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When did Winston Riley start making music?

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Winston Riley's first song “Come Back Darling” released in 1969.


Winston Riley was a Jamaican singer, songwriter and producer known for producing the Stalag 17 riddim.  He is also the father of the skilled DJ Kurt Riley. 
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