Bringing together some quality rocksteady singles, Trojan's Dance All Night features a wealth of Jamaica's in-the-pocket grooves from 1966-1968. Although the liner notes don't list any credits, these 16 cuts probably come from a variety of producers, including Duke Reid, Clement Dodd, Joe Gibbs, and others, and Tommy McCook's Supersonics and the Studio One house band the Soul Vendors (with Roland Alphonso and Jackie Mittoo) more than likely provide the backing. While a few recognizable numbers like Justin Hinds and the ...
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Bringing together some quality rocksteady singles, Trojan's Dance All Night features a wealth of Jamaica's in-the-pocket grooves from 1966-1968. Although the liner notes don't list any credits, these 16 cuts probably come from a variety of producers, including Duke Reid, Clement Dodd, Joe Gibbs, and others, and Tommy McCook's Supersonics and the Studio One house band the Soul Vendors (with Roland Alphonso and Jackie Mittoo) more than likely provide the backing. While a few recognizable numbers like Justin Hinds and the Dominoes' "Save a Bread" are included, the cream of this collection comes from its many rare sides: among them, excellent vocal numbers like the Federals' trio harmony side "Shocking Love," Noel Brown's minor-mood solo spot "Heartbreak Girl," and Clancy (Eccles) and Cynthia's duet "Two of a Kind." More fine harmonies are provided by unsung groups like the Natives, the Federals, and the Tartans, while the Rulers' rude-boy cut "Wrong Emboyo" (covered by the Clash on their London Calling album) and Alfred Brown's version of John Lee Hooker's "One Scotch, One Bourbon, One Beer" provide some nice variety. And there's the added collector's bonus of "Silent River" by the Gaylets, one of the very few female vocal trios from the rocksteady era. So, turn down the lights, get in the mood, and don't be rude -- this is top rocksteady for dancers and pundits alike. ~ Stephen Cook, Rovi
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Add this copy of Dance All Night to cart. $15.90, like new condition, Sold by Streetlight_Records rated 5.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Santa Cruz, CA, UNITED STATES, published 1997 by Trojan Records UK.
