John Holt - Holt Like a Bolt (1972)

John Holt has been adept at riding the vast sea changes in style that characterize Jamaican music for nearly 40 years, beginning with his stint as lead singer for beloved vocal group The Paragons in the mid-'60s. Best known for his orchestral and easy listening love ballads, -- often covers of pop hits -- Holt was also a capable roots rocker when he wanted to be, and a fine songwriter. Two of his best songs are included here, "Hooligans Change Your Style" and "Up Park Camp," as well as a striking cover of "Rainy Night In Georgia," and a remake of The Paragons hit "The Tide Is High," which was a huge international smash in a cover by Blondie. This collection is a fine entry point into Holt's work, since it avoids his MOR tendencies to concentrate on solid roots rock material. The opening track, "I Will Always Love You," is stunning, and one of the best tracks Holt ever recorded.

Tracklist:
1.01 - John Holt - I Will Always Love You (2:45)
1.02 - John Holt - Rainy Night In Georgia (3:51)
1.03 - John Holt - Do You Love Me (4:05)
1.04 - John Holt - I'll Be There (2:30)
1.05 - John Holt - Stick By Me (2:52)
1.06 - John Holt - A Love I Can Feel (3:22)
1.07 - John Holt - Last Love (2:39)
1.08 - John Holt - Riding For A Fall (3:56)
1.09 - John Holt - Hooligans Change Your Style (3:37)
1.10 - John Holt - On The Beach (2:37)
1.11 - John Holt - The Tide Is High (2:51)
1.12 - John Holt - Pledging My Love (2:22)
1.13 - John Holt - Winter World Of Love (3:50)
1.14 - John Holt - Rain From The Skies (2:36)
1.15 - John Holt - Up Park Camp (3:09)
1.16 - John Holt - Just Out Of Reach (2:50)
1.17 - John Holt - Wear You To The Ball (2:33)
1.18 - John Holt - No Man Is An Island (3:19)