Studio One Roots

1. Meditation - Cyclones, Count Ossie

2. Natty Don't Go - Cornell Campbell,

3. Africa Here I Come - Freddie McGregor, Freddie McGregor, Sound Dimension,

4. Lumumbo

5. Addis a Baba

6. Set Me Free

7. Far Beyond - The New Establishment, , Leroy "Horsemouth" Wallace

8. More Creation - Lennie Hibbert

9. Blackish White - Alton Ellis, Sound Dimension,

10. Fear Not - Winston Jarrett, Sound Dimension,

11. Drum Song

12. Africa - The Gaylads

13. School Children - The New Establishment,

14. You'll Get Your Pay

15. Congo Rock - Sound Dimension

16. African Challenge

Editorial Reviews

Product Description
Studio One Roots is an important collection of some of the deepest roots music to come out of Studio One Records, reggae's most important record label ever. This release features many rare and classic tracks that have been unavailable for over thirty years. Featuring, The Cyclones with Count Ossie, Cornel Campbell, Freddie McGregor, Bunny and Skitter, Leroy Wallace, The Gaylads and more. 2001 release on the great Soul Jazz Records label. --This text refers to the Audio CD edition.

Tracks:

Real Rock - Sound Dimension
Feel Like Jumping - Marcia Griffiths
Bobby Bobylon - Freddie McGregor
Skylarking - Horace Andy
Soul Village - Lennie Hibbert
Greedy G - Brentford All Stars
Truth and Rights - Johnny Osbourne
Surfin' - Ernest Ranglin
Eye of Danger - Michigan & Smiley
You Don't Love Me (No No No) - Dawn Penn
Phoenix City - The Skatalites
Crab Walking - Prince Jazzbo
Hot Milk - Jackie Mittoo
Badder Dan Dem - Lone Ranger
Ethiopia - Cedric Brooks

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Bringing together the original cuts of classic tracks such as "Skylarking" and Dawn Penn's instantly recognizable "No, No, No," Studio One Rockers showcases not only the talents of influential artists that were to become synonymous with reggae but also the styles, sounds, and, above all, rhythms that were to dominate Kingston studios into the 1970s and beyond. There are a number of rock-steady classics (hence the name), with tracks like Hammond-Organ maestro Jackie Mittoo's "Hot Milk" and the legendary Marcia Griffiths's "Feel Like Jumping" highlighting the then-dramatic change in style away from the faster beats of ska towards heavy, bass-led tracks with a much slower tempo. But Studio One Rockers is not restricted to this. The semi-instrumental track "Phoenix City" pounds along at a breakneck pace with trumpets belting and, along with "Greedy G," shows the importance a faster beat, a funky take, or a big-band sound also had within the Studio One fold. There are tracks from DJs like Lone Ranger with his "Badder Dan Dem" vocal rhythms and dancehall sounds. Roots artists include one of its biggest stars, Horace Andy, whose then unique falsetto was later emulated by many looking for a similar pop success. Then a preteen, reggae star Freddy McGregor also appears on "Bobby Babylon." Freddy, like many of the artists here, was to produce some of his best work under the watchful eye of Studio One's equally famous producer--Clement "Coxsone" Dodd. In many ways a tribute to Coxsone's production skills and rhythms that continue to be rediscovered and recut, Studio One Rockers is essential listening for anyone with even a passing interest in Jamaican music. --Caroline Butler

Album Description

An incredible compilation of artists and styles from the Studio One label - the most important label in Jamaican music history. Winner of 'Compilation of the Month' from Seven and Muzik magazines. NME called it, 'a perfect intro into Jamaican music'. 15 tracks from such artists as Michigan & Smiley, Dawn Penn, Skatalites, Prince Jazzbo, Jackie Mittoo, Lone Ranger, Cedric Brooks and Sound Dimension. 40 page special edition booklet. Digipak housed in a slipcase.

Customer Reviews:

Keep Looking...........2005-11-30

...also get the Soul Jazz compilations of Studio One Roots 1 & 2, Lovers and Rockers and you will truely be happy.

The Saints track "Sleeping Trees" on Roots 2 will drive you nuts! Can't stop listening to it! ..."Let's take another waaaaaaaaaalk"

Bless

Khader

classic reggae.......2005-02-19

This copilation of reggae from the original label in jamaica is one of the best selections you will ever hear on one disc. With or without spliff you will enjoy the trip. Just sit back, listen with a cool drink in you hand and envision a warm beach sunset view. Remember to turn up the bass and be transported. You won't be disappointed. If you can convince others, than better, it is for all to enjoy.

a real find.......2003-09-04

MMMM. After I had thought that I had acquired all the good studio one stuff, I took a chance on this and was duly rewarded.

Some familiar stuff (to me, at least), such as Johnny Osbourne, the Skatalites, but it mixes in nicely.

For those who aren't familiar, the best way I can think of to describe Johnny Osbourne's sound is Marvin Gaye singing reggae. That same silky smooth voice and enormous range, backed by a soulful organ and floating tempo. This track is a good example of his sound and a true classic.

The Skatellites use a lot of horns and are largely instrumental. But classic. More of a choogling, ska-type beat (ie faster) than Osbourne. The Phoenix City song on this album has got to be my favorite Skatalites song - and that's really saying something, because they have made a lot of classic tracks.

Similar for Horace Andy - probably my new favorite Horace Andy song. This track does not have much of his trademark screeching and instead has him singing much more like an early Jimmy Cliff style (circa the harder they come).

Dawn Penn's track is smooth, sultry and a godsend. I played this at a bar and most of the patrons asked who it was. Almost recalls something by the Cowboy Junkies or Mazzy Star in terms of the vocal style. Just beautiful.

Other high points are the Freddie MacGregor & Lennie Hibbert tracks. All in all, the only track I'm not completely sold on is the crabwalking track by Prince Jazzbo, simply because its just rapping over the Horace Andy track and the cuts aren't all that crisp. But a lot of other people would probably like it.

The Cover Says It All.......2002-01-27

So, I'm in the record store a while back picking through the same ol' stuff. I was getting frustrated because I felt like all I ever do is look at the same thing over and over without new results. Since I practically live for music, you can imagine how frustrating it is to come to a dead end with music experiences. Especially knowing there is more out there than you've been exposed to so far.

On my honeymoon to the islands I became fairly familiar with reggae. Mind you, I'm not an expert by any means. Every cab driver there listened to reggae. I couldn't believe how nice the cabs were and how much money they put into their stereos. Anyway, they all listened to reggae. It was my first real exposure to the music, but it really gave me something to associate it with. Since that time I have been a huge fan.

This collection of artists is a great one. The first time I ever heard it, it took me back to the islands immediately. It was everything I was looking for. I needed it, too. I had hit a dead end with the music I was listening to. I had been begging for a new genre to experience. Reggae seemed perfect.

Needless to say, as I was in the store, a friend of mine recommended this album and proceeded to give me some of the history behind it. As I listened, I briefly perused the back cover to see how many songs and artists were on the compilation. Enough to keep me busy for a while. I have since searched for many of the artists on this album with great results. I really owe a lot to this album. I really owe a lot to reggae. It showed me a new side to music when I really needed it.

The album starts off with "Real Rock" by Soul Dimension. This song has one of the thickest reggae sounds I've heard. Immediately you know that this album is going to take a lot of stress away. Next is the wonderful song by Marcia Griffiths titled "Feeling Like Jumping." There is also an appearance by the great Horace Andy. I have been familiar with some of his dub work. "Truth and Rights" by Johnny Osborne is one of my favorites on the album. Probably my favorite. For a moment you might think it's The Fugees.

If you are into reggae or are looking for something that might get you into it, I would recommed this compilation. It has some of the greatest songs. Put this on after school or work on Friday afternoon and enjoy life. You could put it on anytime and get the same feeling. Friday afternoon just happens to be my favorite time of the week.

Skankable !.......2001-07-22

This is a collection of storming classic's cut for Clement " Coxsone " Dodd's legendary Studio One record label ( the most important label in Jamaica's history ) . The Ska , Rocksteady , organ driven instrumentals , Roots Reggae , and DJ-ing that are represented on this disc will have you skanking around your living room floor , such is the dancability of all the tracks .
Any record that contains seminal tracks like Marcia Griffiths - " Feel Like Jumping " , Johnny Osbourne's - " Truth And Rights " , Michigan and Smiley's - " Eye Of Danger " , Dawn Penn's classic - " No , No , No " , and Cedric Brooks majestic - " Ethiopia " , has to be a must buy cd . It also comes with a nice booklet that has an interview with the great man himself , Mr C.S. Dodd .
I'd also recommend the Dynamite series of reggae compilations released on the Soul Jazz label , as they are also essential .

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Great early Wailers material.
Not a Reggae Fan
collectors material

One Love at Studio One 1964-1966
Bob Marley & the Wailers
Manufacturer: Heartbeat / Pgd
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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ASIN: B000E5N65W
Release Date: 2006-02-28

Tracks:

This Train
Simmer Down
I Am Going Home
Do You Remember
Mr. Talkative
Habits
Amen
Go Jimmy Go
Teenager in Love
I Need You
It Hurts to Be Alone
True Confession
Lonesome Feelings
There She Goes
Diamond Baby
Playboy
Where's the Girl for Me
Hooligan Ska
One Love
Love and Affection
Tell Them Lord

Tracks:

And I Love Her
Rude Boy
I'm Still Waiting
Ska Jerk
Somewhere to Lay My Head
Wages of Love rehearsal
Wages of Love
I'm Gonna Put It On
Cry to Me
Jailhouse
Sinner Man
He Who Feels It Knows It
Let Him Go
When the Well Runs Dry
Can't You See
What Am I Supposed to Do
Rolling Stone
Bend Down Low
Freedom Time
Rocking Steady

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This two-CD compilation chronicles the urgent and early artistry of Peter Tosh, Bunny Wailer, and of course, Bob Marley. These historic sessions, recorded at the legendary Studio One in Kingston, showcase the embryonic stage of the Wailers band, backed by the Skatalites, The Mighty Vikings, Rita Marley, Junior Braithwaite, and many of Jamaica's finest musicians. Even on these old discs, Marley steals the show with his riveting and revolutionary vocals, as evidenced by the pulsing, prehistoric renditions of "Simmer Down," "Hooligan Ska," and his anthem "One Love." Several unreleased tracks and alternate takes--like Marley and company's riff on the Beatles' "And I Love Her," and a rare rehearsal track, "Wages of Love"--reveal their stylistic range and work ethic. To put it in evolutionary terms, this collection traces reggae's musical and philosophical DNA down to its R&B, doo-wop, Rastafarian, ska, and rock steady roots. --Eugene Holley, Jr.

Album Description

When the "rude boys" gathered at Studio One on Brentford Road in Kingston, the acknowledged leaders were the Wailers. The youthful Bob Marley, Bunny Wailer and Peter Tosh generated an enthusiasm which was one of the cornerstones of the Ska era, and in these early days they laid the foundation for one of the greatest musical legacies the world has ever known. This album contains the first chronological survey of Bob Marley and the Wailers recordings made at Studio One, Jamaica's premier record label. The forty songs on this collection contain the cream of their Studio One output as well as previously unreleased alternate takes and rare Jamaican singles sides. In most cases this material is taken from the original session tapes and is presented without the overdubs found on other collections of this material. The in-depth liner notes, culled from hundreds of hours of interviews, by Wailers authorities Roger Steffens and Leroy Jodie Pierson, piece together the Wailers formative years at Studio One, and along with the music, make this the definitive Studio One Wailers collection.

Contains forty songs comprising the first chronological and definitive survey of Bob Marley and the Wailers' formative years.

Customer Reviews:

Great early Wailers material........2007-03-26

If you can only get behind the slick production of the mid to late 70's Bob Marley stuff, then this album may not be for you. But if you want to go beyond the reggae that appeals to the "wine and cheese" crowd, by all means pick this one up. This is the raw, rough and ready sound of the early Wailers - Peter, Bunny and Bob. Recorded before worldwide fame with limited production, but to my ears the lack of audio quality is more than made up for by the warmth and immediacy of these recordings.

Not a Reggae Fan.......2007-02-28

But I bought this anyway, after hearing a couple of tracks online on Mark Lamarr's BBC2 show. Actually there's lots of interesting stuff in here, esp. for those w/a more ska preference. Though I do have a ska preference, the collection feels inconsistent to me. Some cuts are much stronger than others, I don't have a feel for the overall sound, & there aren't that many stand-out tracks. An important collection, I imagine, but more for completists than the casual fan.

collectors material.......2006-03-31

If you like the raw old school sounds of Bob Marley this album is for you. Any Bob fan will appreciate the younger voice of mr.marley. A necessary part of the collection.

Downbeat the Ruler: Killer Instrumentals from Studio One

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THE GOLD STANDARD of Jamaican Instrumental Music
AWE-and-then-SOME

Downbeat the Ruler: Killer Instrumentals from Studio One
Various Artists
Manufacturer: Heartbeat / Pgd
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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The Best of Studio One
Studio One Scorcher (Instrumentals)
Full Up: More Hits from Studio One
Alpha Boys' School: Music in Education 1910-2006
One Love at Studio One 1964-1966

ASIN: B000ASDGC6
Release Date: 2006-01-24

Tracks:

Rockfort Rock - Sound Dimension
Real Rock - Sound Dimension
Swing Easy - Soul Vendors
Mojo Rock Steady - Sound Dimension
Heavy Rock - Sound Dimension
Freak Out - Jackie Mittoo
Tunnel One - Tommy McCook
Moon Ride - Brentford Road All Stars
Race Track - Brentford Road All Stars
Throw Me Corn - Brentford Road All Stars
Baby Face - Sound Dimension
Love Again - Jackie and the Invaders
Darker Shade of Black - Soul Vendors
Banana Walk - Dub Specialist
Heavy Beat - Sound Dimension
Return of the Scorcher - Sound Dimension
Popcorn Reggae - Soul Agent and the Soul Defenders
Death in the Arena - Soul Vendors

Album Description

Killer Instrumentals from Studio One No other producer in Jamaica can ever claim the legacy or challenge the supremacy of Clement "Coxsone" Dodd's Studio One label. For over 50 years until his recent death, Dodd ruled over the Jamaican music scene by the very force of his personality, and by the breadth of his musical accomplishments. Downbeat the Ruler is filled with the instrumentals that galvanized the public, and brought the label to the top of its popularity. Other producers, unable to compete against this onslaught, began to copy these instrumentals for their own usage and a new profession was born, the copy-cat. But here on this release anyone can own the original versions that made it all happen. The top sounds by the top bands at Studio One.

Filled with 18 crucial selections, this is musical murder. Heavy scorchers like "Real Rock" and "Swing Easy" abound, and this is the real thing, so copy-cats and weak hearts, take notice. These are the killers from The Scorcher.

Customer Reviews:

THE GOLD STANDARD of Jamaican Instrumental Music.......2006-05-11

This is not only a killer disc, but is arguably the greatest "various artist" collection of instrumental Jamaican music available. Ask the connoisseurs, and they will most likely place "Downbeat The Ruler" firmly at the top of the heap (Soul Jazz's "Studio One Scorcher" being the only disc which could threaten to tie). Not only does "Downbeat The Ruler" feature truly phenominal music; the actual sonic quality of the set is nothing short of miraculous. These tunes, recorded from 1967-1971 at Clement "Coxsone" Dodd's famed Studio One, are full of delicious beats, deep tropical grooves, brilliant horn lines, skanking guitar, swirling organ, percolating percussion, and all-around inspired musicianship. The tunes fuse a transcendant mixture of jazz, funk, and soul with the timelessly fresh skanking rhythms of ska, rocksteady, and early reggae. Aside from offering one of the greatest marvels of sound remastering in classic Jamaican music, Heartbeat has also added a whole mess of extra killer tunes to expand this release from the original edition. You will not believe how vibrant, fresh, and colorful these recordings sound...this music is timelessly hip.

Be it a deep, slow-grooving skank or a jumping uptempo hop, every track delivers an undeniable intensity of passion, feeling and GROOVE. Like that joyful intoxication at the beginning of summer, this music will make you want to jump into your car and drive to the beach, have a barbecue, get up and skank, or indulge in some blissful relaxation.

Featuring the absolute creme de la creme of Jamaican musicians, including the great Jackie Mittoo, Vin Gordon, and Tommy McCook, this can't help but be anything other than 100% killer. I cannot stress how very, very highly I recommend this disc. "Downbeat The Ruler" is a classic for the ages. Prepare to be amazed.

File "Downbeat The Ruler" with discs such as:

*Studio One Scorcher Instrumentals (volumes 1&2 - Soul Jazz)
*Alpha Boys' School (Trojan)
*Trojan Instrumentals Box Set (Trojan)
*Jackie Mittoo - Keyboard King At Studio One (Universal Sound)
*Rico - Man From Wareika (Blue Note)

AWE-and-then-SOME.......2006-04-14

1. Rockfort Rock - Sound Dimension
2. Real Rock - Sound Dimension
3. Swing Easy - Soul Vendors
4. Mojo Rock Steady - Sound Dimension
5. Heavy Rock - Sound Dimension
6. Freak Out - Jackie Mittoo
7. Tunnel One - Tommy McCook
8. Moon Ride - Brentford Road All Stars
9. Race Track - Brentford Road All Stars
10. Throw Me Corn - Brentford Road All Stars
11. Baby Face - Sound Dimension
12. Love Again - Jackie and the Invaders
13. Darker Shade of Black - Soul Vendors
14. Banana Walk - Dub Specialist
15. Heavy Beat - Sound Dimension
16. Return of the Scorcher - Sound Dimension
17. Popcorn Reggae - Soul Agent and the Soul Defenders
18. Death in the Arena - Soul Vendors

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cutting down the ribs

The Best of Studio One Collection
Various Artists
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ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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ASIN: B000FZEST4
Release Date: 2006-07-25

Tracks:

A Love I Can Feel - John Holt
Music Like Dirt - The Lyrics
Baby Why - The Cables
Can I Change My Mind - Alton Ellis
Just Another Girl - Ken Boothe
The Answer - Lone Ranger
Oh Mr.DC - Sugar Minott
Jah Promise - Johnny Osbourne
Declaration Of Rights - The Abyssinians
Roots Natty - The Gladiators
Rub A Dub Style - Michigan and Smiley
Party Time - The Heptones
Throw Me Corn - Larry Marshall
Melody Life - Marcia Griffiths
Born To Love - Slim Smith
My Last Love - The Termites
Rastafari Tell You - Judah Tafari Eskender
Row Fisherman (Extended Mix) - Wailing Souls

Tracks:

Love Me Forever - Carlton & The Shoes
Always Together - Bob Andy & Marcia Griffiths
What Kind Of World - The Cables
Mister fixit - Winston Francis
Danger In Your Eyes - Don Evans/The Paragons
Rougher Yet - Slim Smith
Love Bump - Lone Ranger
Armagideon Time - Willie Williams
Full Up - Sound Dimension
Behold The Land - Culture
First Cut Is The Deepest - Norma Frazier
Look Who Is Back Again - Delroy Wilson/Slim Smith
Open The Gate - The Ethiopians
Fire Down Below - Burning Spear
Pick Up The Pieces - Burning Spear
Desperate Lover - Bob Andy
I Don't Want To See You Cry - John Holt
Big Mistake - The Bassies

Tracks:

Rockfort Rock - Sound Dimension
Real Rock - Sound Dimension
Swing Easy - Soul Vendors
Mojo Rock Steady - Sound Dimension
Heavy Rock - Sound Dimension
Freak Out - Jackie Mittoo
Tunnel One - Tommy McCook
Moon Ride - Brentford All Stars
Race Track - Brentford All Stars
Throw Me Corn - Brentford All Stars
Baby Face - Sound Dimension
Love Again - Jackie & The Invaders
Darker Shade Of Black - Soul Vendors
Banana Walk - Dub Specialist
Heavy Beat - Sound Dimension
Return Of The Scorcher - Sound Dimension
Popcorn Reggae - Soul Agent And The Soul Defenders
Death In The Arena - Soul Vendors

Tracks:

A Love I Can Feel - John Holt/Dennis Alcapone
Baby Why - Cables/Dennis Alcapone
Love Me Forever - Carlton & The Shoes/Dennis Alcapone
Mr. Fixit - Winston Francis
Death In The Arena Extended - Roland Alphonso/The Soul Vendors
Rebel Disco - McCook/Tommy & The Brentford Road Disco Set

Customer Reviews:

cutting down the ribs.......2006-08-03

it's the most entertaining collection ever put together. I will love to give it a try.

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The Best of Studio One
Various Artists
Manufacturer: Heartbeat / Pgd
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Binding: Audio CD

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Downbeat the Ruler: Killer Instrumentals from Studio One
One Love at Studio One 1964-1966
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ASIN: B000AP2YPE
Release Date: 2006-01-24

Tracks:

A Love I Can Feel - John Holt
Music Like Dirt - The Lyrics
Baby Why - The Cables
Can I Change My Mind - Alton Ellis
Just Another Girl - Ken Boothe
The Answer - Lone Ranger
Oh Mr. D.C. - Sugar Minott
Jah Promise - Johnny Osbourne
Declaration Of Rights - The Abyssinians
Roots Natty - The Gladiators
Rub A Dub Style - Michigan and Smiley
Party Time - The Heptones
Throw Me Corn - Larry Marshall
Melody Life - Marcia Griffiths
Born To Love - Slim Smith
My Last Love - The Termites
Rastifari Tell You - Judah Tafari Eskender
Row Fisherman Row (Extended Mix) - Wailing Souls

Album Description

Nearly every major Reggae artist in Jamaica first recorded for Clement "Coxsone" Dodd. While most Reggae fans are familiar with Bob Marley, Burning Spear and Dennis Brown, few know the person instrumental in discovering and nurturing these artists. This was Mr. C.S. Dodd - "Coxsone" - and nearly every Jamaican artist of note got his or her start in Coxsone's Studio One stable.

Tracks:

Express Yourself - Leroy Sibbles
Respect - Norma Fraser
Groove Me - Leroy Sibbles
Time Is Tight - The Heptones
Message from a Black Man - The Heptones
I'll Be Around - Otis Gayle
Still Water - Jerry Jones,
Soulful Strut - Sound Dimension
Can't Get Enough - Richard Ace
Don't Break Your Promise - Chosen Few, The Chosen Few
Queen of the Minstrels
First Cut Is the Deepest - Norma Fraser
How Strong - Kenny Parker, Ken Parker
Set Me Free - Ken Boothe
Is It Because I'm Black
Deeper and Deeper - Jackie Mittoo
I Don't Want to Be Right - Alton Ellis
No One Can Stop Us - Willie Williams

Album Description

UK reggae compilation featuring 18 tracks including Leroy Sibbles 'Express Yourself', Norma Fraser 'Respect', Otis Gayle 'Still Water' & Ken Boothe 'Is It Because I'm Black'. Standard jewel case housed in a slipcase. 2001 releaase.

Customer Reviews:

The Sound Of Young Jamaica.......2004-12-24

Reggae wasn't only home grown. As this collection of Clement Dodd productions shows, the US had influence there, as it did pretty much everywhere. In the case of Jamaica, radio stations WNOE from New Orleans, WINZ in Florida and others were received loud and clear, and the black music in particular that they broadcast led to regular visits from artists of the stature of Curtis Mayfield and Aretha Franklin.
Studio One was modelled on the record labels that had their own crack studio house bands, labels and studios like Stax in Memphis, Motown in Detroit, Muscle Shoals in Alabama and Criteria in Florida, so it was natural that at Studio One versions of some of the most influential soul records would be reworked in a Jamaican idiom for playing on the powerful sound systems, sometimes with different titles and sometimes with different composer credits, too, and some of the very best are rounded up here.
And so we find studio band Sound Dimension's instrumental re-interpretations of Young-Holt Unlimited (Soulful Strut) and Booker T. (Time Is Tight) alongside the Jackie Mittoo's keyboard reading of Barry White's I'm Gonna Love You A Little More Baby (as Deeper And Deeper). Top singers like Leroy Sibbles transpose King Curtis (Groove Me), Charles Wright (Express Yourself) and the Temptations' political Message From A Black Man (with the Heptones) into the reggae idiom. Ken Boothe's Set Me Free is actually a gorgeously extended 12" mix of the Supremes' You Keep Me Hangin' On while Willie Williams, best known for Armagideon Time, covers the McFadden and Whitehead 1979 disco hit Ain't No Stoppin' Us Now as No One Can Stop Us, and the Impressions' Minstrel And Queen is revived by Cornell Campbell and the Eternals as Queen Of The Minstrels.
As American black music became more politicized, militantly and sexually, through the music and messages of Sly Stone, the Temptations, Jimi Hendrix, Millie Jackson (I Don't Want To Be Right) and others, so Jamaican culture reflected this change in its music. Other examples here include Norma Fraser's adoption of Aretha's version of Respect, and Senior Soul's cover of Syl Johnson's Is It Because I'm Black, though there is still plenty of room for innocent dance tunes, as first recorded by the Detroit Spinners, the Delfonics and others.
There is an illustrated booklet with an essay by the compiler Mark Ainley which is full of helpful facts, though it does fall short of giving composer credits or publication dates of the included recordings

it takes the power of soul and adds joy..........2004-05-04

listen this baby is a must for anyone that loves soul...it is impossible to listen without feeling happy and the barry white cover is to die for...I tell you...it is a great homage to the masters of soul...

A small part of a large collection, but not for beginners.......2003-08-21

studio one's coxsone dodd produced some of the best reggae albums ever. this isn't one of them. there are some choice cuts on here (e.g., express yourself by leroy sibbles, no one can stop us by willie williams). there are some other nice tracks (e.g., groove me by leroy sibbles). there are a few weak tracks, where the production and performance sounds as if the song wasn't really intended as a major release. this is pretty much expected, as much of the classic studio one tracks have been picked up by heartbeat records.

key to note is that the tracks are all (or pretty much all) covers of motown or american soul hits. i'm not a real fan of reggae covers of motown or other genres as it usually just waters down the best of each genre - and this is pretty much the case here.

the album also comes with a truly excellent set of liner notes -more of a booklet - that gives a pretty nice explaination of the whole studio one thing as well as most of the songs/covers. great pictures. very, very well done.

if - like me - you're desperate to have every classic track mr. dodd produced and/or you're willing to shell out the price for the liner notes (they're really that good), then by all means plunge in and pick this up. but don't expect to want to listen to it straight through all that often.

if you're on anything resembling a budget and just want to get a solid set of great reggae records, however, look for the studio one reissues by heartbeat records - e.g., hit bound the revolutionary sound of channel one (which is still studio one) and the best of studio one volume one.

Great stuff.......2003-02-20

I recently got this disc (and a few other Studio One discs) and I love them. This disc is great for anyone who likes soul & reggae. Even though it is a cover album you shouldn't let that deter you - the songs are great, the performances top notch and the overall mood is hypnotic. A must have!

Studio One Smashing Album.......2001-10-15

Sometimes i wonder if it aint so that the best soul covers are made in Jamaica. Old soul and modern rnb remakes shows what an incredible feeling for rythms the have on that island. This album is a 'must buy' for every one with an interest in reggae, soul and other riddim based music. This album makes opens up a world for the wellknowing critic and for the beginner! Turn on the music and 'Express your self' (track one)!

Average customer rating:

great happy music
"when you think of reggae ~ think of Bob Marley & Wailers"

Greatest Hits at Studio One
Bob Marley & the Wailers
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ASIN: B00008J2LB
Release Date: 2003-03-11

Tracks:

One Love
(I'm Gonna) Put It On
Simmer Down
Treat Me Good
Who Feels It Knows It
Cry To Me
It Hurts To Be Alone
Dreamland
Let Him Go
Sinner Man
Jailhouse
Love And Affection
Maga Dog
I Am Going Home
I Need You So
I'm Still Waiting
And I Love Her
Sunday Morning

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great happy music.......2004-11-25

when u get older late 20s -30s u start realizing happy music not negative lame heavy metal is the best music and u cant get any cooler or happier than bob marleys music this cds a masterpiece by a man who was fighting for his freedom as a human being to live in peace my favorite song is one love lets get together and feel allright so simple yet so beautiful buy this cd it rules

"when you think of reggae ~ think of Bob Marley & Wailers".......2003-03-11

Rounder Records presents a journey back into the past with "Greatest Hits at Studio One", featuring Bob Marley and the Wailers. We're talking about Kingston, Jamaica in 1963 with Bob Marley, Junior Braithwaite, Beverley Kelso, Bunny Livingston, Peter McIntosh and Cherry Smith who made up The Teenagers (another name), The Wailing Rudeboys (yet another name), The Wailing Wailers (yet another & another) and then they settled on The Wailers. We have now traveled back into that time thanks to this album. Great Britain's Island Records gave us the debut album "Catch a Fire" (1973), then came "Burnin'" later that same year, all featuring originality and talent supreme. Ask someone to name a reggae group, and the first name that comes to mind is naturally Bob Marley and the Wailers. An album loaded with the fresh new sound of a group destined for great heights. Original artwork, photos and liner notes that is the envy of every Marley fan. With songs inclusive "TREAT ME GOOD", "DREAMLAND", "SINNER MAN" and "I'M GOING HOME", is an essential part of any collection. This is the real jewel, most of which have never appeared anywhere on compact disc...particular songs that clearly mark the history of Reggae. This one sounds and is too good to pass up.

Tracks:

Meditation - Cyclones, Count Ossie
Natty Don't Go - Cornell Campbell,
Africa Here I Come - Freddie McGregor, Freddie McGregor, Sound Dimension,
Lumumbo
Addis a Baba - The All Stars, ,
Set Me Free
Far Beyond - The New Establishment, , Leroy "Horsemouth" Wallace
More Creation - Lennie Hibbert
Blackish White - Alton Ellis, Sound Dimension,
Fear Not - Winston Jarrett, Sound Dimension,
Drum Song
Africa - The Gaylads
School Children - The New Establishment,
You'll Get Your Pay - Linton Cooper,
Congo Rock - Sound Dimension
African Challenge

Album Description

Studio One Roots is an important collection of some of the deepest roots music to come out of Studio One Records, reggae's most important record label ever. This release features many rare and classic tracks that have been unavailable for over thirty years. Featuring, The Cyclones with Count Ossie, Cornel Campbell, Freddie McGregor, Bunny and Skitter, Leroy Wallace, The Gaylads and more. 2001 release on the great Soul Jazz Records label.

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Studio One Presents Burning Spear
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Manufacturer: Studio One
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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ASIN: B00004SP2T

Tracks:

Ethiopians Live It Out
We Are Free
Fire Down Below
Creation
Don't Mess With Jill
Down By The Riverside
Door Peep Shall Not Enter
Pick Up The Pieces
Get Ready
Journey
Then A Come
He Prayed

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Studio One Roots, Vol. 2
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Manufacturer: Soul Jazz
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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ASIN: B0009VAEWY
Release Date: 2005-09-05

Album Description

This album delves deeper into the vaults of the legendary Jamaican Reggae label and features rare and classic roots as well as an unprecedented seven unreleased tracks that up till now have never seen the light of day. Roots and Rastafarian music was being recorded at Studio One by Clement 'Sir Coxsone' Dodd from the early 1960s into the 1990s and this album reflects the depth and diversity of roots music at the label. From the slow-ska of Dudley Sibbley, to the deep instrumental jazz cuts of Cedric Im Brooks over classic roots rhythms to Winston Mathews stunning, eerie version of Bob Marley and the Wailers 'Sun Is Shining'. Souljazz. 2005.

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