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Lyn Taitt & The Jets: Hold Me Tight: Anthology '65-''73 (TJDDD264)

Pretty much new to me I have to say, but after some research it can be seen that lyn Taiit was hugely influential in the move from ska towards rocksteady, not least influenced by his own ‘sweeter’ trinidadian style.

Most of this is very pleasant indeed and when it’s good it is very very good. Pretty much allof Cd1 is sweet instrumentals from the mid 60’s onwards. It is on CD2 however that it comes into its own when vocals are added by a plethora of talent like Joe White, Hopeton Lewis, Roy Shirlye, John Holt, Delroy Wilson, Ken Boothe and Johnny Nash, plus vocal outfits like Mellotones and kingstonians.

Lyn Taitt & The Jets: Hold Me Tight: Anthology '65-''73 (TJDDD264)

Format: Double CD album Released: Aug 22 2005 Price: £12.99 Evidence of Taitt's influence on Jamaica's recording industry throughout the sixties is reflected in the music on the previously issued 'Let's Do Rocksteady' set, which is a virtual showcase of the best of his session work, with almost all of the recordings featuring his unmistakable guitar playing. This compilation provides a perfect accompaniment to that release, with disc one focusing on the best of his instrumental work and disc two highlighting some of the best of his work with many of Kingston's leading vocal acts - not to mention Johnny Nash!

Tracklisting

2-CD SET

DISC 1:

Storm Warning

Smoky Places

Stream Of Life

I Don’t Want To See You Cry

Nice Time

You Have Caught Me

Napoleon Solo

Pressure And Slide

Long Story

Soloman

Soul Shot

The Last Waltz

Why Did You Leave Me (To Cry)

Mr Dooby

Unity

Only A Smile

The Brush

I Am The Upsetter Version

Dreamland

El Casino Royale

Soul Food

Why Am I Treated So Badly

Batman

Top Cat

Intensified ’68

Rainbow Valley

Adam Twelve

DISC 2:

Rudies All Around

Cool Collie

Get On The Ball

Listen To The Music

Taking Love

Cool It

Leaving On That Train

I’m Going Home

Cool Night

Seeing Is Knowing

Right On Time

She Said She Loves Me

Crime Don’t Pay

Family War

Girl You Ruff

Fat Girl In Red

I Want To Love You

Joy In The Morning

Send Requests

Stop The Wedding

Live Like A King

Swing And Dine

You Hurt My Soul

Bring It On Home

Hold Me Tight

I Like Your World

Can’t You See