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Ein einzigartiges Blues-Album, auf dem eines der dynamischsten Duos des Chicago Blues - Buddy Guy (Gitarre, Gesang) und Junior Wells (Mundharmonika, Gesang) - 1969 in einer entspannten Session auf den Jazzpianisten Junior Mance traf. Mit “Buddy And The Juniors” erfüllte sich Buddy Guy, der in Louisiana mit Swamp-Blues aufgewachsen war, den lange gehegten Traum, einmal ein rein akustisches Album aufzunehmen.
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- A1: Manhattan Mambo 2:07
- A2: Baila Boogaloo 2:16
- A3: Latin Shindig 1:51
- A4: Can't Stop The Boogaloo 2:33
- A5: Grease My Palm 2:20
- A6: Hip Street Boogaloo 2:27
- A7: Super Soul Bossa 2:30
- B1: Funky Amigo 2:32
- B2: Bolero For The Soul 2:30
- B3: Heavy Hands 2:31
- B4: Latin Surf Shack 1:50
- B5: Latin Sweet Spot 2:24
- B6: Vamanos! 1:49
- B7: Do The Hippy Shake 2:13
- B8: Swing To The Mambo 1:43
* The legendary music publisher KPM, famous for its iconic music library catalogue, commissioned a group of session musicians in 2018 to write and record an authentic tribute to the early 70’s Latin Soul Boogaloo blending heavy funk/soul with the infectious latin rhythms (cha cha, mambo, rumba and bossa nova)
* Although not originally intended for commercial release, this vinyl LP is a limited pressing of just 500 copies and features 15 new songs inspired by pioneers such as Tito Puente, Ray Barretto and Machito.
* Ray Lopez and his band recorded the session in the traditional way for this style using vintage microphones direct to analogue tape to get that classic authentic tone.
- A1: Muriel - Alton & Eddie
- A2: Dearest Darling - Jiving Juniors
- A3: Are You Mine - The Echoes & Celestials
- A4: Dearest Beverley - Jimmy Cliff
- A5: Send Me - Keith & Enid
- A6: Midnight Love - The Downbeats
- A7: Til The End Of Time - Chuck & Dobby
- B1: Album Of Memory - The Mellowlarks
- B2: True Love - Horthens & Stranger
- B3: Diamonds & Pearls - Dobby Dobson
- B4: I'm Going Back - The Charmers
- B5: Pleading For Mercy - The Blues Busters
- B6: Do You Know - Owen & Millie
- B7: Heavenly Angel - Laurel Aitken
A collection of Jamaican doo wop & R&B records taken from the late 50s and early 60s. These records represent a period in which soundsystems were just starting to dominate the island, with Duke Reid and Sir Coxsone stepping up their rivalry by beginning to make and release their own records rather than rely on US imports for use in their dances. Many of these records are definitely more-or-less imitations of the American records, as the uniquely Jamaican ska sound was yet to take hold - however many of the future stars of ska, rocksteady and reggae were beginning to cut their teeth in the industry on these records, incl. Jimmy Cliff, Derrick Harriott, Alton Ellis and more, and they provide a unique view into the fledgling independent record industry culture in Jamaica that would prove to be unbelievably proflific and unparalleled for an island of it's size.
originally released in 1993 - with Ric Ocasek & Liz Lamere-Never released on vinyl-
Born in Brooklyn, Alan Vega was reared on the rock 'n' roll sound of Elvis Presley and Roy Orbison, but originally struck out on a career as a visual artist and light sculptor, making pieces out of electronic debris. But on the occasion of seeing Iggy Pop fronting the Stooges at The Stooges at the New York State Pavilion in 1969 was an epiphany for Vega. It showed me you didn't have to do static artworks, you could create situations,' he said. That show was the first time in my life the audience and the stage merged into one." It was that eradication of barriers between the two that Vega took to heart.
Their first two albums, 1977's Suicide and their 1980 follow-up, remain two of the era's greatest touchstones, beacons for others seeking to transform their worlds with sound. And even during the group's hiatus through the 1980s, Vega continued to pursue his singular vision across an individualistic solo output. From his 1980 self-titled debut and rockabilly-infused albums like Saturn Strip, through bracing albums like Power On to Zero Hour and IT, Vega forged his own singular path.
For all the darkness and despair that encompasses this moment in our world - and despite his work being depicted as bleak and nihilistic - for Vega there was always a sense of hope and a place for dreams to become reality. People have always told me that my music is angry,' he said. To me, it was always just an energy. It was the way I perceived the world. The key Suicide song was 'Dream Baby Dream,' which was about the need to keep our dreams alive. I knew back then that something poisonous was encroaching on our lives, on all our freedoms.' He fought to his very last breath for that freedom.
- A1: Rock Around The Clock - Bill Haley And His Comets
- A2: Sixteen Candles - The Crests
- A3: Runaway - Del Shannon
- A4: Why Do Fools Fall In Love - Frankie Lymon & The Teenagers
- A5: That'll Be The Day - Buddy Holly & The Crickets
- A6: At The Hop - Danny & The Juniors
- A7: He's So Fine - The Chiffons
- A8: See You In September - The Tempos
- A9: I Only Have Eyes For You - The Flamingos
- B1: Surfin' Safari - The Beach Boys
- B2: Little Darlin' - The Diamonds
- B3: Almost Grown - Chuck Berry
- B4: (He's) The Great Imposter - The Fleetwoods
- B5: Smoke Gets In Your Eyes - The Platters
- B6: Peppermint Twist (Part 1) - Joey Dee & The Starliters
- B7: Barbara-Ann - The Regents
- B8: Book Of Love - The Monotones
- B9: A Thousand Miles Away - The Heartbeats
- C1: Do You Wanna Dance - Bobby Freeman
- C2: Party Doll - Buddy Knox
- C3: Come Go With Me - The Del-Vikings
- C4: You're Sixteen - Johnny Burnette
- C5: Love Potion #9 - The Clovers
- C6: Since I Don't Have You - The Skyliners
- C9: Get A Job - The Silhouettes
- D1: Come Back My Love - The Wrens
- D2: Crying In The Chapel - The Orioles
- D3: Cupid - Sam Cooke
- D4: Earth Angel - The Penguins
- D5: Freight Train - Rusty Draper
- D6: Gee - The Crows
- D7: I'm Sorry - Brenda Lee
- D8: Johnny B. Goode - Chuck Berry
- D9: The Locomotion - Little Eva
- E1: Mr. Lonely - Bobby Vinton
- E2: Reet Petite - Jackie Wilson
- E3: Runaround Sue - Dion
- E4: Searchin' - The Coasters
- E5: A Teenager In Love - Dion & The Belmonts
- E6: To The Aisle - The Five Satins
- E7: Whispering Bells - The Del-Vikings
- E8: Will You Love Me Tomorrow - The Shirelles
- E9: Hey Little One - Dorsey Burnette
- F1: Diana - Paul Anka
- F2: The Girl Can't Help It - Little Richard
- F3: It's All In The Game - Tommy Edwards
- F4: A Kiss From Your Lips - The Flamingos
- F5: Oh What A Night - The Dells
- F6: Rock And Roll Music - Chuck Berry
- F7: Sh-Boom - The Crew Cuts
- C7: Chantilly Lace - Big Bopper
- F8: The Stroll - The Diamonds
- F9: Walking Along - The Solitaires
- C8: Tutti Frutti - Little Richard
Inspired by the soundtrack from the motion picture American Graffiti, this 3LP collection captures the sound of late night cruising, jukebox romance and early rock ’n’ roll rebellion. Spanning doo wop, rockabilly and classic pop, the set brings together era defining hits from the mid 1950s to early 1960s, featuring timeless favourites by Chuck Berry, The Beach Boys, Dion, Little Richard, Sam Cooke, The Platters and many more. Pressed across three vividly coloured vinyl records, red, blue and yellow, this set is both a nostalgic listening experience and a striking collector’s piece, celebrating the golden age of American rock and pop in authentic style.
- A1: Travis Street - Jackie Morris Said
- B1: Barden Juniors Remix
After recent sold-out vinyl and cassette releases garnering plays on BBC 6Music and NTS, among other Radio Play, 0282 are back with another choice double-sider.
Travis Street’s ‘Jackie Morris Said’ is an instrumental mid-tempo soul stomper, with Advance copies being very well received on contemporary Northern Soul Dancefloors throughout the UK. DJ feedback has likened it to all-time classic instrumental Mod & Soul numbers by the likes of Googie Renee and Wynder K Frog.
The flipside sees a remix by Barden Juniors, fresh from recent DJ gigs with the likes of Keb Darge, DJ Food, and Doug Shipton from Finders Keepers records. Their wonky angular deconstruction is in the vein of classic European Library Tunes from the late 60s / early 70s, and feedback on promo copies has seen it described as “a lost KPM out-take”, “the soundtrack to a lost public information film from 1973”, and “a time-travelling Kool Keith instrumental”.
It has already had radio play support from the likes of Markey Funk (Delights).
- A1: Alton & Eddie - Muriel
- A2: Jiving Juniors - Dearest Darling
- A3: The Echoes & Celestials - Are You Mine
- A4: Jimmy Cliff - Dearest Beverley
- A5: Keith & Enid - Send Me
- A6: The Downbeats - Midnight Love
- A7: Chuck & Dobby - `Til The End Of Time
- B1: The Mellowlarks - Album Of Memory
- B2: Horthens & Stranger - True Love
- B3: Dobby Dobson - Diamonds &Amp; Pearls
- B4: The Charmers - I`m Going Back
- B5: The Blues Busters - Pleading For Mercy
- B6: Owen & Millie - Do You Know
- B7: Laurel Aitken - Heavenly Angel
- C1: Lloyd Clark Smithie`ssextet - Now I Know The Reason
- C2: The Charmers & Prince Buster - Now You Want To Cry
- C3: The Rhythm Aces & The Caribs - A Thousand Teardrops
- C4: Jiving Juniors - Have Faith In Me
- C5: Chuck & Dobby - I Love My Teacher
- C6: The Blues Busters - Call Your Name Forever
- C7: The Echoes Celestials - I Love You Forever
- D1: Wilfred Jackie Edwards - Hear My Cry
- D2: Jiving Juniors - Valerie
- D3: The Magic Notes - Why Did You Leave Me
- E1: Higgs & Wilson - When You Tell Me Baby
- E2: Lloyd Adams - I Wish Your Picture Was You
- E3: The Moonlighters - Don&Apos;T You Know
- E4: Ricketts & Rowe - Dream Girl
- E5: Annette & Shenley - The First Time We Met
- E6: Belltones - I`ll Always Call Your Name
- E7: Ruddy & Sketto - Little Schoolgirl
- F1: Derrick & Patsy - Crying In The Chapel
- F2: The Blues Busters - I`ve Done You Wrong
- F3: Jiving Juniors - My Sweet Angel
- F4: Higgs & Wilson - Change Of Mind
- F5: Wilfred Jackie Edwards - Never Go Away
- F6: Rupert Edwards - Guilty Convict
- F7: Keith & Enid - Worried Over You
- D4: The Moonlighters - Julie
- D5: Higgs & Wilson - How Can I Be Sure
- D6: Jiving Juniors - Sweet As An Angel
- D7: Alton & Eddie - My Heaven
Death Is Not The End together all three LP volumes of the critically acclaimed If I Had a Pair of Wings LP compilation series for a bundled edition.
"...all of the music on this compilation is the result of the forward-thinking artists and producers that realised the worth of local Jamaican artistry during a time when the island's leading political figures had not yet managed to throw off the colonial yolk. These are sounds with a certain innocence and the optimistic promise of better to come, with the influence of American pop ballads and doo-wop looming large, yet already pointing to the innovations of the future. Listen keenly and take in the sounds of the Jamaican music industry at its very beginnings, its singers and players drawing from the popular styles of the island's larger neighbour and already changing those styles into something their own." - David Katz
Lauren Laverne's comp of the week on BBC Radio 6 Music w/c 11th Jan.
Los York's became the epitome of Peruvian garage sound. 'Abrázame' features a beat-influenced go-go twang guitar garage psych tone throughout and the unique voice of the iconic frontman of the band resulting an irresistible Latin garage hipshaker! Set the dance floor on fire with this first time 45 reissue of the Latin garage anthem 'Abrázame'! Los York's became the epitome of Peruvian garage sound, and the kings of the multi-group concerts which teenagers flocked to on Saturday and Sunday mornings in Lima's main movie theaters. The group was in tune with the youth from popular districts who were gradually turning morning concerts into dynamic gigs as the fashion for solo rock-ballads waned and garage sounds by bands like Los Shain's, Los Derbys, Los Juniors, Los Flyers and, of course, Los York's took over. Their supportive fans would follow them to every gig. After releasing their three first singles on MAG, featuring covers of popular hits, it took them a year to turn their ideas into songs for their first LP that was successfully released at Christmas in 1967. The original version of 'Abrázame' was included in this album and also released as a single. Although clearly based on Don Covay & The Goodtimers' r&b classic 'Mercy Mercy', the recording features a beat influenced go-go twang guitar garage psych tone throughout and the unique voice of the iconic frontman of the band, Pablo Luna, resulting an irresistible Latin garage hipshaker! A rawer, fuzzier version of the same song was released one year later and renamed as 'Abrázame baby'. How cool and handy is to have both versions together on one single artifact? Set the dance floor on fire with this first time 45 reissue of the Latin garage anthem 'Abrázame'!
unior Marvin - musikalischer Leiter und Gitarrist von Bob Marleys legendärer Band The Wailers - gilt als einer der größten Reggae-Musiker aller Zeiten.
Juniors neues Album 'Happy Family' erscheint fast zeitgleich zum Kinostart von 'One Love', dem viel beachteten Bob Marley Paramount Biopic Spielfilm. Die Rolle des Junior spielt im Film sein Sohn Davo, der auch selbst Musiker ist. Eine Neuaufnahme des Marley Klassikers 'One Love' ist dann auch die erste Singleauskopplung aus 'Happy Family'.
Junior Marvin ist in Jamaika geboren und in London aufgewachsen. Am Valentinstag 1977 (ironischerweise der gleiche Tag, an dem der Film in die Kinos kommt) traf er die verstorbene Ikone Tuff Gong, die ihn als den "jungen Jimi Hendrix von London" bezeichnete. Marley bat Junior sofort, sich seiner Band als Leadgitarrist anzuschließen. Marvin war bis zum Tod Marley's einer seiner engsten Freunde. Juniors Gitarrenspiel hatte einen großen Einfluss auf Marley, und seine Musikalität ist in so bahnbrechenden Marley-Songs wie 'Could You Be Loved' (den Junior ursprünglich geschrieben und Marley geschenkt hatte), 'Waiting in Vain', 'Buffalo Soldier', 'The Heathen', 'One Love' und 'Jamming' deutlich zu hören.
Junior Marvin beschränkt sich jedoch nicht nur auf Reggae, sondern spielte unter anderem auch mit Stevie Wonder und Steve Winwood (er lehnte sogar ein Angebot von Wonder ab, dessen Band Wonderlove beizutreten, um Marleys Angebot, Mitglied der Wailers zu werden, am Valentinstag 1977 anzunehmen).
- Col. LP: (Red Gold Green Vinyl)
- A1: Jiving Juniors Sweet As An Angel
- A2: Alton & Eddie My Heaven
- A3: Higgs & Wilson When You Tell Me Baby
- A4: Lloyd Adams I Wish Your Picture Was You
- A5: The Moonlighters Don't You Know
- A6: Ricketts & Rowe Dream Girl
- A7: Annette & Shenley The First Time We Met
- B1: Belltones I'll Always Call Your Name
- B2: Ruddy & Sketto Little Schoolgirl
- B3: Derrick & Patsy Crying In The Chapel
- B4: The Blues Busters I've Done You Wrong
- B5: Jiving Juniors My Sweet Angel
- B6: Higgs & Wilson Change Of Mind
- B7: Wilfred Jackie Edwards Never Go Away
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A third and final volume of Jamaican doo wop & R&B records taken from the late 50s and early 60s.
These records represent a period in which sound-systems were beginning to dominate the island, with Duke Reid and Sir Coxsone Dodd stepping up their rivalry by beginning to make and release their own records rather than rely on US imports for use in their dances. Many of these records are definitely more-or-less imitations of the American records, as the uniquely Jamaican ska sound was yet to take hold - however many of the future stars of ska, rocksteady and reggae were beginning to cut their teeth in the industry on these records, incl. Alton Ellis, Derrick Morgan, Derrick Harriott and more, and provide a unique view into the fledgling independent record industry culture in Jamaica that would prove to be unbelievably prolific and unparalleled for an island of it's size.
- 1: Jamaica Girls - Rock The Beat
- 1: 2 Denroy Morgan - High On Your Love
- 1: 3 The Jiving Juniors - Sugar Dandy
- 1: 4 Chico Booth & The Upsetters - The Shimmy
- 1: 5 Lloyd Williams - Funky Beat
- 1: 6 Tommy Mccook & The Supersonics - Work Your Soul
- 1: 7 Owen Gray - Something To Remind Me
- 1: 8 Stranger & Patsy - Give Me The Right
- 1: 9 Vernon Vermont - Too Late
- 1: 0 Jimmy James - Come To Me Softly
- 1: Pat Kelly - Try To Remember
- 1: 2 Ronald Russell - Rhythm Hips
- 2: 1 Denroy Morgan - Happy Feeling
- 2: Marcia Griffiths - Everything I Own
- 2: 3 Norma Lee - Hurt
- 2: 4 The Downbeats - Thinkin' Of You
- 2: 5 Laris Mclennon - Turn Me Loose
- 2: 6 Jimmy James & The Vagabonds - Hey Girl
- 2: 7 Adiche - Chuka-Ja (Get Ready)
- 2: 8 Norma Lee - Rolling On
- 2: 9 Phyllis Dillon - Humpty Dumpty
- 2: 10 Hoagy Benson - Kangaroo
- 2: 11 Sugar Simone - Take It Easy
- 2: 1 Maynell Wilson - Motown Feeling
Rare Groove Collection Explore the fusion of world music with soul, funk and disco through the Rare Groove Collection. With this new volume, discover unique groove tracks straight from Jamaica! Fully remastered original versions Jamaican Rare Groove From the beginning of the 60s to the end of the 80s, Jamaica had a worldwide influence with ska, rocksteady, dub and reggae, but the small Caribbean island did not escape the global trends of funk, soul and disco. This mix of influences has given birth to unique groove songs, highlighted by this Jamaican Rare Groove. Double vinyl Jamaican Rare Groove From the beginning of the 60s to the end of the 80s, Jamaica had a worldwide influence with ska, rocksteady, dub and reggae, but the small Caribbean island did not escape the global trends of funk, soul and disco. This mix of influences has given birth to unique groove songs, highlighted by this Jamaican Rare Groove.
Los York's became the epitome of Peruvian garage sound and the kings of the multi-group concerts which teenagers flocked to on Saturday and Sunday mornings in Lima's main movie theaters. It took them a year to turn their ideas into songs for their first LP that was successfully released at Christmas in 1967. It features a beat-influenced go-go twang guitar garage psych tone throughout, including a bunch of covers like Alan y sus Bates' 'Pronto Un Doctor' or The Box Tops' 'The Letter', and amazing originals like 'No Puedo Amar' with an intense garage beat. First time official reissue. - DESCRIPTION: The group was in tune with the youth from popular districts who were gradually turning morning concerts into dynamic gigs as the fashion for solo rock-ballads waned and garage sounds by bands like Los Shain's, Los Derbys, Los Juniors, Los Flyers and, of course, Los York's took over. Their supportive fans would follow them to every gig. After releasing their three first singles on MAG, featuring covers of popular hits, it took them a year to turn their ideas into songs for their first LP that was successfully released at Christmas in 1967. The band was backed by Melcohita on vibraphone and Mario Allison on percussion.
HIGHLIGHTS: 1984 Brazilian electro funk/early rap by Sao Paulo crew Electric Boogies, recorded under the influence of New York's B-Boy culture and local artists like Black Juniors, Villa Box_ First time vinyl reissue. DETAILS: Following the success of the early Brazilian rap artists Black Juniors, Villa Box, Buffalo Girls_ Electric Boogies emerged out of Sao Paulo, Brazil, as a crew devoted to breakdancing under the influence of New York's B-Boy culture. They would record "Break Mandrake" in 1984, originally released on RGE Records. This single has two fabulous electro-funk tracks, side A is vocal and on the flipside we find the instrumental version with some extra keys that give it a more jazzy touch. DJ Irai Campos would provide the scratches while the arrangements and keyboards were credited to Eduardo Assad, who also worked with Black Juniors, Sasha and others.
- A1: Paul Anka - Diana
- A2: Buddy Holly - Peggy Sue
- A3: Little Richard - Long Tall Sally
- A4: The Everly Brothers - All Have To Do Is Dream
- A5: Elvis Presley - It’s Now Or Never
- A6: Chuck Berry - Sweet Little Sixteen
- A7: Fats Domino - Blueberry Hill
- A8: Bill Haley - Shake, Rattle And Roll
- A9: Connie Francis - Stupid Cupid
- B1: Pat Boone - Love Letters In The Sand
- B2: The Everly Brothers - Bye Bye Love
- B3: Billy Vaughn - Sail Along Silvery Moon
- B4: Gene Vincent - Be-Bop-A-Lula
- B5: Eddie Cochran - Summertime Blues
- B6: Guy Mitchell - Heartaches By The Number
- B7: Danny & The Juniors - At The Hop
- B8: Frankie Vaughn - Tweedlee Dee
- B9: The Platters - Only You
- A1: Lloyd Clarke & Smithie's Sextet - Now I Know The Reason
- A2: The Charmers & Prince Buster - Now You Want To Cry
- A3: The Rhythm Aces & The Caribs - A Thousand Teardrops
- A4: Jiving Juniors - Have Faith In Me
- A5: Chuck & Dobby - I Love My Teacher
- A6: The Blues Busters - Call Your Name Forever
- A7: The Echoes Celestials - I Love You Forever
- B1: Wilfred Jackie Edwards - Hear My Cry
- B2: Jiving Juniors - Valerie
- B3: The Magic Notes - Why Did You Leave Me
- B4: Rupert Edwards - Guilty Convict
- B5: Keith & Enid - Worried Over You
- B6: The Moonlighters - Julie
- B7: Higgs & Wilson - How Can I Be Sure
Limited Vinyl LP edition!
The second volume in a two-part collection of Jamaican doo wop from the late 1950s through to the early 1960 represents a period in which sound systems began to dominate the island, and were starting to step up their rivalry by beginning to record heir own platters rather than rely on imports to gain the competitive edge.
With the uniquely Jamaican ska craze yet to fully catch hold, these tracks are largely imitative of the sounds that had been reaching the island from American shores, albeit peppered with hints of what was to come ~ some of the future stars of ska, rocksteady and reggae are starting to cut their teeth here on these records, providing a unique view into the fledgling industry at a time of creative flux.
- A1: Famous Ward Singers - I'm Getting Richer
- A2: The Harmonizing Five - I Don't Need Nobody But The Lord
- A3: The Sensational Six - Let Freedom Ring
- A4: The Gospel Harmonettes Specials - How Much More
- A5: The Christones - Lord, It's Me
- A6: The Staple Singers - Low Is The Way
- B1: Swindell Brothers - Trouble Of Mine
- B2: The Roberta Martin Singers - I'm Glad I'm A Witness For My Lord
- B3: Jimmy Scott - Sometimes I Feel Like A Motherless Child
- B4: Shirley Caesar And The Caravans - He First Loved Me
- B5: The Blind Boys Of Alabama - On Some Day
- B6: The Hightower Brothers - He That Believed
- C1: North Philadelphia Juniors - There's Something Within Me
- C2: The Selah Singers - The Wicked Race
- C3: The Ward Singers - Let The Train Roll Easy
- C4: The Stars Of Faith - Mean Old World
- C5: Marion Williams - Get Your Business Right
- C6: The Gospel Cavaliers - Are You Listening
- D1: The Caravans - Mercy
- D2: Eddie Williams And The Crusaders - They Won't Believe In Me
- D3: The Davis Sisters - Earnestly Praying
- D4: The Gospel Chimes - My Jesus Love Just Bubbles Over
- D5: The Angelic Gospel Choir - It's The Holy Ghost
- D6: The Angelic Choir - Wade In The Water
The first of three volumes: stomping, rollicking gospel music, intermingling with raw soul, searing blues, hard-rocking doo-wop and jazz, and storming r&b.
Infused and incandescent with the hurting, surging indignation of the Civil Rights movement, here are twenty-four precious scorchers by giants like the Staple Singers and Jimmy Scott, alongside devastating sides by less celebrated names like the Harmonising Five of Burlington, North Carolina, and teen-group the North Philadelphia Juniors, culminating triumphantly with slamming, sanctified versions of Hit The Road Jack and Wade In The Water.
Gatefold sleeve, with full-size booklet; beautifully designed, with stunning, rare photographs and original Savoy artwork.
- A1: Muriel - Alton & Eddie
- A2: Dearest Darling - Jiving Juniors
- A3: Are You Mine - The Echoes & Celestials
- A4: Dearest Beverley - Jimmy Cliff
- A5: Send Me - Keith & Enid
- A6: Midnight Love - The Downbeats
- A7: Til The End Of Time - Chuck & Dobby
- B1: Album Of Memory - The Mellowlarks
- B2: True Love - Horthens & Stranger
- B3: Diamonds & Pearls - Dobby Dobson
- B4: I'm Going Back - The Charmers
- B5: Pleading For Mercy - The Blues Busters
- B6: Do You Know - Owen & Millie
- B7: Heavenly Angel - Laurel Aitken
A collection of Jamaican doo wop & R&B records taken from the late 50s and early 60s. These records represent a period in which soundsystems were just starting to dominate the island, with Duke Reid and Sir Coxsone stepping up their rivalry by beginning to make and release their own records rather than rely on US imports for use in their dances. Many of these records are definitely more-or-less imitations of the American records, as the uniquely Jamaican ska sound was yet to take hold - however many of the future stars of ska, rocksteady and reggae were beginning to cut their teeth in the industry on these records, incl. Jimmy Cliff, Derrick Harriott, Alton Ellis and more, and they provide a unique view into the fledgling independent record industry culture in Jamaica that would prove to be unbelievably proflific and unparalleled for an island of it's size.
- A1: Sam Cooke - Twisting The Night Away
- A2: Cliff Richard & The Shadows - Do You Wanna Dance
- A3: Chubby Checker - The Twist
- A4: Ricky Nelson - My Babe
- A5: Tony Sheridon - Ya, Ya
- A6: Little Richard - Good Golly Miss Molly
- A7: Johnny Burnette - Rock Billie Boogie
- A8: Vince Everett - Such A Night
- A9: Bill Haley And His Comets - Rock Around The Clock
- A10: The Champs - Tequila
- B1: Bill Haley And His Comets - See You Later Alligator
- B2: Fats Domino - Let The Four Winds Blow
- B3: Chubby Checker - Let's Twist Again
- B4: Ivan - Real Wild Child
- B5: Chuck Berry - Johnny B Goode
- B6: Elvis Presley - Jailhouse Rock
- B7: Ricky Nelson - Believe What You Say
- B8: Johnny Burnette - Honey Hush
- B9: Little Richard - Long Tally Sally
- B10: Danny & The Juniors - At The Hop
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