentecostal household by her parents, who eventually moved to the u. The island label reissued grace jones first three albums as digital downloads in 2014, but the disco years, released the following year, brought the recordings back to physical life with compact disc and vinyl editions. Grace jones island life vinyl records, lp, cd on cdandlp. Grace jones was born in 1948 though most sources say 1952 in spanish town, jamaica, the daughter of marjorie nee williams and robert w. Portfolio, fame, warm leatherette, nightclubbing, living my life, and slave to the rhythm. When she was 12 she moved to syracuse, new york, joining her family who had already moved there. It kind of opened my mind and my heart concerning different. Grace jones island life album cover classic photos.
Her first albums, recorded in accordance with classic disco patterns, quickly gained popularity on dance floors. Island life is a compilation album by grace jones released in december 1985, summing up the first nine years of her musical career. Grace jones slave to the rhythm zanced remixes 1994. Grace jones island life 1985, gatefold sleeve, vinyl. Grace jones island life 2020 by dj alexvans by dj alexvans. Graces music has always been top notch, the production as well as the choice of songs shes performed. Island life is the first greatest hits album by jamaican recording artist grace jones, it released in december 1985. Because our mp3s have no drm, you can play it on any device that supports mp3, even on your ipod. The compass point sessions contains long and extended version of her hits, although the cd booklet claims that these havent been issued before. Grace jones was born on may 19, 1948 in spanish town, st catherine, jamaica to marjorie jones nee williams and reverend robert w. Bloodlight and bami weaves together the layers of grace jones public and private life, as she moves effortlessly between different facets.
Would it be possible to have the download server re connected for this album. Aug 10, 2015 photo of grace jones island life album cover. Grace jones slave to the rhythm mp3 album download. An absolute treat to listen to these tracks again and they really havent aged. Grace jones island life sonic essay by daniel haaksman published on 20160317t16. Choose any album from the 80s and create single page website concept that tells the story of that. The universal masters collection grace jones album wikipedia. Worldwide, classic grace jones, cd, download, universal, spectrum.
Born in spanish town, jamaica, she was raised in new york. Download island life by grace jones at juno download. Cd tracks 1, 2, 3 produced for beam junction productions issued in standard jewel case with black tray including an 8 page inner booklet. Through ultimate masterpieces private life, libertango, pull up to the bumber and especially, oh especially walking in the rain, island life is a brilliant summary of her early career whatever that is. Grace jones island life best of 1985 download free. Grace jones is a famous american singer, model and movie actress. Originally released in 1985, island life compiles highlights from grace jones 1977 debut through 1985s slave to the rhythm. Grace jones island life 1985 this is indie indie punk pop. Its famous cover photo is manipulated to depict jones in an anatomically impossible position. Grace jones made me become aware of other stuff than punk and wave. The albums artwork is jones is her most iconic artwork. Find album credit information for island life grace jones on allmusic.
Island life would feature songs from most of jones island records albums. Island life by grace jones 600753514283 vinyl lp barnes. She studied acting at syracuse university and appeared in her first musical. Grace jones was one of the more unforgettable artists to emerge from new york citys hedonistic studio 54 disco scene of the late 70s. The world would be a poorer place without some people. Download grace jones mp3 songs and albums music downloads. Colour collection, released in 2006, used the living my life picture on its cover. Grace jonesisland life lpisland vinyl records specialists. The compass point sessions is a two disc anthology released by island records in 1998. Credit allows you to download with unlimited speed. The album was released on 7 november 1982 by island records background.
Grace jones island life pull up to the bumper by angel ciccone. Living my life is a 1983 pop song by jamaican singer cum actress grace jones, released as a single in 1983 the song was originally intended to be the opening and title track for her 1982 album living my life, but was eventually excluded because its pop nature did not fit the overall reggae sound of the album. Jones started her music career after signing a contract with the big company island records. Some of the songs appear in edited forms, and a remix of love is the drug is included. Shop 56 records for sale for album island life by grace jones on cdandlp in vinyl and cd format. Grace jonesisland life lpisland londons leading vinyl records specialist based in soho, london w1.
The couple already had two children, and would go on to have four more. Raised in syracuse, new york, she found success in the 70s as a model, working in new york and paris where she shared an apartment with jerry hall and jessica lange, before rising to public prominence as a singer and personality. Grace jones island life sonic essay by daniel haaksman. After the major commercial success grace jones achieved with her comeback album slave to the rhythm in 1985, island records decided to release a bestof compilation at the end of the same year. Mp3 is a digital audio format without digital rights management drm technology. Jones, who was a local politician and apostolic clergyman. Buy grace joness album titled island life to enjoy in your home or car, or gift it to another music lover. Island life grace jones album simple english wikipedia.
The universal masters collection is a midprice compilation of recordings by grace jones, first. This cd although only 10 tracks covers disco to 80s funk. Similar releases also exists with different pressing company and or matrix run out nimbus. Island life is a bestof compilation by grace jones released in december 1985 to capitalise on the success of slave to the rhythm released earlier that same year. Living my life is the sixth studio album by jamaican recording artist grace jones. Its a concise overview that features four top ten u. Grace jones born beverly grace jones on may 19, 1948, in spanish town, jamaica is a model, singer and actress. By using our website and our services, you agree to our use of cookies as described. Bloodlight and bami will be released in cinemas from friday 27 october. Classic photos recreated on instagram these iconic photos recreated on instagram are so, so awesome. Stream grace jones island life 2020 by dj alexvans by dj alexvans from desktop or your mobile device.
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