Bob Marley & The Wailers - Natty Dread Demos (1974)


Oh to be hearing a classic album by a genius in it's early stages. This is the stuff DaddyRich lives for....sigh. The sound quality on this collection is absolutely superb as well. Here are alternate versions and some rootsy dubs of jams all of us reggae-heads know so very well. Some of these songs saw the light of day in the early 1990's on 'Talking Blues' collection of tracks live from a KSAN show that stands as one of my all-time favorites still. Others are heard here and only available on this compendium of Rastafarian Rootsiness. Yum. Enjoy, my good friends, enjoy!



Track list:

Disc 1

01 Roadblock-Dub
02 So Jah Seh
03 Natty Dread
04 Roadblock-Dub #2
05 Am A Do-Demo #2
06 Am A Do-Alt #2
07 Revolution-Demo #2
08 Them Belly Full-Dub
09 Roadblock-Dub #3
10 Natty Dread #3

Disc 2

11 Lively Up Yourself-alt
12 Am A Do-Dub
13 No Woman, No Cry-alt
14 Them Belly Full-Demo
15 Roadblock-alt
16 Iron Lion Zion-Original
17 Am A Do-Alt
18 Am A Do-Demo
19 Talkin' Blues-Original
20 Revolution-Demo




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Peter Tosh - Equal Rights-era demos


Wooooooooord. Ah yes, the mighty Steppin’ Razor himself - Peter Tosh. Demos from his landmark ‘Equal Rights’ album that still gets much rotation on DaddyRich Radio. This one is especially precious to me for it’s presence of ‘Babylon Queendom’, which ranks very high on my all-time Tosh recordings list. Hope you all enjoy as well.



1. 400 years

2. Hammer

3. Jam A Inna Jam Down

4. Vampire

5. Babylon Queendom

6. Can’t Blame the Youth

7. Mark of the Beast

8. Get Up, Stand Up

9.Apartheid

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Culture - Production Something (Extended Versions)



Here is the first installment of the promised future postings of the mighty, much-missed Culture. I know they continue on with a replacement, but for me it could never be the same. These are all crucial versions of deep cuts from the group and all will enjoy the sweetness from the harmonies. This is an essential part of any roots-reggae lovers collection. More to come, children




Too Long Slavery (Previously Unreleased Alternate Mix)
Garvey (Extended Mix)
Trod On (Previously Unreleased Alternate Mix)
Weeping (Extended Mix)
Production Something (Extended Mix)
Pyaka (Previously Unreleased Alternate Mix)
Dog A Go Nyam Dog (Extended Mix)
Black Rose (AKA Stand Up And Fight) (Extended Mix)
Children Of Israel (Extended Alternate Mix)


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Various Artists - Boss Reggae! Coxsone Dodd Selections


Whoa Nelly! What a great collection of the Rootsiest of the Reggae, from the golden age of the music. Containing selections from some of DaddyRich's favorites like The Gladiators and Winston Jarrett. Coxsone Dodd, for those who don't know, was one of THE pre-eminent producers of his day and worked with a who's who list of reggae stars. We all know that I post many dub collection shere, but my true love of reggae lies in the Roots tradition. More collections will be coming in the near future from some of the best of the genre, in my humble opinion. So, twist up a bone and relax friends.





1. Winston Jarrett- Poor Me Israelites
2. The Flames- Scare Him
3. The Meditators- Give Me True Love
4. The Helpers- Help
5. Jackie Mittoo- Night Doctor
6. Lloyd Robinson- Run For Rescue
7. The Meditators- Tomorrow When You're Gone
8. W. Wellington- Too Many Miles
9. Lloyd Robinsons- Double Crosser
10. The Heptones- Sweet Talking
11. Winston Jarrett- Just Can't Satisfy
12. The Gladiators- Jane


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Rockers All-Stars - Chanting With The Help of the Father (a.k.a. Augustus Pablo's All-Stars)




Oh the joy of the sweet, sweet reggae music on a sunny So-Cal day. Makes one glad to be alive. This particular classic of slabbed wax comes to us with a sterling pedigree. Mixed at King Tubby's & Harry J's , Produced by the Mighty Augustus Pablo and mixed by Prince Jammy. Released in 1978 and still crisp, beautiful chanting and dubbing for all you good children. Hope you all enjoy and I give many thanks for all the kind words and well-wishes from all the friends of the Ape while I was gone. Hope to be back to a more regular schedule here real soon.


1. Hammer Dub
2. Fire Dub
3. Firm Dub
4. Children Dub
5. H.I.M Dub
6. Lean Sweep
7. Jah Dub
8. Money Dub
9. Santic Dub
10. Equal Rights Dub


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Some Choice Peter Tosh Selections



I need not elaborate upon my admiration and love for the late, great Mr. Tosh on this blog. Just check the archives, children. I have yet to tire of his voice, music and message after many years and hope I never do. The man UNDERSTOOD (or as Rasta would opine OVERSTOOD) about human nature and sung with such sincerity that it still brings my ears and heart great satisfaction. The choices here are great one's - 'Ultra Rare Tosh' and 'Live In Rome 1981'. Reggae fans know that Peter could bring it live and it is in great evidence here in the Rome show, which rolls out looking like a 'greatest hits live!' package. Just look at the jams on this one - 'Steppin' Razor', 'Mystic Man', 'Babylon Queendom'(A Personal Favorite of Mine) and so many others. Damn, it's reggae at it's finest. The other joint is 'Ultra Rare' which is someone's small rarities collection (that saves DaddyRich the time of creating his own, which I WILL get to someday..) and has some good cuts and hard-to-find versions. Share the music people, spread the love.




Rome 1981


1 -Intro
2 Steppin Razor
3 African
4 Coming In Hot
5 Don't Look Back
6 Rock With Me
7 Mystic Man
8 The Toughest
9 Bushdoctor
10 Rastafari is
11 Get Up Stand Up
12 Burial
13 Babylon Queendom
14 Legalize It


'Ultra Rare Tosh'

1. Babylon Queendom
2. Burial (Original Version)
3. You Can't Blame The Youth (1977 Version)
4. Dem Haffe Get A Beatin'
5. Once Bitten (Version)
6. Well Bred (Version)
7. Well Bred
8. You Can't Blame The Youth
9. You Can't Fool Me Again (Version)


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Greensleeves Finale


Finally! Discs 12, 13 & 14 of the ultimate roots reggae.


GREENSLEEVES 12” part 12
Soundman Clash - Carlton Livingston
100 Weight Of Collie Weed -Carlton Livingston
Pass the Tu-Sheng-Peng - Frankie Paul
War Is In The Dance - Frankie Paul
Herbcutter / Herbsmoker Dub - Carlton Livingston
Pain A Back - Scion Success
Can't Leave Jah Alone - Scion Success
Trappers - Tetrack
One In A Million - Half Pint
Do Good - Frankie Paul



GREENSLEEVES 12” part 13
Boom Shack A Lack - Junior Reid
Bam Bam - Cocoa Tea
Police Peggy (Informer) - Little John
She No Ready - Little John
Get Out Of My Life - Frankie Jones 9:05
Ghost Rider - Squeechie Nice
Freedom Fighter - Half Pint
Hold On - Half Pint
Let Off Supm (Original Mix) - Gregory Isaacs & Dennis Brown
Hog In Minty - Nitty Gritty


GREENSLEEVES 12” part 14
Run Down The World - Nittty Gritty
Jack Slick - Junior Murvin
Trouble Again - King Kong
Me Lover - Tonto Irie
Rockers Non Stop - Junior Delgado
No Good Girl Gregory Isaacs
It's Not Unusual (Alternative Vocal Mix) - Bunny Lie Lie
It's Not Unusual - Bunny Lie Lie
Trickster - Johnny Osbourne
To The Foundation - Dennis Brown & Cocoa Tea
Oil Ting - Cocoa Tea

Thanks to the many who left kind comments and thanks for this great set - share with all your reggae-lovin' friends.

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Bob Marley & The Wailers - Burnin '(Deluxe 2 Disc Edition)


I try my best not to put albums up here that are easily available in stores, but this one has proven a bit elusive in stores for friends of the Ape - and we all know DaddyRich will provide when he can. Especially if it's some classic reggae, right? This one contains the classic album by itself on disc one and the legendary Leeds concert in 1973 that shows the band in mighty fine form - that was once only available as an inferior-quality bootleg. Although it may seem a little downbeat at times (throughout, basically) it has stood the test of time and contains the zenith of the magic triumvirate's song skills (Marley, Tosh & Livingston, for those who don't know) - just look at the track listing, my friends and marvel at the collection of classics; 'Burnin' & Lootin'' , 'Small Axe', 'Rastaman Chant', 'Get Up, Stand Up', 'Duppy Conqueror'.....Wow.


DISC 1: BURNIN' REMASTERED:

1. Get Up, Stand Up
2. Hallelujah Time
3. I Shot The Sheriff
4. Burnin' And Lootin'
5. Put It On
6. Small Axe
7. Pass It On
8. Duppy Conqueror
9. One Foundation
10. Rasta Man Chant
11. Reincarnated Souls
12. No Sympathy
13. Opressed Song, The
14. Get Up, Stand Up
15. Get Up, Stand Up

DISC 2: LIVE AT LEEDS, NOVEMBER 23, 1973:

1. Duppy Conqueror
2. Slave Driver
3. Burnin' And Lootin'
4. Can't Blame The Youth
5. Stop The Rain
6. Midnight Ravers
7. No More Trouble
8. Kinky Reggae
9. Get Up, Stand Up
10. Stir It Up
11. Put It On
12. Lively Up Yourself


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The Mighty Diamonds - Live In Toyo 1985


Yes, some of the sweetest harmonies in all of reggae music live in concert - The Mighty Diamonds. Tabby Shaw, Judge Ferguson and Bunny Simpson crafted some of the finest 3 part voice work that we shall ever be so lucky to hear again. It may be obvious by this point, considering all the roots reggae I have shared, that I don't much care for new reggae music. There may be some great new vocalists and harmonies but whenever I venture into new reggae it all sounds like the same old dancehall vibe that I got tired of as I retreated further back into reggae history. So, I am safe and comfortable in my pre-1990 reggae bubble. Many of the greatest Diamonds songs are represented here in their live glory - "Shame & Pride", "Right Time", Have Mercy" and "The Roots Is There" - you really cannot go wrong with this one...


Introduction ~ Reggae Street
Party Time
Shame And Pride
I Don't Mind What You Are Saying
Never Say Goodbye
Right Time
Have Mercy
I Need A Roof
Keep On Moving
The Roots Is There
Heads Of Government
There Is No Me Without You


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Greensleeves - 12" Collection Continued Discs 9, 10 & 11



This post continues for the hardcore roots faithful. Such good music and I am glad that a few here are diggin it and passing it on. Keep playing and feeling the love.

GREENSLEEVES 12” part 9

Beverley Black - Peter Ranking & General Lucky
Walk & Talk - Peter Ranking & General Lucky
Just Talking - Michael Prophet
Thru Me - Papa Dimes
We A Leggo - Koumba
Billy - Koumba
Hold On To Your Woman - Yellowman & Fathead
Rub-A-Dub Play - Yellowman & Fathead
Wild Like Tiger - Eek A Mouse
Billy Boyo On The Go - Billy Boyo


GREENSLEEVES 12” part 10

The Good, The Ugly And The Bad - Billy Boyo
Baby Father - Linval Thompson
Mr. Dynamite - Bunny Lie Lie & Lee Van Cleef
Dynamite Dub - Roots Radics
Youths Pon The Corner - John Holt
All Kind Of People - Al Campbell
Last Dance - Al Campbell
If I Had Known - Ken Boothe
Welfare People - Ken Boothe
I Wan – Winston Hussey

GREENSLEEVES 12” PART 11

Special Request - Don Carlos
Water Pumpee - Wailing Souls
Peeping Tom - John Holt
Sexy – Hugh Griffiths
Now – Anthony Johnson
Ghetto Dance - Michael Palmer & Jim Brown
Prison Oval Rock (Master Mix) - Barrington Levy
Prison Oval Rock (Dub Plate Mix) - Barrington Levy
Thinking - Ken Boothe
Valley Of Peace - Ken Boothe

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Greensleeves 12" Collection Continued - Discs 7 & 8


There have been all too few downloads of these (check the archives, folks) and I will be posting the updates at the top of the page from now on so no one will miss them. This is the best of roots reggae for all you kids to enjoy. If DaddyRich says it's good, it must be true.... would I lie to you? Right.





GREENSLEEVES 12” part7

Eventide Fire A Disaster - Barrington Levy & General Echo
Noah’s Ark - Eek-A-Mouse
Wa-Do-Dem - Eek-A-Mouse
Wild Inna Eighty-One Style - Errol Shorter
Trials & Crosses - Earl Sixteen
Love Is What The World Want - Barry Brown
Fattie Boom - Ranking Dread
Entertainment - Triston Palmer Jah Thomas & Toyan
Jah Guide I - Little John & Toyan
Up Front - Wailing Souls

GREENSLEEVES 12” part 8

To The Edge Of The Rump - Papa Tullo
Give Another Israel A Try - Barry Brown
Im Not Crazy - Don Carlos & Captain Sinbad
Gone Away - Sammy Dread
Dance Hall Style - Little John
Bone Connection - Nicodemus
Outside Right - The Taxi Gang
Life In The Ghetto - Simple Simon
Warn Them Teach Them - Peter Metro & Squiddly Ranking
Caribbean Connection - Peter Metro

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Presenting Burning Spear - Studio One Session 1973




More reggae goodness in the roots tradition here, my children. The Burnig Spear has one of the most distinctive voices in all of reggae music and puts lie to all those naysayers who opine "it all sounds the same". These greaest session was produced by the great Coxsone Dodd , of whom much more will be heard later, and presents the Spear in early, fine form. Give it a listen and let me know what you think.




Ethiopians Live It Out
We Are Free
Fire Down Below
Creation
Don't Mess With Jill
Down By The Riverside
Door Peep Shall Not Enter
Pick Up The Pieces
Get Ready
Journey
Them A Come
He Prayed



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Aston 'Family Man' Barrett - Family Man In Dub



Pity on the fool swho don't know who this cat is. The Family Man was the bass slapping genius that formed part of the haaard rhythm section of The Wailers (with his brother Carlton) that helped Bob Marley's music sound so sweet. Any fan of reggae and especially dub should give this one a twirl. Classic, rootsy dubbing and grooves that deserve much praise and attention. The list of players and producers on this joint reads like a Jamaican Hall Of Fame listing, for example - Peter Tosh, Bob Marley, Robbie Shakespeare, Carlton Barrett, Earl Wire Lindo and Bunny Wailer. That is one of the best line-ups I have ever seen available on ANY record. Now, if this man could bring together this many luminaries of reggae - the least you can do is listen and understand, right? You won't regret.



Cobra Style Dub
Steppers Rock
Familyman Skank
Rebel I Am
E.T. Special
Pleasing Dub
Dubbing Naturally
Dub Combination
Pickney Dub
A Distant Dub
Tribute To Y Mas Gan
Elegant Dub
Iron Rock
Dub Maker


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The Greensleeves 12 " Collection



Is there a greater name for roots reggae lovers? Even though my reggae posts are among the least visited, I know I have helped a few to appreciate the art form. I will also continue to post for the wonderful folks who have expressed their gratitiude and in hopes of getting more folks converted. This will be a mega big post of all my Greensleeves 12" records that were a gift of mp3's from a great friend and will make anyone's day brighter. So here we go with the first installment with many more to follow and it includes such legends as The Wailing Souls, the under-appreciated Capital Letters and the immortal Barrington Levy. Enjoy! Also check out the best reggae blogs - schrikdraad, cunadelreggae and rockersradio!!!




GREENSLEEVES 12” part1

War - Wailing Souls & Ranking Trevor
Thank You For Last Night - Cygnus
Jah Man - Cygnus
Babylon you got to set my children free- Cyngus
Smoking My Ganja- Capital Letters
Natty Walk - Capital Letters
Wisdom Of Jah - I.Jarzif
Rise Ethiopians - I.Haicideons & I.Jarzif
Sister Carol - Barrington Levy
Fly Away Home - Pablo Gad



GREENSLEEVES 12” Disc 2

See Baba Joe - Wailing Souls
Gates Of Zion - Mighty Diamonds
Know Myself - Junior Reid
Another One Bites The Dust - Clint Eastwood & General Saint
Young Lover - Clint Eastwood & General Saint
Cassandra - Michael Prophet
Gunman - Michael Prophet
? - Papa Michigan & ?
Trouble Nobody - Michael Prophet
Do You Remember - Eek-A-Mouse


GREENSLEEVES 12” part 3

Big Ship - Freddie McGregor
Fat She Fat - John Holt
Terrorists In The City - Eek-A-Mouse
Who Can Make The Dance Ram - Yellowman
Born For A Purpose / Reason For Living - Dr Alimantado & The Rebels
Still Alive Life All - Dr Alimantado & The Rebels
Where Is Jah - Reggae Regular
Black Star Liner - Reggae Regular
Bloody Eyes - Keith Hudson
Bloody Eyes Dub - Keith Hudson


GREENSLEEVES 12” part 4

Panic Dub - Ranking Joe & The Revolutionaires
The Hotter Claps Clap Them - Ranking Joe & The Steppers
Perilous Times - Mystic Eyes & Trinity
Roots Man Version - Revolutionaries
Natty dread Style - The Revolutionairies
Good Life - The Heptones
ide From Jah - The Heptones
A Di System - African Brothers - Matumbi
Prince Jammys Magic - Prince Jammy & The Aggrovators
Sitting In The Park - Dr Alimantado And The Rebels


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Peter Tosh - Black Dignity (The Early Recordings1967-1972)



The Mighty Steppin' Razor, y'all - never 'nuff Respect. I may have mentioned once or twice before my love of Peter Tosh. This is only one of the necessary compilations of Tosh's music that we all need for our collections. Another must-have would be 'Honorary Citizen' and a few others I may well share soon with you good people. There was a menace and anger that Peter had that wasn't evident as a back-up singer for Bob Marley but came to it's full fruition as a solo artist. Yet another Rasta prophet in my opinion and it seemed, before he was violently taken from us, that he was finaly coming to terms with a few things about himself and the world he lived in. Missed every bit as much as John Lennon by DaddyRich and played even more on his stereo's. Give a listen and enjoy the kind reggae music and excellent dubbing, courtesy of the master Joe Gibbs (of whom there will more, as well). Peace.





1.: Black Dignity
2.: Steppin' Razor - Tosh, Peter & The Wailers
3.: Stop The Train - Tosh, Peter & The Wailers
4.: Soon Come - Tosh, Peter & The Wailers
5.: Oppressor Man
6.: Burial - Tosh, Peter & The Wailers
7.: Dem A Fi Get A Beatin' - Tosh, Peter & The Wailers
8.: Downpressor - Tosh, Peter & The Wailers
9.: Mark Of The Beast - Tosh, Peter & The Wailers
10.: Dog Teeth
11.: Second Hand - Tosh, Peter & The Wailers
12.: No Mercy
13.: 400 Years - Tosh, Peter & The Wailers
14.: No Sympathy - Tosh, Peter & The Wailers
15.: Pound Get A Blow - Tosh, Peter & The Wailers
16.: Can't You See - Tosh, Peter & The Wailers
17.: Fire Fire - Tosh, Peter & The Wailers
18.: Funeral - Tosh, Peter & The Wailers
19.: Once Bitten
20.: Oppressor Man (version) - Trans Am Allstars
21.: Kingston 12 (shuffle version) - Wailers Allstars




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Various Artists - Uptown Top Ranking (2 Discs)



It has been far too long since Daddy posted any roots reggae and for that I do apologize. My days and nights are made more bearable with the great music from Jamaica. This, aside from some Hank Williams Sr., is the only religious music I have ever been able to stomach in all my years. If the Rastafarians hadn't bet on the wrong horse (the scandalous Selassie) they would have one of the more appealing belief systems I have ever run across. Their devotion, love of the natural world and music is well worthy of our praise. Some of the best of reggae legends are in their finest form on these discs - The Melodians dreamy and relevant 'Rivers Of Babylon' with my favorite line 'So let the words of our mouths/and the meditation of our hearts/be acceptable in thy sight' - truly poetic. Also in top form are Dennis Brown, Bob Marley, The Ethiopians, Ken Boothe and a whole who's who of reggaes best and brightest.



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Bob Marley & The Wailers - Bustin' Out Of Trenchtown

Until I create my old school reggae blog I will add a few more to this one. There are so many wonderful BM&W albums and bootlegs (I have about 300 of them) that it becomes difficult to decide which one to share first. This particular album came late to my collection about 3 years ago and has been indispensible ever since. It captures the early Wailers and much like it's predecessor "Talking Blues" captures them before they became legends. There is the same sense of immediacy and intimacy with these recordings and, in my humble opinion, both albums have recordings I find superior to their actual album versions. Included here as well is the 'All-In-One Medley' that is my favorite part of the disc (except for the versions of Small Axe, Duppy Conqueror...ahhh hel it's all good) and a track I hope you will all find great as well. More to come folks.

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Peter Tosh - Legalize It

It was very difficult to pick only one album to start with from the late, great Peter Tosh. Like so many other suburban honkeys I was introduced to reggae in the 1980's listening to Bob Marley. Life altering stuff inded and popular music has rarely been as good or meaningful to me before or since. But Marley was an optimist and it shone through on many of his wonderful songs - whereas Tosh was more of a realist (wouldn't go as far as saying pessimist) and understood the shady nature of most people in general (don't get him started on Chris Blackwell of Island Records...) and flayed them for their shortcomings in song. Much more of these types of songs on my personal fave 'Equal Rights' but for those who haven't had the pleasure of this mans music before - it's good to start at the beginning with 'Legalize It', recorded and released shortlry after leaving the Wailers, beacuse "Jah had more for me to do than be Bob Marley's back-up singer" it is still a powerful album. Luckilly the rumor of any acrimony between him and Marley was all crap so we can truly enjoy the Marley/Tosh penned 'Why Must I Cry?' and not be misled into thinking these old friends were new enemies. I often liken the duo of Peter Tosh and Bob Marley as reggaes Lennon/McCartney not only becasue of talent and legendary status but in their attitudes as men. Marley as the McCartney had great popular sensibilities and was universally loved, if not totally understood. Tosh as the Lennon wrote great songs as well but had more bite and wit. One saw things as 'getting better all the time' and the other as 'it can't get no worse'. Nuff said - listen to the music and enjoy.

http://rapidshare.de/files/32577114/Legalize_It.zip