@lynn200 There were some videos of ska dancing in Jamaica, but not to this. But I'll have another look. You maybe able to tell me if I'm wrong, but I think these records were first over here in the 60's and picked up by the Mods then, before falling into the hands of the boo hiss skinheads and ending in charity shops by the late 70's and bought by me - and Madness and a few others, of course:) They're just pure joy!
@Steve_Marshall To be honest, I'm really ignorant about what was played before, or alongside, ska reggae. I know that some stuff called 'Lover's rock' or 'Lover's Reggae' was recorded here, in on-the-street studios in the 60's/70's and went backwards and forwards between England and Jamaica. Mostly young girls singing. I think I probably had some of that in my (stolen) collection. I was at school when I bought it. Would love to know more, perhaps someone can put me right.
Jamaican music post-independence goes something like...R&B;, ska, rocksteady, reggae, dub, dancehall...I get a bit hazy after that because I like all the 60s stuff. Lovers' rock was indeed a British phenomenon. I got into Jamaican music via The Clash and 2-Tone, loved it ever since :-)
@Rocklobster Thanks for that! 2-tone and jumble sale records bought because they looked different, for me. I saw The Specials, The Selector and Madness (think that was the line-up?) on the 2-tone tour in Leics. And The Beat somewhere, too. The first was one of my all-time favourite gigs, I think :)
Ska was popular in the summer of 1966 - fast and dancey. Rocksteady is a slowed down version, popular in the sweltering summer of '67, when everyone was too tired to skank. Both are tremendous!
@Rocklobster "the sweltering summer of 67, when everyone was too tired to skank' is the sort of sentence that makes me nostalgic for somewhere I've never been...Thanks for the information:)
thanks for kind comment -yes his voice is different---as he is blind and does not get effected by -what is all around --his is pure spiritual voice--------------
I'm not an expert on Jamaican music, but I think this one could be a good read: Dick Hebdige, Cut'n'Mix: culture, identity and caribbean music, Methuen & Co. Ltd., 1987. About the birth of rock'n'roll, I couldn't recommend Charile Gillett's 'The Sound Of The City' highly enough.
@lucathequietone They definitely sound worth looking at. I'd like to have a little context for these things. If you've found The Sound Of The City good, I'll edge it up to the top of the book list...There was a book that my brother had 'The Boy Looked At Johnny' which was either about punk, or as that sentence could apply to Morrissey, too, other music of the time. I've always meant to read it, if it's still in print. Thanks for jogging my memory :)
@josh3 I keep having that trouble. Trying later mostly works, but there's so much stuff here to listen to, I 'll survive if you don't have time :) It's on youtube. Somewhere.
Not sure if your on spotify @alisonsghost but I put together a History of Jamaican Music. One track by each significant artist in a roughly chronological order. It starts at Mento and takes in Calypso, Ska, Toasting, Reggae, Dub, Ragga, Dancehall etc. It can be found here http://playlists.net/history-of-Jamaican-music
Sorry I forgot to mention Rocksteady which also features. It's a decent starter kit. I have also done a beginners guide to dub if your interested @alisonsghost?
@Steve_Marshall I use spotify nearly every day so that sounds brilliant. I presume if I click the link it'll take me there? (Stupid question but am going for the Insomnia Awards 2014!!)
@Steve_Marshall Just before I change this jam - interested to see you've got Mad Professor Mazurani's 'Teardrop' instrumental. I listen to that more than the original! Also like him with Baba Zula, one of my 1st jams on here. Don't think anyone else liked it that much :)
31 Comments (since 2 Jan 2014)
Steve_Marshall
Prince Buster was a real innovator!
UncannyUK
I really like some of Prince Buster's stuff and the Madness segue was welcome, too.
lynn200
this is ground breaking stuff,remember a video to this....in some distant past..:))
lucathequietone
Love this.
alisonsghost
@lynn200 There were some videos of ska dancing in Jamaica, but not to this. But I'll have another look. You maybe able to tell me if I'm wrong, but I think these records were first over here in the 60's and picked up by the Mods then, before falling into the hands of the boo hiss skinheads and ending in charity shops by the late 70's and bought by me - and Madness and a few others, of course:) They're just pure joy!
alisonsghost
@UncannyUK Yes, wasn't expecting that! Thought they sounded pretty good, though.
alisonsghost
@Steve_Marshall To be honest, I'm really ignorant about what was played before, or alongside, ska reggae. I know that some stuff called 'Lover's rock' or 'Lover's Reggae' was recorded here, in on-the-street studios in the 60's/70's and went backwards and forwards between England and Jamaica. Mostly young girls singing. I think I probably had some of that in my (stolen) collection. I was at school when I bought it. Would love to know more, perhaps someone can put me right.
Rocklobster
Jamaican music post-independence goes something like...R&B;, ska, rocksteady, reggae, dub, dancehall...I get a bit hazy after that because I like all the 60s stuff. Lovers' rock was indeed a British phenomenon. I got into Jamaican music via The Clash and 2-Tone, loved it ever since :-)
alisonsghost
@Rocklobster Thanks for that! 2-tone and jumble sale records bought because they looked different, for me. I saw The Specials, The Selector and Madness (think that was the line-up?) on the 2-tone tour in Leics. And The Beat somewhere, too. The first was one of my all-time favourite gigs, I think :)
alisonsghost
@Rocklobster ...Now off to find out the precise difference between ska and rock steady,because they both seem to be mentioned by Madness...
Rocklobster
Ska was popular in the summer of 1966 - fast and dancey. Rocksteady is a slowed down version, popular in the sweltering summer of '67, when everyone was too tired to skank. Both are tremendous!
thisismymistake
Did you synchronize this with @philipnareike? Perfect segue...
alisonsghost
@Rocklobster "the sweltering summer of 67, when everyone was too tired to skank' is the sort of sentence that makes me nostalgic for somewhere I've never been...Thanks for the information:)
alisonsghost
@thisismymistake It was @stetroit 's jam with 'scarface' written on it that made me remember I wanted to jam Prince Buster' 'Al Capone' !
alisonsghost
@thisismymistake - got you. Listening again. Lee Perry!!!
nangeanarendra
thanks for kind comment -yes his voice is different---as he is blind and does not get effected by -what is all around --his is pure spiritual voice--------------
florencevibert
Great jam!
lucathequietone
I'm not an expert on Jamaican music, but I think this one could be a good read: Dick Hebdige, Cut'n'Mix: culture, identity and caribbean music, Methuen & Co. Ltd., 1987. About the birth of rock'n'roll, I couldn't recommend Charile Gillett's 'The Sound Of The City' highly enough.
lucathequietone
..and another thing: I haven't read it, but Lloyd Bradley's 'Bass Culture' is considered one of the most important books on reggae music.
nangeanarendra
thanks for liking my jam
josh3
won't play for me for some reason :(
alisonsghost
@lucathequietone They definitely sound worth looking at. I'd like to have a little context for these things. If you've found The Sound Of The City good, I'll edge it up to the top of the book list...There was a book that my brother had 'The Boy Looked At Johnny' which was either about punk, or as that sentence could apply to Morrissey, too, other music of the time. I've always meant to read it, if it's still in print. Thanks for jogging my memory :)
alisonsghost
@josh3 I keep having that trouble. Trying later mostly works, but there's so much stuff here to listen to, I 'll survive if you don't have time :) It's on youtube. Somewhere.
Steve_Marshall
Not sure if your on spotify @alisonsghost but I put together a History of Jamaican Music. One track by each significant artist in a roughly chronological order. It starts at Mento and takes in Calypso, Ska, Toasting, Reggae, Dub, Ragga, Dancehall etc. It can be found here http://playlists.net/history-of-Jamaican-music
Steve_Marshall
Sorry I forgot to mention Rocksteady which also features. It's a decent starter kit. I have also done a beginners guide to dub if your interested @alisonsghost?
alisonsghost
@Steve_Marshall I use spotify nearly every day so that sounds brilliant. I presume if I click the link it'll take me there? (Stupid question but am going for the Insomnia Awards 2014!!)
alisonsghost
@Steve_Marshall Yes to the dub guide too, please :)
Steve_Marshall
No problem it's http://playlists.net/beginners-guide-to-dub :)
Steve_Marshall
@alisonsghost yes if you follow the link it should take you straight to the playlist! I will look out for you on Spotify!
alisonsghost
@Steve_Marshall Thanks :)
alisonsghost
@Steve_Marshall Just before I change this jam - interested to see you've got Mad Professor Mazurani's 'Teardrop' instrumental. I listen to that more than the original! Also like him with Baba Zula, one of my 1st jams on here. Don't think anyone else liked it that much :)