That guy has a lot of records. My love for Ska/Reggae started with "The Israelites" on the radio when I was 12. I didn't know what it was, but something about the harmonies and arrangement reminded me of the Beatles, and that was good enough for me. Johnny Nash's "I Can See Clearly Now" and Jimmy Cliff's "The Harder They Come" were next. By the time Bob came along, it was already in my DNA. Funny that I didn't realize "Obla Di Obla Da" or "D'Yer Maker" were attempts at Ska/Reggae until years later. Especially the Zeppelin tune. The chord sequence, being "Duke Of Earl" territory, said T-Rex to me.
Jazz Fest, 2007, the Fais-Do-Do Stage, All Star Tribute To Bobby Charles with C.C. Adcock, Jon Cleary, Dr. John, Elvis Costello & Shannon McNally. Marcia Ball, too if memory serves. C.C. said Bobby was a surprise guest. Performance was great, but no Bobby. He was in the trailer backstage but had stage fright. So close to seeing him live.
Maybe it's a UK thing (seems like a lot of UK punk/wave bands had at least one 'reggae' tune), but his experience hasn't been mine. And even I (and I), a reggae/bluebeat/ska/rocksteady fan, used to cringe when my sis put on whatever reggae station she listened to, because it was soooo antiseptic, the definition of phoning it in. She's not the seeker of the offbeat that I can be, so I suspect a playlist I made (had I even had the time) wouldn't've gone over particularly well. My pops, not a rock fan, did like Blondie's version of 'The Tide Is High' and 'Hotel California', and I remember thinking, "I wonder if there's a reggae fan buried deep in there, unknown?". C in California
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Indeed, he has not. The Booby Charles cover by Glenn Tilbrook is a great way to start the week. Thanks.
That guy has a lot of records. My love for Ska/Reggae started with "The Israelites" on the radio when I was 12. I didn't know what it was, but something about the harmonies and arrangement reminded me of the Beatles, and that was good enough for me. Johnny Nash's "I Can See Clearly Now" and Jimmy Cliff's "The Harder They Come" were next. By the time Bob came along, it was already in my DNA. Funny that I didn't realize "Obla Di Obla Da" or "D'Yer Maker" were attempts at Ska/Reggae until years later. Especially the Zeppelin tune. The chord sequence, being "Duke Of Earl" territory, said T-Rex to me.
wrongity wrong! ha ha. i bought the HTC soundtrack lp in Jamaica on my first trip there in the mid 70's and instantly became a lifelong fan.
rs
I love Reggae. You love Reggae. Who else matters?
He is right! Just some people are too lazy to show interest. (My Boy Lollipop was my intro).
Did Bobby Charles write any bad songs? Shannon McNally did a great record of Bobby Charles songs called Small Town Talk in 2013 with Dr. John.
Jazz Fest, 2007, the Fais-Do-Do Stage, All Star Tribute To Bobby Charles with C.C. Adcock, Jon Cleary, Dr. John, Elvis Costello & Shannon McNally. Marcia Ball, too if memory serves. C.C. said Bobby was a surprise guest. Performance was great, but no Bobby. He was in the trailer backstage but had stage fright. So close to seeing him live.
Wow, great show. Too bad about Bobby, but what a legacy.
Maybe it's a UK thing (seems like a lot of UK punk/wave bands had at least one 'reggae' tune), but his experience hasn't been mine. And even I (and I), a reggae/bluebeat/ska/rocksteady fan, used to cringe when my sis put on whatever reggae station she listened to, because it was soooo antiseptic, the definition of phoning it in. She's not the seeker of the offbeat that I can be, so I suspect a playlist I made (had I even had the time) wouldn't've gone over particularly well.
My pops, not a rock fan, did like Blondie's version of 'The Tide Is High' and 'Hotel California', and I remember thinking, "I wonder if there's a reggae fan buried deep in there, unknown?".
C in California
He doesn't seem to have read much of anything lol.
To quote Cleveland Jeff, "I love Reggae. You love Reggae. Who else matters?"
Right on, suh!!!
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