Real Deal Rocksteady Jumbo Pack 2
Goods: A 4CD Jumbo pack containing 4 promo Cds
Music: Volumes 5-8 of the 'Real Deal Rocksteady' series
Released: FEB 2023
Number of Tracks: 114
CD Description: Typically Rocksteady's era was 1967-70 , during which time there was a flurry of artists, bands, labels, producers and activity bringing this sound to the world. Often we get presented with the same old set of tunes to represent theat era. This series focuses on quality rather than popularity. This disc focuses on Rocksteady Stars
Age of Music: Mid 60's-Early 70's
Genres: Rocksteady
Suitable for: Collectors, DJ's, Presenters, Rocksteady Enthusiasts
Audio Quality: Audio from FLAC/WAV files
Duration: 5+ Hours
Product Description: CDs are fully printed and brand new in plastic sleeves, wrapped in packs and are sealed with 'Promo CD' stickers. They are not available anywhere else, they are promotional cds, for promotional use.
Tracklists for the 4 discs are as follows:
Real Deal Rocksteady Vol 5 - Total Playtime = 79 mins 9 secs
1. Zigaloo - Lester Sterling (3:12)
2. Earthly Sounds - The Crystalites (2:54)
3. Wonder Music - Val Bennett (3:18)
4. Power Pack - The Rhythm Rulers (3:55)
5. Happy Organ - Soul Vendors (2:20)
6. Reggae Fever - Llyod Willis & Destroyers (3:08)
7. Battle Axe - The Upsetters (3:34)
8. Daydream - Bunny Lee All Stars (2:47)
9. Franco Nero (Vers 2) - The Destroyers (2:43)
10. Home Sweet Home - Bongo Les, Herman (2:31)
11. Best By Request - Jackie Mittoo (3:07)
12. Why Did You Leave - Lynn Tait & the Jets (2:38)
13. What Does It Take - The Dynamites (2;28)
14. My Last Walk aka My Last Date - Ansel Collins & Hippy Boys (2:44)
15. Federated Backdrop - Sound Dimension (3:04)
16. Pressure Tonic aka the Spoke - Count Machuki & Destroyers (2:35)
17. Mad Rooster - Lloyd Willis (2:56)
18. Scorcia - Sound Dimension (2:18)
19. Catch This Sound - Martin Riley (2:32)
20. Games People Play - The Upsetters (2:12)
21. Hook Up - Bunny Lee All Stars (2:26)
22. Bigger Things - Tommy McCook (3:19)
23. Sea Breeze - David Madden (2:32)
24. Soul Voyage - Lester Sterling (2:54)
25. Apollo 11 - Hippy Boys as the Moon Boys (2:52)
26. Lennies Shuffle - W. Brown (2:24)
27. Freezing Up Orange Street - Prince Buster (2:45)
28. Evening Time - Jackie Mittoo & Soul Vendors (2:21)
Real Deal Rocksteady Vol 6 - Total Playtime = 77 mins 31 secs
1. Rolling Stone - The Wailers (2:56)
2. Heart For Sale - Al Campbell & the Thrillers (2:39)
3. You Promised Me - Bob Andy (2:03)
4. You Think I'm A Fool - Ainsley Morris (1:54)
5. Truth Hurts - Freddie & Fitzy (2:45)
6. Break Up To Make Up - Junior Byles & Leroy Sibbles (3:07)
7. Nobody (Just Like A Woman) - Pat Kelly (2:32)
8. You'll Be Sorry - David Isaacs (2:53)
9. What A Cute Man - Max Romeo (2:30)
10. What Am I To Do - Tony Scott (3:10)
11. Take Me Back - Laurel Aitken (2:30)
12. Gold Digger - The Little Roys (3:04)
13. Take Back Your Duck - The Inspirations (2:32)
14. Mettle - The Pioneers (2:53)
15. Them A Laugh & A Kiki - The Soul Mates (2:35)
16. Your Enemy Can't Hurt You - The Eagles (2:41)
17. Small World - Randall Thaxter (2:35)
18. Girl you Cried - Errol Dunkley (3:02)
19. Black Is Black - The Freedom Singers (2:01)
20. Harbour Shark - The Wailing Souls (2:04)
21. Rude Boy Train - Desmond Dekker (2:22)
22. Move Your Mule - Dandy Livingstone (2:36)
23. Watch A Whisperer - The Willows (2:33)
24. Someone To Call My Own - Joe White (2:49)
25. Love Each Other - Prince Buster (2:32)
26. (I Love You) For Sentimental Reasons - Cynthia Richards (3:05)
27. Bring It Up - The Soulettes (2:24)
28. I Love You Madly - Dennis Brown (2:58)
29. Baby I'll Be Yours - The Gaylads (3:19)
Real Deal Rocksteady Vol 7 - Total Playtime = 77 mins 31 secs1. (Come) Rock It With Me - The Melodians (2:52)
2. Food Of Love - The Inventors (2:44)
3. Soul People - The Beltones (2:20)
4. Cheer Up - Bob Marley & The Wailers (1:57)
5. (God Loves You) Soul Sister - The Gaylads (2:58)
6. Glad You're Living - Stranger Cole (3:00)
7. Hard Life - Merlene Webber (3:27)
8. This Land - Carl Dawkins (2:56)
9. Born A Free Man - Al & Freddy (2:59)
10. Arab & Israelite - Roman Stewart (3:01)
11. Israel Must With - The Ethiopians (2:54)
12. Musical War - Roy Shirley (2:30)
13. Let My People Go - The Rulers (3:00)
14. Man Beware - The Slickers (1:59)
15. Harder & Harder - Alton Ellis (2:46)
16. Watch A Whisperer - Wesley Of The Willows (2:35)
17. Nothing For Nothing - The Inspirations (2:11)
18. Give To Get - The Viceroys (2:46)
19. Try To Be Happy - The Clarendonians (2:47)
20. Control Your Temper - Roy Panton (2:25)
21. Easy Come, Easy Go - The Pioneers (2:45)
22. Lessons Of Love - Slim Smith (4:05)
23. Money Girl - Larry Marshall (2:50)
24. Here I Come Again - Winston Samuels (3:26)
25. The Fiddler - Nehemiah Reid (2:57)
26. The Revenge - Clancy Eccles (3:37)
27. Let's Join Hands (Together) - The Melodians (2:44)
28. Rude Boy's Prayer - Desmond Tucker (2:49)
Real Deal Rocksteady Vol 8 - Total Playtime = 77 mins 31 secs
1. Musically - Keith Blake (2:20)
2. If You're Ready (Come Go With Me) - Cynthia Richards (2:39)
3. Best Dressed Girl (Put On Your Best Dress) - Eric 'Monty' Morris (2:39)
4. Give Me A Chance - Millicent Todd (2:16)
5. My Love For You - Owen Silveras (3:06)
6. She's So Fine - Glen Adams (3:48)
7. Oo Wee Baby (Baby I Love You) - Alton Ellis (2:17)
8. Wide Awake In A Dream - Al Barry (2:56)
9. Give Me The Right - Slim Smith (3:28)
10. Sentimental Reasons - The Hamlins (3:24)
11. Moonlight Lover - Joya Landis (2:21)
12. Linger A While - John Holt (1:55)
13. How Long Will It Take - Doreen Shaeffer (3:08)
14. I'm So Lonely - Owen Gray (2:45)
15. Don't Want To Be Hurt - Stranger & Patsy (3:15)
16. Soul Resolution (I'll Never Hurt You) - Delroy Wilson (2:38)
17. Feeling Inside - Alton Ellis (3:15)
18. Love Is Not Your Game - V. Vinstrick (2:09)
19. Well Covered - The Rulers (3:01)
20. Only A Smile - The Paragons (2:57)
21. How Can You Mend A Broken Heart - Carl Dawkins (2:33)
22. I Remember Someone - Ken Boothe (2:16)
23. Walking Up A One Way Street - The Clarendonians (2:25)
24. What Does It Take To Win Your Love - Alton Ellis (2:42)
25. I Can't Wait - Cynthia Richards (2:30)
26. Joy In My Soul - The Paragons (2:28)
27. Rhythm Hips - Eric Barnett (2:49)
28. Adam 12 - Lynn Taitt, Tommy McCook All Stars (3:13)
29. Ain't That Peculiar - Austin Faithfull (2:32)
What is 'Real Deal Rocksteady'?
The rocksteady era was such a nique, short but deadly transition period to reggae, it wholeheartedly deserves to be archived and remembered correctly. There are many rocksteady songs that made it into the mainstream and are considered classics. You will find some of those in this series but the focus is on the Real Deal, regardless of popularity, this series captures songs of distinction, gems if you will! Look out for must-have additions to the series.
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