Aitken, Laurel

The High Priest Of Reggae

Aitken relocated to London, England, in 1960 and became a pivotal figure in the ska movement, recording extensively in both the UK and Jamaica throughout the decade. His groundbreaking contributions solidified his status as one of the genre's foremost pioneers, earning him the revered titles The Godfather of Ska and Boss Skinhead. His infectious sound and dynamic performances attracted a devoted following, not only within the West Indian community but also among mods, skinheads, and ska enthusiasts across the cultural spectrum.

Price

Genre

Reggae/Dub

Format

LP - 1 disk

Release date

23-05-2025

Label

Radiation

Item-nr

604148

EAN

8055515236521

Availability

Exp. 23-05-2025

TRACKS

Disk 1

1. JESSE JAMES 2:43
2. MR POPCORN 2:37
3. I GOT TO HAVE YOUR LOVE 2:47
4. JOHN B 2:21
5. SHOO BEE SHOO BEE 2:34
6. HAILES SELAISE 3:15
7. SKINHEAD TRAIN*
8. REGGAE 69*
9. LANDLORDS & TENANTS 2:48
10. SAVE THE LAST DANCE 3:11
11. WALK RIGHT BACK 2:22
12. DON'T BE CRUEL 2:08
13. WOPPI KING 3:39
14. SUFFERING STILL 3:45
15. DONKEY MAN*
16. SKINHEAD INVASION*