Most tracks unavailable for decades. Includes some of the most influential reggae recordings of the early 70s. Complements previous Perry-themed Doctor Bird collections. By 1971, Lee 'Scratch' Perry was firmly established as one of Jamaica's elite music makers. Since launching his Upsetter Records label three years earlier, he had enjoyed both national and international success with his productions, and in so doing earned widespread admiration for his creative approach to music making. While much of Perry's work throughout the preceding 12 months had comprised instrumental works, the new year marked a key change in his approach, with his output throughout 1971 increasingly showcasing vocal recordings performed by a small, but talented roster of artists. This is evidenced by this, the fourth Doctor Bird collection charting the legendary producer's development from local hitmaker to global star. Included here are some of his most important Upsetter recordings from the period, featuring such influential artists as Junior Byles, Dave Barker, Little Roy, Carl Dawkins and The Righteous Flames. Featuring numerous tracks unavailable on any format for decades, this compelling 2CD set not only provides a fascinating insight into Lee 'Scratch' Perry's musical adventures during a transformative period in Jamaican musical history, it is also a must for all fans of the classic reggae sound.
Tracklist:
The Inspirations - Confusion
The Upsetters - Confusion Version
Teddy ; The Upsetters - Elusion
Val Bennett ; The Upsetters - Big John Wayne
The Upsetters - Dracula
The Upsetters - Kaya Version
Carl Dawkins - Heavy Load
The Upsetters - Down The Road
Dave Barker ; Charley Ace - Small Axe Version 2
The Righteous Flames - You've Got To Be Mine -
Charley Ace ; The Upsetters - The Creeper
The Upsetters - Creeping Version
Lee Perry ; The Upsetters - Big Joke
Dave Barker ; The Upsetters - Groove Me (slow version)
The Upsetters - Screwdriver
The Hurricanes - Got To Be Mine
The Upsetters - Got To Be Mine Version
Roy Lee - Give Me Power
Lee Perry - All Combine Part 1
Lee Perry - All Combine Part 2
U Roy ; The Upsetters - Copasetic
Little Roy - Cross The Nation
Dave Barker - What A Confusion
Winston Wright ; The Upsetters - Earthquake
The Upsetters - Confusion Version 2
Dave Barker - Groove Me (fast version)
Junior Byles - Place Call Africa
The Upsetters - Africa Version
Stranger Cole - Run Up Your Mouth
The Upsetters - Good Luck
Glen Adams - Never Had A Dream
The Upsetters - Dream Version
Carl Dawkins - Picture On The Wall Ver 3
The Upsetters - Picture On The Wall Ver 4
The Upsetters - Axe Man
Eccles and Neville - All Over
The Faithful Brothers - Mount Zion
Junior Byles - Got The Tip
The Righteous Upsetters - Dark Moon
Junior Byles - Rub Up Festival 71
David Isaacs - Knock Three Times
The Upsetters - Downpressor Version
The Faithful Brothers - Iniquity Workers
The Upsetters - Iniquity Ver 2
Jackie Bernard - Time aka T.I.M.E.
The Upsetters - Time (Version)
David Isaacs - You'll Be Sorry
Dennis Alcapone - Well Dread
The Classics - Cheerio Baby
The Righteous Upsetters - Dread A Dread
Paul Freeman - Don't Give Up
The Upsetters - Don't Give Up Version
UPC: 5013929286146 Label: Doctor Bird Release Date: 5.30.25 Format: CD
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