The legendary productions of Joe Gibbs have generated many of the reggae genre’s biggest hits. The producer/label operated predominately between 1972 and 1984. Judy Mowatt, here as Julie Ann (member of Bob Marley’s I-Threes) and June ‘JC’ Lodge went on to have major careers in Reggae music while other names have faded.
The songs and riddims are most familiar and underscore why Joe Gibbs productions were at the top of the genre during these prime years. Some of the re-mastered tracks include previously unreleased extended mixes. Featured tracks include Marcia Aitken “My Man” and “I’m Still In Love With You” (which scored # 1 Pop in England), June ‘JC’ Lodge “Someone Loves You Honey” and a special extended version of Althea & Donna’s classic rocker “Uptown Top Ranking”.
More favourites include Jem & Dean with “Holiday Style” (Riddim: ‘Everday Is Just A Holiday’), Beverly Bailey’s “I Was In Love”, Althea’s “Downtown Thing”, and “I Can’t Stand The Rain” by Hortense Ellis in the extended version!
Tracklisting: 01. Ina Jah Children – Dhaima / 02. My Man – Marcia Aitken feat. Trinity / 03. Gonna Get Along Without You Now – Christine Oliver / 04. Holiday Style – Jem & Dean / 05. Let Me Go Boy – Marcia Aitken feat. Ranking Joe / 06. I Was In Love – Beverly Bailey / 07. Downtown Thing – Althea /
08. Does My Ring Hurt Your Finger – June Lodge / 09. Danger In Your Eyes – Marcia Aitken / 10. Someone Loves You Honey – June Lodge / 11. I’m Still In Love With You – Marcia Aitken / 12. Uptown Top Ranking (Extended Version) – Althea & Donna / 13. Something Precious – Shirley McLain / 14. Emotion – Marcia Aitken feat. Ruddy Thomas / 15. I Can’t Stand The Rain (Extended Version) – Hortense Ellis / 16. The Gardener – Julie Ann (Judy Mowatt) / 17. Baby I’m Yours – June Lodge / 18. United We Stand – Cynthia Richards & Irving Brown / 19. Sweet Sensation – Carol Gonzales
~ grooveattack.com
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