Lets Have An Independence Day! (RADIO BLOGCAST #5)

We'll take advantage of this weekend to treat you with another festive list of tracks with some originals and some cover songs by your favorite reggae and ska artists! One original song I included here is a song that really caught the ears of many, Its "It Must Be Love", a song that was originally written and recorded in 1971 by an English poet, songwriter and singer, Labi Siffre. This was taken from his "Crying Laughing Loving Lying" album of the same year. And in 1981, Madness did a version of this wonderfully written song and gained much radio airplay in the 80's and the 90s.

Labi Siffre makes a cameo appearance as a violin player in their It Must Be Love music video.





The Specials also did a version of "I Don't Want to See You Cry" which was included in their 1996 album Today's Specials. What I included here is the 1968 version by Ken Boothe. He was just 17 then in '68 when he recorded his first album, "Mr. Rock Steady" from which this track was taken.



And who can forget The Specials' 2-tone hit version of "Rudy, A Message To You"? which was originally by Dandy Livingstone in 1967. The UK 2-Tone movement of the late 70s brought Livingstone to a new audience. Another 2-tone artist, The Selecter is here too, with their "Time Hard" ska rendition. This is my kumpareng Dannyboy's favorite!

Also included here are some requested tracks such as "Hold Me Tight" by Lynn Taitt & The Jets, Laurel Aitken's "Zion City" and "Love" from our own local ska scene pioneers, Put3Ska. Just like our good friend Luis said, "Peborit!" :-)

You'd be surprised to hear Stevie Wonder's "Wondering" track here which packs a good blend of Jazz and Soul recorded in 1962! This track will surely make you jump and dance as you hear Little Stevie's hypnotic keyboards! Pair it with The Dave Davani Four's guitar, drums and hammond rich track "Top Of The Pops" and you're good to go shufflin'!

I wont say much about today's playlist, but all I can say is they're all great! With lots of all-time favorites and good-vibe tunes for all your listening pleasure! Nuff said and play 'em loud!
Enjoy!

RADIO BLOGCAST #5

The Ring - Victor Rice
Top Of The Pops - The Dave Davani Four
Ska-Ra-Van - Roland Alphonso
Golden Love - Lord Creator
Rub A Dub - King Stitt
Hold Me Tight - Lynn Taitt & The Jets
Wondering - Stevie Wonder
Rudy, A Message To You - Dandy Livingstone
Time Hard - The Selecter
Zion City - Laurel Aitken
Masturbation - beNUTS
It's Been A Long Time... Helen - The Deltones
Take Warning - Long Beach Dub All Stars
Love - Put3Ska
It Must Be Love - Labi Siffre
Cry for Me - Deal's Gone Bad
Dance All Night - The Tartans
Living In Fame - The Clash
I Don't Want to See You Cry - Ken Boothe

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