Happy new year! Back again with some heavy roots. I started this show off with some songs that Lee Scratch Perry was in some way involved with, or perhaps only inspired, since it's debatable whether the Slickers tunes have his touch (doesn't matter, of course, they're great also.) After the Scratch-heavy intro, we have to some similarly heavy and deep roots material. Forward!

1. Delroy Wilson – Have Some Mercy (US Sydna)
2. Jah Lion – Little Sally Dater (Columbia Colly LP, Mango)
3. Big Youth – Love in the Neighborhood (Dee Jay)
4. Horace Martin (as Lawyer) – Unity (Romeo)
5. version
6. Slickers – Run Come (Breakthrough LP, Tad’s)
7. Slickers – African Children (Breakthrough LP, Tad’s)
8. James Booms – Psalms Twenty (Black Art)
9. Proverbs of Dub
10. Jah Stone – A Militant Dread (Sky High)
11. Leroy Smart – Jah Almighty (Rite Sounds 12”)
12. Cedric William – Something to Say (Nationwide 12”)
13. Earl Zero – Only Jah (Only Jah Can Ease the Pressure LP, Freedom Sounds)
14. Delroy Williams – Think Twice (Rockers International 12”)
15. Defenders – Our Rights (Micron)
16. Al Bell – Babylon A Cannibal (Micron)
17. Leroy Brown – Ranking Byron (Faithful Few)
18. Wailing Souls & Joe Higgs (as Attamas) – Brimstone & Fire (Micron)
19. Cool Fire (dub)

Felt it was time for another early to mid '70s selection, so I've compiled more of my favorites for your musical pleasure. The real rarity here is the second Roman Stewart offering, but all of these songs are just stellar. All tunes from 1970 to 1975 or so. Enjoy!

1. Keith Hudson – Too Possessive and You Know It Baby (Entering the Dragon, Trojan CD reissue)
2. Alton Ellis – Don’t Know Why (All Tone)
3. Leroy Smart – Pride & Ambition (Tuff Gong)
4. Raphael Gray – How Did You Know (RG)
5. Dennis Alcapone – Rub Up A Daughter (UK Bullet)
6. Dillinger (as Young Dellinger) – Fat Beef (High School)
7. Conscious Minds – Hotter the Battle (Soul Beat repress)
8. Conscious Minds – Brain Wash (Soul Beat repress)
9. Carltons – Better Days (UK Bread)
10. Bobby Ellis – Mr. Ellis (Fe Me Time)
11. Cornell Campbell – Jah Jah Me Horn Ya (Trogan’s)
12. Carl Moore – Our Forefathers (Sunshot)
13. Ken Boothe – Artibella (Sunshot pre)
14. Righteous Flames – Run to the Rock (UK High Note)
15. Three Tops – Bone Yard (Atomic)
16. Gene Rondo – Oh Sweet Africa (UK Magnet)
17. Sang Hugh – Rasta No Born Yah (The Thing)
18. Sang Hugh – No Call Dread Name (The Thing)
19. Sang Hugh – No Potion A Gal (The Thing)
20. Viceroys (as Interns) – Buttermouth (Techniques)
21. Roman Stewart – Never Too Young To Learn (Pantomine repress)
22. Roman Stewart – Together Now (RS pre)
23. Wailers – Brain Washing (African Herbsman, Trojan LP)
24. I Roy – Cow Town Rock (Royco)
25. Big Joe – Black Stick Rock (Moodisc)
26. Larry Marshall – Run Babylon (Coxsone pre)
27. Swans – Show Some Loving (UK Explosion)
28. Swans – The Killer Passing Through (UK Explosion)

The Kaiser & Rice N Peas meet in Rocksteady Conference!

Some time ago, I had asked my spar Kaiser to join me in a rocksteady show, to bring forth some of the good nuggets from his collection, a sort of head to head "battle", if you will.  Well, I'd say I went in a bit over my head, as his selections easily steal the show, but crisp rocksteady biscuits are presented throughout.  Nuff rarities, all killers.  All selections from original 7", except for the Phil Pratt and Gaylads tunes I choose.  But let us be honest ... if you have either of those in original vinyl format you need immediately stop what you're doing and start up a podcast of your own.  Get the music out there!

Kaiser's tunes are in red, my tunes are in white.  All songs from 1966 through 1968.  Enjoy!

1. Noel Brown & the Wild Cats – The Rock Steady (Hornet)

2. Kingstonians – Girls Like Dirt (JJ pre)

3. Maurice Johnson & the Tennors – Sufferer (Tennors pre)

4. Phil Pratt – Girls Like Dirt (Big Shot/Trojan revive)

5. Maurice Wellington – Train Is Coming (MW pre)

6. Consumates – Everyday (Do It Now) (Hop pre)

7. Errol Brown – Don’t Come Running Back (Olympic pre)

8. Viceroys – Last Night (Studio One pre)

9. Selectors – Oh No Girl (Stag)

10. Freddy McKay – Tears Won’t Help (Kismet pre)

11. Freddy McKay – Watch Your Step (Kismet pre)

12. Errol Dunkley – Love Brother Love Sister (Amalgamated pre)

13. Tartans – Awake the Town (UK Caltone)

14. Ethiopians – Do It Sweet (UK Doctor Bird)

15. Harmonizers – Go Back Home (Gayfeet)

16. Maytals – Ain’t Got No Tip (BMN)

17. Larry Marshall – Down In the Valley (Prince Buster pre)

18. Wailers – Funeral (Wail N Soul M pre)

19. John & Jim – Oh What A Shame (SEP pre)

20. Hopeton Lewis – Rocka Shocka (Merritone pre)

21. Three Tops – Man of Chances (Muzik City pre)

22. Martinis – I Second That Emotion (Coxsone)

23. Soul Tops – Let the Music Keep Playing (Wong Brothers pre)

24. Gaylads – Mama Look (Soul Beat revive)

25. Roy Shirley – I Am the Winner (UK Doctor Bird)

26. Roy Shirley – Rolling (Lee’s pre)

This is a podcast I’ve wanted to put together for a while. These days, many roots reggae fans lean toward the so called “deep roots” sound, which often involves the 4-on-the-floor, steppers rhythms associated with the late 1970s, defined by their dark, ominous feel. While I’m a fan of that sound as well, certainly, there is also a time and place for the less apocalyptic roots sound of the mid 1970s. Despite still being instilled with serious roots and culture lyrical content, I see it being more joyous and hopeful, not yet full of pure dread.

Most of the tracks compiled here are what some collectors might call “country” reggae, but not all. You’ll still hear a slick production or two, like the song by the Liners, which was obviously recorded at Channel One with its bright and soulful feel. To me this is afternoon music, rather than late night head nodders, if that makes sense. Tracks run from about 1973 to 1977, but all focus on a sound that is less aggressive, and for the most part, more melodic. All tunes presented from 70s vinyl, except for the Donovan D track, which was (inexplicably) not released at the time. Hope you enjoy these as much as I do.

1. Roscoe – Blanket Curfew (Dis N Dat)
2. Albert Johnson – The Streets Of Babylon (Record City)
3. Freddy McKay – It Deh Yah (Sunshot)
4. Carl Malcolm – Judgment (Tanya)
5. Clinton Fearon – Stand Firm (Dat Ma Val)
6. Blenders – I Know (Roots)
7. Donovan D – Who Is the One (Techniques, 90s press)
8. Eric Clarke – Dreadlocks Don’t Like That Style (Silver Stars)
9. Hopeton Jr. – Sit Down & Wonder (Micron)
10. Jackie Bernard – Magic Finger (Stun King)
11. Bruce Bennett – Going Out to Work (Silver Ring)
12. Dingles – I & I (Rosso)
13. Jackie Brown – Bearded Babylon (Telegraph)
14. Lloyd Robinson – Tug O War (Dawn)
15. Marcus Griffiths – Devil Woman (Rising Star)
16. Liners – Send Us Home (Mushroom)
17. Heavy Pleasure (dub)
18. Cloyd & Riley – Rock the Rockers (Northcoast)
19. Noel Parkinson – Babylon A Mash Up Man (Northcoast)
20. Burning Spear – Resting Place (Wolf)
21. Shady Tree (dub)
22. Tony Tuff (as Tony Morris) – What A Situation (Tanya)
23. Viceroys (as Interns) – Consider Yourself (Deliver I)
24. Howard Isaac – Jah Jah Children (H Shot)
25. Nedley & the Naturiser – Do Good (Breathren of Art)
26. version

It's been some time since I've come with a hard roots session, so here are twelve select 45s from the collection, each presented front-to-back with vocal followed by version. The only exception is the great double a-sider by the Gladiators and Trinity. I've heard Lloyd Jackson might in fact be Prince Alla, if there is anyone who can confirm, I'd love to know. Enjoy!

1. Dave Robinson – Chant to Jah (Tit For Tat)
2. version
3, Neville Blythe – Prophecy Must Fulfilled (Burges)
4. version
5. Paul Sinclair – Naturalization (Hound Dog)
6. version
7. Lloyd Jackson – Down in the Ghetto (Dawn)
8. version
9. Clive Matthews – Live Not For Vanity (Fire Fox)
10. version
11. George Davey – Vision (Davy Record)
12. version
13. Cornell Campbell – Conscious Rastaman (Jackpot)
14. version
15. Gladiators – Jah O Jah O (TR Groovemaster)
16. Trinity – Economic Crisis (TR Groovemaster)
17. Ras Ibuna – Diverse Doctrine (Pittsburgh)
18. version
19. Tony Graham – Warrior (Fire Man)
20. version
21. Ethiopian Prophets – Babylon Can’t Escape (Western)
22. version
23. Johnny Clarke – Age is Growing (Gumari 1)
24. version

It's time for another injection of wicked rocksteady and boss reggae for your musical pleasure. A few tunes hail from right around 1970, but most are from that late ska period to the early reggae phase. All tunes lifted from original vinyl except the opening tunes by Johnny & the Attractions...I should have picked these up years ago when they didn't cost four digits (seriously). Enjoy!

1. Johnny & the Attractions – Coming On the Scene (Gayfeet/Trojan 10” revive)
2. Johnny & the Attractions – Let’s Get Together (Gayfeet/Rocka Shacka revive)
3. Johnny & the Attractions – Call of the Drums (Gayfeet/Trojan 10” revive)
4. Lloyd Charmers – Keep On Going (Treasure Isle)
5. Alton Ellis – The Preacher (Treasure Isle pre)
6. Hemsley Morris – Love is Strange (Jontom pre)
7. Little Roy – I’m Gonna Cool It (Coxsone pre)
8. Dudley Sibley – Run Boy Run (UK Coxsone)
9. Kingstonians – Mommy & Daddy (Sir JJ pre)
10. Termites – Girls (UK Nu Beat)
11. Maytals – Struggle (Beverley’s pre)
12. Al & the Vibrators – Gee (Upsetter)
13. Johnny Melody – Treating Me Bad (Beverley’s pre)
14. Wailers – Play Play Play (Wail N Soul M pre)
15. Ethiopians – Let The Light Shine (Studio One pre)
16. Pete Young – If You Got Soul (Get Ready Rock Steady LP, Coxsone)
17. Keith & Ken – Groove to the Beat (Get Ready Rock Steady LP, Coxsone)
18. Delroy Wilson – Impossible (Studio One)
19. Roy Shirley – Freedom Land (WIRL pre)
20. GG Grossett - Run Girl (Moodies pre)
21. Intruders – Take You Anywhere (Amalgamated pre)
22. Winston Jarrett – Mini Dress (Upsetter pre)
23. Familyman & Tommy McCook – Key to the City (Treasure Isle pre)
24. Meditators – Botheration (Coxsone pre)
25. Nora Dean – Barbwire (Baron’s)
26. Gaylads – I Need Your Loving (Rainbow)
27. Ken Parker – Someone to Love (Carifta)

Back with another podcast for your musical enjoyment to start the new year. This is my first show focusing on the early ‘80s sound, which was dominated by the Roots Radics backing band. Not all tunes here are with the Radics, and a few date from ’79 when the sound was just beginning to change, but all have that sparse freshness that would only get sparser over the subsequent years. All tunes from original wax. Enjoy!

1. Toyan – Teacher Teacher (How The West Was Won LP, Greensleeves)
2. Ranking Dread – Jah Walk Thru Galilee (Disco EP Showcase, Art & Craft)
3. Carlton Livingston & Lone Ranger – You Make Your Mistake / Collie Dub (Techniques 12")
4. Junior Delgado – Big Shot (Cash & Carry)
5. General Lucky & Peter Ranking – Farmer (Jah Standing Over Me LP, Silver Camel)
6. Freddie McGregor – Let Me Be The One (Big Ship LP, Thompson Sound)
7. Wailing Souls – Mass Charley Ground (Inchpinchers LP, Greensleeves)
8. Prodigal – Reality (Roots Vibration)
9. Wayne Smith – Time Is A Moment In Space (Black Joy 12”)
10. Natural Vibes – Reggae Singer (Life Hard A Yard LP, Starlight)
11. Purpleman – No Luck In Trafficatting (Confessions LP, Vista)
12. Cornell Campbell – 100 Lbs. of Collie (Gorgon)
13. Toyan – Nothing Never Done Before The Time (Cry Tuff)
14. Tony Tuff – Tired Of This Life I’m Living (The Best Of Tony Tuff LP, Tad’s)
15. Barrington Levy – You Have It (GG Records)
16. Ruddy Symbol – A So The System Work (Triumphant)
17. Sugar Minott – So We Love It (Dancehall Showcase Vol. II EP, Black Roots)
18. Barrington Levy – Mine You Hurt My Mom (Teach Me Culture LP, Live & Learn)
19. Edi Fitzroy – Youthman Penitentiary (Musical Ambassador 12")
20. Prince Fari – Special Request (Umkhonto We Sizwe LP, Wambesi)

Back with another roots selection with some long time favorites, random bits, and a few very welcome represses that came out over the past year. Enjoy.

1. Neville Martin – The Message (Clan Disc)
2. Hawks – Nowhere to Hide (Happy Tone)
3. Cordells – Let I Go (UK Grounation)
4. Jah Massa – Mo Bay Special (Ace Tone)
5. Leroy Stewart – Step Forward (UK Live & Love)
6. Michael Rose – Observe Life (Upsetter/Dug Out repress)
7. Rupert Wellington & Burning Spear – See Dem Deh (Jah Marcus Roots)
8. Mighty Diamonds – Jailhouse (Hit Bound)
9. version
10. Gregory Isaacs – Warriors (African Museum)
11. Son of Selassie – I Man A African (Observer)
12. Glasford Manning – Prophecy Call (Observer)
13. Dr. Alimantado – Ride On (Vital Food)
14. Freddy McKay – If You Must Go (Melrose)
15. Officials – Babylonians (Observer repress)
16. version
17. Abyssinians – Leggo Beast (Clinch repress)
18. Dan Hutson & the Seers – Got To Leave This Place (Orthodox)
19. Noel Clark – What A Situation (Bright Star)
20. Lloyd Robinson – Love Will Conquer (UK Cactus)
21. Kingstonians – Idrin or King (Stun King)
22. Ronnie Davis – Run Come (MM Records)
23. Watty Burnett – Dash It Pon Him (Well Charge)
24. Little Joe – Jacket (Zima Saw)

Finally back with another 60s podcast, starting out real boss then sliding into some cool rocksteady. Big thanks to my spar Kaiser for tossing in the Alva Lewis and Roy Shirley tracks...they give the mix a real boost. Once again, most tunes from original vinyl. Only the Paragons track is from repress, and a fine one at that (did that ever come out on a 45???) Enjoy!

1. Tony & Howie – Fun It Up (Bongo Man)
2. Viceroys – Take Your Hand From Me Neck (Matador pre)
3. Viceroys – Work It (Matador pre)
4. Derrick Morgan – Belly Woman (Unity pre)
5. Prince Buster – Wine & Grine (Prince Buster pre)
6. George Williams – Mash It Up (Moodisc pre)
7. Leroy Reid – Great Surprise (UK Blue Cat)
8. Dennis Walks – Drifter (Moodisc pre)
9. Termites – I’ll Be Waiting (Upsetter pre)
10. Vin Gordon – Whip Cracker (Matador pre)
11. Roy Shirley – Musical Dinner (WIRL pre)
12. Ethiopian – Young Bud (Studio One pre)
13. Wailers – Caution (Beverleys)
14. Uniques – Give Me A Love (BL pre)
15. Paragons – I’m A Worried Man (My Best Girl Wears My Crown LP, Trojan)
16. Don Cornell & the Eternals – Days Are Gone (Moodisc pre)
17. Alton Ellis – How Can I (Treasure Isle pre)
18. Zoot Simms – Timo Oh (Coxsone pre)
19. Carlton Alphonso – Where In This World (UK Pama)
20. Ken Boothe – I Don’t Want To See You Cry (Studio One)
21. Hopeton Lewis – Don’t Cry (Merritone pre)
22. Alva Lewis – Hill & Gully (WIRL pre)
23. Tennors – Gee Whiz (Gayfeet)
24. Techniques – Drink Wine (Soul Shot)
25. Invaders? – Guzzle Di Wine (? Pre)
26. Kingstonians – More Wine (JJ pre)

I've been feeling the 70s Studio One sound lately, so I figured a podcast was in order. Unlike the popular Kingston studios in the 70s, Studio One retained a warmth that was lost when then-modern studio equipment was installed at Channel One and Joe Gibbs studios. You can still "hear the room" on these tunes, something that was lost when the "crisp" Channel One rockers sound was unleashed around '75. Most tunes are from the early part of the decade, with only a few from mid- to late-decade. All from original wax, except the great "Watch Your Step" by Freddy McKay (how was this not deemed worthy of a 45 release?), the beautiful "Life" by Trevor Shields (of the Beltones), and the wicked Sam Cooke mashup, riding the ultra-heavy "Money Generator" rhythm. I'm not a fan of most mashups, but this one sounds like Mr. Cooke was actually voicing the rhythm, a natural fit. Enjoy!

1. Prince Jazzbo – School (Bongo Man)
2. Big Willie – College Rock (Iron Side)
3. Larry & Alvin – Free I Lord (Supreme pre)
4. Noel Campbell – Sufferation (Studio One)
5. Willows – Send Another Moses (Coxsone)
6. Prospectors – Glory For I (Bongo Man)
7. Burning Spear – This Population (Bongo Man)
8. Lloyd & Gerald – Thy Man Look Into Yourself (Studio One)
9. Abyssinians – Declaration of Rights (Coxsone)
10. Sam Cooke – Lost & Looking (Studio ? mashup)
11. New Establishment – Ans A Wa Wa (CD pre)
12. Keith Wilson – God I God I Say (Studio One)
13. version
14. Freddy McKay – Watch Your Step (Picture On The Wall LP, Studio One repress)
15. Heptones – Give Give Love (Freedom Line LP, Studio One)
16. Trevor Shields – Life (Coxsone 80s repress)
17. version
18. Alton Ellis – Hurting Me (Iron Side)
19. King Stitt – Skank Corner (Iron Side)
20. Horace Andy – Illiteracy (Big House pre)
21. Gladiators – My Thoughts (Presenting the Gladiators LP, Studio One)
22. Righteous Flames – Solid Foundation (Studio One)
23. Dennis Alcapone – Joe Frazier (Iron Side pre)
24. Ethiopian – The Prophet (Coxsone)
25. Mellodies – Dread Oppression (Winro)
26. Larry & Alvin – Your Love (Studio One)

In a heavy roots mood for this podcast, not a lot "sweet" to be found in this one. All tunes from original vinyl. Dub it.

1. Prince Alla – Cities (Freedom Sounds 12”)
2. Joe Higgs – Creation (Half Moon)
3. Errol Holt – Who Have Eyes to See (Cry Tuff)
4. Roots of the Field – Selassie I (US Roots Of The Field)
5. Prophets – Poor & Needy (Prophets)
6. Soft & the Nazarine – Head Corner Stone (Corner Stone)
7. Ronnie Davis – Jah Jah Jahovah (Micron)
8. Ronnie Davis – Beware of Evil Men (US President)
9. Version
10. Michael Rose – Born Free (UK Attack 12”)
11. Roman Stewart – Praise Jah (Hungry Town)
12. Jah Stitch – Collie Bud (CA Soul Power)
13. Johnny Clarke – Roots Natty Congo (Attack)
14. Jah Earl Locks – Trials & Tribulation (TR Groovemaster)
15. Michael Ras Starr – Got to Say Love (Top Ranking)
16. Henry James – Vampire (Quarter Mile)
17. Michael Prophet – Turn Me Loose (UK Grove Music 12”)
18. Errol Scott – Babylon Fight Down Youth Man (International Sound)
19. Version
20. Rod Taylor – Don’t Give It Up (Freedom Sounds 12”)

Back again with another 60s selection. Tunes hail from that ska-steady period of 1966 through to 1970. Even went for a few obvious American tunes, covered in JA style, with the Marcia Griffiths and Ken Boothe cuts. As always, most tracks from original vinyl, except for the superb Pressure Sounds reissue of Delroy's "This Life Makes Me Wonder" and a now out-of-print repress of the Viceroys' "Send Request".

1. Lord Tanamo – Moving In & Out (Coxsone)
2. Jackie Mittoo – Totally Together (Coxsone)
3. Gaylads – Give An Helping Hand (Coxsone)
4. Gaylads – Who Will You Tell Your Lies (Coxsone)
5. Delroy Wilson – This Life Makes Me Wonder (Pressure Sounds repress)
6. Bleechers – Everything For Fun (UK Upsetter)
7. Tartans – Make Up Your Mind (KW pre)
8. Concords – Buttoo (Success pre)
9. Melodians – You’ve Got It (UK Gas)
10. Caribbeans – Let Me Walk By (Matador pre)
11. Viceroys – Send Request (Hop repress)
12. Pioneers – Goodies Are the Greatest (UK Blue Cat)
13. Alton Ellis – Live & Learn (Coxsone pre)
14. Heptones – Mama Let Me Go (Coxsone pre)
15. Dudley Williamson – I’m Moving On (Gayfeet pre)
16. Soul Leaders – Pour On The Sauce (Sir JJ pre)
17. Joe Higgs – Keep Cool (Cool Fool) (CD pre)
18. Freedom Singers – Pyaka Girl (CD pre)
19. Sensations – Thing Called Soul (WIRL)
20. Marcia Griffiths – You’re No Good (Studio One pre)
21. Ken Boothe – Set Me Free (Studio One 12”)
22. Duke Morgan – Lick It Back (Muzik City pre)
23. Sound Dimension – Baby Face (Coxsone pre)
24. Carl Dawkins – Maga Dun (Sir JJ pre)
25. Cornell Campbell – Let the Music Keep On Playing (GG’s pre)
26. Version

I was debating whether I should do an all dubwise podcast, worried that it could get pretty samey over an hour (though, truly, it won't sound like much if you're listening on computer speakers alone! No bass.) But I think this works out pretty well...I went for a handful of 'classic' version sides but also tried to go for some more obscure b-sides to keep things interesting. Check the Alrick Forbes or Black Traps dubs, for instance. Not brimstone and fire, sure, but both interesting on their own merit. Dubs roughly from 1974 to 1979. Enjoy!

1) A Confusing Version – flip to Johnny Clarke & Dillinger’s “Babylon Yard” (Jackpot 45)
2) Zinc Fence – flip to Cornell Campbell’s “I Heart is Clean” (Observer 45)
3) Natty Version – flip to Albert Moonall’s “Listen Weh Natty Say” (Big Souls 45)
4) Version – flip to Itals’ “Time Will Tell” (Spider Man 45)
5) Ali In Manila – flip to Ronnie Davis’ “No One” (Spider Man 45)
6) Tribute to Kenyatta – from Big Youth’s “Reggae Gi Dem Dub” LP (Negusa Nagast)
7) Full of Dub – flip to Michael Anthony’s “Full of Love” (Hungry Town 45)
8) Zion Dub – flip to Linval Thompson’s “Zion” (Rockers Master 45)
9) Version – flip to Jackie Edwards’ “Invasion” (UK Grounation 45)
10) Fun Abundante – flip to Mighty Diamonds’ “Long Time” (Mighty Diamonds 45)
11) Dubwise – flip to Carl Brown’s “I’ve Got to Go” (High Note 45)
12) Version – flip to Lanford Graham’s “Jungle Man” (Lammys 45)
13) Straight To GG Head – flip to Johnny Clarke’s “Rebel Soldering” (Hot Stuff 45)
14) Tubby Version – flip to Trinity’s “Little Natty Dread” (Israel Rockers 45)
15) Water House Step – flip to Junior Reid’s “Speak the Truth” (Rockers International 45)
16) Donkey Skank – flip to Alrick Forbes’ “Uncle Joe’s Donkey” (Hot City 45)
17) Tubby’s At The Control – flip to Dovey Jackson’s “I Think It’s Best to Forget Me” (Pantomine 45)
18) Dub Version – flip to Augustus Pablo’s “Tales of Pablo” (Impact! 45)
19) Rain – flip to Black Trap’s “Kiss Me in the Rain” (UK 2nd Tracs 45)
20) Righteous Dub – flip to Earl Zero’s “Righteous Works” (Addis Ababa 45)
21) Version – flip to Lynford Newgent’s “Dread Lock’s In Love” (Stars 45)
22) Sharp Razor – from Jah Lloyd’s “Herb Dub” LP (Teem)
23) Black Lash – flip to Carlton Patterson’s “Dread Locks Power” (Black & White 45)
24) Dub Star – from Clancy Eccles’ “Sound System International Dub” LP (Pressure Sounds repress)

Here is another roots mix I put together some years back, listening to it again it holds up well. That Sacka Tulloch tune has to be one of the best unheralded roots tunes ever, it slays. All tunes mid 1970s to around 1981.

1) Leroy Brown – Money Barrier (Color Barrier LP, Makasound reissue)
2) Andell Forgie – Don’t Underpay Us (Weed Beat)
3) Sacka Tulloch – Free the Children (Fox)
4) Give Them The Lighter
5) Jah Stitch – Jail House Rock (Jusic Music)
6) Bim Sherman – Blacker Sound (Scorpio)
7) Eric Clarke – Praise the Father (Bombshell)
8) Barrington Spence – Step in Jah Jah (US Black Star)
9) Lloyd Norris – Revelation 22 (Magnum Force)
10) version
11) Paketo Wilson – Praise H.I.M. (Child of God)
12) version
13) Black Skin – Ruccumbine (Talent 77)
14) Leroy Smart – Road is Rough (Sweet City)
15) Uniques – Washing I Dread By The Riverside (Give Thanks LP, Joe Gibbs)
16) Uniques – Two Face People (Give Thanks LP, Joe Gibbs)
17) Dennis Green & the Black Liberators – Wanted Man (Danger Zone)
18) Leroy Housen & the Outer Limits – Jah Say Love (US King)
19) Junior Byles – Run Run (Observer)
20) version
21) Leonard Swaby – We Want Our Liberty (Vivian Jackson repress)
22) Bongo Gene – Skyjack (Total Sounds)
23) version

Back again with another strictly late 60s selection with a couple of tunes from the turn of the decade thrown in toward the end. The load was blown in the middle of the set with consecutive big boss tunes keeping the pressure on. All tunes from original 45s, except for the sublime Gaylads tune from their 'Soul Beat' LP for Coxsone, and the Roy Panton is from that minty repress that came out a year or two back (the original is rarer than hen's teeth). All tunes from 1966 to 1970. Dig it.

1. Ernest Ranglin – Surfin (Studio One)
2. Federals – Shocking Love (Scotty pre)
3. Gaylads – You Are Leaving Now (Soul Beat LP repress)
4. Ken Boothe – She’s In Love (Links pre)
5. Freddy McKay – So Long Farewell (Kismet pre)
6. Desmond Dekker – Bongo Gal (UK Pyramid)
7. Roy Panton – Endless Memory (Gayfeet repress)
8. Larry & Alvin (actually Glen & Dave) – Love Got Me (UK Coxsone)
9. John Holt – Stealing Stealing (Treasure Isle)
10. Winston Jarrett – Wreck Up a Pagan Heart (Studio One pre)
11. Jackie Mittoo – Homemade (UK Rio)
12. Gladiators – Sweet Soul Music (Treasure Isle pre)
13. Kingstonians – Put Down Your Fire (Sir JJ pre)
14. David Isaacs – Good Father (Upsetter pre)
15. Pioneers – Pee Pee Cluck Cluck (Beverleys pre)
16. Maytones – Billy Goat (GG)
17. Jamaicans – Early in the Morning (Soul pre)
18. Leaders – Won’t Let Go (Tramp pre)
19. Freedom Singers – Real Gone Loser (Coxsone)
20. John Holt – What You Gonna Do (Treasure Isle pre)
21. Viceroys (actually Versatiles?) – Jumpy Jumpy Girl (UK Amalgamated)
22. Maytals – Don’t Trouble Trouble (Beverleys pre)
23. Larry Marshall – Money Girl (UK Nu Beat)
24. Hopeton & Glen – Girl You’re Cold (WIRL pre)
25. Actions – Suckey Get A Blow (Studio One)
26. Clarendonians – He Who Laughs Last (BL pre)
27. Clancy Eccles (with Zoot Simms) – We Want to Go Back Home (Mt. Zion) (CE pre)