Various Artists
The History Of Bluebeat - The Birth Of Ska BB76 - BB100
The A-sides of superlative ska/reggae label Bluebeat’s singles from 1962. In a seven year life span Bluebeat released over 400 singles that represent a treasure trove of reggae classics and oddities. Derrick Morgan, a founding father of ska if ever there was one is present along with a just starting out Jimmy Cliff and a prolific
Eric ‘Monty’ Morris. A must have for any fans of Reggae/Ska but there is something for all music fans in this 25 track set.
Tracklist
LP1 Side1
1. Sunday Monday - Derrick Morgan
2. Spanish Town Twist - Bobby Kingdom & The Blue Beats
3. I'm sorry - Jimmy Cliff Cavaliers Combo
4. Twist Around Town - Girl Satchmo & The Blue Beats
5. Babylon Gone - Winston & Roy With Count Ossie
6. Sinners Repent And Pray - Eric Morris Busters Group
7. Don't You Know Little Girl - Derrick Morgan With Busters Group
LP1 Side 2
1. Money Can't Buy Life - Eric Morris Busters Group
2. Back To New Orleans - Laurel Aitken The Blue Beats 3. Come On Over - Derrick Morgan Busters Group
4. Bad Bad Woman - Errol Dixon & His Back Beats
5. Walking Down King Street - Theo Beckford
6. I'm Going Home -
Lloyd Flowers With Reco's Rhythm Group
LP2 Side1
1. Are You Mine - The Echoes Celestials
2. Guilty Convict - Rupert Edwards
3. Millie Girl - Owen Grey Busters Group
4. Evening Train - Clive Bailey Recho's Blues Group 5. Never Never - Bobby Aitken Buster Group
6. Meekly Wait - Derrick Morgan & Yvonne
LP2 Side 2
1. How Can I Be Sure - Higgs And Wilson
2. Sit And Cry - Owen & Millie with The City Slickers 3. Love Not To Brag -
Derrick & Patsy with The Drumbago All Stars 4. Daddy - Kent & Jeanie & The City Slickers
5. Good Morning - Lloyd Clark Smithie's Sextet 6. In My Heart - Derrick Morgan