Derrick Harriott - Rock Steady Party - COMPACT DISCS [CD]

Two CDs. By the mid-1970s, Derrick Harriott was already a veteran of the Jamaican music scene, having launched his singing career some two decades earlier. During the rock steady era, his productions included a score of hits, with his work widely regarded as being among the most accomplished of the era. His hit rate continued unabated into the Seventies and by the time Trojan Records released his Greatest Hits album in 1975, Harriott was firmly established as one of reggae music's premier hit makers. The best-selling collection was to have a profound influence on the developing sound of lovers rock, yet despite it's popularity and significance, has remained unavailable on CD - until now. CD 1 of this deluxe expanded version of the LP includes dub versions of nine of the album's dozen tracks, while the second disc showcases Harriott's follow-up long-player, Reggae Disco Rockers, the original UK of which was pulled due to Trojan's abrupt demise in '75. Including 33 tracks new to CD, Greatest Hits not only showcases some of the finest soulful reggae sounds ever to see issue, but also provides a wonderful opportunity to discover one of the most reggae albums of the '70s. Album Tracks 1. Face Dog 2. Being in Love 3. Some Guys Have All the Luck 4. I Told You So 5. Let Me Down Easy 6. Why Do Fools Fall in Love 7. Go Away Dream 8. Look Over Your Shoulder 9. Trial of Love 10. Brown Baby 11. Bucketful of Tears (LP Mix) 12. Since I Lost My Baby 13. Greatest Hits Dubwise 14. Face Dog Version 15. Love Version 16. Some Guys Have All the Luck 17. Easy 18. Why Do Fools Fall in Love 19. Look Over Your Shoulder Version in Dub 20. Brown Baby 21. Bucketful of Tears 22. Since I Lost My Baby 1. Eighteen with a Bullet 2. Love Is Just Around the Corner 3. Fly, Robin, Fly 4. Wish on a Star 5. Caught You in a Lie 6. Dancing the Regg

Digitally remastered and expanded two CD edition. After being released in the UK by Trojan Records in 1970, The Undertaker became an instant best seller among the country's growing number of reggae fans. The collection, comprising a dozen topically-themed instrumentals, showcased the musical skills of crack Kingston session crew, the Dynamites (recording under the assumed name of the The Crystalites) and the production talents of one of Jamaica's most accomplished music makers performer-turned-record producer, Derrick Harriott. Now, over 50 years since it's , this classic album is finally made available once more, with it's 12 tracks bolstered by a further 14 instrumental sides from the period, along with the cream of Derrick Harriott's vocal productions from 1969 and 1970. Most of the recordings have been unavailable for years, while a further nine tracks are completely new to CD! Album Tracks 1. The Undertaker - the Crystalites 2. Bombshell - the Crystalites 3. The Overtaker - the Crystalites 4. Biafra - the Crystalites 5. Reggae Showdown - the Crystalites 6. A Fistful of Dollars - the Crystalites 7. Musical Madness - the Crystalites 8. True Grit - the Crystalites 9. Lady Madonna - the Crystalites 10. The Bad - the Crystalites 11. Dr Who - the Crystalites 12. The Barefoot Brigade - the Crystalites 13. Bonus Tracks 14. A Short Story - the Crystalites 15. Stranger in Town - the Crystalites 16. Isies Part 1 - the Crystalites 17. Splash Down - the Crystalites 18. Stop That Man - the Crystalites 19. Ghost Rider - the Crystalites 20. The Undertaker's Burial - the Crystalites 21. Don't Look Back - the Crystalites 22. Slippery - the Crystalites 23. Heavy Load - the Crystalites 24. Tonight - the Crystalites 25. Sic Him Rover - the Crystalites 26. Cool It - the Crystalites 27. Golden Chickens - the Crystalites 1. L

Two CD set. The rock steady era that dominated Jamaica's musical landscape between late-1966 and mid-1968 is today widely acknowledged as the most influential period in the island's history. Not only did the sound lay the foundations upon which reggae subsequently developed, it's structure favored small combos rather than the large ensembles that dominated the ska years, resulting in significantly reduced recording costs. The development provided cash-strapped music makers with the opportunity to make records and one who took full advantage was enterprising local singing sensation, Derrick Morgan. Distributed in the UK by Island Records, the popularity of his works ultimately led to the company releasing the now impossibly rare long-player, Derrick Morgan And His Friends, a 12-track collection largely comprising previously unissued material. Now, at long last, this hugely desirable album is available once more, with it's contents supplemented by the remainder of Derrick Morgan's rock steady productions. Recorded at Jamaica's premiere recording studio, WIRL, and featuring the musicianship of leading session crews, the Carib Beats and Lyn Taitt & the Jets, the quality of the tracks remains consistently high, and with a handful of these enjoyable sides making their CD debut, this stunning set is a dream come true for any self-respecting rock steady fan! Album Tracks 1. Bad Luck on Me - Derrick Morgan 2. Father Killam - Derrick Morgan 3. Tears on My Pillow - Derrick Morgan 4. Ain't That Crazy - Derrick Morgan 5. Lagga Head - Derrick Morgan 6. Stumbling Block - Derrick Morgan & the Viceroys 7. I've Been Searching - Pauline Morgan & the Loveletts 8. Stop the Wedding - Pauline Morgan & the Loveletts 9. Give Me a Chance - Pauline Morgan & the Consumates 10. The More They Get - the Consumates 11. You've Been Saying Things - the Black B