By the early Seventies, Derrick Harriott was firmly established as one of the leading lights on the Jamaican music scene, writing, performing and producing for his Crystal and Move & Groove labels, while also operating the hugely popular Music Chariot disco and managing his shop in Kings Street, Kingston.
The high standard of his work is reflected in the quality of his productions from this period, with the likes of the Ethiopians, Augustus Pablo, I Roy, Junior Murvin, the Mighty Diamonds, Big Youth and Horace Andy all benefitting from his considerable talents in the recording studio.
“Earthly Sounds” demonstrates the immensity of Harriott’s production skills, drawing together the very best of his output from 1971 to 1973. Featuring numerous Jamaican classics from the era, including along 20 tracks new to CD, this double disc set is an essential acquisition for all self-respecting fans of high-quality reggae sounds.
DISC ONE
DERRICK HARROTT PRESENTS EARTHLY SOUNDS, 1971–1972
1. COTTON COMES TO HARLEM – Winston Wright
2. WHAT A PAIN – The Ethiopians
3. SHORT CUT – The Crystalites
4. KEITH & TEX MEDLEY, PARTS 1 & 2 – Keith & Tex
5. HOME SWEET HOME – Bongo Les & Herman
6. LOT WIFE – The Ethiopians
7. MEDICINE STICK – Denzil Laing
8. KNOW FAR I – Bongo Herman & Bunny
9. SALAAM (PEACE) – Bongo Herman, Les & Bunny
10. THRONE OF JUSTICE – The Ethiopians
11. EARTHLY SOUNDS – The Crystalites
12. MASH UP – The Diamonds
13. HAIL I – Bongo Les & Herman
14. BEST OF FIVE PART ONE – The Ethiopians
15. BEST OF FIVE PART TWO – The Ethiopians
16. FREEDOM FIGHTERS – Bongo Les & Herman
17. CALL ME TRINITY – Joe White
18. TRINITY VERSION – The Crystalites
19. HELL BELOW – The Crystal Generation
20. WE ARE PRAYING – Bongo Herman & Bunny
21. WE ARE PRAYING VERSION – The Crystalites
22. I’M GOING HOME – The Ralph Brothers
23. SHAFT (INSTRUMENTAL) – The Now Generation
24. BLACK MOSES – The Preacher
25. BLACK MOSES VERSION – The Crystalites
DISC TWO:
DERRICK HARRIOTT PRESENTS COOL BREEZE, 1972-1973
1. COOL BREEZE – Big Youth
2. WILD STORM – The Crystalites
3. CHANGING TIMES – Roman Stewart & Dave
4. SMOKEY EYES – Glen Brown
5. SMOKEY VERSION – The Crystalites
6. BIG BOY – Junior Murvin
7. BIG BOY VERSION – The Crystalites
8. TOUGHER THAN TOUGH – I Roy
9. TOUGHER THAN TOUGH VERSION – Augustus Pablo
10. ONE WIFE – Junior Murvin
11. ONE WIFE VERSION – The Crystalites
12. DOCK OF THE BAY – Big Youth
13. BASS & DRUMS VERSION – Augustus Pablo
14. LONELY WOMAN – Horace Andy
15. LONELY WOMAN DUB – The Crystalites
16. BELLS OF DEATH – Augustus Pablo
17. BELLS OF DEATH VERSION – Augustus Pablo
18. BLACULA – The Crystalites
19. SIXTH SENSE – The Crystalites
20. FRANKIE J & MELINDA – I Roy
21. FRANKIE J & MELINDA VERSION – The Crystalites
22. BEDROOM MAZURKA – Augustus Pablo & Fay
23. BEDROOM MAZURKA VERSION 2 – Augustus Pablo |
