With excellent sleevenotes by Lloyd Bradley (author of the classic book Bass Culture - When Reggae Was King (Penguin)) this album is dedicated to rocksteady at Studio One as well as covering reggae soul and the birth of reggae.
Featuring an all-star selection of artists: Ken Boothe, Marcia Griffiths, Jackie Mittoo, The Heptones, John Holt, Alton Ellis, Dennis Brown and more.
Soul Jazz Records' Studio One Rocksteady is released in CD- jewel case, 16-page booklet with card slipcase, as well as a heavyweight double-vinyl edition in deluxe strong gatefold sleeve (with full sleeve notes and free download code) and also as a digital download.
The Eternals ‘Stars’
John Holt ‘Fancy Make Up’
Cecile Campbell ‘Whisper To Me’
The Heptones ‘Party Time’
The Gaylads ‘Joy In The Morning’
Marcia Griffiths ‘My Ambition’
The Heptones ‘Love Won't Come Easy’
Alton Ellis ‘Hurting Me’
Wailing Souls ‘Row Fisherman Row’
Ken Boothe ‘Home, Home, Home’
Jackie Mittoo ‘Our Thing’
Ken Boothe ‘When I Fall In Love’
Larry & Alvin ‘Throw Me Corn’
Duke Morgan ‘Lick It Back’
Carlton And The Shoes ‘Me And You’
Dennis Brown ‘Easy Take It Easy’
The Classics ‘Pack Up’
Ken Boothe ‘Moving Away’