further to the ska debate
the absolute kings of ska are undoubtedly toots and the maytals. this is not a particularly ska-ish tune, but perhaps reflects what ska, rocksteady, and all the early jamaican sounds of the 60's were really all about: taking american r'n'b, soul, and sometimes even a little bit of country, and finding a new way to play it. most often in the early days this was simply a case of covering popular american tunes, before great songwriters (toots included) were given a chance by the top producers of the day.
'bass culture' by lloyd bradley is a fascinating intro to the history jamaican music, and will ensure that you never pull out that mighty mighty bosstones album again.
this song is being played at my wedding, as me and mrs monk-to-be are crazy about it.
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the brass moustache putting the ass moust in brache since, Sat 4 Oct 2008, 16:14,
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Awesome tune!
I myself love all the old Trojan label stuff!
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Redsushi! Whoop! Whoop! Yes, that one!, Sat 4 Oct 2008, 16:17,
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yeah!
am a huge trojan fan too, but for the really best stuff, look up soul jazz's 'dynamite' series: they have the truly funkiest of funk on there.
funnily enough, trojan didn't exist in jamaica, they were just the distribution agent for jamaican tunes in the uk.
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the brass moustache putting the ass moust in brache since, Sat 4 Oct 2008, 16:23,
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Yeah,
They released a series of sets a few years back which I absolutely loved!
I will look into the dynamite series!
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Redsushi! Whoop! Whoop! Yes, that one!, Sat 4 Oct 2008, 16:26,
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Me too,
my mate has a Trojan boxset with my fave of all time. A ska version of the corrie theme tune. Thats hardcore right there.
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@RBFesquire Good luck b3ta, was nice knowing you. So long., Sat 4 Oct 2008, 18:34,
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a fellow ska fan.
*doffs hat*
Nice wedding tune. One of biggest concert regrets is not catching Toots and the Maytals, when I really really should have.
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@RBFesquire Good luck b3ta, was nice knowing you. So long., Sat 4 Oct 2008, 18:32,
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