Various
If I Had A Pair Of Wings, Vol. 2
The second volume of this Jamaican doo wop and R&B series with tracks from the late '50s and early '60s. These records represent a period in which soundsystems were just starting to dominate the island, with Duke Reid and Sir Coxsone stepping up their rivalry by beginning to make and release their own records rather than rely on US imports for use in their dances. Many of these records are definitely more-or-less imitations of the American records, as the uniquely Jamaican ska sound was yet to take hold - however many of the future stars of ska, rocksteady and reggae were beginning to cut their teeth in the industry on these records, including Prince Buster, Derrick Harriott and more, and provide a unique view into the fledgling independent record industry culture in Jamaica that would prove to be unbelievably proflific and unparalleled for an island of it's size. TRACKS: 01.Lloyd Clark Smithie's Sextet - Now I Know The Reason 02.The Charmers & Prince Buster - Now You Want To Cry 03.The Rhythm Aces & The Caribs - A Thousand Teardrops 04.Jiving Juniors - Have Faith In Me 05. Chuck & Dobby - Love My Teacher 06.The Blues Busters - Call Your Name Forever 07.The Echoes & Celestials - I Love You Forever 08.Wilfred Jackie Edwards - Hear My Cry 09. Jiving Juniors - Valerie 10. The Magic Notes - Why Did You Leave Me 11.Rupert Edwards - Guilty Convict 12.Keith & Enid - Worried Over You 13.The Moonlighters - Julie 14. Higgs & Wilson - How Can I Be Sure