Alton ELLIS & THE FLAMES / TOMMY McCOOK & THE SUPERSONICS / PHYLLIS DILLON - Rock Steady (reissue) (7")

Format: 7"
Genre: Reggae Classics/Ska
SKU: PD69008179

If you're on the hunt for Jamaican classics from the 1960s, you could do worse than copping this double-header from the combined talents of Alton Ellis, vocal group the Flames, Phyllis Dillon and the era's most prolific backing band, Tommy Cook and the Supersonics. On side A you'll find 'Rock Steady', a hugely influential rocksteady gem that features Ellis' encouraging us to dance atop a weighty, horn-heavy riddim track. Over on the flip Phyllis Dillon takes over lead vocal duties on another Treasure Isle gem from '67, 'Rocking Time'. This one is even more club-ready, with McCook's cheerful horn arrangements catching the ear.

Tracklist

Side 1
1. Alton Ellis & The Flames With Tommy McCook & The Supersonics - "Rock Steady"

Side 2
1. Phyllis Dillon With Tommy McCook & The Supersonics - "Rocking Time"