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Louisa Marks has died -
18-10-09, 02:58 AM
Louisa 'Markswoman' Mark was voted top female reggae vocalist of 1978 ahead of Marcia Griffith. Her sweet vocal style and updated rock steady rhythms have made her a Queen of Lovers Rock.
The fledgling singer cut her first record at the age of 15 for sound system operator Lloyd Coxone, 'Caught you in a lie', proved a huge hit amongst the reggae-listening audience, a heartfelt cry of misplaced trust, then followed by another monster success entitled 'All My Loving'. Despite popularity, Louisa quit recording for over 18 months because of contractual desputes.
She was then linked up with house producer and A&R manager for Trojan Records Clem Bushay, veteran of the UK reggae scene, cutting her next hit 'Keep it Like This'. Again the song was well received but poor promotion proved disillusioning and despite the terms of her one year contract she declined to record further.
Once free from Trojan, Louisa Mark music began to take off. Her rendition of Michael Jackson's 'Even Though You're Gone' was released on the Bushays label and sold well. She followed this up with 6, Six Street penned by Joe Charles, Clem Bushay and The In Crowd, which hit the number one spot in its first week of release.
Louisa died of poisoning on Saturday 17th October 2009 in the Gambia where she was living at the time.
RIP Louisa - a true legend
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18-10-09, 08:07 AM
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18-10-09, 03:05 PM
Man I can't believe this yet another great gone way too soon.....RIP
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18-10-09, 05:22 PM
Too sad. RIP Louisa "markswoman" Mark
This is my favourite lovers rock tune - ever!
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18-10-09, 07:15 PM
OMG, How tragic. May she rest in peace.
God determines who walks into your life...It's up to you who you let walk away, who you let stay, and who you refuse to let go. May God bless all of you and your life be full of Peace, Prosperity, Love and Abundance. Amen
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18-10-09, 07:26 PM
RIP My dear,
My Favourite song by her:
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18-10-09, 07:39 PM
Damn what a shame. I knew these great tunes but never knew who sang them....until now . RIP Louisa
Not all things that can happen will happen but they will if you want them to
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19-10-09, 07:39 PM
Beautiful voice , so tragic another female singer who brought joy to people by just listening to their voice
still very sad R.I.P
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19-10-09, 09:41 PM
For kids of the Windrush generation growing up in the 70s, Louisa Mark is part of the soundtrack of our lives. Her passing is a sad event, though an element of her spirit will live on through her music, and is indelible for those of us of a certain age.
Mind your wants, 'cos somebody wants your mind
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22-10-09, 06:56 PM
Mann what is going on??? RIP. Just too sad.
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