Play Ska

The time span of the Skatalites career considering their output of litually 100s of sides of music, was a relatively short one of just over two years. We have delved into the vaults of Wirl Records and have selected some tunes that show the dexterity of the band and what great sounds this group of musicians were capable of producing and the high quality they maintained. They recorded before they were named as a collective The Skatalites, when personal and financial problems became an issue the band split into two halves. Jackie Mittoo and Roland Alfonso going on to form The Soul Brothers band for Coxsone Dodd. Tommy McCook moving over to work with Duke Reid as musical director. Sadly Don Drummond suffering for years from depression would see his career cut short ending in Belle Vue hospital in 1969. But while together they cut some of the finest Ska Sounds to be found on record. We hope you enjoy this set.

1: Wise Man
2: Skylarka
3: Wild Man Street
4: Cow Town Skank
5: Northern Sound
6: Convention
7: The Joker from La Boka
8: Legs Man
9: Greenwich Farm
10: Girls Town
11: Tip Toe
12: Gold Coast
13: Boys Town
14: T-bone
15: Meranque
16: Buddy Bye

Number of Discs: 1

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