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CD debut for “Hit After Hit” LP
10 tracks new to CD
Includes some of Jamaica’s biggest hits from 1970 to 1975
Soon after forming in the late Sixties, the Chosen Few became widely regarded as one the most accomplished harmony groups on the Jamaican music scene, as demonstrated by a series of hits for local producers, Derrick Harriott and ‘Prince’ Tony. A subsequent collaboration with Florida-based ex-pat, Noel Williams aka King Sporty spawned the reggae-funk masterpiece, ‘In Miami’ featuring backing from leading soul outfit K.C. & the Sunshine Band.
The enduring popularity of the quartet, comprising Franklyn Spence and the three Browns - Busty, Noel and Errol - was demonstrated by the release of three acclaimed long players between 1973 and 1975, all of which were issued in the UK by the country’s premier Jamaican music record company, Trojan Records.
Tracklist
DISC ONE: HITAFTER HIT
1. YOU'RE A BIG GIRL NOW (VERSION 1)
2. YOU'RE A BIG GIRL NOW (VERSION 3)*
3. SHAFT
4. STRANGER ON THE SHORE*
5. I'M SORRY*
6. MEXICAN DIVORCE*
7. PEOPLE MAKE THE WORLD GO ROUND
8. EVERYBODY PLAYS THE FOOL
9. I WANNA GO BACK HOME*
10. MELTING POT*
11. EBONY EYES
12. DO YOUR THING
BONUS TRACKS
13. WHY CAN'T I TOUCH YOU
14. UM-BA-YA*
15. TIME IS HARD*
16. EVERYBODY JUST A STALL*
17. AM I BLACK ENOUGH FOR YOU
18. FAT BOY
LLOYD CHARMERS SELECTION
19. CHILDREN OF THE NIGHT
20. STONED IN LOVE
21. IT’S TOO LATE
22. YOU ARE EVERYTHING
DISC TWO: EVERYBODY PLAYS THE FOOL
1. I LOVE THE WAY YOU LOVE (PART 1)
2. I SECOND THAT EMOTION
3. MAKE WAY FOR THE YOUNG FOLKS
4. HIDE & SEEK
5. REGGAE STUFF
6. MY THING
7. TEARS OF A CLOWN
8. HANG ON SLOOPY
9. QUEEN MAJESTY
10. LA LA AT THE END
11. I LOVE THE WAY YOU LOVE (PART 2)
BONUS TRACK
12. COLLIE STUFF*
THE CHOSEN FEW IN MIAMI
13. NIGHT AND DAY
14. I AM A MAN
15. IN THE RAIN
16. WANDERING
17. FUNKY BUTTERCUP
18. CANDY I'M SO DOGGONE MIXED UP
19. WHY CAN'T WE LIVE
20. DRIFT AWAY
21. DANIEL
22. HIT ME WITH THE MUSIC
* NEW TO CD