5013929276130

The Trojan Albums Collection: Original Albums Plus Bonus Tracks (2CD)

The Chosen Few

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Format: 2CD

Cat No: DBCDD061

Release Date:  07 August 2020

Label:  Doctor Bird / Cherry Red

Packaging Type:  Brilliant Case (Jewel Case size, Holds 2 CDs)

No of Units:  2

Barcode:  5013929276130

Genres:  Reggae  

  • Description


    • CD debut for “Hit After Hit” LP

    • 10 tracks new to CD

    • Includes some of Jamaica’s biggest hits from 1970 to 1975


    Soon after forming in the late Sixties, the Chosen Few became widely regarded as one the most accomplished harmony groups on the Jamaican music scene, as demonstrated by a series of hits for local producers, Derrick Harriott and ‘Prince’ Tony. A subsequent collaboration with Florida-based ex-pat, Noel Williams aka King Sporty spawned the reggae-funk masterpiece, ‘In Miami’ featuring backing from leading soul outfit K.C. & the Sunshine Band.


    The enduring popularity of the quartet, comprising Franklyn Spence and the three Browns - Busty, Noel and Errol - was demonstrated by the release of three acclaimed long players between 1973 and 1975, all of which were issued in the UK by the country’s premier Jamaican music record company, Trojan Records.


    This trio of albums form the basis of this superb collection of classic soulful reggae sounds, which is further enhanced by 11 bonus tracks from the period.

  • Tracklisting

      Disc 1

      Side 1

      • 1. You're A Big Girl Now (Version 1)
      • 2. You're A Big Girl Now (Version 3)
      • 3. Shaft
      • 4. Stranger On The Shore
      • 5. I'm Sorry
      • 6. Mexican Divorce
      • 7. People Make The World Go Round
      • 8. Everybody Plays The Fool
      • 9. I Wanna Go Back Home*
      • 10. Melting Pot
      • 11. Ebony Eyes
      • 12. Do Your Thing
      • 13. Why Can't I Touch You
      • 14. Um-Ba-Ya
      • 15. Time Is Hard
      • 16. Everybody Just A Stall
      • 17. Am I Black Enough For You
      • 18. Fat Boy
      • 19. Children Of The Night
      • 20. Stoned In Love
      • 21. It’s Too Late
      • 22. You Are Everything

      Disc 2

      • 1. I Love The Way You Love (Part 1)
      • 2. I Second That Emotion
      • 3. Make Way For The Young Folks
      • 4. Hide & Seek
      • 5. Reggae Stuff
      • 6. My Thing
      • 7. Tears Of A Clown
      • 8. Hang On Sloopy
      • 9. Queen Majesty
      • 10. La La At The End
      • 11. I Love The Way You Love (Part 2)
      • 12. Collie Stuff*
      • 13. Night And Day
      • 14. I Am A Man
      • 15. In The Rain
      • 16. Wandering
      • 17. Funky Buttercup
      • 18. Candy I'm So Doggone Mixed Up
      • 19. Why Can't We Live
      • 20. Drift Away
      • 21. Daniel
      • 22. Hit Me With The Music