Celebration: The Best of Reggae

~ Release by Various Artists (see all versions of this release, 1 available)

Tracklist

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CD 1
#TitleArtistRatingLength
1I’m in the Mood for Ska
recording of:
I’m in the Mood for Love
lyricist:
Dorothy Fields (US Tin Pan Alley librettist and lyricist)
composer:
Jimmy McHugh (songwriter)
publisher:
Margenia Music, MCI Music Publishing Ltd., EMI Robbins Catalog Inc. (ASCAP) (in 1935, in 1963) and EMI Music Publishing Ltd. (PRS‐affiliated) (in 2016)
Lord Tanamo2:34
20.0.7. (Shanty Town)
recording of:
007 (Shanty Town)
lyricist and composer:
Desmond Dacres
publisher:
Ackee Music Inc.
Desmond Dekker & the Aces2:32
3Train to Skaville
The Ethiopians2:43
4Israelites
recording of:
Israelites
writer:
Desmond Dacres and Leslie Kong
publisher:
Ackee Music Inc. and Sparta Music (publisher) (in 1978)
Desmond Dekker & the Aces2:35
5It Mek
Desmond Dekker & the Aces2:21
6Red Red Wine
cover recording of:
Red Red Wine
lyricist and composer:
Neil Diamond (in 1967)
publisher:
Bang Records (US disco) (in 1968)
Tony Tribe52:58
7Wonderful World Beautiful People
recording of:
Wonderful World, Beautiful People
lyricist and composer:
Jimmy Cliff
Jimmy Cliff53:12
8Liquidator
recording of:
Liquidator (Ain't No-One Greater)
composer:
Harry Johnson
publisher:
Cari-Blue Music
Harry J. All Stars2:54
9Return of Django
recording of:
Return to Django
lyricist and composer:
Lee “Scratch” Perry
publisher:
B & C Music Publishing
The Upsetters2:25
10Dollar in the Teeth
The Upsetters2:26
11Long Shot Kick de Bucket
The Pioneers2:45
12Sweet Sensation
The Melodians3:13
13Vietnam
Jimmy Cliff4:44
14Young Gifted and Black
producer:
Harry Johnson
cover recording of:
To Be Young, Gifted and Black
lyricist:
Weldon Irvine
composer:
Nina Simone (US singer, songwriter, pianist, arranger and civil rights activist)
Bob & Marcia3:09
15Monkey Man
recording of:
Monkey Man
lyricist and composer:
Toots Hibbert
Toots & The Maytals3:33
16You Can Get It If You Really Want
Desmond Dekker2:28
17Love of the Common People
Nicky Thomas2:20
18Black Pearl
Horace Faith2:35
19Montego Bay
Freddie Notes & The Rudies2:26
20Rivers of BabylonThe Melodians3:25
CD 2
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1Skinhead MoonstompSymarip53:06
2Double Barrel
recording of:
Double Barrel
lyricist and composer:
Dave Barker (reggae artist), Ansel Collins (JM reggae keyboardist & producer) and Winston Riley
Dave & Ansel Collins2:33
3Rain
Bruce Ruffin2:29
4Pied Piper
Bob & Marcia2:48
5Black and White
recording of:
Black and White
lyricist:
David Arkin
composer:
Earl Robinson (40s US folk artist)
Greyhound2:32
6Small Axe
engineer:
Carlton Lee
producer:
Lee “Scratch” Perry
alto saxophone:
“Deadly” Headley Bennett (in 1970-09)
bass:
Jackie Jackson (reggae bassist) (in 1970-09)
drums (drum set):
Carlton “Carly” Barrett (in 1970-09)
guitar:
Alva “Reggie” Lewis (in 1970-09) and Rannie “Bop” Williams (in 1970-09)
organ:
Glen Adams (in 1970-09)
tenor saxophone:
Tommy McCook (in 1970-09)
trombone:
Vin Gordon (in 1970-09)
lead vocals:
Bob Marley (Jamaican reggae artist) (in 1970-09)
tenor vocals [harmony vocals]:
Dave Barker (reggae artist) (in 1970-09), Peter Tosh (in 1970-09) and Bunny Wailer (in 1970-09)
recorded at:
Dynamic Sounds in Kingston, Jamaica (in 1970-09)
recording of:
Small Axe (in 1970-09)
lyricist and composer:
Bob Marley (Jamaican reggae artist)
publisher:
Fifty Six Hope Road
Bob Marley & The Wailers3:58
7Monkey Spanner
recording of:
Monkey Spanner
writer:
Dave Barker (reggae artist), Ansel Collins (JM reggae keyboardist & producer) and Winston Riley
Dave & Ansel Collins2:31
8Let Your Yeah Be Yeah
The Pioneers2:59
9Moon River
Greyhound3:10
10Suzanne Beware of the DevilDandy Livingstone2:34
11Big Seven
Judge Dread3:08
12I Am What I Am
Greyhound2:39
13Everything I Own
cover recording of:
Everything I Own
lyricist and composer:
David Gates (singer/songwriter, lead singer of Bread)
publisher:
Laetrec Music, Screen Gems, Screen Gems–Columbia Music, Screen Gems–EMI Music Ltd. and Sony/ATV Music Publishing (UK) Ltd.
Ken Boothe3:24
14Ire Feelings (Skanga)
Rupie Edwards3:47
15Help Me Make It Through the NightJohn Holt3:07
16Crying Over You
Ken Boothe3:26
17Hurt So Good
Susan Cadogan3:19
18Eighteen With a Bullet
bass vocals:
Lloyd Charmers
cover recording of:
Eighteen With a Bullet
lyricist and composer:
Pete Wingfield (keyboardist, singer, producer, songwriter)
Derrick Harriott3:40
19You Make Me Feel Brand New
Boris Gardner4:41
20Money in My Pocket
Dennis Brown4:38