Songs that shaped Jamaica. The "Sound System Classics" series has velebrated the American jump blues favoured at Jamaican dances in the pre-Ska era, but throughout its evolution from Mento to Reggae, the island's music makers have continually taken inspiration from a far wider variety of musical styles from around the world. Now the full extent of these influences is demonstrated by "Out Of Many, One Music!" which features original or key versions of songs that have played a significant role in shaping the development of Jamaican music. Limited vinyl edition comes in gatefold-sleeve.

TRACKLISTING:

Side 1
El Manisero (Rita Montaner)
Karabali (Ernesto Lecuona)
Oh! Red (Harlem Hamfats)
In A Mellotone (Duke Ellington)
Straighten Up And Fly Right (King Cole Trio)
Ol’ Man River (The Ravens)
Quizas, Quizas (Perhaps, Perhaps) (Bobby Capo)

Side 2
Barbados (Charlie Parker)
I Only Have Eyes For You (Eddie Davis)
Time Marches On (Louis Jordan)
South Of The Border (Lynn Hope)
That’s All I Want From You (Jaye P. Morgan)
Won’t You Sit Down (The Staple Singers)
You Gave Me Peace Of Mind (The Spaniels)

Side 3
My Baby Just Cares For Me (Nina Simone)
Little Boy (Rosita Rosano)
China Clipper (Arthur Lyman)
Mama (Can I Go Out Tonight) (Jo-Ann Campbell)
Nobody Loves Me Like You (The Flamingos)
A Cup Of Coffee (Then I’ll Go) (Bill Brock)
Wasted Days And Wasted Nights (Freddy Fender)

Side 4
Let ’Em Try (Rosco Gordon)
Gypsy Woman (The Impressions)
Comin’ Home Baby (Dave Bailey Quintet)
Theme From Dr. Kildare (Stan Getz)
God Is Standing By (Soul Stirrers)
The Prophet (Chuck Jackson)
What’s Your Name (Don And Juan)