A collection of rare recordings from the early days of reggae, produced by Joe Gibbs.
The recordings, made between 1968 and 1971, capture the transition from ska to rocksteady and early reggae. The raw rhythms and simple melodies convey the excitement of the Jamaican music scene at the time. This compilation holds historical importance as it laid the foundation for later reggae music, making it a must-listen compilation.
A:
1)
Lee Perry - The Upsetter
2)
The Versatiles - Trust The Book
3)
Lee Perry - Kimble
4)
People Grudgeful
5)
The Reggae Boys - Me No Born Yah
6)
The Young Souls - Man A Wail
7)
Immortals - Bongo Jah
8)
The Slickers - Man Beware
9)
Tommy McCook Band - Soulful Mood
B:
1)
Joe Gibbs Allstars - HiJacked
2)
Ken Parker - It's Alright
3)
The Soulmates - Jump It Up
4)
The Reggae Boys - The Wicked Must Survive
5)
The Slickers - Mother Matty
6)
The Versatiles - Push It In
7)
The Reggae Boys - The Reggae Train
8)
Ken Parker - Only Yesterday
9)
Peter Tosh - Arise Blackman
Producer - Joe Gibbs
Trombone - Vincent Gordon
Tenor Saxophone - Tommy McCook
Guitar - Lyn Taitt
Alto Saxophone - Carl Bryan
Piano - Gladstone Anderson
Organ - Ansell Collins
Guitar - Lloyd Willis
Trumpet - Bobby Ellis
Trumpet - Johnny Moore
Backing Band [Also Present On Some Sessions] - The Hippy Boys
Compiled By, Liner Notes [Annotated By] - Steve Barrow
