Aitken, Laurel

The High Priest Of Reggae

Aitken relocated to London, England, in 1960 and became a pivotal figure in the ska movement, recording extensively in both the UK and Jamaica throughout the decade. His groundbreaking contributions solidified his status as one of the genre's foremost pioneers, earning him the revered titles The Godfather of Ska and Boss Skinhead. His infectious sound and dynamic performances attracted a devoted following, not only within the West Indian community but also among mods, skinheads, and ska enthusiasts across the cultural spectrum. Originally released in 1970. Includes 4 bonus tracks.

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Format
LP - 1 disk
Release date
07-05-2025
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Item-nr
559235
EAN
8055515236521
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Exp. 07-05-2025
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TRACKS

Disk 1

1. JESSE JAMES
2. MR POPCORN
3. I GOT TO HAVE YOUR LOVE
4. JOHN B
5. SHOO BEE SHOO BEE
6. HAILES SELAISE
7. SKINHEAD TRAIN
8. REGGAE 69
9. LANDLORDS & TENANTS
10. SAVE THE LAST DANCE
11. WALK RIGHT BACK
12. DON'T BE CRUEL
13. WOPPI KING
14. SUFFERING STILL
15. DONKEY MAN
16. SKINHEAD INVASION