Stranger Cole

Stranger Cole, also known as StrangeJah Cole (born Wilburn Theodore Cole, 26 June 1942) is a Jamaican singer whose long recording career dates from the early days of ska in 1962 through to the present.
Cole was born in Kingston, Jamaica on 26 July 1942 and nicknamed "Stranger" by his family, as they considered that he didn't resemble any member of his family. Cole was initially successful as a songwriter, writing "In and out the Window", which was a hit for Eric "Monty" Morris. This success gave him the chance to make his recording debut in 1962, instantly finding success with singles such as "Rough and Tough" and "When You Call My Name" (a duet with Patsy Todd) for producer Arthur "Duke" Reid.
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==Links to Peel==
Peel often played Stranger Cole's music through the 80's and 90's via ska compilation albums and old records, according to available tracklistings on this site. However, after the 90's, Peel seemed to neglected playing the singer's material on his radio programmes.
==Shows Played==
;thumb|220x220px1980
*10 January 1980: Run Joe (v/a album - More Intensified! Original Ska 1963-67 Vol. 2) Island 
*27 March 1980: Run Joe (LP – More Intensified! Original Ska 1963-67 Vol. 2) Island
;1981
*14 January 1981: Rough And Tough
*24 September 1981 (BFBS) (& Patsy): Certify My Love (12")
;1982
*10 November 1982 (BFBS) (& Lester Sterling): Bangarang
;1988
*25 July 1988: Rough And Tough (v/a album - Dance Crasher (Ska To Rock Steady) Trojan
;1989
*17 January 1989 (Radio Bremen): Run Joe (v/a album - Pressure Drop - Island Celebrates 25 Years Of Jamaican Music) Mango
*01 February 1989: Run Joe (v/a LP - Pressure Drop - Island Celebrates 25 Years Of Jamaican Music) Mango
;1993
*13 August 1993 (& Conquerors): Drop The Ratchet (v/a album - Rudies All Round) Trojan 
;1997
*14 October 1997: Leana Leana (7") Escort 
==External Links==
*Wikipedia
*Discogs
Category:Artists