Aug 21, 2023
Superb 1974 sufferers, featuring the plaintive tones of Roy Cousins
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Superb 1974 sufferers, featuring the plaintive tones of Roy Cousins
The Sanctuary, Manchester.
Pick Up The Pieces Riddim
#NEW Today we start with a series of articles about classic JA riddims. First is 'Pick Up The Pieces Riddim' Read the story about this riddim originated by The Royals at Studio One with Leroy Sibbles, who played the lovely rolling bassline. The Royals' "Pick Up The Pieces" is a majestic roots song featuring Roy Cousins' fragile and evocative voice. The musicians on the recording session at Studio One were Phil Callender on drums, Jackie Mittoo on keyboards, Carlton Manning on lead guitar, Eric Frater on rhythm guitar and bass Leroy Sibbles. Read the full article
The Sanctuary, Manchester.
King Tubby – Balmagie Jam Rock. The title track is brutally hard & beautiful Steppers style. And the whole album - a collection of Roy Cousins from the 70s - exceptionally good. The title track starts at 7:52
Malnutrition / The Royals
Ghetto Man / The Royals
LISTEN/DL: Brenda Ray (feat. Prince Far I) - Sweet Sweet Wine
"... Another odd little sidebar brought to the light of day by the folks at EM, featuring UK postpunk everywoman Brenda Ray singing to a set of heavy roots rhythms provided by Roy Cousins... features a heavyweight roster which includes just about every Kingston musician one could hope to have featured in their rhythm section, from Family Man Barrett and Sly & Robbie, to Horsemouth Wallace and Ranchie McLean."
