For this weeks Reggae Rockers mix we revisit the classic Trojan treasure troves to dig out those reggae nuggets that made the label so popular in the UK during the 60's and then again in the later 70's to early 80's by the Skinheads and Rudeboys.
Tracks such as Skinhead A Bash Them, Long Shot Kick The Bucket, Guns of Navarone, Wet Dreams and Judge Dread's She's A Big Girl Now.
As my previous mix covering this genre didn't feature Judge Dread I thought I'd include one of my favourites. Judge who's earlier life as a bouncer and body guard had helped him form connections with Prince Buster and Trojan records. This then lead to the launch of his own career on the reggae scene with millions sold in Jamaica and the UK despite being banned by the BBC for his explicit lyrics.
Ska and Rocksteady tracks from Toots, Max Romeo, Derrick Morgan and Lee Scratch Perry make this a Trojan gift box for reggae fans. As always, crank up the bass and enjoy!
1. Claudette And The Corporation - Skinhead A Bash Them
2. Tony Scott - What Am I To Do
3. The Pioneers - Long Shot Kick The Bucket
4. Max Romeo - Wet Dream
5. Lorna Bennett - Breakfast In Bed
6. Judge Dread - She's A Big Girl Now
7. The Soul Sisters - Wreck A Buddy
8. Lee Scratch Perry - Bucky Skank
9. Charly Ace & Fay - Punany
10. The Untouchables - Cool Down
11. Dave Barker & The Upsetters - Shocks Of Mighty
12. Freddie Notes & The Rudies - Guns Of Navarone
12. I Roy & The Jumpers - Hot Bomb
13. Derrick Morgan - Rudie In Court
14. Toots & The Maytals - Country Roads
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