RIP Louisa Mark
Dancehall.Mobi special update – British lovers rock singer Louisa ‘Markswoman’ Mark, whose “Caught You In A Lie” is said to be the first ever (circa 1975) ‘Lovers Rock’ record, reportedly died of poisoning (or a stomach ailment of some sort) at her home in The Gambia on Saturday (October 17). She is highly regarded by many as the ‘Queen of Lovers Rock’, and most notably, was voted top female reggae vocalist of 1978 ahead of one Marcia Griffith. We’ve featured “Caught You In A Lie” below.
Not many people know of Louisa Marks, although they most likely have heard her songs. Louisa Marks was a really, really good singer. She also did “Sixth Street” which hit big on both sides of the Atlantic around 1975/76. She will be sadly missed by many.
I beg to disagree my friend, Louisa Marks was well known by many people. I’m 42 yrs old, and most everyone within a 10 – 15 year age difference will know who she is and have been touched by her music. In fact, many of our parents know who she is, and our own children have been exposed to the genre of music for which she is famous. Many of her songs are the back drops of our youth and she will be greatly missed, but never forgotten. RIP Louisa Marks, Queen of Lovers Rock.
Well said Juju, there is no doubt that reggae music lovers in UK of whom there are many many of us and our children grew up with Louisa as the sound track along with other other artists like Janet Kay. You cannot go to a dance in UK and not hear “Caught You In A Lie” dropped. It’s a foundation track. You just close your eyes draw someone close and feel good. RIP Louisa Mark…you not gone cos you live on in the eternal grooves of our hearts.
I grew up across the road from Louisa, went to my first blues dance with Louisa and her sister. Louisa was a brilliant singer. She was the queen of lovers rock. Her fame came at a very young age.(A dance was never a dance until Louisa’s song “caught you in a lie” came on) R.I.P Louisa
Wiil be sadly missed by many. The black community in the UK has it’s own soundtrack, which reflects our collective experiences. Louisa’s songs play an integral part in the black british experience.
Long Live the Queen of L.R.
Timeless music, guaranted to evoke memories of slow dancing (you know against the wall)young brothers nodding heads looking cool, young sisters with immaculate hir and plished shoes, yes she is unique and never to be matched for her individual style and fashion. her music will live on!!!!
Timeless music, guaranted to evoke memories of slow dancing (you know against the wall)young brothers nodding heads looking cool, young sisters with immaculate hair and polished shoes, yes she is unique and never to be matched for her individual style and fashion. her music will live on!!!!
this woman was a legand, also part of my dads family we will all miss her <3