Let's Do Rock Steady: The Soul of Jamaica Vinyl / 12" Album
by Various Artists
Vinyl / 12" Album
Description
The immediate successor to ska, the soulful, melodic sound of rock steady first developed during the long hot Jamaican summer of 1966 and reigned supreme thereafter for two glorious years before finally being superseded by the more energetic style of reggae. Despite its relatively brief period as the island's national sound, the rhythms of many of its biggest hits have continued to influence and inspire music-makers to the present day, resulting in renewed interest in the sub-genre among record buyers in recent years. This superb 2xLP vinyl collection features 24 of the most popular recordings of the rock steady era, including the UK hits, '007', 'Train to Skaville' and 'It Miek' and The Maytals' anthemic dance-filler, '54 46 That's My Number'.
Track Listing
Disc 1
- Desmond Dekker & The Aces - 007 (Shanty Town)
- Lee 'Scratch' Perry - I Am the Upsetter
- Pat Kelly - Somebody's Baby
- Delroy Wilson - Once Upon a Time
- The Rulers - Wrong Embryo
- The Sensations - Right On Time
- Austin Faithful - I'm in a Rocking Mood
- The Maytals - 54-46 That's My Number
- The Paragons - Memories By the Score
- The Rulers - Copasetic
- Derrick Morgan - Conquering Ruler
- Stranger & Gladdy - Seeing Is Knowing (With Lyn Taitt & the Jets)
- Val Bennett - Baby Baby (Aka 5-10-15 Hours)
- The Uniques - People Get Ready Do Rock Steady
Disc 2
- Val Bennett - The Russians Are Coming (Aka Take 5)
- Desmond Dekker & The Aces - A It Mek
- Roy Shirley - Hold Them
- The Kingstonians - Winey Winey
- The Viceroys - Lip and Tongue
- Overtakers - Girl You Ruff
- Lloyd & The Groovers - Do It to Me Baby
- The Upsetters - Return of Django (Feat. Val Bennett)
- The Ethiopians - Train to Skaville
- Desmond Dekker & The Aces - Intensified '68 (Music Like Dirt)
- The Uniques - My Conversation
- Stranger & Gladdy - Over Again
- The Tennors - Ride Your Donkey
- Derrick Morgan - Judge Dread in Court
Track Listing
Disc 1
- Desmond Dekker & The Aces - 007 (Shanty Town)
- Lee 'Scratch' Perry - I Am the Upsetter
- Pat Kelly - Somebody's Baby
- Delroy Wilson - Once Upon a Time
- The Rulers - Wrong Embryo
- The Sensations - Right On Time
- Austin Faithful - I'm in a Rocking Mood
- The Maytals - 54-46 That's My Number
- The Paragons - Memories By the Score
- The Rulers - Copasetic
- Derrick Morgan - Conquering Ruler
- Stranger & Gladdy - Seeing Is Knowing (With Lyn Taitt & the Jets)
- Val Bennett - Baby Baby (Aka 5-10-15 Hours)
- The Uniques - People Get Ready Do Rock Steady
Disc 2
- Val Bennett - The Russians Are Coming (Aka Take 5)
- Desmond Dekker & The Aces - A It Mek
- Roy Shirley - Hold Them
- The Kingstonians - Winey Winey
- The Viceroys - Lip and Tongue
- Overtakers - Girl You Ruff
- Lloyd & The Groovers - Do It to Me Baby
- The Upsetters - Return of Django (Feat. Val Bennett)
- The Ethiopians - Train to Skaville
- Desmond Dekker & The Aces - Intensified '68 (Music Like Dirt)
- The Uniques - My Conversation
- Stranger & Gladdy - Over Again
- The Tennors - Ride Your Donkey
- Derrick Morgan - Judge Dread in Court
