Greatest Jamaican Beat
Throughout the brief, yet spectacularly creative rock steady era of the mid-to-late Sixties, the productions of Arthur 'Duke' Reid dominated Jamaica's musical landscape, with the larger than life former policeman releasing hit after hit on his celebrated Treasure Isle, Dutchess and Trojan labels. Whilst at the height of his success he also issued arguably the finest Jamaican- produced album of the period, Greatest Jamaican Beat, a 12 track collection showcasing some of the most talented and popular acts on his roster. It includes The Paragons, The Techniques, The Melodians, The Jamaicans, Phyllis Dillon and more.
- Ba-Ba-Boom Time
- Tommy's Rock Steady (Instrumental)
- Drink Wine
- Hot Rock (Instrumental)
- Release Me
- Hey Leroy
- Queen Majesty
- Soul Serenade (Instrumental)
- Mercy Mercy
- Don't Touch Me Tomato
- You Don't Need Me
- Down On Bond Street (Instrumental)
Throughout the brief, yet spectacularly creative rock steady era of the mid-to-late Sixties, the productions of Arthur 'Duke' Reid dominated Jamaica's musical landscape, with the larger than life former policeman releasing hit after hit on his celebrated Treasure Isle, Dutchess and Trojan labels. Whilst at the height of his success he also issued arguably the finest Jamaican- produced album of the period, Greatest Jamaican Beat, a 12 track collection showcasing some of the most talented and popular acts on his roster. It includes The Paragons, The Techniques, The Melodians, The Jamaicans, Phyllis Dillon and more.
Tracklisting
- Ba-Ba-Boom Time
- Tommy's Rock Steady (Instrumental)
- Drink Wine
- Hot Rock (Instrumental)
- Release Me
- Hey Leroy
- Queen Majesty
- Soul Serenade (Instrumental)
- Mercy Mercy
- Don't Touch Me Tomato
- You Don't Need Me
- Down On Bond Street (Instrumental)
