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Various - Derrick Harriott Reggae, Funk & Soul 1969-1975 (2LP)
Dub Store Records JPN 1969- 1975
¥5380 (US$34.58)
The premier exponent of soul inspired reggae presents a perceptive set of early seventies recordings
Black, proud and saying it loud, Derrick Harriott, interprets the music of the American black consciousness movement in Kingston, Jamaica for this sophisticated collection
Sound Dimention - Time Is Tight / Soulful Strut
Soul Jazz Records UK / Studio One 1968
¥2580 (US$16.58)
Sonny Wong - You Can't Hold On / In Crowd - You Can't Hold On (Instrumental)
Pyramid / Dub Store Records JPN 1973
¥1480 (US$9.51)
1973 reggae soul cover of Robert John’s classic by Sonny Wong who started his career early with The Mighty Vikings. Chung brothers had a clear vision of creating what is believed to be the origin of lovers rock. Splendid arrangement from In Crowd on flip is a must.
I Roy - Tougher Than Tough / Chosen Few - Do Your Thing
Crystal / Dub Store Records JPN 1972
N/A
Another cover version of an Isaac Hayes’ classic. I Roy is blasting an heavy-weight toasting over the Chosen Few's vocals on the A-side "Tougher Than Tough". A straight cover version by Chosen Few appears on the B-side.