• Freddie McKay – Mope & Cry
    • Freddie McKay – Mope & Cry (Version)
    • 1. Mope & Cry
    • 2. Mope & Cry (Version)

    A Must Have...the original 1st version from 1974, the sound of mid 70s J.A. with Freddie McKay's soulful roots delivery plus the killer dub wise on the flip.

    Other Releases by Freddie McKay

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    • – Tear Drops
    • – Tear Drops (Version)
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    In the ongoing Harry J reissue series, TRS present Freddie McKay's 'Bag Over Shoulder,' one of his final recordings in 1986 before his untimely passing....
    • – Bag Over Shoulder
    • – Bag Over Shoulder (Version)
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    First time on 45 for this lesser known tune, Freddie's classic "Pretty Looks" sung on the same heavy Roots Radics rhythm used for Barrington Levy's classic...
    • – Pretty Looks
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    Freddie McKayI'm A Free ManPressure Sounds
    5 superb Cuts of the 'I'm a freeman' rhythm. The vocal is by Fredie McKay. Hap Ki Do is a top notch Pablo Clavinet workout. All spread over 2 sides of...
    • Freddie McKay – I'm A Free Man
    • Augustus Pablo – Hap Ki Do
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    A Classic Classic rocksteady two sider to skank any party till the small hours.
    • Freddie McKay – Love Is A Treasure
    • Alton Ellis – I Can't Stand It

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