Hello you all,
Long time no post so you'll have three different vibes tonight.
First, as promised somewhere a time ago, here comes a tune I've been searching to ID for long.
It's what the title is, a funky calypso!
I loved this tune in a mix Frankie Francis from the Sofrito's crew did some years ago and could never find what it was... Untill recently, this LP was listed amongst other marvelous music by a big seller and the "soundclip" was this very tune. I love it when this happens so here it is to your musical pleasure (funny thing : the band accompanying band is called Frankie Francis & his Orchestra, is it where the alias comes from...) :
or
http://www.mediafire.com/file/cfpcfwet62oakg5/Hot%2C_Cool%2C_Spice_-_Funky_Calypso.mp3
Second tune featured tonight was also part of that great listing. This one I did not know at all but this LP is great, full of different caribean vibes, from calypso to reggae and more, with a brass flavour.
The band originated from the island of Antigua and began their carrier in 1964. They even won the Brassorama Champion title in 1975 says the back cover.
Obviously, I'll go for the reggae tune but the whole LP deserves attention. It is a nostalgic piece titled "Tighter", sung by the guitar player of the band and it goes like this :
"We must look for one another
And stop this fighting between brothers, brother
That is what Jah Jah wants for all of us
If you look in the book that is what he say
And time is getting tighter and tighter me tell you...tighter
We must be loving and trusting each other for ever"
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http://www.mediafire.com/file/pn5sbwc106seltu/Saints_brothers_of_Antigua_-_Tighter.mp3
Last but not least tune for tonight takes us to the 80's or even later. Do not know about the date of issue of this but it has this typical late 80's sound...very different vibe but I can't wait to share it with you.
Tune is from Moses E. Henriques, which is pretty unknown to me. It seems he did a tune for Wackie's in 1982 according to discogs (https://www.discogs.com/Moses-Itopia-Band-When-The-Vampire-Come-To-Your-Neighborhood/release/4733134).
This 12" comes on the Mokin original label and if you have a proper sound system to drop it, the riddim is masive. Straight forward lyrics, the singer claims that he's "ready, willing and able to put bread on the table" and support the family.
Rare and enjoyable piece of digi/rub a dub in my book.
http://www.mediafire.com/file/mq8c6db94tr8uu8/Moses_E._Henriques_and_The_Revealers_-_Ready_willing_and_able_-_Mokin_original_12_.mp3
That's all for tonight but stay tuned as more is coming, hopefully soon!
Peace to one and all!
Ben
