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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.
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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