Various Artists: Lee Scratch Perry Presents Confusion - The Jamaican Upsetter Singles 1971, 2CD
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Doctor Bird
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DB2CD161
16th May 2025
• Most tracks unavailable for decades.
• Includes some of the most influential reggae recordings of the early 70s.
• Complements previous Perry-themed Doctor Bird collections.
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£14.99
Description
• Most tracks unavailable for decades.
• Includes some of the most influential reggae recordings of the early 70s.
• Complements previous Perry-themed Doctor Bird collections.
By 1971, Lee ‘Scratch’ Perry was firmly established as one of Jamaica’s elite music makers. Since launching his Upsetter Records label three years earlier, he had enjoyed both national and international success with his productions, and in so doing earned widespread admiration for his creative approach to music making.
While much of Perry’s work throughout the preceding 12 months had comprised instrumental works, the new year marked a key change in his approach, with his output throughout 1971 increasingly showcasing vocal recordings performed by a small, but talented roster of artists.
This is evidenced by this, the fourth Doctor Bird collection charting the legendary producer’s development from local hitmaker to global star. Included here are some of his most important Upsetter recordings from the period, featuring such influential artists as Junior Byles, Dave Barker, Little Roy, Carl Dawkins and The Righteous Flames.
Featuring numerous tracks unavailable on any format for decades, this compelling 2CD set not only provides a fascinating insight into Lee ‘Scratch’ Perry’s musical adventures during a transformative period in Jamaican musical history, it is also a must for all fans of the classic reggae sound.
Additional Information
| Pre Order Date | 2025-05-16 00:00:00 |
|---|---|
| Release Date | May 16, 2025 |
| Pre order | 16/05/2025 |
| Artist | Lee Scratch Perry, Various Artists |
| Barcode | 5013929286146 |
| Genre | Reggae/Dub/Ska |
| Label | Doctor Bird |
| Format | Clamshell Box |
Tracklist
DISC ONE:
1 The Inspirations - Confusion
2 The Upsetters - Confusion Version
3 Teddy & The Upsetters - Elusion
4 Val Bennett & The Upsetters - Big John Wayne
5 The Upsetters - Dracula
6 The Upsetters - Kaya Version
7 Carl Dawkins - Heavy Load
8 The Upsetters - Down The Road
9 Dave Barker & Charley Ace - Small Axe Version 2
10 The Righteous Flames - You've Got To Be Mine -
11 Charley Ace & The Upsetters - The Creeper
12 The Upsetters - Creeping Version
13 Lee Perry & The Upsetters - Big Joke
14 Dave Barker & The Upsetters - Groove Me (slow version)
15 The Upsetters - Screwdriver
16 The Hurricanes - Got To Be Mine
17 The Upsetters - Got To Be Mine Version
18 Roy Lee - Give Me Power
19 Lee Perry - All Combine Part 1
20 Lee Perry - All Combine Part 2
21 U Roy & The Upsetters - Copasetic
22 Little Roy - Cross The Nation
23 Dave Barker - What A Confusion
24 Winston Wright & The Upsetters - Earthquake
25 The Upsetters - Confusion Version 2
26 Dave Barker - Groove Me (fast version)
DISC TWO:
1 Junior Byles - Place Call Africa
2 The Upsetters - Africa Version
3 Stranger Cole - Run Up Your Mouth
4 The Upsetters - Good Luck
5 Glen Adams - Never Had A Dream
6 The Upsetters - Dream Version
7 Carl Dawkins - Picture On The Wall Ver 3
8 The Upsetters - Picture On The Wall Ver 4
9 The Upsetters - Axe Man
10 Eccles and Neville - All Over
11 The Faithful Brothers - Mount Zion
12 Junior Byles - Got The Tip
13 The Righteous Upsetters - Dark Moon
14 Junior Byles - Rub Up Festival 71
15 David Isaacs - Knock Three Times
16 The Upsetters - Downpressor Version
17 The Faithful Brothers - Iniquity Workers
18 The Upsetters - Iniquity Ver 2
19 Jackie Bernard - Time aka T.I.M.E.
20 The Upsetters - Time (Version)
21 David Isaacs - You'll Be Sorry
22 Dennis Alcapone - Well Dread
23 The Classics - Cheerio Baby
24 The Righteous Upsetters - Dread A Dread
25 Paul Freeman - Don't Give Up
26 The Upsetters - Don't Give Up Version
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