The songs on these albums were originally released in the late nineteen sixties and re-released in their extended version ten years later in mid 70s. One of the album opens with a sixties lovers rhythm "Queen of the Minstrels" recorded in Rock Steady era of the early 70s by Cornell Campbell and The Eternals. Cornell Campbell recorded several tunes for Coxsone at the beginning of the 50s, and 60s era before shacking up with the producer Bunny Lee and his stable of performing artists. During the seventies Cornell Campbell was the most prolific Jamaican recording artist and today he is still recording bombastic tunes for different record producers! One of Jamaica's most underrated vocalists, the late Freddie McKay's Love Is Treasure remains one of the best Studio One Classics of all time along with his Studio One album with the masterpiece Picture on The Wall. Picture on The Wall's riddims has been versioned by almost every reggae producer. Reggae recording artists the likes of Beres Hammond, Garnet Silk, Frankie Paul, tenor saxophonist Dean Fraser and singer Robert Ffrench have scored massive hits traversing this killer riddim version. The late great Delroy Wilson was one of Studio One's recording legends! | | Delroy Wilson began his singing career at the ripe old age of twelve with Coxsone Dodd. His rendition of "Give Love A Try" became the highlight of Studio One Stable. The Sound Dimension's 'Real Rock' was another riddim that every other producer want the Riddim. Willie Williams' version of Armageddon Time was one of the real popular cuts using the "Real Rock" killer riddim, including the duo; Michigan and Smiley offering "Nice Up the Dance" followed by one of Jamaica greatest lover rock performer! Alton Ellis' album with the killer riddim title track of; "Can I Change My Mind?" |
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