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Ska Madness! – 20 Reggae Classics Which Inspired The Two Tone Revolution

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CD (Item 512368) Spectrum (UK), 1960s/1970s — Condition: New Copy

A solid little collection of classic reggae singles of the late 60s & the 70s – soulful numbers that were instrumental in the resurgent UK ska scene of the early 80s! Includes numbers by Dandy Livingstone, The Pioneers, Symarip, The Maytals, Clancy Eccles, Desmond Dekker, The Ethiopians and more that were eventually inspiring to or covered by groups like The Specials, Bad Manners and others of the 2 Tone scene. 20 tracks in all: "Rudy, A Message To You" by Dandy Livingstone, "Jackpot" by The Pioneers, "Skinhead Moonstomp" by Symarip, "Monkey Man" by The Maytals, "Too Experienced" by Jackie Edwards, "Fattie Fattie" by Clancie Eccles, "007 (Shanty Town)" by Desmond Dekker & The Aces and more.  © 1996-2013, Dusty Groove, Inc.



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