This Is Jamaica Ska Presenting Ska-Talites

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Release Date: 2020-10-30

Label: Rock A Shacka

This is the iconic Ska compilation from Coxsone / Studio One including top tunes like The Wailer’ s “Simmer Down” “How Many times (Do You Remember)” and Jackie Opel’ s “Push Wood” “Sit Down Servant” released in 1964 - 65, when Ska was at its zenith.
Andy & Joey’ s evergreen “You’ re Wondering Now” has been famously covered by The Specials and the late Amy Winehouse. “Wonder No More” was an earnest follow-up. The cover of Willie Mitchell’ s “20-75” is replaced by brushed up 7 inch version. Don Drummond’ s “Heaven & Erth” has been mis credited on original LP & reissues as “Roll On Sweet Don” but this is the right title.
CD includes 4 rare ska from Blue Beats, Gaylads & Skatalites recorded in the same period as bonus tracks.