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Niney the Observer Presents Lighthing & Thunder- Niney The Observer Presents Lighthing & Thunder! The Observer Singles 1969-1972 / Various

SKU: 5013929281844
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Niney the Observer Presents Lighthing & Thunder- Niney The Observer Presents Lighthing & Thunder! The Observer Singles 1969-1972 / Various
Niney the Observer Presents Lighthing & Thunder- Niney The Observer Presents Lighthing & Thunder! The Observer Singles 1969-1972 / Various

Two CDs. By the close of the 1960s, a number of dynamic independent record producers were beginning to make their mark on Jamaica's fast developing music scene. Chief among these initially small-time music-makers were the likes of Lee 'Scratch' Perry, 'Edward 'Bunny' Lee and the man whose music provides the focus of this collection, Winston Holness AKA 'Niney'. As the 70s dawned, the ingenuity, innovation and determination of these three talented individuals saw their influence grow at such a rate and to such an extent that by the middle of the decade, their hit-rate matched and often exceeded that of such long-established major operators as Byron Lee of Dynamic Sounds, Studio One's Coxson Dodd, and the Khouri family who controlled Federal Records. But while the music and careers of both Perry and Lee have been rightly celebrated by numerous writers and on seemingly countless compilations over the past few decades, until now, the achievements and influence of Niney have been largely overlooked. This collection is the first in a series of sets that aims to put the record straight and present the very best of his output during key parts of his music career, commencing with the initial independent productions that provided the launchpad to a long and illustrious career in music. Featuring numerous hits, including the ground-breaking 'Blood & Fire', 'Message To The Ungodly', 'Hiding By The Riverside', 'Beardman Feast', 'Rasta Bandwagon' and 'When Jah Speak', the 2CD set presents 20+ tracks that have remained largely unavailable for over half a century. A must for fans of early reggae sounds, 'Lightning & Thunder' also presents a fascinating opportunity to the as-yet uninitiated to enjoy and experience some of the earliest authentic dub and roots tracks ever recorded. This is where it all began!

Track List

  1. Pepper Seed - Ranny Williams ; the Spokes
  2. Music Police - the Sound Dimension
  3. Skankey - Leroy 'Horsemouth' Wallace
  4. Twin Spin - Ranny Williams ; the Spokes
  5. Cocaine Doctor - Niney
  6. Bawling for Mercy - Dennis Alcapone ; Lizzy
  7. Apollo Rocket - Lloyd Willis
  8. Omega - Niney
  9. Mr. Brown's Coffin - Dennis Alcapone ; Lizzy
  10. Blood ; Fire - Niney ; the Observers
  11. Lightning ; Thunder - Niney
  12. Mud ; Water - Niney
  13. Brimstone ; Fire (Blood ; Fire) - Niney
  14. Message to the Ungodly - Niney
  15. You Must Believe Me - Dennis Alcapone
  16. Keep on Pushing - Niney ; the Heptones
  17. Strong Man Medley - Eric 'Monty' Morris
  18. Psalms 9 to Keep in Mind - Tommy McCook
  19. Chapter 10 - the Observers
  20. Observing the Ave. - Niney
  21. Everyday Music - Niney
  22. Pick Your Choice - Niney
  23. The Coming of Jah - Max Romeo ; Niney
  24. The Road to Zion - Niney ; the Observers
  25. Hiding By the Riverside - Niney ; the Observers
  26. The Red Sea - the Observers
  27. Rebel Ride - Dennis Alcapone
  28. Aily ; Ailaloo - Niney ; Max Romeo
  29. Episode II - Niney ; the Observers
  30. Bearded Men Feast - Max Romeo ; Niney
  31. International Pum Pum - Niney the Observer
  32. Reggaematic - Niney the Observer
  33. Big Hole - Niney the Observer
  34. Another Pum - the Observers
  35. Pop a Water - Captain Jack Morgan
  36. Ital Buddy - the Virgins
  37. The Woodpecker - Niney ; the Observers
  38. Wet Panty - Niney the Observer
  39. Discharge No. 2 - Niney ; the Observers
  40. Rasta Band Wagon - Max Romeo
  41. When Jah Speaks - Murt Turt ; Purt
  42. Beg in the Gutter - Niney ; the Observers
  43. In the Gutter - Niney ; the Observers
  44. Time Hard Aka Promises- Max Romeo
  45. Time Hard Version - the Hardy Boys
  46. Honey Baby - Niney the Observer
  47. Forward Pipe - Niney ; Ken Elliott
Format: New CD/Blues

Niney the Observer Presents Lighthing & Thunder- Niney The Observer Presents Lighthing & Thunder! The Observer Singles 1969-1972 / Various

SKU: 5013929281844
Regular price ¥153.00
Unit price
per

Release Date: 2.23.24

 

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Two CDs. By the close of the 1960s, a number of dynamic independent record producers were beginning to make their mark on Jamaica's fast developing music scene. Chief among these initially small-time music-makers were the likes of Lee 'Scratch' Perry, 'Edward 'Bunny' Lee and the man whose music provides the focus of this collection, Winston Holness AKA 'Niney'. As the 70s dawned, the ingenuity, innovation and determination of these three talented individuals saw their influence grow at such a rate and to such an extent that by the middle of the decade, their hit-rate matched and often exceeded that of such long-established major operators as Byron Lee of Dynamic Sounds, Studio One's Coxson Dodd, and the Khouri family who controlled Federal Records. But while the music and careers of both Perry and Lee have been rightly celebrated by numerous writers and on seemingly countless compilations over the past few decades, until now, the achievements and influence of Niney have been largely overlooked. This collection is the first in a series of sets that aims to put the record straight and present the very best of his output during key parts of his music career, commencing with the initial independent productions that provided the launchpad to a long and illustrious career in music. Featuring numerous hits, including the ground-breaking 'Blood & Fire', 'Message To The Ungodly', 'Hiding By The Riverside', 'Beardman Feast', 'Rasta Bandwagon' and 'When Jah Speak', the 2CD set presents 20+ tracks that have remained largely unavailable for over half a century. A must for fans of early reggae sounds, 'Lightning & Thunder' also presents a fascinating opportunity to the as-yet uninitiated to enjoy and experience some of the earliest authentic dub and roots tracks ever recorded. This is where it all began!

Track List

  1. Pepper Seed - Ranny Williams ; the Spokes
  2. Music Police - the Sound Dimension
  3. Skankey - Leroy 'Horsemouth' Wallace
  4. Twin Spin - Ranny Williams ; the Spokes
  5. Cocaine Doctor - Niney
  6. Bawling for Mercy - Dennis Alcapone ; Lizzy
  7. Apollo Rocket - Lloyd Willis
  8. Omega - Niney
  9. Mr. Brown's Coffin - Dennis Alcapone ; Lizzy
  10. Blood ; Fire - Niney ; the Observers
  11. Lightning ; Thunder - Niney
  12. Mud ; Water - Niney
  13. Brimstone ; Fire (Blood ; Fire) - Niney
  14. Message to the Ungodly - Niney
  15. You Must Believe Me - Dennis Alcapone
  16. Keep on Pushing - Niney ; the Heptones
  17. Strong Man Medley - Eric 'Monty' Morris
  18. Psalms 9 to Keep in Mind - Tommy McCook
  19. Chapter 10 - the Observers
  20. Observing the Ave. - Niney
  21. Everyday Music - Niney
  22. Pick Your Choice - Niney
  23. The Coming of Jah - Max Romeo ; Niney
  24. The Road to Zion - Niney ; the Observers
  25. Hiding By the Riverside - Niney ; the Observers
  26. The Red Sea - the Observers
  27. Rebel Ride - Dennis Alcapone
  28. Aily ; Ailaloo - Niney ; Max Romeo
  29. Episode II - Niney ; the Observers
  30. Bearded Men Feast - Max Romeo ; Niney
  31. International Pum Pum - Niney the Observer
  32. Reggaematic - Niney the Observer
  33. Big Hole - Niney the Observer
  34. Another Pum - the Observers
  35. Pop a Water - Captain Jack Morgan
  36. Ital Buddy - the Virgins
  37. The Woodpecker - Niney ; the Observers
  38. Wet Panty - Niney the Observer
  39. Discharge No. 2 - Niney ; the Observers
  40. Rasta Band Wagon - Max Romeo
  41. When Jah Speaks - Murt Turt ; Purt
  42. Beg in the Gutter - Niney ; the Observers
  43. In the Gutter - Niney ; the Observers
  44. Time Hard Aka Promises- Max Romeo
  45. Time Hard Version - the Hardy Boys
  46. Honey Baby - Niney the Observer
  47. Forward Pipe - Niney ; Ken Elliott