Ska & Reggae Classics
Featuring 49 Top 60 UK chartbusters, including 4 UK Number 1s, 16 Top 10s and a dozen Top 20s, this joyous compilation showcases the very best in classic Caribbean sounds, from rude boy ska to dancehall anthems, and in doing so demonstrates just why Trojan remains the world's greatest reggae label, half a century since its launch.
With each of these tracks a familiar favourite, the collection is the ideal introduction to those wishing to discover the joys of Jamaican music and, in particular, Trojan Records. So please help us spread the word among those still unfamiliar with classic ska, rock steady and reggae sounds that this music is far too good to ever be forgotten!
- Israelites
- Double Barrel
- Monkey Man
- Liquidator
- Long Shot Kick De Bucket
- Return Of Django
- The Tide Is High
- It Mek
- Red Red Wine
- 007 (Shanty Town)
- Monkey Spanner
- 54-46 Was My Number
- Everything I Own
- Money In My Pocket
- Help Me Make It Through The Night
- Hurt So Good
- Let Your Yeah Be Yeah
- Girlie Girlie
- Uptown Top Ranking
- You Can Get It If You Really Want
- Young, Gifted And Black
- Black And White
- Love Of The Common People
- OK Fred
Featuring 49 Top 60 UK chartbusters, including 4 UK Number 1s, 16 Top 10s and a dozen Top 20s, this joyous compilation showcases the very best in classic Caribbean sounds, from rude boy ska to dancehall anthems, and in doing so demonstrates just why Trojan remains the world's greatest reggae label, half a century since its launch.
With each of these tracks a familiar favourite, the collection is the ideal introduction to those wishing to discover the joys of Jamaican music and, in particular, Trojan Records. So please help us spread the word among those still unfamiliar with classic ska, rock steady and reggae sounds that this music is far too good to ever be forgotten!
Tracklisting
- Israelites
- Double Barrel
- Monkey Man
- Liquidator
- Long Shot Kick De Bucket
- Return Of Django
- The Tide Is High
- It Mek
- Red Red Wine
- 007 (Shanty Town)
- Monkey Spanner
- 54-46 Was My Number
- Everything I Own
- Money In My Pocket
- Help Me Make It Through The Night
- Hurt So Good
- Let Your Yeah Be Yeah
- Girlie Girlie
- Uptown Top Ranking
- You Can Get It If You Really Want
- Young, Gifted And Black
- Black And White
- Love Of The Common People
- OK Fred
