Morgan,Derrick Moon Hop CD

Two CD edition released to coincide with the 50th anniversary of the Apollo 11 moon landing. Among the first major recording stars to emerge in Jamaica, Derrick Seymour Morgan first made his mark in the studio in the late 1950s, becoming the island's premier performer soon after. By 1969 he had secured an unprecedented number of ska, rock steady and early reggae hits, with his success prompting an approach from London-based Afro-Caribbean music-company, Pama Records. The relationship that ensued spawned dozens of popular 45s, many of which were produced by Morgan in the UK, notably the rousing 'Moon Hop', written in celebration of the Apollo 11 moon landing in July '69. After becoming a firm favorite on the London club scene, the single cracked the British pop charts early the following year, with Pama releasing the suitably titled Moon Hop LP soon after. This immensely popular album makes it's CD debut on Disc One of this set, with the LP's original track-listing bolstered by the remainder of the singer's UK-produced output for Pama from 1969 to 1970. The second disc on this collection comprises Morgan's other Pama long-player from the period, In London, the contents of which are supplemented by the remainder of his Jamaican-produced recordings from the late '60s.

1. A Night at the Hop 2. Man Pon Moon 3. Derrick Pop the Top 4. This Ain't My Life 5. Oh Babe 6. Just a Little Lovin' 7. Give Me Lovin' 8. Wipe These Tears 9. Let's Have Some Fun 10. Moon Hop 11. I Wish I Were An Apple 12. Telephone 13. The Story 14. What a Thing 15. Need to Belong 16. Return of Jack Slade 17. I Can't Stand It No Longer 18. Reggae and Shout 19. Hurt Me 20. Beyond the Hill 21. A Rocking Good Way 22. Endlessly 23. Take a Letter Maria 24. Julie 25. Who's Making Love 26. Copy Cats 27. Seven Letters 28. Stand By Me 29. One Morning in May 30. Make It Tan Deay 31. My First Taste of Love 32. Don't Play That Song 33. Come What May 34. Give Me Back 35. How Can I Forget You 36. Too Bad 37. Send Me Some Loving 38. River to the Bank 39. Hold You Jack 40. I Love You 41. I Give You My Heart 42. Time Hard 43. Will You Marry Me 44. Belly Woman 45. I'll Do It 46. Shower of Rain 47. Hey Boy, Hey Girl 48. Fat Man