Morgan,Derrick Derrick Morgan & His Friends CD

Two CD set. The rock steady era that dominated Jamaica's musical landscape between late-1966 and mid-1968 is today widely acknowledged as the most influential period in the island's history. Not only did the sound lay the foundations upon which reggae subsequently developed, it's structure favored small combos rather than the large ensembles that dominated the ska years, resulting in significantly reduced recording costs. The development provided cash-strapped music makers with the opportunity to make records and one who took full advantage was enterprising local singing sensation, Derrick Morgan. Distributed in the UK by Island Records, the popularity of his works ultimately led to the company releasing the now impossibly rare long-player, Derrick Morgan And His Friends, a 12-track collection largely comprising previously unissued material. Now, at long last, this hugely desirable album is available once more, with it's contents supplemented by the remainder of Derrick Morgan's rock steady productions. Recorded at Jamaica's premiere recording studio, WIRL, and featuring the musicianship of leading session crews, the Carib Beats and Lyn Taitt & the Jets, the quality of the tracks remains consistently high, and with a handful of these enjoyable sides making their CD debut, this stunning set is a dream come true for any self-respecting rock steady fan!

1. Bad Luck On Me - Derrick Morgan 2. Father Killam - Derrick Morgan 3. Tears On My Pillow - Derrick Morgan 4. Ain't That Crazy - Derrick Morgan 5. Lagga Head - Derrick Morgan 6. Stumbling Block - Derrick Morgan ; The Viceroys 7. I've Been Searching - Pauline Morgan ; The Loveletts 8. Stop The Wedding - Pauline Morgan ; The Loveletts 9. Give Me A Chance - Pauline Morgan ; The Consumates 10. The More They Get - The Consumates 11. You've Been Saying Things - The Black Brothers 12. Music Be The Food Of Love - The Inventors 13. Conquering Ruler - Derrick Morgan 14. You've Got To Cry - The Groovers 15. Lip And Tongue - The Viceroys 16. I'm Indebted - Alva Lewis 17. Family War - Neremiah Reid 18. Someone - Derrick Morgan ; Pauline 19. Gimme Back (1968 Version) - Derrick Morgan 20. Send Requests - The Viceroys 21. Give Me That Love - Neremiah Reid 22. When Am I Gonna Be Free - Dawn Penn 23. Give It To Him - The Viceroys 24. Every Day - Zanda Ferron 25. Do You Love Me - Derrick ; Pauline 26. Some Come, Some Go - Frank Brown 27. Give Me Loving - The Black Brothers 28. Let Him Go - The Viceroys 29. A Prisoner In Love - Derrick Morgan 30. Lonely World - Zanda Ferron 31. Treat Me Right - The King Twins 32. Do It Now - The Consumates 33. Bedweight - Derrick Morgan 34. Red Rum Ball - Lloyd ; Devon 35. (Red) Big Bum Ball Chapter Two - Tony King 36. More Balls - Mark Anthony ; The Jets