Singer Dobby Dobson, best known for the rocksteady classic, The Loving Pauper, died in a Fort Lauderdale hospital on July 21 at age 78.
His brother, Colin Morais, confirmed his death which he said was due to complications of COVID-19. Dobson had also suffered from dementia in recent years.
Highland “Dobby” Dobson was born on July 5, 1942, in Kingston, Jamaica’s capital. His music career began in the 1950’s while he attended Kingston College. He was a member of Dobby and The Deltas, a harmony trio that had a hit song with Cry A Little Cry.
Dobson’s signature song was The Loving Pauper, produced by Duke Reid for the Treasure Isle label in the mid-1960’s. He had another big hit with Seems To Me I’m Losing You for Clement “Coxson” Dodd, Reid’s great rival.
During the 1970’s, Dobson had several hits with covers of Brook Benton’s Endlessly and That Wonderful Sound, originally done by Tom Jones.
He migrated to the United States in 1976 but maintained musical ties with Jamaica as an artist and producer. He produced two albums by roots-reggae group The Meditations.
In recent years, Dobson became a born-again Christian and recorded inspirational songs. He was honored with the Order of Distinction (OD) in 2011, for his contribution to Jamaica’s music.
Dobby Dobson is survived by several children, grandchildren, four brothers and three sisters.
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