Category Archives: Rocksteady

Who Do You Think You Are?

Posted on September 15, 2009 by

Prince Buster – Sister Big Stuff (from Sister Big Stuff 1972) I got a pretty big soft spot for Reggae/Rocksteady covers, even Buster’s cover of Bridge Over Troubled Water from this same album, which is one of the corniest songs … Continue reading →

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I, Myself Are Smiling

Posted on July 12, 2009 by

The Gaylads – Simple Way of Living (from Soul Beat 1967) Been rocking the fuck out of this song lately. So good for summer. Rudeboy Rocksteady for your BBQ where no shoes, no shirt gets you service. Duppies on the … Continue reading →

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Just Like Uncle Freddy

Posted on October 16, 2008 by

I am a few days late as I as in NYC last weekend, but an Alton Ellis post is needed. He had been having a rough year battling cancer and it was his time. One of my favorite Jamaicans no … Continue reading →

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