Derrick Harriott Rock Steady 1966-1969
1966 proved to be a landmark year for Derrick as he opened his own record shop and distribution at 125 King Street in downtown Kingston and, like so many other Jamaican vocalists, he began to come into his own artistically with the gentler, more reflective rocksteady beat. Although heavily influenced by the music then emanating from America rocksteady proved to be an exciting and authentically new wholly Jamaican style and Derrick Harriott proved to be one its greatest exponents. A perfectionist who was never satisfied to accept the first, second or third take Derrick became well known as a painstaking task master in the studio… in the nicest possible way.
A stunning selection of some of his rocksteady classics from between 1966 and 1969 is featured on this release ranging from Derrick's biggest hits such as 'Solomon' and 'Do I Worry' and the legendary Keith & Tex with 'Stop That Train' and 'Tonight' to sought after obscurities including Junior Soul's 'Glendevon Special' and 'Magic Touch' and instrumentals from Bobby Ellis.
Junior Soul would later find international fame and fortune as Junior Murvin with 'Police & Thieves' and, by moving (and grooving) with the ever evolving styles and fashions, Derrick's copious catalogue of rocksteady classics began to form the backdrop to a slew of reggae classics from 1969 onwards. These included many of his spaghetti western themed instrumental records and pioneering deejay excursions with deejay Scotty on a series of hits. In 1972 Scotty's update of 'Stop That Train', entitled 'Draw Your Brakes', played over the opening credits of the seminal 'The Harder They Come' film and The Beastie Boys and Vanilla Ice later sampled　Derrick's original version. The rhythms were returned to once again for Derrick's two classic dub LP's 'Scrub A Dub' and 'More Scrubbin' The Dub' and Derrick became the first producer to work with Dennis Brown after hearing him singing 'Solomon' on Byron Lee's stage shows.
Derrick Harriott Rock Steady 1966-1969
1966 proved to be a landmark year for Derrick as he opened his own record shop and distribution at 125 King Street in downtown Kingston and, like so many other Jamaican vocalists, he began to come into his own artistically with the gentler, more reflective rocksteady beat. Although heavily influenced by the music then emanating from America rocksteady proved to be an exciting and authentically new wholly Jamaican style and Derrick Harriott proved to be one its greatest exponents. A perfectionist who was never satisfied to accept the first, second or third take Derrick became well known as a painstaking task master in the studio… in the nicest possible way.
A stunning selection of some of his rocksteady classics from between 1966 and 1969 is featured on this release ranging from Derrick's biggest hits such as 'Solomon' and 'Do I Worry' and the legendary Keith & Tex with 'Stop That Train' and 'Tonight' to sought after obscurities including Junior Soul's 'Glendevon Special' and 'Magic Touch' and instrumentals from Bobby Ellis.
Junior Soul would later find international fame and fortune as Junior Murvin with 'Police & Thieves' and, by moving (and grooving) with the ever evolving styles and fashions, Derrick's copious catalogue of rocksteady classics began to form the backdrop to a slew of reggae classics from 1969 onwards. These included many of his spaghetti western themed instrumental records and pioneering deejay excursions with deejay Scotty on a series of hits. In 1972 Scotty's update of 'Stop That Train', entitled 'Draw Your Brakes', played over the opening credits of the seminal 'The Harder They Come' film and The Beastie Boys and Vanilla Ice later sampled　Derrick's original version. The rhythms were returned to once again for Derrick's two classic dub LP's 'Scrub A Dub' and 'More Scrubbin' The Dub' and Derrick became the first producer to work with Dennis Brown after hearing him singing 'Solomon' on Byron Lee's stage shows.
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1966 proved to be a landmark year for Derrick as he opened his own record shop and distribution at 125 King Street in downtown Kingston and, like so many other Jamaican vocalists, he began to come into his own artistically with the gentler, more reflective rocksteady beat. Although heavily influenced by the music then emanating from America rocksteady proved to be an exciting and authentically new wholly Jamaican style and Derrick Harriott proved to be one its greatest exponents. A perfectionist who was never satisfied to accept the first, second or third take Derrick became well known as a painstaking task master in the studio… in the nicest possible way.
A stunning selection of some of his rocksteady classics from between 1966 and 1969 is featured on this release ranging from Derrick's biggest hits such as 'Solomon' and 'Do I Worry' and the legendary Keith & Tex with 'Stop That Train' and 'Tonight' to sought after obscurities including Junior Soul's 'Glendevon Special' and 'Magic Touch' and instrumentals from Bobby Ellis.
Junior Soul would later find international fame and fortune as Junior Murvin with 'Police & Thieves' and, by moving (and grooving) with the ever evolving styles and fashions, Derrick's copious catalogue of rocksteady classics began to form the backdrop to a slew of reggae classics from 1969 onwards. These included many of his spaghetti western themed instrumental records and pioneering deejay excursions with deejay Scotty on a series of hits. In 1972 Scotty's update of 'Stop That Train', entitled 'Draw Your Brakes', played over the opening credits of the seminal 'The Harder They Come' film and The Beastie Boys and Vanilla Ice later sampled　Derrick's original version. The rhythms were returned to once again for Derrick's two classic dub LP's 'Scrub A Dub' and 'More Scrubbin' The Dub' and Derrick became the first producer to work with Dennis Brown after hearing him singing 'Solomon' on Byron Lee's stage shows.
