Rock Steady Essentials

[6anbatte]

Hi ton1

"Just one song : "Little things" by Hemsley Morris"

Just sat down and listened to that followed by "Bigger Things" by Tommy McCook. Thanks for the heads-up on that. Absolutely superb.

[ton1]

Yes ! Thanks 6anbatte, the whole Safe Travel compilation is a killer, i had it but i can't find it right now (but "bigger things" is on my computer anyway).

I forgot to mention "Safe Travel" (the song) by Phill Pratt and I guess Hemsley Morris too.

[pf]

too many...
Paragons 'Riding on a high and windy day'
Joe White 'Rudies all around'
Lyn Taitt

[6anbatte]

Hey ton1

I've only just got round to buying that album and you are right it is absolute murdah!!

[ton1]

Phil Pratt is a wonderful rocksteady producer (as talented as the Duke for sure) and singer as well, i was told recently he was running a restaurant in London and i hope someone is going to ask him for unreleased material from back in the days, i'm pretty sure he owns some golden oldies to share.

[AnorakTrev]

Well folks,what an illuminating thread!Rocksteady is my bag,but I`ve not asked any questions about it `cos I assumed it was out of the timespan of RootsArchive`s remit!
I got home from work @ midnight last night,read the thread and my heart was lifted to hear from likeminded people out in the ether who love this style.Rocksteady only lasted for a couple of years but the output was incredible.Keep up the good work,Archivists.

Recommended,IMO,
BOBBY AITKEN PRESENTS ROCKSTEADY-Original And Red Hot(1966/67).
So good, I bought the Ltd. Edition LP first ,then the CD, so as to keep it in good nick.
Best tracks- ROY MAN-Music Man
KEN PARKER-Search Is Over
(This track I dedicate to my wife ScaryMary)

If you like emotion in your music,Rocksteady Rules.

Take care
AnorakTrev

[Lion]

The Uniques - My Conversation.

Check out all Sir Lee's Rock steady party cd's.
All Killers.


Lion

[Jah Glu]

You shouldnt forget Derrick Harriott. His album "Derrick Harriott's Rocksteady Party" is GREAT!

[ton1]

@ Jah Glu
I mentioned him earlier for "Reach out", i would add the well known but essential "Do I worry" and its version by Scotty "I worry".

[6anbatte]

I cannot believe so much incredible work came out of such a short period of time. What was it? 2 years?