VA - Trojan Beatles Tribute Box Set (Limited Edition) [2024] (3 x CDs)

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VA - Trojan Beatles Tribute Box Set (Limited Edition) [2024] (3 x CDs)

Trojan Beatles Tribute Box Set (2004) is a 3-CD compilation released by Trojan Records, offering a joyful and imaginative reggae reinterpretation of The Beatles’ most beloved songs. This limited-edition set brings together a vibrant mix of ska, rocksteady, roots, and dub, all filtered through the unmistakable warmth of Jamaican rhythm.

Across its three discs, the box set features over 50 tracks, with contributions from reggae legends like John Holt, Ken Boothe, The Maytals, Marcia Griffiths, Desmond Dekker, and Ernest Ranglin. These artists don’t just cover Beatles songs—they transform them, infusing Lennon and McCartney’s melodies with syncopated grooves, soulful vocals, and island flair. From Glen Adams’ upbeat “I Wanna Hold Your Hand” to Susan Cadogan’s sultry take on “Something”, each track offers a fresh perspective on familiar tunes.

The set is cleverly divided into three themed discs: The Black, Gold & Green Album Part 1, Part 2, and UK Stylee. This structure allows for a mix of Jamaican originals and UK-based reggae interpretations, highlighting the global reach of both The Beatles and reggae music. Standouts include The Crystalites’ instrumental “Lady Madonna”, The Upsetters’ dubby “Let It Be”, and The Black Beatles’ cheeky “Reggae and Shout (Twist and Shout)”.

What makes this collection so charming is its playful spirit. These aren’t reverent covers—they’re full of personality, often reworking arrangements entirely while keeping the heart of the songs intact. The result is a tribute that feels both nostalgic and refreshingly new.

Whether you’re a Beatles fan curious about their influence beyond rock, or a reggae lover looking for inventive takes on classic pop, Trojan Beatles Tribute Box Set is a delightful listen. It’s a celebration of musical cross-pollination—proof that great songs can thrive in any rhythm. (B)

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Track lists

CD1

01 Glen Adams - I Wanna Hold Your Hand 2:33

02 Pat Kelly - A Hard Day's Night 3:46

03 Byron Lee and The Dragonaires - And I Love Her 2:48

04 Now Generation - You Never Know (I'll Be Back) 3:26

05 Joe White - Yesterday 3:17

06 Flame All Stars - Yesterday 3:21

07 Willie Lindo - Norwegian Wood (aka A Darker Shade of Black) 3:14

08 Ernest Ranglin - You Won't See Me 4:18

09 Ernie Smith - You Won't See Me 4:02

10 Joe White - If I Needed Someone 2:55

11 B.B. Seaton - No Eleanor Rigby 3:02

12 Don Carlos - Hello Goodbye 3:21

13 Crystalites - Lady Madonna 2:27

14 John Holt - Hey Jude 2:57

15 Dynamites - Hey Jude 3:26

16 Ken Lazarus - Ob La Di Ob La Da 2:59

17 Rosalyn Sweat & The Paragons - Blackbird (Singing) 2:35

CD2

01 John Holt - I Will 3:42

02 Anonymously Yours - Get Back 3:00

03 Marcia Griffiths - Don't Let Me Down 3:07

04 Harry J. All Stars - Don't Let Me Down 3:20

05 Maytals - Give Peace A Chance 2:45

06 Blues Busters - Something 2:34

07 Sharon Forrester - Here Comes The Sun 2:39

08 Dobby Dobson - Carry That Weight 2:54

09 Nicky Thomas - Let it Be 2:55

10 Upsetters (feat. The Soulettes) - Let it Be 3:32

11 Keith Lynn & The S.P.M's - My Sweet Lord 3:24

12 John Holt - Happy Xmas (War is Over) 4:14

13 Ken Boothe - My Love 2:59

14 Byron Lee & The Dragonaires - Live and Let Die 2:59

15 Techniques - World Without Love 2:11

16 King Kouchi & The Techniques - Show Me Your Motion (World Without Love Version) 2:27

17 Ken Lazarus - Come and Get It 2:16

CD3

01 Black Beatles - Reggae and Shout (Twist and Shout) 2:50

02 Alton Ellis - And I Love Her 3:27

03 Dandy - Yesterday 3:01

04 Jackie Robinson - In My Life 3:21

05 Pioneer All Stars - In My Life Dub 2:53

06 Rico & The Rudies (aka Joe's All Stars) - Hey Jude 3:06

07 Joyce Bond - Ob La Di Ob La Da 3:08

08 Desmond Dekker - Blackbird (Singing) 3:17

09 Israelites - Come Together 3:02

10 Susan Cadogan - Something 3:18

11 Dawn Penn - Here Comes The Sun 3:37

12 Nicky Thomas - Isn't it A Pity 5:18

13 The Rudies - My Sweet Lord 3:04

14 T.T. Ross - Imagine 4:07

15 Del Davis - A World Without Love 2:19

16 Johnny Arthey Orchestra - A World Without Love 2:07

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