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Reggae Rules Ok! (2cd)
So just what has Britain, the cold European island, got to do with a musical style born in the hot Caribbean island of Jamaica? Lots!! The benefits of the Windrush generation would be quickly felt in more ways than one in Britain with a strong cultural identity and above all, the sweet sounds of calypso and jazz combined; ska!! It took the better half of a decade for the BBC to finally acknowledge the appeal and popularity of black music and even longer to embrace the sound of Jamaica, but by the end of the 1960s, when ska had morphed into reggae through its rock steady predecessor, the doors finally opened for Jamaican artists. By the 1970s, stars of reggae were invited in to perform live for radio broadcast, paving the way for a handful of British, American and Jamaican reggae stars to shine before Bob Marley became a household name. London Calling proudly presents a dynamic set of exclusive and previously unreleased recordings from some of the biggest names in reggae. Broadcast on FM radio in London between 1969 and 1972. Fully restored and professionally remastered original recordings, presented with background notes and timeline photos. All tracks performed live on 'Top Of The Pops.' DISC 1: 01. The Locomotive - Rudi's In Love (17th January 1969) 02. The Bedrocks - Lovedene Girls (with interview) (28th January 1969) 03. Desmond Dekker - It Mek (20th April 1969) 04. Desmond Dekker - Problems (7th July 1969) 05. Desmond Dekker - 007 (8th August 1969) 06. Desmond Dekker - Ob-La-Di Ob-La-Da (20th April 1969) 07. Desmond Dekker & The Aces - The Song We used To Sing (23rd November 1970) 08. Desmond Dekker & The Aces - You Can Get It If You Really Want It (23rd November 1970) 09. Blue Mink - Gimme Reggae (24th November 1969) 10. Jimmy Cliff - Be Aware (6th September 1970) 11. Jimmy Cliff - Wild World (6th September 1970) 12. Dave & Ansel Collins - Monkey Spanner (3rd May 1971) 13. Dave & Ansel Collins - My Love (3rd May 1971) 14. Dave & Ansel Collins - Double Barrel (3rd May 1971) 15. Dave & Ansel Collins - Holly Holly (3rd May 1971) 16. Dave & Ansel Collins - Travelling Man (28th December 1971) 17. Dave & Ansel Collins - Go Find Yourself A Fool (28th December 1971) DISC 2: 01. Greyhound - Black And White (29th June 1971) 02. Greyhound - High And Dry (5th November 1971) 03. Greyhound - Follow The Leader (5th November 1971) 04. Greyhound - I Am What I Am (29th February 1972) 05. Greyhound - High And Dry (29th February 1972) 06. Dandy Livingstone - Interview (15th October 1972) 07. Dandy Livingstone - Suzanne Beware Of The Devil (8th October 1972) 08. Dandy Livingstone - Don't Give Up (8th October 1972) 09. Dandy Livingstone - Big City (8th October 1972) 10. Bruce Ruffin - Mad About You (2nd May 1972) 11. Bruce Ruffin - One Big Happy Family (2nd May 1972) 12. Bruce Ruffin - Song Of Peace (2nd May 1972) 13. Bruce Ruffin - Rain (2nd May 1972) 14. Johnny Nash - You Got Soul (30th March 1972) 15. Johnny Nash - Stir It Up (30th March 1972) 16. Johnny Nash - I Can See Clearly Now (5th June 1972) 17. Johnny Nash - There Are More Questions Than Answers (19th September 1972) 18. Johnny Nash - Guava Jelly (19th September 1972)