Cornell Campbell

Cornel Campbell, aka Don Cornel or Don Gorgon (born 23 November 1945 in Kingston, Jamaica) is a reggae singer, best known for his trademark falsetto voice, and his recordings at Studio One in the late 1960s and his later work with Bunny Lee in the 1970s.

Biography Campbell has one of Jamaican music's distinctive falsettos. His first name was mistakenly spelled with two L's on a record and has been commonly misquoted since. He prefers the correct spelling: Cornel Campbell. Campbell's singing career began in his local church choir.

At age eleven, in 1956, he was introduced to trombonist Rico Rodriguez, who took him to Clement Dodd's studio, where he recorded his first single, "My Treasure". Further singles followed, including "Turndown Date", as Jamaican music transformed from rhythm and blues to ska, with backing from The Skatalites.

He later recorded for King Edwards backed by The Bell Stars, before moving on to Duke Reid's Treasure Isle, where he formed The Sensations along with Jimmy Riley, Buster Riley, and Aaron Davis.

Solo career In 1971, performing now as a solo artist, Campbell began a long association with Bunny Lee, initially working in the lovers rock genre, but soon working more roots songs into his repertoire. although he has maintained a strong following.

The Uniques were revived in the late 1970s, with Campbell joining Jimmy Riley and Lloyd Charmers in the group. This line-up recorded the Showcase vol. 1 album, and Campbell and Riley recorded the Give Thanks album in 1979. The group was again revived in 1997, with a line-up of Riley, Cornell Campbell, and Al Campbell, the group recording a self-titled album.

In 2001, "King in My Empire", featuring Cornell Campbell, was released by Rhythm & Sound. The song was produced by Moritz Von Oswald and Mark Ernestus.

Albums Solo Cornel Campbell (1973) Trojan Natty Dread in a Greenwich Farm (1975) Total Sounds Dance in a Greenwich Farm (1975) Grounation The Gorgon (1976) Total Sounds/Angen Stalowatt (1976) Third World Turn Back The Hands of Time (1977) Third World Showcase (1978), Big Phil Superstar (1979) Micron (reissued as Sweet Baby (1979) Burning Sounds/Abraham) Yes I Will (1979) Micron The Inspector General (1980) Imperial Ropin''' (1980) JusticeBoxing (1982) StarlightBoxing Round (1982) Joe GibbsWhat's Happening To Me (1982) Joe GibbsFollow Instructions (1983) Mobiliser (reissued as Press Along Natty (1993) Tappa)Money (1983) Live & LearnFight Against Corruption (1983) Vista (reissued as Tell The People (1997) Prestige)Big Things (2000) Don OneRock My Soul (2008) Sip a CupNew Scroll (2013), Zion HighNothing Can Stop Us (2013), Strut – Cornell Campbell meets The SoothsayersSweet Baby (2021) Burning Sounds Split albumsJohnnie Clarke Meets Cornell Campbell (1983) Vista (split with Johnnie Clarke)Cornell Campbell Meets The Gaylads (1984) Culture Press (split with The Gaylads)Double Top (1991) Tamoki Wambesi (split with Junior Reid)Barry Brown Meets Cornell Campbell (2001) Culture Press (with Barry Brown)

With The UniquesShowcase Vol. 1 (1978) Third World/JackpotGive Thanks (1979) PlantThe Uniques'' (1999) Charm