Rise Jamaica: Jamaican Independence Special / Var Rise Jamaica: Jamaican Independence Special / Var CD

Marking the 60th anniversary of Jamaica's independence in August 2022, this celebratory album collection showcases an array of major hits and previously unissued tracks all of which were recorded in the year that the island became a sovereign nation: 1962. The first of the two discs focuses on the biggest home-grown sellers of the year, featuring ska and r&b hits by such celebrated foundation artists as Jimmy Cliff, Derrick Morgan, Owen Gray and Don Drummond, while he second disc comprises previously unissued recordings, produced by the country's leading sound system operator-turned-record producer, Duke Reid.

1. ** Jamaican Radio Hits Of '62 2. Al T. Joeû - Rise Jamaica (Independence Time Is Here) 3. Jimmy Cliffû - Miss Jamaica 4. Owen Grayû - My One Desire 5. Drumbago's All Stars*û - Duck Soup 6. The Beltonesû - Gloria (Love) 7. Roy ; Patsy*û - My Happy Home 8. Derrick Morganû - The Hop 9. Stranger ; Patsyû - Let's Go To The Party 10. Owen Grayû - Darling Patricia 11. Jimmy James (2)û - Bewildered And Blue 12. Derrick ; Patsy*û - Love Not To Brag 13. Lloyd Clarkeû - Love You The Most 14. Rupie Edwardsû - Just Because 15. The Prodigals*û - Prodigal Son 16. Derrick Morganû - Be Still 17. Lloyd Clarkeû - Love Me Or Leave Me 18. Roland Alphonsoû - Easter Bonnet 19. Owen Grayû - Nobody Else 20. Derrick Morganû - Forward March 21. Lloyd Clarkeû - Good Morning 22. Don Drummond's Group*û - Twelve Minutes To Go 23. Jimmy Cliffû - Hurricane Hattie 24. Owen Grayû - Midnight Track 25. Derrick ; Patsy*û - Housewife's Choice 26. Lord Creatorû - Independent Jamaica 27. ** The Duke's Dubplates '62 28. Roland Alphonsoû - Chick Chick 29. Stranger ; Kenû - Power (Take 2) 30. Cosmo ; Dennisû - Baby Please Don't Go 31. Hortense Ellisû - Midnight Train (Take 1) 32. Derrick ; Patsy*û - Feel So Fine (Take 1) 33. Roland Alphonsoû - Neck Tie (Take 2) 34. The Charmersû - Little Angel 35. Stranger ; Kenû - Come Over Baby 36. Cosmo ; Dennisû - Lollipop I'm In Love (Take 3) 37. The Prodigals*û - Bye Bye Baby 38. Roland Alphonsoû - As Teardrops Fall 39. Derrick ; Patsy*û - Marianne (Take 1) 40. The Charmersû - Mow Sen Wa 41. Duke Reid's Group*û - Herring Bone 42. Basil Gabbidonû - Ben Johnson Day (Take 1) 43. Frank Cosmoû - At The Party (Take 3) 44. Roland Alphonsoû - Double Six 45. Jerry McCarthy*û - Crazy Girl 46. Derrick Morganû - Joy Bells (Take 3) 47. Roland Alphonsoû - Honeycomb 48. Stranger ; Patsyû - This Is Love (Take 2) 49. Frank Cosmoû - Have Mercy Baby 50. Stranger ; Kenû - Straight Home 51. Duke Reid's Group*û - Woodchopper's Ball (Take 2) 52. Cosmo ; Dennisû - I'm Gone