Title: Uptown Top Ranking Artist: Byron Lee & Dragonaires Label: VP Records Product Type: VINYL LP UPC: 054645249614 Genre: Reggae Release Date: 2015-06-23 Number of Discs: 2 Additional Details: GATEFOLD LP JACKET
The hippest Byron Lee release in years is here! Uptowon Top Ranking is a collection of ska, rock steady and vintage pop sounds from one of the biggest bands to emerge from the Caribbean Islands. Byron Lee's Dragonaires have been a major force in the region for decades and this album pays tribute to a forgotten yet potent sound from the man who revolutionized the Soca genre. These 20 classic hits are available on re-mastered double vinyl for the first time ever, culled from the extensive Dynamic Sounds catalogue and hand picked to appeal to the new wave of vinyl collectors and a wide range of tastes.
Tracks: 1.1 Frankenstein 1.2 Watermelon Man 1.3 Last Night 1.4 Jamaica Ska 1.5 Dumplins 2.1 Bata Cha Cha Cha 2.2 Dragon's Paradise 2.3 From Russia with Love 2.4 Goldfinger 3.1 Ol' Man River 3.2 Soul Ska 3.3 Rock Steady 3.4 Slow Run 3.5 Don't Call Me Nigger, Whitey (Version) 4.1 Squeeze Up (Part 2) 4.2 Apache 4.3 Reggae Makossa 4.4 We Five 4.5 Hot Reggay 4.6 Who-Dun-It?
