The Skatalites - Walk With Me LP
SKU: LQ064
Description:
“We hope you enjoy listening to our music as much as we enjoy
performing it for you!” That’s how Tommy McCook used to greet to
the audience by at every performance of The Skatalites that he
hosted.
The Skatalites began performing in Jamaica in May 1964. The group
was so hot that their first rehearsal became a show. So many people
had lined up outside the venue, they decided to just charge
admission and let everybody in! They were the top musicians on the
island at the time, having come together after playing in different
bands and on various recording sessions. These records were made to
be played at the many competing sound systems around the island.
The band became legendary, backing all the developing artists of
the day, such as Toots and The Maytals, Prince Buster and "The
Wailing Wailers" featuring Bob Marley, Peter Tosh and Bunny Wailer.
These groups were all recording on the new beat called ska, which
had an infectious rhythm that was catching on like wildfire.
Eventually, the beat slowed down into rocksteady, and then
reggae.
Since reforming after an almost 20 year hiatus in 1983, and
beginning regular touring as a unit in 1989, they have not stopped
thrilling audiences in every corner of the globe. Even after 48
years, and various lineup changes as members leave one stage for
another, the band continues to perform and record new music in the
inimitable Jamaican style, like only they can. The road has been
long and hard, and sadly, seen most of the original members pass
on. Often asked "when will you stop?" and "how do you keep doing it
after all these years?", the answer is simple: never - It's the
love of the music and the way our fans respond that keep us
going Forward!
Featuring original alto sax man Lester "Ska" Sterling and vocalist
Doreen Shaffer, along with the current lineup of outstanding
musicians they have chosen to accompany them, the band proudly
presents Walk With Me -their long-awaited collection of
newly-recorded classics and brand new compositions. This new
release features some of the last tracks ever recorded by founding
member and legendary drummer Lloyd Knibb, who not only perfected
the ska beat but paved the way for nearly every single reggae
drummer after him. “Love Is The Way” was the last song he recorded.
RIP.
We are forever indebted to the inspiration and talent of Roland
Alphonso, Lloyd Brevett, Don Drummond, Jerome “jah jerry” Haynes,
Lloyd Knibb, Tommy McCook, Donat “Jackie” Mittoo, John “Dizzy
Johnny” Moore, and Lester Sterling, collectively known as The
Skatalites.
Format
& package: LP
Record label: Liquidator / Jamaican
Jazz
Year
of release: 2013
Tracks:
A1 Desert Ska
A2 Lalibela
A3 Hot Flash
A4 The Leader
A5 Love Is The Way
A6 Walk With Me
B1 Piece For Peace
B2 Song For My Father
B3 Little Teresa
B4 King Solomon
B5 Dub Lalibela
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| Weight | 0,3 Kg |
