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COVER VERSION VS ORIGINAL SONG Since the early 1960s and even prior, numerous iconic Jamaican hits were derived from popular foreign songs. The original pop and soul tracks were frequently embraced by audiences on the island, leading reggae artists to create their own renditions. Some of these artists gained fame by covering chart-topping songs, turning these adaptations into timeless classics. For instance, American artist Bill Withers recorded the Grammy-winning song Ain't No Sunshine, which Horace Andy later adapted, while Dennis Brown's rendition of Black Magic Woman originally came from Fleetwood Mac. These two examples represent just a small fraction of the many covers that have emerged over the past sixty-five years. Since the advent of these adaptations, both Jamaican and international reggae musicians have persistently reimagined pop and soul hits, continuing this tradition into the present. You’re welcome to listen to both the original and the cover versions to determine which one resonates with you the most.LAUREL AITKEN & THE SOULMEN Released in 1966, Laurel Aitken & The Soulmen's Don't Break Your Promises is a reinterpretation of a track originally done by Milson Luce. The song already enjoyed popularity in Jamaica, having been licensed that same year by Dada Tewari on his Downbeat label. Aitken's version fueled a wave of Jamaican covers, including renditions by Dandy in 1972, The Chosen Few for Studio One in 1973, and John Holt, also in 1973, for producer Bunny Lee. Known as the "Godfather of Ska," Aitken's extensive recording career in the UK featured numerous singles on iconic labels like Blue Beat, Pama Records, and Trojan Records.Born in New Orleans in 1934, Milson Joseph Luce was a self-taught pianist who, alongside the Johnny Wallace Sextet, achieved hit success in 1956 with the song Don't Break Your Promise To Me. Released in the US on the Argo label in 10" vinyl / 78rpm format, it gained recognition as one of the finest R&B tracks from New Orleans in the '50s. Despite this hit, Milson Luce remained relatively obscure, performing in various hotel and restaurant piano bars in New Orleans until he had to leave the area following Hurricane Katrina. Milson Luce passed away in 2012 due to complications from pneumonia. Read the full article

U Roy - I Can't Lose B Errol Brown - Rema Skank This rocksteady double-sided gem showcases the talents of deejay Daddy U Roy, The Jamaicans, the exceptional sound of Tommy McCook & The Supersonics, and the expert mixing of sound engineer Errol Brown. The legendary U Roy made his mark at Duke Reid's Treasure Isle studio in 1970 with three hits in the top three, including Wake The Town, Rule The Nation, and Wear You To The Ball. While he wasn’t the first Jamaican deejay to release records, he was the prime innovator of toasting over popular tunes. Among those was the poignant Things You Say You Love by The Jamaicans. That deejay cut is included in this 7" reissue. The dub version by Errol Brown, titled Rema Skank, is included on the B-side. After Duke Reid's passing, producer Sonia Pottinger took over his Treasure Isle studio and catalogue. She brought on board sound engineer Errol Brown, whose exceptional mixing skills guaranteed the high standard of any reimaginings of Duke Reid’s works, as demonstrated by a trio of dub albums released in the mid-‘70s. Now, Rema Skank, originally featured on the 1976 album Pleasure Dub, is being issued as a 7" single. Read the full article

A The Paragons- Wear You To The Ball B Earl Lindo - The Ball Keith Anderson, better known as Bob Andy, and his childhood friend Garth "Tyrone" Evans kicked off their music career with the group The Blinders in the early 1960s. Following several lineup adjustments, including the addition of John Holt in 1964, The Blinders rebranded as The Paragons, with Bob Andy departing the band in 1965. From 1964 onward, the group collaborated with producer Duke Reid, resulting in a series of hits for the Treasure Isle label. Notable tracks included Memories By The Score, On The Beach, Only A Smile, and Wear You To The Ball, which were later interpreted by UB40, Horace Andy, Dennis Brown, and others. The track Wear You To The Ball was released in 1967 alongside You Mean The World To Me as its B-side. The former, celebrated as one of their standout songs, features impressive harmonies paired with dynamic instrumentation by Tommy McCook & The Supersonics. The Paragons convey the excitement of taking a woman to the ball, implying she will shine all evening long. This reissue features The Paragons' Wear You To The Ball alongside Earl 'Wire' Lindo's 1970 organ piece, The Ball. Lindo, a talented keyboardist, later joined Bob Marley & The Wailers and worked with many reggae icons, including Burning Spear. The Ball originally appeared on the B-side of the 1970 released version of Wear You To The Ball by foundation deejay Hugh Roy & John Holt. Read the full article

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#Review | The Reggae Christmas Collection | Check these 4 Xmas albums (Yellowman, John Holt, Joe Gibbs) courtesy Doctor Bird/Cherry Red Records. #Xmas #JohnHolt #Yellowman #JoeGibbs #cherryredrecords Read the full article

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