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Total size : 59.33 MB • Total length : 1:04:45]]> https://talawa.fr/media/rudeboy-radio-pt1-ska-3l6IT Mon, 26 Aug 2013 12:20:30 +0200 TheVineyard Audio > Mix Tape, Podcast The story of this tune featured in the Gleaner, see it here:
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Desmond Dekker & The Cherry Pies - King of Ska
Desmonds' fourth hit, "King of Ska" (backing vocals by The Cherrypies also known as The Maytals), made him into one of the island's biggest stars in 1964

Owen & Leon Silvera & The Skatalites - Skill and Craft
Owen & Leon Silvera display their "Skill and Craft" while the Skatalites show off their own talent on this scintillating ska classic. The dueting duo have little else to offer but their good name, and a scrupulous reputation they have carefully guarded, but will that be enough for the girl they so desire?

Four Aces - Just One Little Girl
These are the same guys who later joined Desmond Dekker as the Aces. Listening to the tune one can understand why Desmond was smitten by their sound.

Jackie Opel - You Send Me
In the early 1960s, he was discovered by Byron Lee, the band master of the Dragonaires, who brought him from Barbados to Jamaica. There, he started performing with the Skatalites as one of their lead singers. He recorded as a solo artist and was known as an excellent dancer. He was even backed by Bob Marley and Peter Tosh on some of his songs.

The Blues Busters - I Don't Know
These guys need no introduction, check them live at work in the Sombrero in 1964: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WDYemVrosbs

Denzil Dennis - Seven Nights In Rome
Denzil recorded under several different names, including "Delroy Dunkey," "Mark Wayne," "The Classics," "The Freedom Singers," and "Alan Martin." Denzil Dennis' career may have ended up as a footnote in reggae history, but his voice was powerful and sweet and the rocksteady and early reggae rhythms with which he worked are mostly top-notch.

Chuck Jaques With Lynn Taitt And The Comets - Dial 609
Excellent rocking 45 from Chuck Jaques. Was originally released on Caltone in Jamaica before being released on Skabeat in the UK. The lyrics are somewhat strange as Chuck is praising his lovely girl and then goes on to give you the hotline should you want her. Smells like human trafficking to me :)

The Federals - In This World
The Federals were always associated with Derrick Harriot. David "Scotty" Scott was the producer of the song, later to go on to greater fame as Scotty with big hits like "Draw Your Brakes" and other deejay versions of Harriott productions. Derrick was the one that got The Federals into the studio shortly after seeing them out at a club although it is unclear if they went to Coxsones or Winston Riley, probably both. This tune is one of those rare 'avant la lettre' conscious soul tunes, pressend in 1970.

Joe White & Chuck - Low minded people
Tommy McCoock and the Skatalites are making the music while Joe & Chuck (Barry) are lyrically burning the backstabbing hypocrites.

Symarip - These Boots Are Made For Stompin
The only tune that is a bit off in this selection because the song came out well into the 70's. This is a cover from Nancy Sinatra.
Simaryp is widely marked as one of the first skinhead reggae bands, being one of the first to target skinheads as an audience. See the live action here: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YFm_tJ6leTU

Owen & Leon - How Many Times
Back to 1964 with another ska heartbreaker featuring Roland Alphonso. Owen and Leon Silvera are probably best remembered for their lively Ska collaboration with Wilburn 'Stranger' Cole,

Techniques - Remember I Told You
Some say this is Slim Smith's best vocal. This tune is also known as Don't Do It. The legendary group was formed by Winston Riley in 1962 while still at school. Their Jamaican debut came in 1965 when they were introduced to producer Duke Reid by singer Stranger Cole. The group left Treasure Isle in 1968, with Riley setting up his own 'Techniques' record label, releasing further sides by the group and also his productions of other artists. The group's line up changed regularly with Riley the only constant member. Other members in the late 1960s included Lloyd Parks, Bruce Ruffin, and Dave Barker among others.

Eddie Perkins - My Darling
Along with Alton Ellis, eddie perkins recorded a number of songs for “Coxsone” Dodd during the first few years of Jamaica’s music. He left for the USA around 1965, at which point Alton Ellis recruited Winston Jarrett & Eggar “Baby Gee” Gordon to form Alton and The Flames.

Prince buster - Belief Will Kill & Cure
Buster is regarded as one of the most important figures in the history of ska and rocksteady music. The records he released in the 1960s influenced and shaped the course of Jamaican contemporary music and created a legacy of work that later reggae and ska artists would draw upon. He found himself fulfilling a variety of roles for Coxsone: providing security, handling ticket receipts, identifying and sourcing music as well as working in the essential role of selector.

Frank Cosmo - I Don't Want To
There is no information to be found on this wonderful artist, all I know is that this was recorded at Duke Reid.

Laurel Aitken - Propaganda

Desmond Baker & The Clarendonians - Rude Boy Gone a Jail

Bongo Man Byfield - Bongo Man

The Sensations - Juvenile Delinquent

Ronald Russell - Rhythm Hips

Lloyd clarke - I Love You Most Of All

Bill Gentles - Long Life

Winston Groovy - What You Gonna Do?

Boris Gardiner - Commanding Wife

Lynn taitt & The Jets - Leaving on that Train

Roy & Millie Smalls - We’ll meet again

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Total size : 59.91 MB • Total length : 1:05:20]]> https://talawa.fr/media/early-reggae-scorchers-d9bmF Fri, 28 Jun 2013 11:36:42 +0200 TheVineyard Audio > Mix Tape, Podcast Technically the first track by Prince buster is Ska but since it was pressed in '72, I thought it a nice opener.
Jackie Robinson is best known as the lead vocalist with The Pioneers, but who has also recorded solo material both under his own name, and under the pseudonym Harry Hippy.
The Morwells aka Morwell Unlimited were formed in '73 by Maurice Wellington and "Bingy Bunny" Lamont. They disbanded in the early 1980s with members going on to form the Roots Radics.
Barrington Spence is one who never got his 'fair' share of the pie. Some dismissed him as a cheap Ken Boothe sound-alike when he rose to prominence in the mid seventies with a string of hit singles for producers Prince Tony and Bunny Lee , but it is far too harsh to dismiss the man.
Boris Gardiner performed on the tourist circuit for much of the 1960s and was a member of Carlos Malcolm & the Afro Caribs and Byron Lee's Dragonaires. Later he was also a member of the The Upsetters, The Aggrovators, and The Crystallites. n 1986, Gardiner recorded the single "I Want to Wake Up with You," which became a surprise number 1 in the UK.
Winston Edwards started as a business associate of Joe Gibbs. Edwards set up his own Fay Music label from Jah Shaka's house in nearby Alpha Road. Winston was also at this time recording material in Jamaica, pressing them there and then bringing them to the UK and selling them as pre-releases.
Jerry Jones, an American singer part of the Philly soul group Brenda and the Tabulations did a rare Studio One album released in 1971 that documents the permeable boundary between American and Jamaican music in the late 1960's.
Keith Poppin, best known for his hit "Envious" had a career spanning almost fifty years, he has worked with every notable producer, recorded in virtually legendary studio and has maintained a consistent career that is peppered with classics that are universally appealing. Keith has been recognized by the Jamaica Observer as one of the top 50 most influential Jamaican artistes. Unsung hero, indeed!!
Dunkley's recording career began in 1965, when he was fourteen, with "Gypsy" (a duet with Roy Shirley). Dunkley continued to record throughout the 1970s and towards the end of the decade his popularity in the UK grew, resulting in a breakthrough UK Singles Chart hit in 1979 with "OK Fred", a cover version of a John Holt-penned song, that reached number 11.

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Original from George Soulé, a singer-songwriter who wrote numerous soul classics for O.A. Percy sledge, the Temptations and Bobby womack.
Get involved was originally written by George Jackson in '72 and became a big hit in the UK. This white singer with a black voice also wrote that other classic: Take a Ride.
You can listen to the original track here; http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lB67tiXxsUY

2. Jackie Paris - Make Me Smile (2:54)

Jackie Paris was a member of the famous group The Sensations although little else is known of him. All we know is that he did some backing vocals on Dave & ansil Collins' Double Barrel LP and that he recorded a few singles in partnership with Ranking Trevor, Frankie Paul and Candy Man.
Songs of Jackie Paris can also be found on various compilations from Souljazz Records, EMW and Upstairs Music.

3. Junior English - How Do You Do (3:46)

English worked for producer Prince Buster in the early–mid 1960s, afterwards he had a string of reggae hits in the early 1970s before his career was interrupted when he served a six-month prison sentence for driving whilst disqualified. While in prison, he wrote many of the songs that would appear on his debut solo album, The Dynamic Junior English, released in 1974., but his most prolific year would come in 1978, when four albums were released, and he had a Christmas number one on the UK reggae chart with "In Loving You". This track is one of the rare original Jamaican soul singles.

4. The Jay Boys - African People

The Jay Boys are actually Inner Circle and Funky Brown, The Sond "African People" is a cover from "Indian Reservation" written by John D. Loudermilk. It's most known version, brought by Don Fardon, became a world hit and went on to become platina in '72 with over 2 million sold copies. the original song is about the "indian removal act" of 1830, also known as "the trail of tears" and was adapted in this reggae version to an anology of african slavery. You can hear the original tune here: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ixElm6LiwVg

5. Dave Barker - Runaway Child (2:37)

Dave Barker was raised by his grandparents when his mother moved to the UK and he left him as a 4 year old. He began to stutter but this disappeared when he sang. He was first a member of the Two tones and later of Dave & Ansel Collins and The Techniques. But he had the most success with his solo career and with his years with with Lee Scratch Perry. Runaway child is a classic of the Temptations, a teenager who runs away from home, and eventually realizes that he can not survive on his own and lost his way home. See the original here: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7FCY3Da1ICA

6. Carl Dawkins & The Wailers - Cloud Nine (3:09)

Again a temptations cover, this one reached the first Grammy for Motown and at the same time it's known for being the first Psychedelic Soul song. It is about poverty and many also associate it with drug use, something the Temptations themselves have always denied. Carl Dawkins (a.k.a Mr Satisfaction) had no ambition to become a singer, first he was a soccer player but discovered his singing talent with friends at school; The Techniques, Marcia Griffits & The Heptones. See the original here: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s88YFCwTIbE (Ooh, those dancing steps!)

7. Joe White - I'm So Proud (2:57)

Originally written by Mayfield for The Impressions. This version is by by Joe white, whose career is unjustifiedly unknown. His earlies hit was Rudies All Around, a rocksteady classic, later he was a member of the Leaders and he also played melodica with Harry J's All Stars. Hear the original and mindblowing soul harmony: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-IOSp_26BIA

8. Denzil Dennis & The Classics - So Much Love (2:11)

He recorded as a duo with Frank Cosmo in Jamaica in the early 1960s before moving to the UK where he began recording in 1963, under his own name and also under the alias Alan Martin, working with producers such as Laurel Aitken and Dandy Livingstone (as a member of the Brother Dan All Stars). He also recorded in duos with Pat Rhoden and Milton Hamilton (the latter as The Classics). He had recordings released on the Supreme, Trojan and Blue Beat labels. Another one of those reare to find original jamaican soul tunes.

9. Marvin & Henry Tipper - I Heard It Through The Grapevine (3:58)

On this special version you can hear the original voice of Marvin Gaye himself. It is sort of a remix by one Henry Tipper, a pseudonym of which I could find little to no info. The song appears on the Motown Flies Jamaica album released by the "Jamaican Airlines France Label". This label and the remix artists on it are untraceble, chances are that this is because of some royalties scam. non the less a super tune!

10. Owen Gray & Dandy - Groovin' (2:14)

released in 1967 by The Young Rascals, a blue eyed soul band (which means these are white guys making soul), this cover is not far from the original as you can see here: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Rkgozdtsh_g

11. Jerry Jones - There's A Chance For Me (2:29)

Jerry Jones was an American singer who had worked with Motown stars. During a gig in Jamaica she drew the attention of Coxsone Dodd, who immediately asked her to go to into his legendary Studio 1. Once again we can only stand in awe before the musical ear of Mr. Dodd.

12. Ken Parker - How Strong (2:20)

Ken sings That’s how strong my love is, original by O.V. Wright but best known by the cover from Otis Redding which you can hear here: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JmmyQsf4Zf0

13. lloyd charmers - just my imagination (3:23)

Once more a Temptations cover, This one by Lloyd Charmers who begun with the Charmers and later went to the Uniques. As Lloydie & the Lowbites he also made some exceptional X-rated songs. Later he produced Ken Boothe, B.B. seaton and Lloyd Parks. Check the Temptations in action here: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Yjcg3fFKXvY

14. Underground Vegetables - Melting Pot (3:09)

This is a Studio 1 Jam session cover of Booker T & the MG's 'Melting Pot', obviously a great song for the Studio 1 backing artists to go 'level up', check the original live: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fuyBlR_23gc

15. Stevie & Jay "Dusty" Smith - Superstition (4:21)

One more from the enigmatic Motown Flies JA, funky style. And here's Stevie doing it in the studio: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kTpt49GAIWM

16. Bruce Ruffin - Are You Ready (2:17)

Bruce was one of the lesser known members of The Techniques, he started with Byron Lee and the Dragonaires, this is a cover of Pacific Gas & Electric (A name that was a courtcase waiting to happen): http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UiZg82R89Qc

17. The Blues Busters - Inspired to Love You (2:40)

The Blues Busters were a Jamaican vocal duo formed in 1960, comprising Philip James and Lloyd Campbell.[1] The Blues Busters were the most consistently popular Jamaican male duo of the early 1960s, and were part of the Jamaican party that performed at the 1964 New York World's Fair. They initially worked in cabaret shows to tourists in Kingston and Jamaica's north coast, but got their big break when they were asked to accompany Sam Cooke on his tour of the island.[1] Taking inspiration from Cooke, on returning to the cabaret circuit they emulated the soulful harmonies of his performances and recorded a number of soul and reggae cover versions, having minor hits with "Thinking" and "Privilege". They continued until the mid-1980s, by which time they had released several albums, one of which was a tribute to Cooke.

18. Richard Ace - Staying Alive (7:14)

The Bee gees need no introduction, as kings of disco this tune was one of their most iconic: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A3b9gOtQoq4

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I really hope the message of love, peace & unity is not lost. We all need some more togetherness.

Please make a comment if you enjoyed this mix or if you know some fun fact not covered here.
Make sure you tell your friends as well. Thanks for listening and for your support.

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[ Born, Lloyd James. 1947.Montego Bay,Jamaica ]Jammy's family moved to the Waterhouse district of Kingston Jamaica in 1956.Like King Tubby who would become his mentor,his connection to music grew through the building of amplifiers and repairing of electrical equipment.He had his first sound system 'Jammy's Hi - Fi', up and running by 1962 and in the years that followed would see his amps used on the up and coming local Sound Systems like 'El Toro','Lord Kelly' and 'Emperor Faith'.

Word soon got around to King Tubby that Jammy had a talent with electronics and as they were nearly neighbours, Tubby would have him over to his yard repairing various pieces of equipment.The early 1970's saw Jammy leave Jamaica for what initially was to be a few weeks trip to Canada,but this was to last 5 years.He continued his involvement in music and worked with various Sound Systems in Canada, and kept in regular correspondence with King Tubby over the musical happenings in Kingston, Jamaica.

His return in 1975 coincided with Phillip Smart,who was King Tubbys main engineer and his emigration to New York.Jammy was offered and then took the permanent job that at the time was being filled by the singer Pat Kelly.This would begin the many sessions that took place at Tubby's 4 track studio at his house, 18 Dromilly Avenue, with Jammy at the desk.He learned his craft during those prolific times,working on the numerous sessions where Tubby trusting Jammys judgment ,would often leave him to run the desk.One of these first sessions was with Producer Bunny Lee,another great influence, who would give him his monicker, Prince Jammy.

During this time Jammy was also building a studio at his house, 38 St. Lucia, a stones throw from Dromilly Avenue, he started his own label in 1978,under the name Jammy's.Its first release would be Black Uhuru's,'Natural Mystic'. His knowledge of the Sound Systems in Kingston, meant that he was aware of new and upcoming music and would see him working with such local talent as Half Pint,Echo Minott,Junior Reid and Anthony Johnson to name but a few.Jammys star was rising with many hits under his musical belt.But it would explode in 1985 when he cut a track with another local called Wayne Smith.The track would be called 'Under me Sleng Teng'.Built on a computerised rhythm, it would change the sound of reggae for the whole of the 1980's.When digital tunes ruled the dance floor and Prince Jammy would be crowned King Jammy for the rest of the decade.
But on this release we are going to concentrate on Jammy's recordings cut in the late 1970's when analogue was still the dominant sound.Although his work at King Tubbys is where he cut his musical teeth.Tubbys studio was mainly used for voicing tracks over already recorded rhythms and cutting the dubs.So when Jammy wanted to cut a fresh rhythm with a band he mainly used the Channel 1 Studio, which was the studio of choice at the time.

-- source: Jamaicanrecordings.com.

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