Classic roots LP new to CD. By 1963, Jamaica's dancefloors and airwaves rocked to the recently developed sound of ska- the island's first indigenous style to achieve international success. The sound continued to find favour among home-grown record buyers and dance-goers over the next three years, with few music makers enjoying greater success during this time than Arthur 'Duke' Reid. Since making his mark in the 50s as Jamaica's leading sound system operator, Reid had increased his sphere of influence on the island's music scene by releasing the works of many of the finest local talents on his Duke Reid's, Dutchess and Treasure Isle labels.
This 2CD set features 48 ska and Jamaican RnB tracks from the producer's revered catalogue, highlighting both best-sellers and lesser-known sides that have remained unavailable on any format for almost 60 years. As either a stand-alone compilation or a companion to other Doctor Bird and Trojan releases showcasing the producer's early to mid-60s output, 'Catch A-Fire' is an essential addition to the collection of all self-respecting original ska fans.
Track Listing
Disc: 1
1 Donkey City Part 1 - Baba Brooks Band
2 Stranger at the Door - Stranger Cole
3 Summer Day - Dotty & Bonnie *
4 Country Town - Baba Brooks Band
5 We Are Rolling - Stranger & Ken
6 Spider - Don Drummond
7 Conqueror - Stranger Cole
8 Loving You Always - Dotty & Bonnie
9 JFK's Memory - Don Drummond
10 Millie Maw - Stranger Cole
11 Enchanted Ball - the Melody Enchanters
12 Melody Jamboree - Baba Brooks
13 Oh How I Need You - Stranger Cole
14 Look Before You Leap - Glen Adams
15 Nothing Tried - Stranger Cole
16 Jelly Bean - Baba Brooks
17 Darling When - Dotty & Bonnie
18 Out of Many - Stranger Cole
19 Boat Ride - Baba Brooks
20 Words of Wisdom - Eric Morris
21 Sailor Boy - the Melody Enchanters
22 Your Kisses - Dotty & Bonnie
23 Little Boy Blue - Stranger Cole
24 Donkey City Part 2 - Baba Brooks Band
Disc: 2
1 Catch a Fire - Baba Brooks Band
2 Mama No Fret - Eric Morris
3 Tom Dick and Harry - Stranger & Patsy
4 Corner Stone - Don Drummond
5 Fits Is on Me - Owen & Leon
6 Vacation - the Mellodite
7 Punch You Down - Joe White & Chuck
8 Miss B - Stranger Cole
9 Around the World - the Skatalites
10 Tears Are Falling - Dotty & Bonnie
11 Bongo Man - Bongo Man Byfield
12 He Who Feels It Knows It - Stranger Cole
13 My Business - Tommy McCook
14 Drop Your Sword - Eric Morris
15 A Bunch of Roses - Dotty & Bonnie
16 Cool Smoke - Don Drummond
17 Cherry May - Stranger Cole
18 Let Me Go - Derrick Morgan
19 My Love for You - Owen & Leon
20 Stay Where You Are - Gloria & the Dreamlets
21 What a Man Doeth - Eric Morris
22 I'll Know - Dotty & Bonnie
23 Two of a Kind - Derrick Morgan & Naomi
