Skatalites - Skatalites And Friends At Randy's (Vinyl)
This Heartbeat Records reissue of Skatalites and Friends At Randy's (1998) is a highly praised compilation that gathers essential, early-to-mid 1960s Jamaican ska recordings and is a fantastic showcase of early Jamaican music.
It highlights both the seminal backing band and vocal features from legends like Alton Ellis, The Maytals, and Ken Boothe, capturing the raw, improvisational energy of their classic Studio One era which seamlessly bridges swinging American R&B with the foundational upbeat rhythms of ska.
The instrumental cuts - led by the masterful horn section featuring greats like Don Drummond and Tommy McCook - stand out for their witty aural inventions and jazz-heavy musicianship. Vocal collaborations like Toots and the Maytals' "John & James" are frequently praised by collectors as stellar examples of mid-60s ska.
Tracklist:
The Skatalites– Black Joe 2:48
John* & Alton*– Rum Bumper's 1:57
Don Drummond– Machine Shop 2:35
The Maytals– John & James 2:02
The Skatalites– Baby Elephant Walk 2:53
Ken & Stranger*– Home Home Home 2:25
The Skatalites– Malcolm X 2:31
Alton Ellis– Mouth A Massy 2:08
Baba Brooks– Portrait Of My Love 2:35
Randy's All Stars– Fast Mouth 2:19
Don Drummond– A Way From It All 3:07
Alton Ellis– Ska Beat 2:20
The Skatalites– Hello Mother 2:30
The Skatalites– Collie Bud 2:35
Basil Gabbidon– Goodbye Pretty Darling 2:28
Roland Alphonso– Blow Roland Blow 2:26
This Heartbeat Records reissue of Skatalites and Friends At Randy's (1998) is a highly praised compilation that gathers essential, early-to-mid 1960s Jamaican ska recordings and is a fantastic showcase of early Jamaican music.
It highlights both the seminal backing band and vocal features from legends like Alton Ellis, The Maytals, and Ken Boothe, capturing the raw, improvisational energy of their classic Studio One era which seamlessly bridges swinging American R&B with the foundational upbeat rhythms of ska.
The instrumental cuts - led by the masterful horn section featuring greats like Don Drummond and Tommy McCook - stand out for their witty aural inventions and jazz-heavy musicianship. Vocal collaborations like Toots and the Maytals' "John & James" are frequently praised by collectors as stellar examples of mid-60s ska.
Tracklist:
The Skatalites– Black Joe 2:48
John* & Alton*– Rum Bumper's 1:57
Don Drummond– Machine Shop 2:35
The Maytals– John & James 2:02
The Skatalites– Baby Elephant Walk 2:53
Ken & Stranger*– Home Home Home 2:25
The Skatalites– Malcolm X 2:31
Alton Ellis– Mouth A Massy 2:08
Baba Brooks– Portrait Of My Love 2:35
Randy's All Stars– Fast Mouth 2:19
Don Drummond– A Way From It All 3:07
Alton Ellis– Ska Beat 2:20
The Skatalites– Hello Mother 2:30
The Skatalites– Collie Bud 2:35
Basil Gabbidon– Goodbye Pretty Darling 2:28
Roland Alphonso– Blow Roland Blow 2:26
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