I & S PRODUCTION
RECORDS
Independent Reggae label: I & S
Production Records managed four singles. It issued singles in an
IS-000 numerical series. A subsidiary of Sanity Records. Distributed By Sanity
Records. Trevor Walters born 1961, London. 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.
83 |
Trevor Walters |
Penny Lover |
I &
S |
IS |
001 |
83 |
Trevor Walters |
Stuck On You / Penny
Lover |
I & S |
IS |
002 |
83 |
Donna Rhoden |
Warm & True
(12") |
I & S |
IS |
003 |
84 |
C Thompson & T
Walter |
Love Won't Let Me Wait
(12") |
I & S |
IS |
004 |
83 |
Trevor Walters |
Stuck On You / Penny
Lover |
I &
S |
IS |
7002 |
83 |
Trevor Walters |
Stuck On You / Stuck On You
(Instrumental) |
I &
S |
IS |
002 |