Not Going Down - Revival Selections 1969-75

Rewind Show on rastfm.com 24 Jan 2020

Not Going Down
 Early-mid 70s reggae sounds

Marks a change in style for me as I seldom play this Trojan-Pama era selection. Some lively, colourful Derrick Harriott, Byron Lee & Lloyd Charmers productions set the tone.

Continuous mix 2 hours

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Several of my own scratchy records, including Honey Boy's amazing I'm Not Going Down and This Magic Moment by a young Willie Williams. Pure positivity from Lloyd Jackson & The Scorpions on Little Deeds of Kindness. Maria Griffiths does a fabulous rendition of Joe Bataan's Gypsy Woman (Gypsy Man 1974). Slim Smith & Milford Henry also did reggae versions of the song

Reel Up Rock Steady

Reel Up Reel Up!

More golden rocksteady hits

Tracks date from the 1966-68 heyday apart from a few later deejay versions on Treasure Isle by U-Roy, Dennis Alcapone & Lizzy (1969-72)
Wake the town and tell the people...

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Duke Reid's Treasure Isle leads the way production-wise, along with Coxsone Dodd's Studio One, Bunny Lee, Prince Buster, Gay Feet, Joe Gibbs' Amalgamated, Derrick Morgan's Hop, Derrick Harriott, Byron Lee (WIRL), Merritone and some early self-releases from the Wailers on the Wail N Soul M label.

A few real rarities like Yours Until Tomorrow credited to the Minstrels but actually the Martinies. Very crucial harmonica driven 45 on Rio by Winston Richards (aka Winston Grennan) called Don't Give Up/Studio Blitz. Also a Frank Brown & The Consumates 7'' The More They Get/Do It Now produced by Derrick Morgan.

Rock Steady Extravaganza - 1966-68 - Brixton Rat Show on Tilos Radio

Rock Steady Extravaganza

The Brixton Rat Show on Tilosh Radio, broadcasting outta Budapest.

The next six installments of the Tilos Radio History of Jamaican Music programme. Pure vinyl selection from vintage revival enthusiast Brixton Rat's extensive rarities collection. Nuff Studio One, Treasure Isle and Prince Buster with plenty of commentary on musical trends & developments. The show is ongoing with reggae to follow so watch this space...

As we move out of the ska & into the rock steady era from the second half of 1966... The tempo slow right down nicely as more emphasis is given to vocal harmonies & mellow vibes. Some of the finest songs & performances by some of the greatest artists on some of the most crucial rhythm tracks of all time date from this period, laying foundations for the reggae and dancehall styles to follow right to the present day. An unmistakable reggae sound starts to come in during the middle of 1968 (hear show 1968 part 2).

More thanks go out to Mike. Big show, serious selections... Bless.

Glen Brown & Friends - Vintage Revival Selections 1967-72

 Glen Brown & Friends 
Ska, Rocksteady & Reggae Selections 1967-72

The best of Glen Brown's early output as a vocalist alongside some initial production efforts. Much of Glen's work focused on harmony duos and groups in the 1960's, following a stint with Sonny Bradshaw's Jazz, though he also did some wicked solo sides. He'd begun to experiment with instrumentals by the 70's. Featuring duos as Glen & Dave (Dave Barker), Hopetown & Glen (Hopeton Lewis), Lloyd & Glen (Lloyd Robinson) Maxie & Glen (Max Romeo) and Glen & Jimmy (an obscure vocalist at the Upsetter camp - anyone know a who dat?), and fine sides from vocal groups Marcus & The Musketeers and The Graduates (Glen Brown, Joe White & Trevor Shields).

Labels: Doctor Bird, Fab, Stag, Treasure Isle, Studio One, GGs, Coxsone, Harry J, Beverleys, Flame, Bra, Upsetter, Darace, Shalimar and Glen Brown's own Pantomine.

Continuous mix. 96 minutes.

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SOUNDTAPE: Spaceport7 & Paul Rootsical Live @ Beehive Bradford 12 June 2015

SOUNDTAPE: Spaceport7 & Paul Rootsical Live @ Beehive Club Bradford 12 June 2015. Kaleidoscope: a night of dancehall reggae just yards from the old frontline & blues in Lumb Lane, Bradford. An irie crowd turned out and music play til past 3...  Selectors Iain Spaceport7 & Paul Rootsical mix up upfront dancehall, one-drop, reggae revival, roots and dub. A big thanks to everyone who came. You made it a good night. See y'all next month - 10th July....

Spaceport7 sets 1 & 2

Dancehall Reggae @ The New Beehive - Spaceport7 set #1 - Kaleidoscope 2015-06-12 by Spaceport7 on Mixcloud

Paul Rootsical sets 1 & 2

Paul Rootsical - Set2 - (1hr30) - Kaleidoscope @ New Beehive Bradford by Spaceport7 on Mixcloud

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Spaceport7 set 3

K14 - Set3 - spaceport7 - (59min) - Kaleidoscope @ The New Beehive Inn, Bradford 2015-06-12 by Spaceport7 on Mixcloud