Watermelon Man Ska [LP Import]

Various Artists - Watermelon Man Ska [LP Import]

A collection of rarities produced by three of the main originators of Jamaican ska music: Carlos Malcolm, Ronnie Nasralla, and Theo Beckford. Jamaica's national sound emerged in the early 1960s from shuffle, boogie, mento, and blues beat. The new dance quickly gained international fame through “Dr. No”, the first movie in the James Bond series. This LP compilation brings tribute to the founding fathers of ska music. The gatefold cover and 4-page insert collect extensive liner notes, personal stories and pictures from a timeless sound which lives on to this day. A1. Theo Beckford - Now That You're Dead A2. King Pioneer All Stars - True Musical Beat A3. Theo Beckford - Snappin' Is Back A4. Karl Walker - But Officer A5. King Pioneer All Stars - Naked Earth A6. The Charmers - I'll Be There A7. Lloyd Clarke - I Love You Most of All B1. The Maytals - What's On Your Mind (Take 2) B2. The Virtues - The Choice B3. Carlos Malcolm and his Afro-Jamaican Rhythms - Ghostriders in the Sky B4. Shenley Duffus - It's Just a Matter of Time B5. Eric Morris - Please Come Back B6. The Maytals - Never You Change (Take 3) B7. The Virtues - Amen