27.Dec.2009 Derrick Harriott – Walk the Streets B/W Bobby Ellis – Step Softly
Second sound clip corresponding to the Derrick Harriott feature. Heartfelt rocksteady vocal backed by a heavy ’67 instrumental. Derrick Harriott – Walk the Streets Bobby Ellis – Step Softly
26.Dec.2009 Derrick Harriott – I Care B/W Have Faith in Me
Derrick Harriott’s first solo release… Derrick Harriott – I Care Derrick Harriott – Have Faith in Me
03.Dec.2009 Derrick Harriott
It was not uncommon for individuals involved in the Jamaican music industry to occupy both the role of artist and producer. Artist-producers during the ska, rocksteady, and early reggae eras include Prince Buster, Lee Perry, Clancy Eccles, Rupie Edwards, Laurel Aitken, Derrick Morgan, and Lloyd Charmers. This feature highlights one of my favorite artist-producers: Derrick [...]
07.Jul.2009 Double Barrel
And now for the final installment (for now!) of Western Reggae Cover Art — Dave and Ansel Collin’s classic album “Double Barrel” (Trojan TBL 162, 1971). This LP sold very well, as the Double Barrel single was a number one hit in the UK Charts. Mostly funky organ tracks with DJ interludes, with a handful [...]
23.Jun.2009 Wanted by The Public…
And now for a fantastic western reggae cover…Wanted By the Public, The Outlaw Sung By Prince Buster (BBLP 822, 1969). This album contains many western-themed reggae tunes, with both vocals and instrumentals. Some earlier ska tracks are also included. A VG+ copy is usually 60 GBP or more, but occassionally a cheaper one pops up. [...]
22.Jun.2009 Hot Shots of Reggae
And now for another Trojan release featuring a Western gal with her six-shooters on the cover. Hot Shots of Reggae (1970, TBL 128) is a compilation featuring many of Leslie Kong’s classic reggae productions. The songs are classic for a reason, because these “hot shots” make for an enjoyable listen. Copies of the album turn [...]
20.Jun.2009 Return of Django
The theme continues with yet another Upsetters realease, a reggae band who (along with the Crystalites), released plenty of Western-influenced material. The Return of Django (TRL 19, 1969) includes many of The Upstters most well-known early reggae tracks, including a personal favorite “Night Doctor.” This album sold many copies and the original is fairly easy [...]
18.Jun.2009 The Good, The Bad, and The Upsetters
Western themed reggae album cover art week continues with another album from the Upsetters, this time on Trojan — The Good, The Bad, and The Upsetters (TBL 119, 1970). Although released the same year as Clint Eastwood, the sound is very different as Lee Perry did not produce the album. Most songs have a funky [...]
17.Jun.2009 The Upsetters – Clint Eastwood
***Western Reggae Cover Art Week*** There were only two Upsetter albums released on the Pama imprint — Many Moods of the Upsetter (SECO 24, 1970) and Clint Eastwood (PSP 1014, 1970). Both albums feature the organ driven sound characteristic of most early Lee Perry reggae productions, with a mixture of instrumental and vocal tunes. Clint [...]
