05. Harriott, Derrick "Walk the streets (aka you might as well forget him)"
06. Bennett, Val "Take 5 (The russians are coming)"
07. Melodians, The "I will get along"
08. Shirley, Roy "Hold them"
09. Ethiopians, The "Engine 54"
10. Paragons, The "Only a smile"
11. Dekker, Desmond & The Aces "Intensified #68"
12. Gaylads, The "It's hard to confess"
13. Jamaicans, The "Things you say you love"
14. Keith & Tex "Stop that train"
15. Wilson, Delroy "Once upon a time"
16. Dillon, Phyllis "Don't stay away"
17. Mills, Rudy "A long story"
18. Three Tops, The "Do it right"
19. Pioneers, The "Long shot"
20. Ethiopians, The "The whip"
21. Techniques, The "Queen majesty"
22. Uniques, The "Let me go girl"
23. Paragons, The "On the beach"
24. Dekker, Desmond & The Aces "Fu man chu"
25. Dandy "Rudy, a message to you"
Disc 02 01. Paragons, The "The tide is high"
02. Dekker, Desmond & The Aces "It miek"
03. Ethiopians, The "Train to Skaville"
04. Melodians, The "You have caught me"
05. Maytals, The "Bim today (Bam Tomorrow)"
06. Stranger & Patsy "Down the trainline"
07. Ellis, Alton "My willow tree"
08. Gaylads, The "Over the rinbow's end"
09. Perry, Lee 'Scratch' "I am the upsetter"
10. Techniques, The "You don't care (You'll want me back)"
11. Dekker, Desmond & The Aces "Mother's young gal"
12. Harriott, Derrick "The loser"
13. Paragons, The "Happy go lucky girl"
14. Tennors, The "Ride your donkey"
15. Uniques, The "My conversation"
16. Ellis, Alton & The Flames "Girl I've got a date"
17. Boothe, Ken "Lady with the starlight"
18. Kingstonians, The "Winey winey"
19. Dillon, Phyllis "Perfidia"
20. Stranger & Gladdy "Just like a river"
21. Federals, The "Penny for your song"
22. Melodians, The "You'll never get away (You don't need me)"
23. Dekker, Desmond & The Aces "Unity"
24. Jamaicans, The "Ba ba boom"
25. Dandy "Let's do rock steady"
Number of discs:
2
Extra-Infos:
.. Steady
Description:
Even though the rock-steady era only lasted a couple years (right before reggae arrived in full force), that short window produced a wealth of classic, influential sides. This is a heckuva price for 50 prized cuts from that golden age of Jamaican music: "54-46 That's My Number" Maytals, "Return of Django" Upsetters, "007 (Shanty Town)," "It Miek" Desmond Dekker & the Aces, "Rock Steady" Alton Ellis & the Flames, "Stop That Train" Keith & Tex, "The Tide Is High" Paragons, "Let's Do Rock Steady," "Rudy, a Message to You" Dandy, "Train to Skaville" Ethiopians, Trojan.
"This Is Trojan Rock Steady" is a captivating CD compilation that brings together some of the finest tracks from the golden era of rock steady, Jamaica?s soulful and melodic precursor to reggae. Released by the legendary label Trojan Records, this collection features an expertly curated selection of songs that showcase the smooth rhythms, heartfelt vocals, and infectious grooves characteristic of rock steady music from the late 1960s. The album serves as both an introduction for newcomers and a nostalgic journey for longtime fans, highlighting classic hits and rare gems alike. With its rich blend of romantic ballads and upbeat dance numbers, "This Is Trojan Rock Steady" captures the essence of a genre that laid much of the groundwork for modern reggae.
Trojan Records stands as one of the most influential labels in Jamaican music history. Founded in 1968 in London, it played a pivotal role in bringing ska, rock steady, dub, and reggae to international audiences. Renowned for its extensive catalogues featuring iconic artists such as Desmond Dekker and Toots & The Maytals (though not specific to this compilation), Trojan has been instrumental in shaping global appreciation for Caribbean sounds.
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