domingo, 6 de septiembre de 2020
Recorded between mid-1967 and late 1968, the tracks range from major Jamaican hits to painfully rare obscurities, performed by an equally diverse assortment of performers that include virtual unknowns alongside such eminent artists as Alton Ellis, Eric ‘Monty’ Morris, Ernest Ranglin and Eccles’s long-standing friend and associate, Lee ‘Scratch’ Perry.
With 17 tracks unavailable on any format for decades, this fascinating compilation is a must for fans of rock steady and boss reggae, with the set superbly demonstrating the ever-developing sound of Jamaican music over a period now widely regarded as the most compelling in its history.
TRACK LISTING
1. SAY WHAT YOU’RE SAYING –
Eric ‘Monty’ Morris
2. YOU THINK I’M A FOOL – Hemsley Morris *
3. HEY MAMA – Lee Perry *
4. EASY SNAPPIN’ – Theo Beckford
5. OLD MAN SAY – The Silverstars *
6. FEELING INSIDE – Alton Ellis & The Flames
7. TEARS IN YOUR EYES – Eric ‘Monty’ Morris *
8. WESTERN ORGAN – The Clancy Set *
9. STAY LOOSE – Hemsley Morris
10. TERRIBLE HEADACHE – The Coolers *
11. LOVE BROTHER LOVE – Hugh Malcolm *
12. YOU WERE MEANT FOR ME – Lee Perry *
13. I’LL HOLD YOU TIGHT – Velma Jones *
14. MOTHER’S REPLY – Lyn Taitt & The Jets *
15. MY LONELY DAYS – Eric ‘Monty’ Morris
16. PLEASE STAY – Larry & Alvin
17. MOTHER’S ADVICE – The Inspirations *
18. NO GOOD GIRL – The Mellotones *
19. BYE BYE LOVE – Alton Ellis
20. C. N. EXPRESS – Clancy’s All Stars
21. BAD MINDED PEOPLE – Errol Dunkley *
22. LET US BE LOVERS – Velma & Clancy
23. BIRDS OF THE AIR – The Coolers *
24. SIMPLE SIMON – Eric ‘Monty’ Morris *
25. PROMISES – The Silverstars *
26. HEART BEAT (AKA HEARTBEAT) –
Ernest Ranglin *
