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‘Studio One Rocksteady’: With excellent sleevenotes by Lloyd Bradley(author of the classic book ‘Bass Culture: When Reggae Was King’), thisalbum is dedicated to rocksteady at Studio One, as well as covering reggaesoul and the birth of reggae. Featuring an all-star selection of artists: KenBoothe, Marcia Griffiths, Jackie Mittoo, The Heptones, John Holt, Alton Ellis,Dennis Brown and more. “Soul Jazz’s excellent collection… even without thehistory, the importance, and the ins and outs, this music isn’t as much of anintellectual pursuit as it is a pleasure in every note… tremendously tight vocalarrangements…
Tracklist
1. The Eternals - "Stars"
2. John Holt - "Fancy Make Up"
3. Cecile Campbell - "Whisper To Me"
4. The Heptones - "Party Time"
5. The Gaylads - "Joy In The Morning"
Side 2
1. Marcia Griffiths - "My Ambition"
2. The Heptones - "Love Won't Come Easy"
3. Alton Ellis - "Hurting Me"
4. Wailing Souls - "Row Fisherman Row"
Side 3
1. Ken Boothe - "Home, Home, Home"
2. Jackie Mittoo - "Our Thing"
3. Ken Boothe - "When I Fall In Love"
4. Larry & Alvin - "Throw Me Corn"
5. Duke Morgan - "Lick It Back"
Side 4
1. Carlton & The Shoes - "Me & You"
2. Dennis Brown - "Easy Take It Easy"
3. The Classics - "Pack Up"
4. Ken Boothe - "Moving Away"