Description

Long before Bob Marley39s rise to preeminence, the title of the world39s leading Reggae performer rested firmly with another young singer from Kingston, Jamaica Desmond Dekker. Between 1967 and 1970, Desmond enjoyed a succession of international hit singles, breaking new ground with records such as lsquo0.0.7rsquo, the first Jamaicanproduced single to break into the UK top twenty, and lsquoIsraelitesrsquo, the first Reggae single to reach number one spot in Britain and to breach the US chart. During the late sixties and early seventies, further triumphs followed, with major chart hits including lsquoIt Mekrsquo, lsquoPickney Galrsquo and lsquoYou Can Get It If You Really Wantrsquo, all of which ensured his place in history as Jamaica39s first superstar.This, the first in a series of single CD lsquobest ofrsquo compilations featuring the most popular artists in the Trojan catalogue brings together 25 of Desmondrsquos best known recordings from his heyday ndash including all his UK chart hits from 1967 to 1970. The collection provides an ideal overview of his career from his earliest Ska sides through to his Reggae classics for his mentor and producer, Leslie Kong. Over all, the release provides the perfect introduction to the man and his music at a price few could resist.nbsp Desmond Dekker CD is available for home delivery from Vinyl Records London, only £9.99