Various Artists - 'Looking Back': The Jamaican Chart Hits of 1958 & 1959 [CD]

Please Note Not All Our New Items Are Shrink Wrapped.All items shipped within 3 working days of payment.'Looking Back: The Jamaican Chart Hits of 1958 & 1959' is a captivating compilation that delves into the vibrant world of early Jamaican music. Featuring an array of influential artists such as Derrick Morgan, Laurel Aitken, and Theophilus Beckford, this CD showcases the pioneering sounds of ska and rocksteady that shaped the island's musical landscape. Carefully curated, each track represents a chart-topping hit from the late 1950s, offering a nostalgic journey through Jamaica's rich cultural heritage. This album is an essential listen for enthusiasts of classic Caribbean rhythms and those curious about the roots of reggae.

Disc 1

1. Island in the Sun - Harry Belafonte - Harry Belafonte

2. Sweet Dreaming - Lord Tanamo - Lord Tanamo

3. The Vow - Gene and Eunice with Ray Ellis and His Orchestra - Gene and Eunice with Ray Ellis and His Orchestra

4. Silhouette - The Rays - The Rays

5. Mr Lee - The Bobbettes with The Reggie Obrecht Orchestra - The Bobbettes with The Reggie Obrecht Orchestra

6. High School Dance - Larry Williams - Larry Williams

7. You Send Me - Sam Cooke with The Bumps Blackwell Orchestra - Sam Cooke with The Bumps Blackwell Orchestra

8. Nightfall in Zion (Aka Roll River Jordan) - Laurel Aitken - Laurel Aitken

9. Rock and Cry - Clyde Mcphatter with Orchestra and Chorus - Clyde Mcphatter with Orchestra and Chorus

10. Dumplins - Ernie Freeman - Ernie Freeman

11. The Walk - Jimmy McCracklin - Jimmy McCracklin

12. Dont Break Your Promise - Milson Luce with The Johnny Wallace Sextet - Milson Luce with The Johnny Wallace Sextet

13. Buona Sera - Louis Prima - Louis Prima

14. Twilight Time - The Platters - The Platters

15. Honky Tonk Part 1 - Bill Doggett - Bill Doggett

16. Sick and Tired - Fats Domino - Fats Domino

17. C.C. Rider - Chuck Willis with The Jess Stone Orchestra - Chuck Willis with The Jess Stone Orchestra

18. Looking Back - Nat King Cole and the Four Knights - Nat King Cole and the Four Knights

19. High Blood Pressure - Huey Smith and The Clowns - Huey Smith and The Clowns

20. Tabu - The Cyril X. Diaz and His Orchestra - The Cyril X. Diaz and His Orchestra

21. Show Me How (You Milk the Cow) - Louis Jordan and His Tympany Five - Louis Jordan and His Tympany Five

22. Tears On My Pillow - The Imperials - The Imperials

23. Guaglione - Perez Prado and His Orchestra - Perez Prado and His Orchestra

24. Fever - Little Willie John - Little Willie John

25. The End - Earl Grant with Chorus and Orchestra - Earl Grant with Chorus and Orchestra

26. Sweet Chariot - Laurel Aitken - Laurel Aitken

27. Hool-a-hoop Calypso (Feat. Euton Gayle and His Banjo) - Count Owen and His Calypsonians - Count Owen and His Calypsonians

28. Just a Dream - Jimmy Clanton and His Rockets - Jimmy Clanton and His Rockets

Disc 2

1. Island in the Sun - Count Owen and His Calypsonians - Count Owen and His Calypsonians

2. Smoke Gets in Your Eyes - The Platters - The Platters

3. Sea Cruise - Frankie Ford with Huey Piano Smith and His Orchestra - Frankie Ford with Huey Piano Smith and His Orchestra

4. Evening Rain - Earl Grant - Earl Grant

5. Little Chicken Wha Wha - Huey Smith and The Clowns - Huey Smith and The Clowns

6. Charlie Brown - The Coasters - The Coasters

7. Sugah Wooga - The Three Playmates - The Three Playmates

8. Here I Stand - Wade Flemons and the Newcomers - Wade Flemons and the Newcomers

9. Hey Girl - Hey Boy - Oscar McLollie and Annette Baker with Googie Rene - Oscar McLollie and Annette Baker with Googie Rene

10. Personality - Lloyd Price with Don Costa and His Orchestra - Lloyd Price with Don Costa and His Orchestra

11. Thats Why (I Love You So) - Jackie Wilson - Jackie Wilson

12. Riding West - Billy Hope and The Bad Men - Billy Hope and The Bad Men

13. I May Never (See My Baby Anymore) - Little Jimmy Scott - Little Jimmy Scott

14. Live It Up (Aka Beardman Shuffle) - Ernie Freeman and His Combo - Ernie Freeman and His Combo

15. Dear Sparrow - Mighty Sparrow - Mighty Sparrow

16. Its Me (Aka Whap Whap) - Lee Andrews and The Hearts - Lee Andrews and The Hearts

17. Kansas City - Wilbert Harrison - Wilbert Harrison

18. No Buts, No Maybes - Professor Longhair - Professor Longhair

19. No More Doggin - Rosco Gordon - Rosco Gordon

20. There Goes My Baby - The Drifters - The Drifters

21. Red River Rock - Johnny and The Hurricanes - Johnny and The Hurricanes

22. Boogie Rock - Laurel Aitken with The Boogie Cats - Laurel Aitken and The Boogie Cats

23. G.I. Jive - Louis Jordan and His Tympany Five - Louis Jordan and His Tympany Five

24. Be My Guest - Fats Domino - Fats Domino

25. Going Back to My Hometown - Hal Paige and The Whalers - Hal Paige and The Whalers

26. I-Yi - The Hawks - The Hawks

27. Come Back Jeannie - Laurel Aitken - Laurel Aitken

28. People Are Doing It Everyday - Terry and Jerry - Terry and Jerry

29. 7-11 (Aka Mambo No. 5) - Gone All Stars - Gone All Stars

30. Evening News - Fitz Vaughn Bryans Orchestra - Fitz Vaughn Bryans Orchestra

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