I am currently enjoying a 2016 two-CD release called "First Class Rock Steady." Lots of interesting proto-reggae from roughly '66-'68. Plenty of typical pop subjects and lovey-dovey content, but a few gems like "Dreader than Dread" by Honey Boy Martin and "Left with a Broken Heart" by The Paragons. It's interesting to hear the influences from the U.S. too; namely do-wop/vocal group harmony and even a good portion of straight-ahead jazz (a couple of wholesale rip-off riddims; 4/4 versions of Brubeck's "Take 5," note-for-note, renamed to presumably attempt to dodge lawsuits). Also, Lee Perry singing "I Am the Upsetter;" a rather portentious harbinger of things to come.
Highly recommended for the Reggae collector, or just anyone interested in Jamaican/Caribbean music and culture/history.
GJ
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Absolutely! If you're looking for the reggae stuff, search "roots reggae." Some very interesting mix-tapes with some unique things that I haven't heard before, and I've been listening/collecting since high school (I'm old).
Lots of great R&B, Do-Wop, Jazz, Blues, and many many 78's on YouTube too.
GJ
Lots of great R&B, Do-Wop, Jazz, Blues, and many many 78's on YouTube too.
GJ
Gregg Juke
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"He's about to learn the most important lesson in the music business-- 'Never trust people in the music business.' "
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"He's about to learn the most important lesson in the music business-- 'Never trust people in the music business.' "
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