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Trojan Battlefield  TJCDD136 –

King Pioneer Ska Productions Theo Beckford and friends

Lovingly compiled by Mark Lamarr and a laudible attempt to give The Beckford more credibility than he has which will not come close to what he deserved as an originator of Ska. He was on the first ever Studio one session where his signature tune easy Snappin was cut back in the late 50’s

This album contains 24 tracks cut in 1962 featuring a whole gamut of singers and lead instrumentalists over the beat of the day, The Charmers, Frederick Hibbert, Charlie Organaire, Winston Samuels, Shenley Duffus, Annette Clarke, Karl Walker, Lloyd Clarke, Basil Gabbidon.

Jazzy, bluebeaty, consistent and memorable

Theo Beckford & Friends: Trojan Battlefield: King Pioneer Ska Productions! (TJCCD136)

 

Format: CD album
Released: May 24 2004
Availability: In stock: immediate despatch
Price: £12.99




Compiled and annotated by TV celebrity, Mark Lamarr, 'Trojan Battlefield' features a selection of rare and previously unreleased sides produced by Beckford for his King Pioneer imprint. Taken directly from master tape, the quality of the music is second to none, with the standard of musicianship equalling anything issued by more illustrious rivals, such as Duke Reid and Coxsone Dodd. It is no wonder original King Pioneer releases are among the most sought after on the collector's market.

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Tracklisting

  I'll Be There - The Charmers - Listen

  You Are The One - Unknown Singer - Listen

  Old Flame - Frederick Hibbert - Listen

  Go Home - Charlie Organaire - Listen

  I'm So Glad - Theo Beckford - Listen

  She's Gone - Theo Beckford - Listen

  Don't Worry To Cry - Shenly Duffus & Annette Clarke - Listen

  Now That You're Dead - Theo Beckford - Listen

  But Officer - Karl Walker - Listen

  I Love You Most Of All - Theo Beckford - Listen

  Oh What A Love - Theo Beckford - Listen

  Riding With The Crown - Karl Walker - Listen

  Love Me Or Leave Me - Lloyd Clarke - Listen

  You Got Rich - Unknown Male Vocalist - Listen

  Jamaica Is Mine - Basil Gabbidon - Listen

  Trojan Battlefield - Theo Beckford - Listen

  Merry Twist (Boogie) - Charlie Organaire - Listen

  Dark Rum - Theo Beckford - Listen

  Naked Earth - Theo Beckford - Listen

  Mr Down Presser - Theo Beckford - Listen

  Snapping Is Back - Theo Beckford - Listen

  True Musical - Unknown Artist - Listen

  Saturday Night Boogie - Chenley Duffus - Listen

  Fight The Battle - Karl Walker - Listen

 

 

 

 

 

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