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    Junior Byles Rasta No Pickpocket

    Nighthawk Records
    • Junior Byles – Thanks And Praise
    • Junior Byles – Rasta No Pickpocket
    • Junior Byles – Press Along
    • Junior Byles – I No Got It
    • Junior Byles – Cally Weed
    • Junior Byles – I Don't Know
    • 1. Thanks And Praise
    • 2. Rasta No Pickpocket
    • 3. Press Along
    • 4. I No Got It
    • 5. Cally Weed
    • 6. I Don't Know

    Remastered from original tapes & Gatefold Vinyl

    In late 1967, Junior Byles formed the vocal group, The Versatiles recording under the supervision of Lee “Scrach” Perry and Joe Gibbs, scoring the minor hit, “Children Get Ready.” During this same era, The Versatiles also worked with the producer, Niney The Observer, who would be instrumental later in Byles’ career in his affiliation with Nighthawk. When The Versatiles split up in 1970, Byles continued to record solo for Perry, scoring a minor hit, “What’s The World Coming To” released under the name King Chubby, Byles’ nickname. Between 1968 & 1974, Perry and Byles collaborated in the production of over 40 titles including all-time classics like “Curly Locks,” “Rasta No Pickpocket,” “Place Called Africa,” “Beat Down Babylon,” “Cutting Razor” and “Long Way.” Lee Perry considers Junior Byles one of the top vocalists he ever worked with, and has continued respect for Junior’s character, combining equal parts of fierce and defiant Rastafarian devotion with a personality described by his contemporaries as profoundly humble.

    By the mid-’70s, Junior was a major star in Jamaica poised for international exposure, but he was acquiring a reputation for mental instability. Byles was in and out of sanitariums during the latter part of the decade, but still managed to make a few great recordings. One of which, “Heart & Soul” was cut with the biggest producer in Jamaica at the time, his friend, Joe Gibbs, and was a huge hit, but he recorded only a few tracks thereafter, unable to capitalize on the momentum of “Heart & Soul.” The Junior Byles Nighthawk session was planned with the assistance of long-time associate, Niney The Observer. His long history with Byles was most likely a plus in helping get the session arranged. Rasta No Pickpocket was released in 1986 and was his last album release, only a few single sides followed.

    Limited Stock..

    Other Releases by Junior Byles

    Junior BylesPress Along / Thanks And PraiseAggroroots
    Maxi single by the Jamaican legend Junior Byles, the formerleadsinger of The Versatiles, featuring two songs from the 'RastaNo Pickpocket' album from 1986...
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    Junior BylesBabylon (When Will Better Come)Upsetter
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    Junior BylesLorna BananaAdvance
    produced by pete weston but using a deep lee perry rhythm track with version on the b-side.
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    Junior BylesA Place Called AfricaOrchid
    70s roots classic produced by Lee Perry at The Black Ark with version on the flip.
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