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Re: Rock Steady Essentials
Posted: Tue Jul 03, 2007 9:52 pm
by 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.
Re: Rock Steady Essentials
Posted: Tue Jul 03, 2007 10:17 pm
by 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.
Re: Rock Steady Essentials
Posted: Wed Jul 04, 2007 4:17 am
by pf
too many...
Paragons 'Riding on a high and windy day'
Joe White 'Rudies all around'
Lyn Taitt
Re: Rock Steady Essentials
Posted: Wed Jul 04, 2007 7:48 am
by 6anbatte
Hey ton1
I've only just got round to buying that album and you are right it is absolute murdah!!
Re: Rock Steady Essentials
Posted: Wed Jul 04, 2007 9:21 am
by 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.
Re: Rock Steady Essentials
Posted: Wed Jul 04, 2007 9:22 am
by 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
Re: Rock Steady Essentials
Posted: Wed Jul 04, 2007 9:28 am
by Lion
The Uniques - My Conversation.
Check out all Sir Lee's Rock steady party cd's.
All Killers.
Lion
Re: Rock Steady Essentials
Posted: Wed Jul 04, 2007 9:41 am
by Jah Glu
You shouldnt forget Derrick Harriott. His album "Derrick Harriott's Rocksteady Party" is GREAT!
Re: Rock Steady Essentials
Posted: Wed Jul 04, 2007 10:00 am
by 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".
Re: Rock Steady Essentials
Posted: Wed Jul 04, 2007 10:05 am
by 6anbatte
I cannot believe so much incredible work came out of such a short period of time. What was it? 2 years?