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King Of Ska

Desmond Dekker

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Format: CD

Cat No: SECCD011

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Release Date:  24 May 2010

Label:  Secret Records

Packaging Type:  Jewel Case

No of Units:  1

Barcode:  5036436041022

Genres:  Reggae  Ska  

Release Date:  25 October 2019

Label:  Burning Sounds

Packaging Type:  Slip Sleeve (CD or Vinyl)

No of Units:  1

Barcode:  5036436122929

Genres:  Reggae  Ska  

  • Description

    These recordings are from the final studio session before Desmond's untimely death in 2006 and feature fourl of his UK top 20 hits. 007, Israelites, It Mek and Pickney Girl.

    Description

    Re release on Red Vinyl of SECLP140 now deleted.


    12 Monster tracks from The King of Ska, includes: Israelites and 0.0.7 (Shanty Town)


    180 gram vinyl + extensive sleeve notes.


    Laurence Cane-Honeysett / Desmond Dekker – Vocals / Steve Roberts – Guitar / Aubery Mulrain – Keyboards / Gordon Mulrain – Bass / Michael Rose – Tenor Sax / Eddy Thornton – Trumpet / Leroy Green – drums

    Carolyn Catlin / Delroy Williams / George Dekker / Leroy Green – Backing Vocals.

    All tracks recorded at ROLL OVER STUDIOS, London. January 2004.

  • Tracklisting

      Disc 1

      Side 1

      • 1. Jamaica Ska
      • 2. Wise Man
      • 3. Intensified
      • 4. Rudy Got Soul
      • 5. The More You Live
      • 6. Israelites

      Side 2

      • 1. Pickney Gal
      • 2. Pretty Africa
      • 3. Problems
      • 4. It Mek
      • 5. Don’t Blame Me
      • 6. 007 (Shanty Town)