Eric Donaldson came up in Kingston, Jamaica, where he started singing as a teenager. In the early 1970s, producer Bunny Lee signed him to Studio One, and he put out singles like 'Cherry Oh Baby' that did well locally.
His biggest moment came in 1977 with 'Cinderella,' a song that caught on in Jamaica and got him some attention overseas. He kept recording through the late '70s and early '80s, with albums like 'Love & Happiness' and songs such as 'Land Of My Birth' and 'Jah Love' in his catalog.
Donaldson worked with various musicians over time, including bassist Robbie Shakespeare and drummer Sly Dunbar on some sessions. His voice had a plain, steady quality that fit the reggae rhythms behind him, and he stayed at it long enough to leave behind a handful of songs people still play.
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