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Maddie Ruthless - Be My Baby

 7 Inch !
A. Be My Baby
B. Sympathy

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miércoles, 18 de septiembre de 2013
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Mr T Bone - Hard day's Night ( 7 Inch )

7 INCH SINGLE 
A. A Hard Day's Night
B. HELP !

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Mr T Bone - Nothing to lose




Track List :

Then I Saw You
I Keep Saying No
Nothing To Lose
I Got Lost
Stop Crying Baby
Me, Myself And I
Sitting By The River
A Better Man
You Don’t Know
Get Free
No Secrets
Next Stop
Please Don’t Lie To Me
As Seen On TV


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Mr T Bone - Instrumental Sessions Vol 1

 Instrumental Sessions Vol.1 was conceived over the years while MR T BONE toured across Europe and the United States. The caliber of bands and musicians he came across was so staggering, MR T BONE knew he had to make this album! Collecting some instrumental tracks of tunes that he loved, he composed new melodies for these songs and called up his favorite horn players to re-record the songs. The final result is 12 infectious tracks inspired by pure love of Jamaican music! The whole album was mixed by Victor Rice, and futures guest appearances by members of The Slackers (NYC) The Bullets (Los Angeles) The Caroloregians/Moon Invaders (Belgium), The Ratazanas (Portugal), The Soul Captives (San Francisco), The Forthrights (NYC), and The Heatmakers (France) - what an album! Guests: Larry McDonald - percussions (RS7 & Dub Is A Weapon) David Hillyard - tenor/Baritone sax (Slackers & RS7) Kincaid Smith - trumpet (Hepcat) King Django - chatting Roger Rivas - organ (Aggrolites) Buford O'Sullivan - trombone (Easy Star Allstars) Tommy Tornado - tenor sax (Rude Rich) Rich Graiko - trumpet (Westbound Train & Void Union) Paolo Parpaglione - tenor/alto Sax (Mr.T-bone Allstars & Bluebeaters) Cecio Grano - tenor sax/flute (Young Lions)

Cover art based on the SOUL BROTHERS Hot Shot classic LP!

Track List : A1 - Original track "Believe Me" by The Soul Captive
A2 - Original track "Kahuna" by The Ratazanas
A3 - Original track "911" by The Ratazanas
A4 - Original track "Upsetting Harry" by The Caroloregians
A5 - Original track "It's So Coal" by Caroloregians
A6 - Original track "Jackpot" by The Moon Invaders
B1 - Original track "King Is Back" by The Heatmackers
B2 - Original track "Gunshot" by The Bullets
B3 - Original track "Cookin' For Tommy" by The Slackers
B4 - Original track "Other People" by The Forthrights
B5 - Original track "Switch Off" by Mr. T-Bone Allstars
B6 - Original track "Larry's Bounce" by Mr. T-Bone Allstars

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Island Presents Rocksteady 40 Soulful Classics



During the long, hot summer of 1966, Jamaica's national sound underwent a dramatic transformation. The Ska rhythm that had dominated the island's music scene since its independence in 1962 slowed significantly, so providing dancers with the opportunity to enjoy themselves without suffering heat exhaustion.
Early in 1967, this new, more measured style acquired a name of its own, Rock Steady, and for the next two years, the style remained the prevailing sound in Jamaica, with many of the most popular recordings in the genre released in the UK on Chris Blackwell's famed Island Records imprint.
By the close of 1968, Rock Steady had been supplanted by Reggae and Blackwell was involved with a new Jamaican music company, Trojan Records, but before these momentous events, Island was at the forefront of the sound in the UK, as reflected in the music on this essential 40 track two disc collection.

As with other titles in the series, 'Island Presents Rock Steady' the very best in Jamaican sounds without duplicating material featured on other titles in the range, so ensuring fans are not only guaranteed top quality music, but also great value for money.

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DISC #1:
1. On A Saturday Night  - Justin Hinds & The Dominoes
2. Rock Steady - Hopeton Lewis
3. Dance All Night - The Tartans
4. Judge Sympathy - The Treasure Isle Boys
5. People Get Ready - The Uniques
6. A Thing Of The Past - Phyllis Dillon
7. I Don't Want To See You Cry - Lynn Taitt & The Jets
8. Gypsy Woman - The Uniques
9. Tonight - Keith & Tex
10. Solomon - Derrick Harriott
11. Conquering Ruler  - Derrick Morgan
12. Red Bum Ball  - Lloyd & Devon
13. Lip And Tongue - The Viceroys
14. Hold Down Miss Winey - Glen Adams
15. Leaving On That Train - Keith & Tex
16. Gimme Back - Derrick Morgan
17. Do It Now - The Consomates
18. Somebody's Baby - Pat Kelly
19. The Beatitude: Blessed Are The Meek - The Uniques
20. Once Upon A Time - Delroy Wilson & Stranger Cole

DISC #2:
1. Will You Ever Be Mine (aka I Want To Love You) - Delroy Wilson
2. Over And Over Again  - Stranger & Gladdy
3. One Scotch, One Bourbon, One Beer - Alfred Brown
4. You Hurt My Soul - Joe Higgs
5. Cleopatra - The Tennors
6. Ilya Kuryakin - Ike & The Crystalites
7. Do I Worry - Derrick Harriott
8. Hypnotizing Eyes - Keith & Tex
9. Memories By The Score - The Paragons
10. Napoleon Solo - Lynn Taitt & The Jets
11. I Like Your World - The Gaylettes
12. Someone To Love - The Versatiles
13. Live It Up - The Natives
14. Combination - Keelyn Beckford
15. Girl Of My Dreams - The Uniques
16. Born To Love You - Derrick Harriott
17. A Man's Temptation - Noel Brown
18. Once More - Errol Dunkley
19. Shocking Love - The Federals20. Grampa - The Tennors
20. Grampa - The Tennors
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King Tubby - The Lost Midnight Rock Dubs Chapter 3






Directamente salido del  sello Mindnight Rock  seleccionado Jah Thomas (Productor )
Finalmente sale el ultimo titulo de una  serie de 3 álbums , los dubs perdidos y nunca antes salidos por King Tubby   grabados y mezclados en su propio estudió del  legendario Productor , con la participacion de otro afamado productor  Scientist a principios de los 80s .
Jah Thomas capto y grabo algunos temas instrumentales en estudió Channel One acompañado musicalmente de otra legendaria banda Los Root Radics una de tantas bandas que se aventuraba a hacer de dub  con King Tubby pero algunos cortes no fueron salidos en esa época  hasta ahora tienes la oportunidad de apreciarlas junto con una remasterización inigualable .





"From the archive of producer Jah Thomas’ Midnight Rock label comes the third and final in the series of lost and previously unreleased dubs. Mixed at King Tubby’s Studio by both the master himself and his apprentice Scientist, this is prime early 80s dub pressure. Jah Thomas would record his rhythm tracks at Channel One with the legendary Roots Radics Band, and would then go to King Tubby to get his dubs. He would be given three passes of each track and down the years these had become discarded and unheard. Roots’ ‘Lost Classics’ series has unearthed these masterpieces and brought them to public attention. ‘Chapter 3’ maintains the high quality of the previous volumes. Amongst the rhythm tracks given the Tubby treatment are ‘No No No’, ‘Stalag’ and ‘Letter From Zion’ which was the backing track to Junior Keatting’s ‘Jah He Wrote Me A Letter’.


Highway DUB
North Circular DUB
Border Patrol DUB
Motorway DUB
South Circular DUB
95 North DUB
95 South DUB
Cross Bronx DUB
Turnpike DUB
Parkway DUB
Causeway DUB
Mandellah Highway DUB
Express Way DUB
Toll Booth DUB

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Lee “Scratch” Perry and Friends – Disco Devil: The Jamaican Discomixes

 Review : By the latter half of the seventies, disco-mixes – extended versions of tracks - were de rigueur throughout popular music. The trend was particularly suited to reggae, as vocal cuts could be spliced with DJ or Dub cuts to create long-playing versions singles - and there was no greater exponent of the disco-mix format than Lee ‘Scratch’ Perry.

From 1976 to 1980, Perry created some of the most sublime 12” singles ever to see issue and the very best of these works are collected here on this long over due collection, Disco Devil.

Disc One 
1. Norman – Max Romeo, The Upsetters
2. Bad Weed – Junior Murvin
3. To Be A Lover (Have Some Mercy) – George Faith
4. Know Love – The Twin Roots
5. Rainy Night In Portland – Watty Burnett
6. Disco Devil – Lee “Scratch” Perry, Full Experience
7. City Too Hot – Lee “Scratch” Perry
8. Words – Sangie Davis, Lee Perry
9. Roots Train – Junior Murvin, Dillinger
 Disc Two
1. Open The Gate – Watty Burnett
2. Neckodeemus – The Congos
3. Rasta Train – Doctor Alimantado, Raphael Green
4. Ketch Vampire – Doctor Alimentado, Devon Irons
5. History – Carlton Jackson
6. Sons Of Slaves – Junior Delgado
7. Party Time – The Heptones
8. Free Up The Prisoners – Lee “Scratch” Perry
9. Garden Of Life – Leroy Sibbles

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miércoles, 4 de septiembre de 2013
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Island Presents SKA 40 Originals Ska Classics





1962, youthful music entrepreneur, Chris Blackwell moved his Island Records operation from Kingston, Jamaica to London. He promptly struck licensing deals with most of the island's leading producers and over the ensuing months released an array of popular 45s by a host Caribbean talent.

 As a result, Island became a dominant force in the ever-expanding West Indian music market, only relinquishing its position after Blackwell had helped lunch Trojan Records in 1968.

The strength of Island's early Jamaican music catalogue is reflected in this, the latest in the popular 'Presents' range.

 Collecting some of the best and rarest Ska sides from 1962 to 1966, the 2CD 40 track release highlights just why the company's output is so revered among fans of the genre.

And with artists including such luminaries as Bob Marley, Desmond Dekker, the Skatalites and Jimmy Cliff, 'Island Presents Ska' is not only a must for established fans, but also serves as a perfect introduction to the genre and Island's early musical history.

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Track List


DISC 1:

1. We'll Meet - Roy & Millie

2. Love You The Most - Lloyd Clarke

3. Judgment - Clancy Eccles

4. No Raise No Praise - Derrick Morgan

5. One Eyed Jacks - Jimmy Cliff

6. Garden Of Eden - Larry Lawrence

7. I Shall Remove - Laurel Aitken

8. Bullo Man (A Come) - Theo Beckford

9. Come Down - Lord Tanamo

10. Robin Hood - Baba Brooks & His Band

11. Stranger At The Door - Stranger Cole

12. Miss Universe - Jimmy Cliff

13. Three Blind Mice - Baba Brooks & His Band

14. One Cup Of Coffee - Bob Marley

15. 'Til My Dying Day - Stranger & Patsy

16. J.F.K.'s Memory - Don Drummond

17. The Sun Rises In The East - Dotty & Bonnie

18. One More Time - Lloyd Brevett & His Group

19. Catch A Fire - Baba Brooks & His Band

20. Do You Keep On Dreaming - The Cherry Pies



DISC 2:

1. What A Man Doeth - Eric Morris

2. Jeserene - Desmond Dekker & The Cherry Pies

3. Take Your Time - Theo Beckford

4. Jump Out The Frying Pan - Justin Hinds & The Dominoes

5. Dragon Weapon - The Skatalites

6. Trojan - Lord Briscoe

7. Stampede - Don Drummond & The Skatalites

8. The Choice (aka Your Wife And Mother) - The Virtues & The Ambassadors

9. This Woman - Desmond Dekker & The Four Aces

10. My New Name - The Maytals11. Starvation - Derrick Morgan

12. Little Did You Know - The Techniques

13. Duck Soup - Baba Brooks & His Band

14. Peace And Love - Justin Hinds & The Dominoes

15. Skalarama - Lyn Taitt & Baba Brooks Band

16. The Jerk - Derrick Harriott & The Audley Williams Combo

17. Lucky Seven - Baba Brooks & His Band

18. Parro Saw The Light - Lloyd Clarke

19. Choo Choo Ska - Llans Thewell & The Celestials

20. Hey Boy - Hey Girl - Millie & Jimmy
martes, 3 de septiembre de 2013
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Studio One IRONSIDES




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 This is the third release of the resuscitated Studio One compilation series from Soul Jazz records after a three year break from 2008 to 2011. This is certainly the weakest of the three recent Studio One compilations from Soul Jazz but the first two were absolutely superb and this set whilst somewhat patchier still has a good number of very worthwhile gems. First the "bad"; the two dubs on the set ['Jamrec Dub' & 'Reggae Version'] are mediocre and with the peerless stock of Studio One rhythms at their disposal I am sure better choices could have been made. Also some of the tracks are pretty familiar to most reggae collectors including "Can I Change You Mind" by Alton Ellis, "Bongo Red" by The Gladiators, "Come Now Sister" by Freddie McGregor --- admittedly classic songs however for those who haven't heard them before! Finally the Dennis Alcapone track is horrible; always my least favourite DJ and he mucks up (again!) a classic rhythm; this time Burning Spear's peerless "He Prayed".

The good which is pretty much remaining 12 tracks including a couple of storming ska tracks from the top drawer; Don Drummond & Jackie Mittoo via his '66 band The Soul Brothers, two excellent DJ toasts by Lone Ranger (riding the 'Full Up' rhythm) & Prince Jazzbo (both somewhat atoning for the rank Alcapone track), some mighty rocksteady courtesy of the Paragons (which was definitely NOT recorded in 1975 as the liner notes indicate!) and Marcia Griffiths. There is also some superior roots from the obscure Fabian Cooke with a terse rhythm that sounds like it originates from the late '70's and not 1970 as the liners state, the similarly obscure Stingers, and Freddie McGregor's frankly awesome "I Man A Rasta" (in slightly hissy sound though sadly).

So in conclusion an entertaining set but not quite from the top drawer unlike the previous two Soul Jazz Studio One compilations which certainly were. Surely it is time now for a 'Studio One Rocksteady' themed compilation rounding up some of the best of the late '66 to late '68 era which surely was the most productive era for Studio One (despite what this compilation's strangely defensive liner notes state).

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 Track List :
01. Mother and Child – Fabian Cooke
02. Mark My Word – Marcia Griffiths
03. I Man a Rasta – Freddie McGregor
04. Natty Ting a Ling – Prince Jazzbo
05. Danger in Your Eyes – The Paragons
06. Reggae Version – Drum Bago & the Rebel Group
07. Nanny’s Corner – Don Drummond
08. Rasta Don’t Stop No One – The Stingers
09. Three Mile Skank – Lone Ranger
10. Another Night – The Soul Sister
11. Come Now Sister – Freddie McGregor
12. Joe Frazier – Dennis Alcapone
13. Soho – Soul Brothers
14. Can I Change My Mind – Alton Ellis
15. Jealousy, Heartache and Pain – Johnny Osbourne
16. Bongo Red – The Gladiators
17. Jamrec Dub – Pablove Black
18. I’m Still Waiting – Cornel Campbell

domingo, 1 de septiembre de 2013
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Listen To The Music – Caltone's Jamaican 45's 1966-69’

Review :


Its a 21 track set of tunes that cover the years from 1966 to 1969. From the late period ska years through to early reggae. For the most part the album is full of rare rocksteady gems.
Ken Lack who founded the Caltone label was a businessman with a passion for music. His connections with Jamaica’s top session players resulted in a series of 45s that were both tasteful and well produced.
Included in this 21 track album are tracks by Tommy McCook and the Supersonics. ‘Smooth Sailing’ and ‘Killer Joe’ are both superb horn driven instrumentals. There are three tracks by The Clarendonians led by the vocal talents of Peter Austin. ‘I’m Sorry’ and ‘Lonely Heartaches’ are top draw rocksteady songs. Rare 45s that have never been re-issued since the original Jamaican pressings.
It was Bunny Lee and Phil Pratt who handled most of the hands-on production for Ken Lack although there was undoubtedly much input from Lynn Tait, Tommy McCook and Johnny Moore.
The music, recorded at WIRL, Federal and Treasure Isle studios, is filled with the kind of creativity and attention to detail that has made Caltone records so collectable to this day. When Ken Lack died in 2001 in Miami, Florida of a heart condition he left behind a unique set of recordings and should be remembered for bringing a more collaborative and cooperative spirit to Jamaican music.
There is an extra special booklet with many original graphics and photographs.
The mastering is all produced to a high standard and we are very pleased to add this fantastic album to our catalogue.

Track List :
 Peter Austin & The Clarendonians with The Ernie Ranglin All Stars: I’m Sorry   
Lloyd & The Groovers with Tommy McCook and The Supersonics: Listen To The Music   
Tommy McCook & the Supersonics: Killer Joe   
Deon and the Tartans: Making Love   
Alva Lewis with Lynn Taitt and his Band: Return Home   
Chuck Jaques with Lynn Taitt and The Comets: Dial 609   
The Uniques with Tommy McCook & The Supersonics: The Journey   
The Kingstonians: Why Wipe The Smile From Your Face   
The Clarendonians: I’ll Never Try   
Tommy McCook & the Supersonics: Smooth Sailing   
The Kingstonians: Love Is The Greatest Science   
The Clarendonians with The Aubrey Adams All Stars: Lonely Heartaches   
The Cool Cats: Hold Your Love   
The Uniques with The Caltone Studio Orchestra: Do Me Good   
The Diplomats with Tommy McCook & The Supersonics: Going Along   
Lloyd and the Groovers with Lynn Taitt & his Band: My Heart And Soul   
Chuck Jaques & The Supersonics: Now That You’ve Gone   
Eric 'Monty' Morris: Hear Them Say   
Honey Boy Martin & The Voices with Tommy McCook and The Supersonics: Dreader Than Dread   
King Rocky & The Willows with The Supersonics: You Are The One   
The Emotions with the Lynn Taitt Band: Gypsy   

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Ladies At Joe Gibbs - Various

 
The latest vintage compilation from reggae powerhouse VP’s reissue subsidiary 17 North Parade focuses on female talents from Joe Gibbs’ label Joe Gibbs Record Globe.

The Ladies at Joe Gibbs'The Ladies at Joe Gibbs' collects 15 tracks sourced from vinyl. A number of the tunes are reggae standards and signature songs, including Althea & Donna’s smash hit Uptown Top Ranking, June Lodge’s Someone Loves You Honey, one of the best-selling Jamaican lovers rock tunes of the early 80’s, and Marcia Aitken’s chart topper I’m Still in Love With You.

The compilation is however not entirely revolving around women since a few male deejays join the party, including Trinity on Marcia Aitken’s version of The Techniques’ rocksteady gem My Girl, here titled My Boy, and Ranking Joe on another cover version courtesy of Aitken, this time The Uniques’ Let Me Go Girl, here titled Let Me Go Boy.

Compiler Donald Davidson has also thrown in a few rarities – Jem & Dean’s deejay version of The Sensation’s Everyday is Like a Holiday and Althea’s solo effort Downtown Thing, voiced over a relick of the wicked Please Be True riddim, originally a hit for Alexander Henry in the late 60’s, but today probably best know because of Johnny Osbourne’s cut Sing Jah Style.


Track Listing:

    Dhaima – Ina Jah Children (4:12)
    Marcia Aitken & Trinity – My Man (5:50)
    Christine Oliver – Gonna Get Along Without You Now (2:12)
    Jem And Dean – Holiday Style (3:31)
    Marcia Aitken – Let Me Go Boy (5:13)
    Beverley Bailey – I Was In Love (4:11)
    Althea – Downtown Thing (2:50)
    Marcia Aitken – Danger In Your Eyes (2:55)
    June C. Lodge – Someone Loves You Honey (4:02)
    Marcia Aitken – I’m Still In Love With You (3:43)
    Althea & Donna – Uptown Top Ranking (Extendede Edited Version) (5:30)
    Marcia Aitken & Trinity – Emotion (4:54)
    Hortense Ellis – I Can’t Stand The Rain (5:38)
    Julie Anne (Judy Mowatt) – The Gardener (2:18)
    Carol Gonzales – Sweet Sensation (3:49)



The latest vintage compilation from reggae powerhouse VP’s reissue subsidiary 17 North Parade focuses on female talents from Joe Gibbs’ label Joe Gibbs Record Globe.
The Ladies at Joe Gibbs'The Ladies at Joe Gibbs' collects 15 tracks sourced from vinyl. A number of the tunes are reggae standards and signature songs, including Althea & Donna’s smash hit Uptown Top Ranking, June Lodge’s Someone Loves You Honey, one of the best-selling Jamaican lovers rock tunes of the early 80’s, and Marcia Aitken’s chart topper I’m Still in Love With You.
The compilation is however not entirely revolving around women since a few male deejays join the party, including Trinity on Marcia Aitken’s version of The Techniques’ rocksteady gem My Girl, here titled My Boy, and Ranking Joe on another cover version courtesy of Aitken, this time The UniquesLet Me Go Girl, here titled Let Me Go Boy.
Compiler Donald Davidson has also thrown in a few rarities – Jem & Dean’s deejay version of The Sensation’s Everyday is Like a Holiday and Althea’s solo effort Downtown Thing, voiced over a relick of the wicked Please Be True riddim, originally a hit for Alexander Henry in the late 60’s, but today probably best know because of Johnny Osbourne’s cut Sing Jah Style.
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Bobby Kalphat & The Sunshot Allstars - Zion Hill



Bobby Kalphat & The Sun Shot All Stars: Terminal Rock 
The Sunshot All Stars: What About The Half Version 
Bobby Kalphat: Counter Punch 
Bobby Kalphat: Counter Dub 
Bobby Kalphat: Zion Hill 
Bobby Kalphat: Dub Hill 
Bobby Kalphat: The Sound of Now Dub  
Bobby Kalphat & The Sun Shot All Stars: Fat Keys 
Bobby Kalphat & The Sun Shot All Stars: Collie Collie 
Bobby Kalphat: Behold I Come 
Bobby Kalphat: Garla Zar 
Bobby Kalphat: Azar (Get Wise) 
Bobby Kalphat: Raw Roots 
Bobby Kalphat & The Sun Shot All Stars: Strange Mood (Upstairs at 118 Orange Street) 
Bobby Kalphat & The Sun Shot All Stars: Money 
The Sunshot Band: Dub In Fruits 
Bobby Kalphat & The Sun Shot All Stars: I Don’t Want To Go Version




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Lee Perry & The Sufferers - The Sound Doctor




Track List

Oppression- Delroy Butler
Army of Love - Junior Byles (Previously unreleased)
Wam-Pam-Pa-Do - Dillinger
Sound Doctor - Bobby Floyd
Doctor Skank –Young Dellinger
Horny Train - The Upsetters (Exclusive Dub Plate Mix)
Do Good - Al Maytone
Different Experience- Brother Roy
Smiling Faces - Tinga Stewart
Smiling version - Hux Brown Group
Be Prepared - Keith Poppin
006 - U Roy
Key Card - Lee & Jimmy
Domino Game- The Upsetters
Message To The Nation - Tony Fearon
Dub Message – Upsetters
Water your Garden - The Flames
Standing On The Hill-Chenley Duffus
Start Over - The Gatherers
Its Impossible - The Ethiopians
Grandfather Land - Jah T
King of Kings - Pat Francis
King of Kings Version - the Upsetters
To Hell and Back - Count Stocky & The Upsetters

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