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One of the greatest rocksteady masterpieces of 1967. Carl Dawkins' sweet vocals and Val Bennett's saxophone resonate beautifully on this album.
A representative split album of Jamaican rocksteady. On side A, Carl Dawkins sings a soul-tinged ballad, while on side B, Val Bennett responds with a saxophone-driven instrumental, vividly capturing the atmosphere of the era.
"Baby I Love You," featuring Carl Dawkins' soft, soaring vocals over a laid-back rocksteady rhythm, is a richly emotive masterpiece that evokes the influence of soul music. The rich midrange depth of mono recordings conveys the warmth of the voice. On the B-side, "Cabbage Leaf," Val Bennett's saxophone takes center stage, creating a melancholic melody that accompanies the underlying rhythm. The juxtaposition of vocals and instrumentals succinctly demonstrates the diversity of the Jamaican scene at the time. This album captures the feel of the period immediately before the transition from rocksteady to reggae, and its appeal lies in the vivid breath of the era.
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- Producer [Uncredited] - J.J. Johnson (2)
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