Skatalites & Friends At Randy's by Various Artists - Uhune

COMPILATION

A typically excellent reissue by Heartbeat, Rounder Records' reggae-and-Caribbean imprint, 1998's SKATALITES AND FRIENDS AT RANDY'S is a fascinating collection of rare tracks recorded at the legendary Randy's Studio in Kingston, Jamaica in the mid '60s. Although the Skatalites only get their names on a quarter of the 20 tracks here--all of them killer ska instrumentals--they were the backing band on all of them, and although the Maytals or Alton Ellis might get top billing on the other 15 tracks, they're indubitably Skatalites tracks. Even more than Booker T and the MGs did for Stax/Volt or the Funk Brothers did for Motown, the Skatalites defined--some say invented--the musical landscape of Kingston from 1963 to 1966. Highlights include "Machine Shop," a solo showcase by Skatalites trombonist Don Drummond, and a skanking version of Henry Mancini's "Baby Elephant Walk" that works much better than anyone might expect.

1. Black Joe

by The Skatalites

Primary Artist: The Skatalites; Main Performer

2. Rum Bumper's

by John & Alton

Primary Artist: John & Alton
Alton Ellis
John Holt
The Skatalites; Main Performer

3. Machine Shop

by Don Drummond

Primary Artist: Don Drummond
The Skatalites; Main Performer

4. John & James

by Toots & The Maytals

Primary Artist: The Maytals
The Skatalites; Main Performer

5. Baby Elephant Walk

by The Skatalites

Primary Artist: The Skatalites; Main Performer

6. Home Home Home

by Ken & Stranger

Primary Artist: Ken & Stranger
Ken Boothe
Stranger Cole
The Skatalites; Main Performer

7. Malcolm X

by The Skatalites

Primary Artist: The Skatalites; Main Performer

8. Mouth A Massy

Primary Artist: Alton Ellis
The Skatalites; Main Performer

9. Portrait Of My Love

Primary Artist: Baba Brooks
The Skatalites; Main Performer

10. Fast Mouth

by Randy's All Stars

Primary Artist: Randy's All Stars
The Skatalites; Main Performer
Composer: Chin; Composer

11. A Way From It All

by Don Drummond

Primary Artist: Don Drummond
The Skatalites; Main Performer

12. Ska Beat

Primary Artist: Alton Ellis
The Skatalites; Main Performer
Composer: Ellis
Chin; Composer

13. Hello Mother

by The Skatalites

Primary Artist: The Skatalites; Main Performer

14. Lost Penny

by Toots & The Maytals

Primary Artist: The Maytals
The Skatalites; Main Performer
Composer: Hibbert; Composer

15. Collie Bud

by The Skatalites

Primary Artist: The Skatalites; Main Performer
Composer: Chin
Mccook; Composer

16. Goodbye Pretty Darling

by Basil Gabbidon

Primary Artist: Basil Gabbidon
The Skatalites; Main Performer

17. Royal Charlie

by Charlie Organaire

Primary Artist: Charlie Organaire
The Skatalites; Main Performer

18. Blow Roland Blow

by Roland Alphonso

Primary Artist: Roland Alphonso
The Skatalites; Main Performer

19. Rico Farewell

by Rico Rodriques

Primary Artist: Rico Rodriques
Rico Rodriguez
The Skatalites; Main Performer

20. Going To JA.

by Basil Gabbidon

Primary Artist: Basil Gabbidon
The Skatalites; Main Performer

Technical Specifications

Volume

1 volume only

Tracks

20 tracks available

Type

COMPILATION

Format

Digital Media

Duration

51 minutes and 37 seconds

Explicit

None

Coverart

Available and up to 1425x1425 px

Booklet

Not available

Max Quality

CD Quality (Lossless)

16bit / 44.1 kHz

Stereo

Audio Extension

Lossless: FLAC, M4A, WAV, WV, AIFF

Lossy: AAC, MP3, M4A, MP4, OGA, OGG, OPUS, WMA

Archive Format

Available in these formats: ZIP, TAR, RAR

Lyrics

2/20 tracks have lyrics

Synchronized Lyrics

2/20 tracks have synced lyrics

Genres

Reggae, World, Urban Folk

Label

VP Records

Music Distribution Service

WMG Mora

Country

United States

Language

English (United States)

Popularity

Release Date

Jan 26, 1998

Track Preview

Available

Delivery Charge

Free

Delivery Method

Digital download link via Email or Personal Dashboard on this site

UPC

54645149761