• Byron Lee And The Dragonaires – Fat Back
    • Byron Lee And The Dragonaires – Watermelon Man
    • Byron Lee And The Dragonaires – Oil In My Lamp
    • Byron Lee And The Dragonaires – I Won't Let You Go
    • Byron Lee And The Dragonaires – Wings Of A Dove
    • Byron Lee And The Dragonaires – Dumplins
    • Byron Lee And The Dragonaires – Ska De Wah
    • Byron Lee And The Dragonaires – You're The One
    • Byron Lee And The Dragonaires – Behold
    • Byron Lee And The Dragonaires – Frankenstein
    • Byron Lee And The Dragonaires – Rough And Tough
    • Byron Lee And The Dragonaires – Joy Ride
    • 1. Fat Back
    • 2. Watermelon Man
    • 3. Oil In My Lamp
    • 4. I Won't Let You Go
    • 5. Wings Of A Dove
    • 6. Dumplins
    • 7. Ska De Wah
    • 8. You're The One
    • 9. Behold
    • 10. Frankenstein
    • 11. Rough And Tough
    • 12. Joy Ride

    Finally reissued much to the delight of reggae heads, this rare Jamaican ska gem originally debuted in 1964. Byron Lee And The Dragonaires gained fame early, notably appearing in the 1962 James Bond film Dr No as the hotel band. By 1964, they were featured in the seminal ska broadcast This is Ska! alongside icons like Jimmy Cliff, Prince Buster, and Toots and the Maytals which helped take them to the next level. As we as a superb selection of sounds, the album's back cover boasts delightful illustrations offering a guide to mastering classic ska dance moves in just 12 easy steps. That adds a charming touch to this essential piece of ska history.

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