VA - Back Beat, Singles From The Island Vaults 1962 [2014] (3 x CDs)

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VA - Back Beat, Singles From The Island Vaults 1962 [2014] (3 x CDs)

This is an anthology that captures a crucial era in the evolution of music. Launched in 2014, it echoes the dynamic melodies of 1962, a year that saw the emergence of genres like Reggae, Funk, Soul, Ska, and Rhythm & Blues. This compilation pays homage to the diverse musical landscape of the time, featuring a variety of styles that were just beginning to surface from the vaults of Island Records. The collection is marked by its strong Ska and Rhythm & Blues elements, genres that were on the rise in the early 1960s. The tracks resonate with the compelling beats of Ska, a genre that was born in Jamaica and laid the groundwork for Reggae.

At the same time, the presence of Funk and Soul is unmistakable, mirroring the wider shifts in the international music scene. These genres, known for their rhythmic intensity and groove, brought a fresh perspective to the music of the era, inspiring numerous artists and defining the sound of popular music for generations to come.  In its essence, this box set is more than a mere assortment of songs; it takes listeners on a journey back to a transformative period in music history, encapsulating the creativity and innovation of 1962 through its diverse blend of genres. (B)

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Track lists

CD01

01 Lord Creator - Independent Jamaica 2:51

02 Lord Creator - Remember 3:44

03 Owen Gray - Patricia 5:15

04 Owen Gray - Twist Baby 2:04

05 Jiving Juniors - Sugar Dandy 2:22

06 Jiving Juniors - Valerie 2:56

07 Derrick Morgan - Travel On 2:32

08 Derrick Morgan - Teach Me Baby 2:22

09 Roy & Millie - We'll Meet 2:34

10 Roland Alphonso - Back Beat 2:41

11 Derrick Morgan - The Hop 2:33

12 Derrick Morgan - Tell It To Me 2:21

13 Lloyd Clarke - Love You The Most 2:39

14 Lloyd Robinson - You Said You Loved Me 2:14

15 Jackie Edwards - All My Days 2:33

16 Jackie Edwards - Hear My Cry 2:42

17 Alton & Eddy - Let Me Dream 2:00

18 Alton & Eddy - My Love Divine 2:31

CD02

01 Continentals - Give Me All Your Love 2:25

02 Continentals - Going Crazy 2:31

03 Derrick Morgan - Forward March 2:58

04 Derrick Morgan With Eric Morris - Please Don't Talk About Me 2:26

05 Jimmy Cliff - Hurricane Hatty 2:43

06 Jimmy Cliff - Dearest Beverley 2:42

07 Derrick Morgan - See And Blind 2:31

08 Derrick Morgan - Cherry Home 2:30

09 Owen Gray - Jezebel 2:37

10 Owen & Millie - Sugar Plum 2:29

11 Ernest Ranglin & The G.B.S - The Harmonica Twist 2:00

12 Ernest Ranglin Orchestra - Nitty Gritty 1:55

13 Jimmy Cliff - Miss Jamaica 2:23

14 Jimmy Cliff - Gold Digger 2:21

15 Errol Dixon - Morning Train 2:18

16 Derrick & Patsy - Housewives Choice 2:41

17 Derrick & Patsy - Gypsy Woman 2:23

18 Wilfred Jackie Edwards - One More Week 2:20

CD03

01 Jackie Edwards - Tears Like Rain 2:17

02 Owen Gray - Dolly Baby 1:47

03 Don Drummond Orchestra - Schooling The Duke 2:45

04 Don Drummond Orchestra - Bitter Rose 2:30

05 Bunny & Skitter - A Little Mashin' 2:07

06 Rico Rodriguez - Rico Special 3:20

07 Blues Busters - Behold 2:47

08 Blues Busters - Oh Baby! 2:20

09 Jimmy Cliff - Since Lately 2:13

10 Jimmy Cliff - I'm Free 3:10

11 Theo Beckford - Seven Long Years 2:17

12 Jiving Juniors - Don't Leave Me 2:25

13 Hi Tones - Going Steady 2:16

14 Owen Gray - Midnight Track 2:28

15 Owen Gray - Time Will Tell 2:21

16 Wilbert Harrison - Off To School Again 2:11

17 Wilbert Harrison - Broke 2:34

18 Basil Gabbidon - No Fault Of Mine 2:16

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