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I am looking for different tunes made on the "Strange Things" riddim. I am preparing a special riddim selection for my show and I will include this riddim. I would appreciate it if anybody could point out some songs done on this riddim to listen

I already know the following, but the more I collect, the merrier

John Holt - Strange Things
Freddie McGregor - Jah Will (BIG TUNE THIS !!!)
Mykal Rose - Hot Hot

Irie Ites re-licked a few years ago with Mafia and fluxy. Loads of cuts John Holt, Chezidek, Sizzla, Trinity etc...

on CD : Raw Roots volume 1
Culture press 1998

http://www.roots-archives.com/release/520

songs 4, 5, 6, 7

I've always seen Junior Dan's »Jah Light« as a cut of the rhythm. But I've been corrected on this by Inyaki (the most tuned ears in reggae?) – still I think it's worth a mention for its similarity. Incredible song as well. When the deep bass drops on it on a sound system. Turns your spine to dust.

Man, I listen to Reggae since 1991 now, but there's still SO MUCH killer 70s stuff I never heard. There's still enough to discover for the next 30 years at least.

I listened to that John Holt original on youtube, and as always I only know the 80s dancehall versions of this song: Junior Reid "Strange Things" from the Boom-shaka-lack LP for Jammy's.

It's the same lyrics, Junior just sings it a bit different. Or isn't it the same riddim? I got shitty speakers here at the office, don't hear the bassline, so apologies if it's on another riddim. Nice backing by the Hi-Times-Band anyway.

Don't know if it fits right after the John Holt in your upcoming mix, Thomas. But too good a tune to be ignored imho (if it is the right riddim).

kalcidis wrote:I've always seen Junior Dan's »Jah Light« as a cut of the rhythm. But I've been corrected on this by Inyaki (the most tuned ears in reggae?) – still I think it's worth a mention for its similarity. Incredible song as well. When the deep bass drops on it on a sound system. Turns your spine to dust.

wow .... this is a BIG tune brother. Thank you for the tip

kalcidis wrote:I've always seen Junior Dan's »Jah Light« as a cut of the rhythm. But I've been corrected on this by Inyaki (the most tuned ears in reggae?)

I think it depends on the version: John Holt did this tune for Coxsone but also for Phil Pratt. The Junior Dan cut sounds to me indeed like the Studio1 version, though slowed down and probably in a different key.
On Phil Pratts cut (Sunshot) the bassline is slightly different - and heavier! Compare them on Youtube...

Gabranth wrote:I listened to that John Holt original on youtube, and as always I only know the 80s dancehall versions of this song: Junior Reid "Strange Things" from the Boom-shaka-lack LP for Jammy's.

It's the same lyrics, Junior just sings it a bit different. Or isn't it the same riddim? I got shitty speakers here at the office, don't hear the bassline, so apologies if it's on another riddim. Nice backing by the Hi-Times-Band anyway.

Don't know if it fits right after the John Holt in your upcoming mix, Thomas. But too good a tune to be ignored imho (if it is the right riddim).

Give thanks, I will definitely look it out.

there's an instrumental 45 on Sunshot with bongo & keyboard versions.

there's a rare NY only 45 of the John Holt S1 cut on Tranquility label, with dub.

horace andy also did a version in the mid 80s on the Carron label which is tuff.

great rhythm

Give thanks family for all the information. I will play many cuts of theis riddim on Monday on my show ... alongside 2 more riddims. It would be a blessing if you can tune in and enjoys the blessed vibes

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My love!!!