Trojan Ska & Reggae Classics

 

As part of Trojan’s 50^th anniversary celebrations, Friday 25th June sees the release of ‘Trojan Ska & Reggae Classics’, a 3CD TV-advertised collection featuring 60 of the biggest Jamaican music hits from the label’s legendary catalogue.

Featuring 49 Top 60 UK chartbusters, including 4 UK Number 1s, 16 Top 10s and a dozen Top 20s, this joyous compilation showcases the very best in classic Caribbean sounds, from rude boy ska to dancehall anthems, and in doing so demonstrates just why Trojan remains the world’s greatest reggae label, half a century since its launch.

With each of these tracks a familiar favourite, the collection is the ideal introduction to those wishing to discover the joys of Jamaican music and, in particular, Trojan Records. So please help us spread the word among those still unfamiliar with classic ska, rock steady and reggae sounds that this music is far too good to ever be forgotten!

Perfect as the soundtrack for the summer, the track-listing is as follows:

Disc 1: Ska Explosion

1. Israelites – Desmond Dekker & The Aces (#1, 1969)
2. Double Barrel – Dave & Ansel Collins (#1, 1971)
3. Monkey Man – The Maytals (#47, 1970)
4. Liquidator – Harry J All Stars (#9, 1969)
5. Longshot Kick De Bucket – The Pioneers (#21, 1969)
6. Return Of Django – The Upsetters (#5, 1969)
7. Rudy, A Message To You – Dandy (1967)
8. The Tide Is High – The Paragons (1967)
9. It Mek – Desmond Dekker & The Aces (#7, 1969)
10. Train To Skaville – The Ethiopians (#40, 1967)
11. I’m In The Mood For Ska – Lord Tanamo (#58, 1990)
12. Bonanza Ska – Carlos Malcolm & His Afro Jamaican Rhythms (1964)
13. Elizabethan Reggae – Boris Gardner & The Love People (#14, 1970)
14. Red Red Wine – Tony Tribe (#46, 1969)
15. Skinhead Moonstomp – Symarip (#54, 1980)
16. Dollar In The Teeth – The Upsetters (#5, 1969)
17. Let’s Do Rock Steady – Dandy (1967)
18. 0.0.7 Shanty Town – Desmond Dekker & The Aces (#14, 1967)
19. Monkey Spanner – Dave & Ansel Collins (#7, 1971)
20. 54 46 Was My Number – The Maytals (1970)

Disc 2: Reggae For Lovers

1. Everything I Own – Ken Boothe (#1, 1974)
2. Money In My Pocket – Dennis Brown (#14, 1979)
3. Help Me Make It Through The Night – John Holt (#6, 1974)
4. Give And Take – The Pioneers (#35, 1972)
5. Moon River – Greyhound (#12, 1971)
6. Hurt So Good – Susan Cadogan (#4, 1975)
7. Stop That Train – Keith & Tex (1967)
8. Sweet Sensation – The Melodians (#41, 1970)
9. Pied Piper – Bob & Marcia (#11, 1971)
10. Let Your Year Be Yeah – The Pioneers (#5, 1971)
11. Mad About You – Bruce Ruffin (#9, 1972)
12. Suzanne Beware Of The Devil – Dandy Livingstone (#14, 1972)
13. Black Pearl – Horace Faith (#13, 1970)
14. Crying Over You – Ken Boothe (#11, 1974)
15. Angel Of The Morning – Joya Landis (1968)
16. Sing A Little Song – Desmond Dekker (#16, 1975)
17. Rain – Bruce Ruffin (#19, 1971)
18. Sit Down And Cry – Errol Dunkley (#52, 1980)
19. Love Has Found Its Way – Dennis Brown (#47, 1982)
20. Girlie Girlie – Sophia George (#7, 1985)

Disc 3: Reggae For Dancers

1. Uptown Top Ranking – Althea & Donna (#1, 1977)
2. You Can Get It If You Really Want – Desmond Dekker (#2, 1970)
3. Young, Gifted & Black – Bob & Marcia (#5, 1970)
4. Black And White – Greyhound (#6, 1971)
5. Love Of The Common People – Nicky Thomas (#9, 1970)
6. Rivers Of Babylon – The Melodians (1970)
7. Ire Feelings (Skenga) – Rupie Edwards (#9, 1974)
8. Think About That – Dandy Livingstone (#26, 1973)
9. That Monday Morning Feeling – Tito Simon (#45, 1975)
10. Lord Creator – Kingston Town (1970)
11. Reggae Merengue – Tommy McCook & The Supersonics (1970)
12. Montego Bay – Freddie Notes & The Rudies (#45, 1970)
13. Snoopy Vs. The Red Baron – The Hot Shots (#4, 1973)
14. I Am What I Am – Greyhound (#20, 1972)
15. Pickney Gal – Desmond Dekker (#42, 1970)
16. Big City – Dandy Livingstone (#26, 1973)
17. Leggo Skanga – Rupie Edwards (#32, 1975)
18. OK Fred – Errol Dunkley (#11, 1979)
19. Man Next Door – Dennis Brown (1979)
20. Broadway Jungle – Toots & The Maytals (2000)