Niney The Observer Presents Lighthing Thunder The Observer Singles 1969 972 CD

Niney The Observer Presents Lighthing Thunder The Observer Singles 1969 972 CD

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22 tracks new to CD. Includes numerous Jamaican hits. Features some of the most influential reggae recordings of all time. 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 2CD 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!

- Disc 1 - 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 - Disc 2 - 1 The Road to Zion - Niney & the Observers 2 Hiding By the Riverside - Niney & the Observers 3 The Red Sea - the Observers 4 Rebel Ride - Dennis Alcapone 5 Aily & Ailaloo - Niney & Max Romeo 6 Episode II - Niney & the Observers 7 Bearded Men Feast - Max Romeo & Niney 8 International Pum Pum - Niney the Observer 9 Reggaematic - Niney the Observer 10 Big Hole - Niney the Observer 11 Another Pum - the Observers 12 Pop a Water - Captain Jack Morgan 13 Ital Buddy - the Virgins 14 The Woodpecker - Niney & the Observers 15 Wet Panty - Niney the Observer 16 Discharge No. 2 - Niney & the Observers 17 Rasta Band Wagon - Max Romeo 18 When Jah Speaks - Murt, Turt & Purt 19 Beg in the Gutter - Niney & the Observers 20 In the Gutter - Niney & the Observers 21 Time Hard Aka Promises- Max Romeo 22 Time Hard Version - the Hardy Boys 23 Honey Baby - Niney the Observer 24 Forward Pipe - Niney & Ken Elliott