Thursday, 21 May 2009

Island 50 : CD 1


  1. Lord Creator - Independent Jamaica
  2. The Jiving Juniors - Sugar Dandy
  3. Roland Alphonso - Back Beat
  4. Jimmy Cliff - Hurricane Hattie
  5. Desmond Dekker - Mount Zion
  6. The Maytals - My New Name
  7. Millie - My Boy Lollipop
  8. Derrick & Patsy - Housewife's Choice
  9. The Upsetters - Country Girl
  10. Tommy McCook - Rocket Ship
  11. The Cherry Pies - Do You Keep On Dreaming
  12. Slim Smith - Gypsy Woman
  13. Joyce Bond - Sugar
  14. Derrick Morgan - The Hop
  15. Lord Kitchener - Love In The Cemetery
  16. Stranger Cole - Stranger At The Door
  17. Roy & Paulette - Since You're Gone
  18. Jackie Edwards - The Same One
  19. Inez And Charlie Foxx - Mockingbird
  20. Don Drummond - Cool Smoke
  21. Bobby Parker - Watch Your Step
  22. Irma Thomas - Don't Mess With My Man
  23. Owen Gray - Incense
  24. Lord Tanamo - Come Down
  25. Bob & Earl - Harlem Shuffle
  26. Max Romeo - Chase the Devil
  27. Barbara Lynn - You'll Lose a Good Thing
  28. Wynder K Frog - Green Door
2009 is the 50th anniversary of the founding of Island Records, arguably the most prestigious record label in the history of British music. No doubt there will be an official compilation released at some point this year. But for now a look at 50 essential tracks released on the label. Disc one covers 1959-69 and some of the early reggae cuts. You'll find some little known gems in between the classics here, but every track will have you on your feet..

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